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El disco en sí lo disfruté, aunque no rescato ninguna canción en particular. Sólo que la última arranca igual que Sudestada de Los Piojos, quizás Ciro se inspiró de ahí. Tampoco me suelen gustar tanto los discos que tienen casi todas canciones de más de 6 minutos.
Good first impression of Bowie. First album I've listened to all the way through (other than Ziggy, like 2 years ago), and every song is good musically. 7.5/10. Might need to listen to it more still
Another Bowie album is crazy. Whomever made this list is a maniac thinking you need to hear this much Bowie before death. I understand there’s several more. Album was ok.
Very fun and bright album, if I didn’t look at the release date I would’ve thought it’s a much older album based off the sound.
[Station to Station] #1 [3.0] #2 [3.5] #3 [] [Golden Years] #1 [3.0] #2 [3.5] #3 [] [Word on a Wing] #1 [4.0] #2 [4.0] #3 [] [TVC 15] #1 [3.0] #2 [3.0] #3 [] [Stay] #1 [3.0] #2 [3.5] #3 [] [Wild Is the Wind] #1 [4.0] #2 [4.5] #3 [] Final Score: 4.0/Great
It's alright. Bowie at his Bowie-st. It has that coked up dancey feel that is prevalent through the mid 70s to early 80s in Bowie's discog. The famous Thin White Duke, and many of Bowie's legendary excesses, are associated to this album, and you can tell by listening to it. It sounds like what it is - the result of many strung out nights spent chasing flashes of inspiration. The album has a surprisingly sunny and cheerful sound, with a deep tiredness behind it. It is the sound of pretending you're still having fun on the 8th hour of the party.
David bowie can do no wrong! this is the album with golden years on it which is my childhood as well
You love, I love and everyone loves Bowie. 3 albums already though… and his one is the better of the THREE I’ve been forced to listen to. But enough now.
i felt very infinite
Felt I should give it a 4, so gave it a 3
Love the grooves on this. Quite a strange sound but it holds together really well.
Enjoyment: 5/10 Replayability: 4/10 Cohesion: 5/10 Flow/Pacing: 4/10 Artistic Merit: 4/10 Weighted Average: 4.5/10 Review: I hope this isn't Bowie's best album because I was a little disappointed. Golden Years is the best track, while the others sound like average filler that didn't resonate with me. This may be rated higher on a future re-listen, but until then... a 2 it shall be. Liked Song(s): Golden Years, TVC15 Disliked Song(s): (None) Recommend? Yes Heard Before? Partly
love bowie but i struggled through this.
My favorite album from one of my favorite artists. Flawless from start to finish, keeps you on your toes, makes my dance, makes you cry, makes you sing along long after the songs are over. I can’t even pick a favorite song, depends on the time of day. Wish I could listen and fall in love with this album all over again. Lastly... props to Bowie for really going through it and coming up with a masterpiece, only he could tame monsters and carry on.
I just don’t understand how the man does it. He constantly reinvented himself and his sound. He was never doing the same thing, always something new and different, and it was always perfect or nearly perfect! I don’t understand how this man can be this creative and gifted. I’ve always loved Bowie but I never truly did a deep dive past a few albums and the hits. This man was too good for us we didn’t deserve someone this musically gifted. I don’t say this lightly, but I’d put Bowie up there with Prince when it comes to the most musically gifted artists of all time. They are totally different but they share the same insane amounts of creativity and talent. But to focus on the actual album for a minute, I have to say it’s the perfect length. It’s not too short or too long, it’s just a constant stream of genius. I’ve actually had to reevaluate my other reviews cause this ain’t his best album, but it’s definitely in the conversation so I had to make sure my previous reviews reflected that. For example, I had to raise young Americans to a 5 cause that album has really grown on me and become one of my favorites. And I’d probably put this album on that same level. I mean the man can’t even be genre defined cause it’s always alittle different even though you could say it’s all pop rock, that’s not entirely accurate. There’s pop rock, there’s art pop, there’s blues rock, and even psychedelic rock. People talk about the greatest “album runs” (like a series of album released back to back that are all time greats) and David Bowie, frankly, needs to be in that conversation. I’d still argue that nobody can touch Black Sabbath’s original 5-7 album run which are all genre defining and massively foundational to the genre they created, but Bowie is so close to accomplishing that as well (minus creating a brand new genre).
I think this is my favorite Bowie album. It's either this or "Heroes". Or I guess Ziggy or Hunky Dory
Not for me
The guitarist is great! Really drives the opening song.
I'm not a massive fan of David Bowie, but this was pretty fun to listen to. Very unique sounds.
Not bad - very Bowie.
4,42 1. "Stay" 2. "Wild Is the Wind" 3. "Station to Station"
First album that I haven't listened to from this that would genuinely brilliant and you could tell after 4-5 listens I'll fall in love
Don’t love Bowie singing
Solid
At first, I listened to this album and thought it wasn’t going to be for me. But Bowie never disappoints. He’s truly one of a kind - human, yet somehow completely not. This man exists outside of time and space. Absolutely brilliant. 9/10
I need to give it another listen but it didn't grab me
Probably one of the lesser known Bowie ablums but superb all the same. Sits in that period between the glam rock early 70s and the later more dance focused early 80s.
Maybe this isnt a 5, but to me its just a perfect album. Sonically beautiful, and the lyrics and vocals are just astounding, I adore this album
Bowie is good.. But also the most overrated of all artists ever
sehr gutes album ein meister werk von bowie
Bowie is someone I know through his persona(s) and the odd hit. I remember my dad going on about him a lot as a youth, and the absolute classic Christmas anthem "drummer boy" which gets serious play by me. I'm not sure what to expect here. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- So this is not what I was expecting. White guy funk mixed with pedestrian art rock grooves. It's very amdram - bit like Elton John in that regard, but lacks the fun. The vocals feel out of place for me; I'm not sure if this is a pisstake, social commentary or just a result of the drug powered nature of this album. I'm disappointed - but maybe I need more Bowie to see where this fits in his timeline. I am almost certain that will be coming in the next 900 odd albums.
I was hoping to hear more stuff like this. I know and dig Bowie, but I rarely engage with his albums. I am excited for this one. An auspicious start.. reminds me of some prog rock, just an instrumental vamp that grows over time. This is an incredible album. Funk, rock, but it sounds totally unique. Bowie is a true visionary on this one. You can HEAR IT, the author's voice. 5 out of 5, we cannot deny it.
Well, its no Ziggy Stsrtardust. But it is a good enough album, mainly held back by the title track. Don't know if it was coincidence or not, but word on a wing definitely had the feel of Michael Moorcock and the Deep Fix (another glaring omission) released the previous year. The proper length for an album too. But held back by the title track. Hmmm, yeah 3 it is.
I wasn’t familiar with this album, despite ‘Golden Years’ being one of my favourite Bowie singles. I loved listening to this and it will be played many more times I’m sure. I listened to it a second time before rating it as it all took me by surprise and the 2nd listen was worth it. Lots of great bass, and guitar work. His vocals are on point. Love the piano stuff. Superb songwriting. Has to be a surprise 5 stars. Best track ‘Word on a Wing’.
I have a problem with Bowie. His singles are always very good, but his albums seem not to be of the same quality. With the exception of 'Station to Station', which was as good as it was long, the rest just passed me by without piquing my interest.
Probably my favourite album by probably my favourite artist. Apollonian perfection.
Running out of ways to say David Bowie’s music is amazing and transformative and beautiful and special. But you knew that already, didn’t you!?
Love, love, love
A nice collection of songs, though doesn't feel as essential an album as other Bowie records. Golden Years is an all time favorite though.
Really enjoyed World on a Wing. kinda wild how different all of his albums sound. I think this has been my favorite of the albums we listened to
This was probably the most "just OK" Bowie album for me that we've had so far? Golden Years is great (wah wah wah) and Stay finds a nice groove. A lot of the rest just didn't grab me. Didn't really read or dive much into the lyrics, maybe there's more there? Could benefit from another few listens perhaps.
I've definitely heard this record a number of times. My traditional reception has been to really enjoy the opening number, Station to Station and be less interested in what follows, but this time, I had almost the opposite reaction and found myself a little bored by the slow pace of the opening track until it picked up and really enjoying the rest of the album, which retains a bit more of the r&b influence of the earlier record along with a certain amount of glam. It's an interesting way station between the plastic soul of Young Americans and the Berlin trilogy and a lot of fun to listen to.
I liked it, but not jiving with me too much
Really not his best
Really didn't like the singing. Stay finished well
Maybe I didn’t give it enough attention
Pretty cool :) 3/5
- first thoughts: wow. transcending the game. - david bowie is good i love david bowie but sometimes (cough cough rise and fall of sight stardust) can be too much but this album is just banger after banger - i would definitely listen to this again outside of the challenge - station to station has a long opener but its dramatic which is within what i would expect for the one and only david bowie - word on a wing is my favorite i think - tvc15 has the coolest backstory in the history of ever?? iggy pop was tripping and thought his tv was gonna eat his gf and so bowie made a story about a demonic tv that his gf jumps into and the main guy wants to jump in after her - drum solo in wild is the wind goes CRAZYYY
Nicht schlecht aber hat mich leider nicht so gehooked
David Bowie IS growing on me. Rapidly. I waiver on this album. But it’s still a 4. A really strong 4. 4 Boolean: True
At last an album I'm familiar with, and possibly my favourite Bowie album. Joyous and inspiring, how on earth could he not remember recording it!?!
Some good numbers on there. I like the feel. But I’m unsure if I’ll get back to it.
It’s beginning to make more sense as to why David Bowie has so many albums on this list he just can’t be stopped
Another great album. Classic Bowie!
What a coincidence. Yesterday, I had Ziggy Stardust and said that although I loved it, I thought Station to Station was probably my favourite Bowie album. And today I get to put my money where my mouth is and say that yes, it is. Something about the mix of repetitive grooves and actual tunes hits the sweet spot for me
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Här finns inte hans "stora" låtar men det är ett stort album. Det är souligt och funkigt, produktionen är suberb och tidlös. Ett album som växer bara man kommer förbi att här inte finns hans största hits för det är väldigt jämnt. Det finns bara bra spår på det här albumet så det blir en 5a. Bäst är Station to station, Golden years, TVC15, Wild is the wind
another bowie classic
One of Bowies best, it’s so nice. Like a cocaine fueled art rock frenzy, it pulls you in. It’s albums like this why I love this project. Five stars
Yeah, not sure where this album was going. Seemed to drag on at times and a bit lost in obscurity
I like Bowie,but never cared for this album before. After a couple of focused listens though, I think I see why this one made the list. It really showcases his vocal range in a way I hadn't noticed before. Several of the songs feel very "Broadway" in their scope & emotion; makes me wonder if he ever considered scoring a show. This project is helping me learn some albums that clearly influenced things I know that came later. For example, Savior Machine was obviously listening to this album when they recorded SM II, but I never really heard it before now.
Very overrated album as Bowie albums go. I think he’s an incredible artist, but somewhat over represented on the list. If I was to remove a Bowie album it would be this one which I feel is transitional between his blue eyed soul era and the electronic era that was to come. If Bowie can’t remember making it (due to his excessive cocaine use at the time) why should I remember it as one of his best albums? 2.75⭐️
Groofy Megacool… Alright, it‘s David Bowie.
Favourite Songs: - golden years - Word on a Wing - stay
Almost feel obliged to give this a high score simply because it's Bowie but I wasn't that impressed.
I'm convinced by now that every Bowie album got to be here this one is my favorite I can listen to it for multiple times and never get bored of it
Listened on September 3rd, 2026. Knew "Wild is the Wind" previously. Coherent work, liked it.
No notes, top tier Berlin trilogy classic.
Cool album. Not sure I’d ever heard this one all the way through.
It's Station To Station.
Two of my all time fav Bowie tracks are on this one. Wild is the wind and Word on a wing. (sounds like a tongue twister!)
David Bowie has never been my jam. I don't think he has much talent. Eccentric, yes. Overrated, yes.
This flowed so well that I didn't even realize it ended and restarted. Also damn near PERFECT length. I am so sick and tired of these hour+ long albums.
Not my favorite Bowie record, but still has two of my very favorite Bowie songs: Golden Years and the very under-rated TVC15. Stay is a great deep cut.
Very 70s bowie album, I enjoyed it!
Varied, punchy, musically accessible but lyrically opaque. And drugs. All the drugs
Although not one of the more famous albums in Bowie's catalogue, this is definitely a solid listen front to back. The first half is stronger, in my opinion, but worth finishing. You can definitely hear the disco influence throughout this album and Golden Years is an absolute banger. Bowie will always be one of the greatest musicians of all time because he can make anything and make it well.
I really liked this. It's a short album that came after Ziggy Stardust, but before Let's Dance.
Hey Dave. I didn’t like you all that much. Demonstrably bored. Fav Wild is the wind
very much meh. good thing david has eight more times to redeem himself
Hello there bavid dowie nice to meet you I’m sure we will not again reconvene here! Beautiful and strange
Absolutely love this album
3,5
The 1001 book says that this is basically when Bowie is falling apart from addiction and writing some paranoid electronic stuff. So far Bowie only wins one album with me.
The album cover is a black-and-white photograph taken by Steve Schapiro on the set of the film The Man Who Fell To Earth. I cannot find a credit for the excellent typography, which perhaps was put together by the record company's in-house art dept. But whoever it was who converted the more pedestrian colour image to black and white, framed in a thick white border and then added the bold, no-space all-caps type needs a pat on the back. A fine piece of work to wrap a fabulous record. It doesn't get better than this.
My first time ever listening to this album in full. What an interesting departure - I can't imagine the reaction when it was released! Though, as an 80s baby, it sounds closer to the Bowie that I grew up with than Ziggy does. Overall, I felt this really dragged in parts, which is wild as it's only 38 minutes long. I don't have any criticisms, just that I felt my attention drifting a number of times. My standouts: Word on a Wing
Possibly the greatest Bowie album, which is nuts seeing as he recorded it on a coke binge and (apparently) barely remembers making it. It fuses rock, funk, krautrock, and prog into a paranoid, chilly, desperate suite of songs.
Oh good more Bowie. 👎 There's 78 Bowie albums on this list, but yet he excluded so many other artists and albums.
Unique melodies, strange and unusual while remaining poppy harmonies, catchy songs, great tones, but I still don't quite get David Bowie the way that I feel I should, and I can't quite put my finger on why.
Oh my god this album like i was listening to it before as is it was ok but then i read about it and wht the fuck man , a man dealing with his cocain addiction crazy, and the mmost fun ong for tvc15 I WANNA HAVE AS CRAZY AS A DRUG INDUCED HALLUCINATION AS THAT LIKE WOAH, also one of the songs which bowies wife states is for her isnt actually for her???? LMFAOOO its for elvis presley lol. but its cute that hed sing it to her, weird he said it was for presley
Funky
Probably sacrilegious to say, but I’m a bit tired of Bowie, and I think I still have 3-4 of his records to go. As with the others, I like the singles because they’re familiar and pretty much everything else is solid but didn’t stick with me. So, 3.5/5. Sorry, David.
This Bowie album is considered by many to be a transitional period between his fascination with funk-soul and his move toward krautrock experiments. In my opinion, there's barely any krautrock here, if you can justify the first song's mechanical intro and the occasional clockwork-like sounds. But funk Bowie and glam Bowie mesh perfectly here! Dance riffs intersect with upbeat, at times downright barroom piano. There are only six songs, some of them quite lengthy, but never tiresome, even though the first one is a full ten minutes long. In fact, it's clear from this track where, for example, Arctic Monkeys' latest works originated. Bowie was using a lot of drugs at the time and claimed he didn't remember how the album was recorded. But considering how kabbalistic the texts are sometimes and the fact that he was not shy at that time about waving his hand from his heart to the sun, he could have been lying!
It's Bowie
A transitional Bowie album, but one with some great songs. Golden Years has always been a standout. Something about TVC15 has always caught my ear. And I have to admit having a sentimental spot for Wild is the Wind. My then girlfriend, now wife, put it on a mixtape for me back in the early 90s. Bowie is the man. Well, maybe using a gender-based metaphor is mistake with David Bowie, but you know what I mean. More, please.
Increible, te amo bowi
Great album that flies under the radar in discussions of Bowie.
In the back of a dream car, twenty foot long Don't cry my sweet, don't break my heart
Do like Bowie, but this is not my favourite
Very good album. My favourite track, and the only one I knew before listening to it, is 'Golden Years'.
4/7
His best album
Very interesting harmony. I love the energy.
4.5/5 https://rateyourmusic.com/release/album/david-bowie/station-to-station/ Not my favorite Bowie, but still a fantastic Bowie. All 6 songs are great, even though they blend together a tiny bit if you lose some focus. But hey, that also shows it's a hella coherent album.
One of my favourite Bowie albums, even tho' some tracks are just a little "soft"
David Bowie was a giant, the Thin White Duke a fascist prick. That said, Station to Station is one of the greatest songs ever written (and the line "it's not the side-effects of the cocaine, I am thinking that it must be love" is probably the artistic pinnacle of western civilazation). Unfortunately, I have always found the rest of the album (besides TVC15) not that compelling and frankly a little boring.
Wild is the wind is my fave 10/10. This reignited my love for David Bowie 💫💫💓
Six songs, legit masterpiece.
6/10
It was fine
Right from the start, this has energy and tempo you want for bouldering. Funky groovy and pleasant. This does not fall into the dad category of soft rock in my mind. Overall nice listen and left me in a good mood, though the album does fall off a bit. Its not that long though. 4/5.
A prime example of what cocaine can achieve with just a little bit of co-operation. Bowie, it seems, had no memory of actually making this. Musically it's magnificent, with the band playing as though their Ives depended on it. I defy anyone to say what any of the songs are actually about, with a patchwork of Kabbalah, Crowley, Sci-Fi, TVs that eat people and who knows what else all wrapped up in the sort of lyrics that probably seemed like they made sense at the time. Station to Station is nearly ten minutes of disco-prog, proclaiming "the return of the Thin White Duke" and "The European Canon". Okay. Golden Years seems like a continuation of the Young Americans album's "plastic soul" and, indeed, Bowie performed it on Soul Train, all coked out and looking like a pale white insect. Word on a Wing seems to be some sort of prayer. "Lord I kneel and offer you my Word on a Wing" It's probably the most portentous song on the album and, to be honest, drags a bit. TVC-15 is the closest thing to a "fun track" on the album and even then it's a kind of Videodrome nightmare. It chugs along and in later, live performances (at Live Aid, for example) Bowie would perform it at double the tempo and it would really come to life. Stay might be the best thing on the album. Earl Slick's guitar heads into metal territory and the song is the closest thing to a stadium banger the album has. Then, to finish, we have Wild is the Wind, probably the weakest thing on the album. The problem is that Nina Simone's version is so definitive that Bowie's version seems like a pale copy. It's a beautiful song and Bowie performs it beautifully, but it's all surface, where Simone mines into the depths of the song. Mind, you, George Michael did a version, so Bowie is ahead there. When this album is good it's sensational and up there with the best things Bowie ever did. But Word on a Wing and Wild is the Wind let it down.
This album is a progression from Bowie's previous album (Young Americans,) he starts adding some grooves to the soul shtick he was doing on Young Americans. Bowie was more coked up on here than he was on the previous one, to the point where he couldn't remember anything from the sessions which would influence his next huge left-turn (97 huge left-turns left for Bowie's career) Low. The album starts off with the epic title track, which totally doesn't feel like 10 minutes long, it's just that good that it whizzes past me. It's multi-parted, it starts off with a industrial-like intro, then transitions into a moody soulful vocals from the Thin White Duke and then that leads into the main part which is very disco-focused ("It's too late!") The other songs won't take up as much space as the title track, but I quite like "Golden Years" and "TVC15" for their strong grooves, the lovely female vocals in the former is pretty nice as well, and the latter has some weird lyrics that seem cryptic, but Bowie manages to make you nod to and sing nonsense lyrics just because they're done in such a catchy way. Each side of the album ends with least grooviest songs on the album, I think both fine for what they are, not a die-hard for those songs. And finally "Stay", which is probably the weakest song, but it's very much not bad. All in all, I believe this is a must-hear album from Bowie and in general of music. everytime I listen to it, I can't help but enjoy it a lot. Always so thrilling. Highlight Song/s: "Station to Station", "Golden Years" and "TVC15"
Stay.
Very decent, classically late 70s david bowie instrumentals and vibe which only his songs possess. Extremely enjoyable listen, went ideally with the rain outside 8,5/10
There is before and after hearing Station to station. To describe this album as anything other than life changing is an understatement. This is Bowie's Magnum Opus, a drug fueled archetypal exploration of the relationship between Collectivist Frenzy and Eulysnian Kabbalastic Occultism. The striving for a greater tomorrow both in action and faith yet the tragedy of idealism all embodied by The Thin White Duke, a beautiful hypocrite. This album alone justified my journey through 1001.
Station to Station - 10/10: Me encanta como canción de inicio, dura 10 minutos pero ni se sienten, el cambio de sonidos normalmente no me convencen pero David hizo un gran trabajo que lo disfruté. Golden Years - 9.9/10: Una canción muy bonita y movida, me gusta mucho el estilo y lo repetitivo funciona muy bien. Word on a Wing - 10/10: Lo desgarrador que se escucha en la voz de Bowie me fascina, una canción que escucharía en un día apagado o cuando me sienta frustrada. El final es precioso, como entrar al cielo mismo. TVC15 - 9.7/10: Amo el toque que le da el piano de fondo, es una canción divertida, tal vez un poco country el principio pero la voz de Dave hace que no suene tedioso para mi. Stay - 10/10: Me encanta de principio a fin, una gran canción, nada más que decir. Wild Is the Wind - 9.6/10: Amé el inicio, no esperé ese final tan abrupto, una canción bastante triste. What in the World - 9.5/10: Una canción muy movida, pero no sentí que fuera la indicada para cerrar el álbum.
Not as good as "Scary Monsters".
Great album..was hovering between a 4 and 5.
really good david bowie album. short and no filler. while there isn’t a coherent theme or idea, it works well as a collection of bangers.
Fantastic album. A Bowie I can appreciate.
"Station to Station" by David Bowie is a wonderful album that I've listened to. This album was produced during Bowie's peak cocaine period. Bowie told he doesn't even remember producing the whole album. The album production level is excellent. The songs, lyrics, vocal and instrumental performance are all great. This album combine rock with funk and blue eyed soul element. The album starts with title track "Station to Station" which is like 10 minute fun long ride. This track introduces Bowie's darkest character "the Thin White Duke" who is a hollow man, a fascist, emotionally restrained, and cocaine addict. This album also feature one of Bowie's greatest vocal performances in songs like "Word on a Wing" and "Wild is the Wind ( a cover song)". This album has only six tracks and all are over 4 minutes longs and album time length is around 35-40 minutes. All the tracks are excellent with no skip. The album flow smoothly from start to end. Overall one of his masterpiece album by David Bowie. Bowie sang, "It's not the side effects of the cocaine" and yes I'll say this is the side effects of the cocaine to produce this masterpiece album. My only complaint is "WHY THE HELL ARE THERE ONLY 6 TRACKS" . I wanted more from this album.
Okay Bowie album
Not bad, but not the David’s best.
Fav tracks: Word on a Wing & Wild is the Wind
david bowie is a king
Initially, I thought Station to Station, “how many Bowie albums will be on this list?” Having already crossed off Ziggy and Aladdin Sane, with Low and Heroes to come, this record seemed an unneeded addition. My view came from 40 years of owning this record, and judging it good, not great. My appreciation of Bowie has soared as my son became a fan. While I have listened to this record many times since this “rebirth”, today’s listens lifted it even higher. Bowie gives a lesson on making a ten-minute track with “Station to Station.” The ominous guitar opening from Earl Slick matches the best of Pink Floyd. Bowie includes near acapella verses that he narrates with dramatic effect. Late in the album comes the high paced segment to roust any drowsiness from the listener. It is a sequence that others have used. The disco-like borrowing continues into “Golden Years.” I don’t care. Carlos Alomar, George Murray and Dennis Davis form a funky liquid trio, with Murray’s bass adding a large dose of dystopian menace. “TVC15”, the album’s other upbeat song, has some of these elements while reverting to the more basic rock of the Ziggy era glam era. On other days “Word on a Wing” and “Wild Is the Wind” have gotten ponderous. Today the surrounding music sounded oddly like gentler Bruce Springsteen passages from “Jungleland.” Perhaps due to E Street Band pianist, Roy Bittan’s, presence on “Word on a Wing.” Either way the music was a gracious build-up to Bowie’s touching whisper of the choruses. Bowie’s singing keeps the emotions prominent without crossing into Broadway theatrical. (Although I admit on other days, I have wanted him to dial it down a bit.) With elements of Philly Soul and glam-rock Bowie, Station to Station is a more enjoyable record than the more lauded Low and Heroes records. Nothing wrong with that outcome.
i don’t like bowie but i was surprised that i actually didn’t mind this album, definitely more listenable than all the other ones i’ve heard so far. i rolled my eyes at the first track being 10 minutes long but was surprised to find it was the one i enjoyed the most
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I'm inclined to like this album, but it's not immediately irresistible. It has a lot of elements of his older material and elements of where he's going next, but it kind of neither/nor. I've actually listened to this album before, thinking along the same lines, "This was pretty good, I'll have to give it another listen some time," but then I didn't. I guess it's either just pretty good or it requires you to put more into it. I'm only giving it a 3 but I am making a point to listen to it again in a few days. Essential listening: no Desert island disc: no
I thought Changes was my favorite Bowie album but I was pleasantly wrong 5/5
Am I not listening to the same music as everyone else? This is so utterly forgettable and mediocre, the vocals are genuinely difficult to listen to, the vibrato is so ridiculous it sounds like a parody. Only the title track is good, everything else is awful
9/10
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I was quite indecisive about this: although it is not one of my favourites, it's a record I like a lot. It's experimental and a little bit weird. It's the first record that comes to mind, when I think about how Bowie loved changing style and genre, which is something I love. Let's go for a 5/5 then.
4 classic Bowie songs, 1 strange little tune thats lots of fun and one of the greatest covers of all time. What's not to like. Its peak Bowie and that can only mean one thing. 5 stars
Not my favorite Bowie album (that would be OUTSIDE) and not my favorite Bowie album from this era (that would be "Low"), but it is far more enjoyable than most of the singer/songwriter junk I've been forced to listen to from the 70s. STATION TO STATION feels to me exactly what Bowie was at the time time, all coked out and lacking focus and clarity. Tracks sometimes drag, which is surprising because the whole album is only 38 minutes long. I am convinced that a clean Bowie could have really improved this album greatly. I was also not a fan of the ripped off boogie woogie/ragtime track that formed the basis of "TVC15", though the lyrics inspired by Iggy Pop's weird ass dream were hilarious. I am reminded with this album that Bowie referred to himself as a clever thief, rather than a skilled musician, and you can hear that more during this era of his career more than his later work. Faves: "Golden Years" and "Stay"
maybe one day i'll rate a bowie album less than 5 stars but today is not that day 10/5 fucking brilliant one of my favs
That stallion
Running 38mins for 6 tracks that are splendid, but low concentration of bangers. I go to Bowie for bangers. His more arty stuff is great but this isn’t a Bowie album I’ll reach for.
A bit slow for me but really enjoyed Golden Years
Still one of Bowies weakest records, but Golden Years is still a banger.
Good album. Never listened to Bowie previously
Nice transitional album from the glam rock of the Ziggy Stardust/Aladdin Sane era to the more experimental Berlin years. Feels a bit slight at just 6 tracks.
Surprisingly, I am getting brainwashed on Bowie. I have to admit this early period has truly grown on me. I almost wanted to give this a 5. Crazy. Would not consider myself a fan. I have even listened to this album before, so it’s not like I’m being introduced to some unknown Bowie. But can’t deny, he’s a great musician. 4 Boolean: true
I love coked out Bowie.
It was a great company but I didn't get very impressed, the songs just went on (maybe because it's not my personal favorite music genre)
I want to give this 4.5 stars, it's not my favourite Bowie album, but I still enjoyed it.
Heck yeah! So good!
Well given the fact that Bowie couldn't remember recording this album, this was in fact the side effects of the cocaine. This is a mid 4
forever love david bowie </3
I enjoyed listening to this album
My favorite Bowie album: too much cocaine has made David Bowie activate prog brain and the experimental (west) German music that was en vogue for music artists at the time if they weren't head deep into American punk music. I just love every song on this album because it's perfectly weird and groovy with funky ass rhythms. One of the best albums on the list for sure.
This has always been one of the more intimidating Bowie albums for some reason. Not sure why since its actually pretty accessible. One of his very best. Favorite track: TVC15 4.5/5
Boring
Muy bien
•I feel like I’m inside of a television •”Ayyyyngel” •TvC15 okay so I’m like in a television fr now •Realizing not fr a David Bowie fan •
I like David Bowie but this was pretty mid unfortunately. I look forward to the next one, hopefully more my speed.
Bowie did some middly albums, but this is one of his best. All the same, my favourite Bowie era is Man Who Sold The World to Diamond Dogs.
Funky weird scary
I'm not a big fan of artists that slept with teenagers.
Possibly one of the first albums I've had to revisit immediately, as the whole thing flew by. Honestly, I am having difficulty breaking down what I'm hearing. "Station to Station", even after the second listen, is still sort of an enigma for my brain. So much going on across the track, I found it hard to grasp. At the very least, it was interesting both lyrically and instrumentally. I loved the smooth bass and jangly guitar riffs of "Golden Years", but for me it was ultimately let down by the repetition of the song's title. Usually I don't mind a bit of a crooning vocal, but it was just annoying here. "Word on a Wing" was another one of those perfectly pleasant tracks, but did nothing big to really grab my attention. I loved the inflections of Bowie's voice when he sang 'ready to shake the scheme of things'; at the very least, Bowie's vocals always feel controlled and mysterious. The swankier vocals, drums and bassline of "TVC15" worked for me, finding near constant novelty in the instrumentation and lyrics. Favourite so far. Similar praise can be given to "Stay", though the groovy bass and solid guitar solos may have elevated it above TVC15. "Wild is the Wind" was a beautifully emotional ending to a short but incredibly well paced musical odyssey; particularly loved the 'flamenco-folk' guitar at the beginning. Overall, I enjoyed my time with this. I definitely feel like I need to listen to it a couple more times to grasp some of it's nuances, especially in it's earlier tracks, but it's another solid entry from Bowie.
nao sou tao fa dessa fase mais soul do bowie
ну мені шось та
Not my thing solid tho
Personal favorite Bowie. Not cohesive at all, six wildly different tracks, unified by their irrepressible desperation and passion. There’ve been times I believed Bowie may have actually done some mingling in the spirit realm and this feels like a hopeless yet worthwhile attempt to communicate in some five-dimensional language he learned there. Or maybe it’s the side effects of the cocaine! “Wild Is The Wind” is a haunting, almost sickeningly slick reupholstering of a Nina Simone classic which would be my favorite Bowie song if not for the preceding track “Stay”, which I read somewhere was one of Bowie’s favorites as well. It features a locked-in rhythm section and hysterical dueling guitars that largely sideline Bowie’s vocals and lyric, the latter of which is about as close as he ever comes to vulnerability.
good music good album
I’ve always dug Golden Years. 3.5
It's fine, nothing Bowie has clicked yet
I mean if drugs produce this, kids get stuck in! Not my favourite Dave album, but still enjoy it.
Inte bowies bästa
Good album with a few standouts but short! Only 38 minutes?
Okay I know I flamed it earlier in the day but like it’s grown on me I love the texture of this album and it’s actually an unbelievably good album even if it’s not David Bowies best vocal performance. The texture in the opening track is spectacular, the vibes of the closing track are spectacular, and TVC15 is a goated blues. While yes I think that hunky dory is still a bit better it’s still a solid 4.5 out of 5.
He’s not a bad songwriter in fact he’s great and the music is decent too it’s just not my style. My favorite song was stay!
Fairly good album, the song were all unique but compared to anything else david bowie has released this felt weak.
Amazing songwriter, one of the best. I can't find much joy in his voice. Just not for me, although it lends itself to the music well. The band is killer. Songwriting trumps technique, so realistically a 4, but personal enjoyment makes me rate it a 3. Fav track is TVC15 & Wild Is The Wind
4.7/5
Love Bowie. This is another transitional album as he left Ziggy Stardust and became slightly more mainstream
역시!!!!!!!!!! 하나도 느낌안옴!!!!!!!!!!!!
Probably the most “David Bowie” album of his I’ve listened to, it’s the start of his Thin White Duke persona. He mixes in funk and soul (and copious amounts of cocaine, TBF), and out came some wholly original. It probably needs multiple listens to fully appreciate, and some songs tend to drag, but it’s certainly unique.
I love this retro-futuristic kind of thing. Like a Ray Bradbury or Arthur C. Clarke story.
not my shit
one of the best bowies, far from unforgettable though if you compare it to Low imo
Brilliant record. Rocking, funky, soulful, proggy, and an incredible vocal performance on Wild is the Wind.
A great Bowie album, and the only one I own on vinyl (something that needs to be fixed soon!). It's a harder rick album than a lot of the 70s albums. A delight.
Another classic from Bowie
This album didn't really get me excited. Maybe a bit too 70's for me.
Bra men kort!
Nice
Listens: 3 (including one a year or so ago) You'd think I'd be more into my favorite musician's favorite musician, but few iterations of Bowie sound anything like Nine Inch Nails. His "Outside" album (which came out the exact day I was born) is the only thing of his I've heard that I've remotely vibed with, and it's probably not a coincidence that that was the same year NIN and Bowie ran a co-headlining tour. But of course there's still so much Bowie I haven't heard (I really need to listen to Blackstar), so I'm always curious to give more of his music a shot. And after listening... look, I know there's obviously no denying the genius and influence of Bowie, but it's just so hard for me to feel. It's not a shortcoming on the part of the instrumentation or the production (both of which are great) so much as the songwriting itself, the chords, the melodies—they don't do anything for me. None of it moves me emotionally in the slightest; it all feels completely boring and forgettable. This is of course a very personal thing, and I'm as curious as ever how we end up liking/being moved by the music that we are. But a case in point: A few years ago, my friend and I took turns selecting songs for us to practice playing at a rehearsal space together, just for fun. "Wild Is the Wind" was one of the songs he chose. It seems that listening to the song—and playing it!—over and over again apparently left so little an impression on me that the song didn't even sound familiar to me until, three minutes in, I wondered why I could hear my friend Patrick singing it. I still cannot call it to mind for the life of me.
Everyone knows my opinions about Bowie. Every day I have a favorite recording by him. Today Station To Station is the greatest of all time. It probably will be again tomorrow
Man, wtf did I just listen to? That was a masterpiece on its first listen. “Wild is the Wind” is still playing in my head and “Station to Station” is the way to start an Album, upper case “A”. Not a song or a Song, but an Album. Can’t wait to hear it again
Ok
3 stars I know I’ve listened to this a handful of times but I can’t remember half the songs from just the titles. Once they started I remember. It’s an improvement from “Young Americans” and is more of a transition into a blend of funk with his rock sound, as opposed to jumping fully into soul like Young Americans. “Golden Years” is perfect. For a lot of the rest I found myself feeling like the songs would be better performed by another singer. But the fact that Bowie made this album in a coked stupor and it’s still better than most artists will ever touch is impressive. But still mid for Bowie standards, and I’m sure casual listeners won’t be too impressed.
David Bowie has a crazy Discography. Bro was productive asf. Salute
Was OK, not my favourite Bowie era
Sulke goeie album omwwww. Nie eers baie lank maar elke song is fantasties ek het nog nooit 'n slegte bowie album gehoor nie
Killer album, great 2 song opener. It has some fantastic funk elements, heavy rock, jazz. Hard to believe he made this yakked out of his mind! There are a couple songs that keep it from being a 5 star album but overall it is great.
Incredible album. Especially love Wild is the wind.
It was short
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David powerful voice is just so damm good
My favourite album that I’ve heard of Bowies, a short but sweet album
No comment.
I really enjoyed it, especially because I have not listened to much David Bowie.
Liked this one, needs a particular moment to really like. Classical david bowie music but every song has the same similar vibe I rate 6.8/10 just cuz I don't listen to this kind of music often. The song Stay was my favorite
All Bowie albums are 4s and 5s Closest I’ve been to an outright Bowie 5 so far my word this is great thank you thin white duke enjoy your cocaine x
It was short but delivered very well 9.5-/10
One of Bowies worst works
Its kinda crazy how Im not even halfway done with the generator and I've gotten pretty much every Bowie album from the books. There's probably only gonna be 1-2 more but with this one I've completed the essential Bowie listens. Some may say this is top 3 for him and many would say at least top 5. The title track intro is crazy good and Golden Years is always a fan favorite. Its not too long but the production is quite good and pretty jangly as its between the Philly Soul album and the Berlin Trilogy.
own
I’ve enjoyed all the bowie
There's so much Bowie on this list and I think at least 2-3 of those albums could have been trimmed. Hot Take: with the exception of The Beatles, I don't think any artist's discography is so exceptional that they have more than five great albums worthy of inclusion (and for some artists that number is even lower). That being said, I do think this is the best of his albums that we've had so far though (Blackstar aside because that's a bit of an outlier). It's interesting enough that I would say its place on the list is earned. I think all of the songs on this album are pretty good and I suspect I would continue to like them more with more listens. The one song I already knew going into this is Word on a Wing, which I included on a playlist of mine a few years ago. I'm a fan of that song and I really like his version of Wild Is the Wind too.
We really haven't gotten many of Bowie's great albums
With each passing album Bowie gets better, but I think the albums are just getting a bit more tame, and I might just be getting more used to his vocal style. Enjoyed it.
This is now the fifth David Bowie album that’s been recommended to me, and this one doesn’t quite win me over either. However, it’s clear to hear that the New Wave movement would later draw heavily on the sound of his album *Station to Station*. While that’s interesting, the album itself is, above all, quite monotonous. The title track, in particular, is primarily just long—it actually has enough time for a change in mood, but it only really opens up a little over the course of its 10 minutes. The following three songs stay in the same vein before something finally happens: “Stay” actually sounds unique, and “Wild Is The Wind” does indeed hint at where the Berlin Trilogy would go next. Fair enough, but I’m still waiting for reasons as to why no fewer than nine Bowie albums are included on the list. The explanation is likely as convincing as it is trivial: Robert Dimery is simply a huge Bowie fan. I still am not; for me, this is an influential but by no means outstanding recording.
I don't know how I feel about this. Extremely short album, but felt extremely long because of his hurt and calls for help. Could've skipped the full minute of train sounds... Probably would've liked the album better in a different setting. This isn't me saying it was a bad album.
Not really my type of music. Not something I would be annoyed at if someone played this on a speaker but I would put on this on myself. Most songs are quite long, I prefer songs to be a bit short most of the time, maybe between 3-5 minutes, perfect length depends on the song but overall maybe 3,30 or 4 minutes. As I said, would work as background music but nothing I want in my playlist as of now. Therefore a two, not bad music imo, just not my usual taste. Really like the instrumental on Wild Is the Wind, very calming.
Of course I like golden years that is a classic. I definitely like the first track as well, but it’s not like an album that I would throw on to listen to ever
Ikke Bowies beste. Svak 4
Good
Better than Blackstar
This has a lot I like, musically. But then Bowies horrible voice comes in and I'm turned off again. I see that I felt similar about Heroes. Guess I'll never be a Bowie fan, but I can appreciate some of what he does.
- this intro is wild, very progressive and still has some Bowie feel - I get why this is “good” but it’s not quite my jam - some really fun percussion throughout - some King Crimson vibes, especially on Wild is the Wind
A short record with a variety of Bowie styles..still prime Bowie.
Probably one of the most lean and focused albums I have listened to on this project. 6 songs in a little under 40 minutes, and every minute feels purposeful. The Thin White Duke knew what he was doing.
For Bowie, I say, “Nowie!”
70s art rock. Inspired bby kraut rock.
It’s so unfair to rate Bowie cause theres half a dozen albums he’s made that could by perfect 5 out of 5. Makes it hard to rank them too. But if I had to choose this is for sure in my top 3.
Was his Thin White Duke persona when he was only consuming milk, peppers, and cocaine? I prefer his earlier work.
Very Very good- Bowie is in his bag. I love "Stay" the most, that chorus is craaazyyyyyyyyyy- I can hear the cocaine coursing through his veins. Long Live B(l)owie.
Station to Station is so great. The intro is so long that it's painful and yet I wouldn't mind if it was a minute longer. The rest of the album is good but not great. Golden Years is fun. TVC15 gets a little grating. Wild is the Wind is good but disappointed it's not an original.
Very long first song 1 minute of distorted train noise 😭 First part is so bad, second part fits his voice wayyyy better and is just so much more fun Second song is lowkey fun and yummyyyy Yeah these songs are too long and not rlly my style. I’m taking a break Listening again and TVC 15 is actually fun and peak but it’s the lowest rated on aoty ??? What. Wild is the wind is second worst dear god
Maybe more listens but off the first listen it’s alright
This is great. Highlights Stay, word on a wing. long tracks so have to commit to it but if in the mood then this is fantastic.
DRUGS
I'm never really sure what my favourite Bowie album is, because it's an ever changing phenomenon, depending on my mood. Today it's this. From the opening title track through to 'Wild Is The Wind', Bowie's imperious status is cemented. Bloody marvellous. It's on my shelves. Heard before ✅️ Listened this time ✅️ Revisit ✅️ ★★★★★(9/10) Total reviewed : 380 Already owned : 84 Purchased : 16 To buy : 7 Nope : 273
Really good!
6/10
This would feel like a short album , of just 6 songs , if not for the fact that the opening track feels like 3 if not 4 distinct songs The thin white duke person resonates through an album steeped with emotion - but is at odds with the funky tones of Stay
I’m questioning some of my life choices. Why was I never into Bowie at the time? Why did I take the piss out of Dave Gill at school, when he used to bend every uniform rule possible in an attempt to look like Bowie? Although, to be fair, I’d probably still have taken the piss. I don’t think I even knew this album existed back then. By the time it entered my orbit, I had somehow convinced myself it was one of his later offerings. It’s terrific. After just one listen, “Station to Station” could already be my new favourite Bowie track — and not just because of the beginning. I loved everything on here. What a great album.
No conocía a este Bowie. Me gusta como se cruza con B Eno
I mean its Bowie. Golden years is one of the best songs ever written. The opening track is a tad long but he whole project is under 40 minutes.
Now this is Bowie! And not one I'd have probably listened to on my own, as it doesn't have any tracks I knew of beforehand. I dig it.
play this if u wanna enjoy sum funks or if ur sightseeing in a window seat. the definition of carlotta if it was a song.
I think that as a whole album, the length is quite good, and easy to listen to. But when you have an album with fewer songs, that are all quite long, sometimes it makes it harder to keep concentration that listening to an album over an hour long. I have always been intrigued by Bowie's vocals because they don't fit the conventional norm of a singer. If anything, his vocal ability and technicality are not really there, in my opinion... but I think that is what I love about his music. It brings such an iconic and recognisable sound. His vocals actually fit his music really well, making full albums sound nothing like anyone else's. His songwriting itself is absolutely brilliant, with some weird but beautiful tracks spanning across countless studio albums. I think as an album, he has had stronger projects, but I still enjoyed this one nonetheless. 'Station To Station' wasn't a great album opener for me, because I think that he had stronger tracks. For me, I think 'Golden Years' would've been a beautiful album opener, and 'Word on a Wing' would've closed the album perfectly. I'm not saying I didn't like the opening track, I just don't think that this should be the first one that people hear when listening to this album. I think as a whole, this is a really good album, with some very strong tracks. Favourites: Golden Years Word on a Wing Stay
You touch me I hear the sound of mandolins You kiss me With your kiss my life begins You're spring to me All things to me Don′t you know you′re life itself?
Enjoyed this one!
Some ups and downs, but never boring, definitely a vibe. Looking for to checking out more Bowie
I feel badly writing this, but I've never really warmed up to David Bowie's styles and sounds across the decades. And while I often fault this collection for over-binging on a few artists (like David Bowie, Nick Cave, Neil Young, etc.), that's actually worked well for my exposure to Bowie; before I started this collection I think the only tunes I knew of his were the uber-singles, which is hardly a way to figure out if a band or artist is interesting or worth diving into. So, nine Bowie albums in (and this is the last one!), I can now say much more definitively that I can see why people have lauded him, but I just don't particularly enjoy his music. Album-wise, this also seemed fairly average for him, so three stars it is.
Not my favorite Bowie album but still a good listen. "Golden Years" is a great song.
i mean, its david bowie
Refreshing to see this short album come after a 2 hour long one. Surprised to see how many albums Bowie has on this list when compared to everyone else's 2-3. But for a good reason, this album was pretty enjoyable
Didn’t like most of this album.
I've seen lists with this at the top of all Bowie albums, but find it very hard to agree. I mean, it's brilliant, this man is a genius, etc... But it just doesn't connect for me. Ziggy Stardust is a level above this in my opinion. However, I've only listened to this once or twice, so I can't say my opinion is 'fully formed'. I enjoyed it overall! Will listen again one day.
I don't know if this even a top 3 David Bowie album, so the fact that it is still a 4/5 is really a credit to him.
5 out of 5. This comes during a string of his best albums and glad it's on the list.
No me gusta la voz de Bowie. Entiendo su influencia y su importancia, pero no es algo que disfrute mucho. La música está súper interesante
Listenable enough, and deserves praise for its varied sound and epic scope, but it doesn't stir or fascinate the way that Hunky Dory and Ziggy Stardust do. It lacks much in the way of hooks and if Bowie's vocals on Wild Is the Wind are among the best of his career, that highlights his limitations as a vocalist.
I never liked the Thin White Duke persona but I don't think I was supposed to. Now that I read the inspiration of fascist mythology and the occult in his work I understand my visceral dislike of the album in spite of my also being able to recognize it's musical merits. Mysticism and a pile of coke big enough to kill an elephant just might not be a great combination after all. Who knew? I just thought it was the krautrock influence that put me off. Sometimes I understand things that I don't actually understand.
Two David Bowie albums in one day & this was certainly the better one. Every song hits you hard with an atmospheric eery vibe while allowing you to feel like you're floating in and out of the conventions of music. Every song was wonderful. A must listen.
Golden Years has a nice funk feel. It sounds a few years ahead of its day, like something you'd hear in the early eighties. Bowie is a great talent, but his theatrical style just isn't for me.
Vielleicht nehme ich auch ein bisschen Koks….Dann kommt vlt auch sowas bei raus.
love Bowie
Best Saturn to station
Tykkään David äänestä, mutta se olikin ainoa mikä kantoi tätä levyä.
I can't name even one song from this album, but I've listened to it three or four times in a row, so it seems pretty great.
TVC15 was honestly the first David Bowie song I ever really liked when I was younger. I like Golden Years quite a bit, and I dig the title track (even though 10 minutes was pushing it). The other three songs? Eh. Stay has one of the funkiest openings ever, only to be undone once the singing starts. (Is this where I admit that I really dislike Bowie's voice sometimes?) Overall, I don't mind about half the album, so 3 stars.
The opening track almost made me abandon this album (I actually stopped 6 mins in and left it overnight because I simply did not have the patience for a 10 minute song). The rest of the album is great!
fourth david bowie album and I think we’re still yet to encounter a song that I know. how many still to come? I will guess 8. tvc15 was my favourite and quite liked from around 5 minutes on in the title track. I can for sure appreciate the range across all of these albums
Without a doubt one of the top ten albums I’ve ever listened to. Because of the? Despite the? fact that he was coked out of his mind he creates a masterpiece. I could listen to this forever.
Not the best Bowie.
Art rock and funk-infused rock built from hypnotic grooves, layered guitars, elegant keyboards, and detached vocals feels like being trapped on a luxurious train that never seems to Go anywhere—meticulously crafted, atmospheric, and for me ultimately dull. The album's slow-building lengthy compositions are evidently too static to remain engaging.
Bowie good
seis canciones que ocupan un mundo entero. marca el final del thin white duke. como su nombre lo parece indicar, es un disco de transición. transformación. transmite la sensación de alguien que está dejando atrás una identidad con incertidumbre. avanza como un tren nocturno.
Best Bowie so far for me !! Quite pleasant listen The song Stay is on it
Great opening track, the rest is just standard Bowie.
wow, one of the most well produced albums, 6 songs and none of them were bad, haven’t listened to an album and have been entertained throughout the whole thing
Not really my kind of thing, but it's alright. Maybe it would grow on me with multiple listens.
Not his best but still good
It'd kinda hard to give this a five when your brother would play "TVC15" every single fucking day on your way to school freshman year
i don’t fare well with songs this length usually but it’s bowie so it’s amazing
Wasn't for me
My favorite tidbit about this album is Bowie couldn't remember making it because he was on so much cocaine. Ah, to be young and rich... I like his version of blue-eyed soul very much, and the long songs never seemed to drag. Bravo, Mr. Bowie, bravo.
I’m not a huge Bowie fan (actually I wouldn't consider me a fan at all). I have my reservations, particularly about his early work, which so many people hold in such high regard (“Ziggy Stardust”, “Hunky Dory”, “Diamond Dogs”, etc.). I also find much of his eighties and nineties output rather boring. Apart from his last two albums, especially "Blackstar", I only really like his Berlin Trilogy, the often-underrated "Scary Monsters", the funky "Let's Dance" (which is actually more of a Nile Rodgers album), and this album. Why? Because on "Station to Station", Bowie hints at the elements he would later perfect, namely Krautrock and avant-pop in the vein of the Berlin Trilogy and "Scary Monsters", and the laid-back, cool, groovy funk attitude of "Let's Dance". This brings us back to my personal Bowie favourites. With 'Wild Is the Wind', it also features the best cover version Bowie ever delivered. It's a strange, disjointed and incoherent album, largely created whilst high on cocaine, yet it is nonetheless astonishingly self-contained and thoroughly successful.
Slow rise into the album in "Station to Station" that builds as you progress and prepares you for the rest of the album. My favourite song on the album is "Golden Years", the buzzy guitars with the punchy drums brings a nice vibe to the song with David Bowie almost ethereal voice. The songs do seem to get a bit repetitive with the same sound across the album.
First impression. This is my first time listening to David Bowie and I like it, the first track is over 10 mins and it was not boring loved the funk infused part and the guitar riffs. I loved 'stay', it is the track that stayed with me the most.
6 tracks, 4 of which are absolutely fantastic in my opinion, pretty good going. The title track I just so brilliant, with the switch up around the halfway mark being so wonderfully done. The groove of Golden Years is just so listenable. Word on a Wing really grabbed me in a way that it hadn't before. And Stay is such a great Bowie track. Favourites: Station To Station Golden Years Word On A Wing Stay
Golden Years was the only familiar track before listening. Our last Bowie album Low was one that I really liked because of the short punchy songs. Station To Station contrasts with just six longer songs. I didn't realize the Thin White Duke persona came from this album straight out of the first track. I like the first multipart title track -- it seems to foreshadow the overall musical buildup of the album. TVC15 had some nice piano work. And the last two are the ones that I find going through my head after listening. Good solid album.
Bowie strikes again. Just about at rock bottom at this point with the state of his addiction, marriage, and mental health in disarray, he managed to put together a sparkling record all the same. It begins with a magnificent, two-part epic, the longest track of his career. It’s difficult to pick a favorite between the groovy march in the first half and the dazzling, upbeat second. Golden Years is the worthy hit that follows, with Bowie bringing all his best stuff and putting it into a tight package. Word on a Wing is wonderfully performed and emotional, while TVC15 is just 70’s fun with great keys. Stay starts slow and is guns blazing the rest of the way with Bowie effortlessly managing the momentum. What a journey I’ve had with Wild Is the Wind over the last 18 months, beginning with hearing it sampled by one of the biggest pop stars of the modern era, being introduced to Nina’s original, and now experiencing Bowie’s incredible cover. He does such a magical song such justice and truly makes it his own, what a gem of a track. With just six songs he puts together a highly memorable album despite the obstacles in his personal life, bravo. 1 listen Favorite Tracks: Title Track, Wild Is the Wind, Stay
Expectation: -> Bowie '76 is promising. After listening: -> Had a similar experience with my listening and review of Bowie's Low album a month ago. Did not think I was all that impressed at first. With a little time I came to quite like it, bumped it from 3 to 4. He was so creative and unpredictable. Such originality. Track ranking: Word Stay Wild Golden Station TVC15
I wasn't really feeling this one. It's interesting enough but kind of boring for me.
hell yea.... its another bowie album :O3 this one's pretty fuckin good. the title track is probably my favourite, but "golden years" and "stay" are both pulling up close to it, and the other half of the album is solid too even if i feel like it's not quite as strong. its interesting how much of a funk groove he went for given the weird fascist character he was playing at the time? although idk if the contradiction was intentional given how much coke he was on. maybe im overthinking it. but i still think it's interesting. im not sure it's bowie's best but.... it really is hard to find anything wrong with this album.
A fine album with a bit more of an edge to bowie. I'm unfamiliar with most of these songs besides "Golden Years". Unfortunately I rest saying this might be the weakest Bowie album on this list. Not a bad album but the others really left an impact on me musically. This one just kind of came and went as quickly as it could. I wish I had more to say.
My favorite Bowie album, the right amount of fascinating and interesting songwriting mixed with the funk rock feeling makes for an exhilarating listen. I struggle to get into most of the rest of his discography, but this is the record I come back to most often.
🕺🏾
bombissima
I love all Bowie, and this is him at the coked up best. Just all killer no filler. Not quite Ziggy Stardust or Low, but better than most artists can make.
This was fun to listen to! I was only familiar with a few Bowie songs before this. This makes me want to explore more of his music :)
I've listened to some of David Bowie's work, but this is my first time listening to this album. Like the other albums I've listened to, this is just as enjoyable. I will definitely listen to this album again.