Reviews (page 3 of 15)
didnt do it for me, crazy to think this guy has 9 albums in this.... overrated (?)
La primera canción es como un álbum en sí, buenísima. Hasta la tercera “word on a wing” que fue mi preferida me venía pareciendo de los mejores álbumes que escuché, pero me decepcionaron las tres últimas mucho, y al ser mitad del disco.. nada. Igualmente le pondría un 4 porq lo volvería a escuchar, pero no es de mis preferidos lamentablemente.
Pretty good
J'ai étonnamment énormément apprécié la fin de l'album. En réalité, j'ai déjà beaucoup aimé la mélodie de word on a wing, puis l'instrumentale du début de stay est phénoménale mais au final, énorme coup de coeur sur Wild is the wing, une bonne vieille chanson comme on les aime. Il y a quelque chose d'assez sexy dans l'atmosphère de la chanson, ca te transporte loin, j'avais l'impression d'être dans un film de Wong Kar-Wai. Énorme surprise Chansons préférées : Wild is the wind, Word on a wing
Ummm...it was a Bowie album with some songs on it.
I lik it
Expands on the David Bowie sound I was familiar with in all the best ways. I really love how he isn’t afraid to just let a song unfurl, and tracks like “TVC15” and “Wild Is The Wind” are better for it. He’s a master of crafting a good rock / pop song (whatever you wanna call it, but “Golden Years” is a straight bopppp), and his aura is radiant even on tracks that feel more drab than technicolor. All in all, however, I’m not actually sure it lives up to a five star score; I think it’s great, but I’d say it’s generally more of a superb installment in Bowie’s catalogue than its own five-star-worthy record. Strong four:) STAND-OUT SONG: “TVC15” HONORABLE MENTIONS: “Golden Years”, “Wild Is The Wind”
liked it more than the previous bowie album i got. solid.
Honestly, I dont understand why this rated a 3.39 out 5, this is atleast a 4. It feels like a musical but glamorous, in a good way too. Its like upbeat rock on figure skates. elegant but also aggressive too. The songwriting is also so good and David' vocals are beautiful
I really liked Bowies earlier albums but this one just doesn't do anything for me. golden years is quite catchy, but the rest is just OK.
First track is really good. Rest is enjoyable. Nice funk inspired sound.
no jest ok
Listening session: june 19th, while reading in Sicily Listened to before: no Thoughts: still not a Bowie fan, but this album was more enjoyable than his more recent work that I’ve had to listen on here Favourite tracks: Golden Years & Word on a Wing
4.5 - last song stopped it from getting a 5
I run hot and cold on Bowie. Sometimes he’s irresistible/immortal, sometimes he’s way too far up his own ass. This album is about evenly spilt between the two. He’s an experimental artist, so it’s natural that not everything sticks. It’s pretty apparent Bowie doesn’t worry too much about what I think, so I’ll be grateful for the many many songs that stay with me.
Artista totalmente sobrevalorado en davíd arquito. Sus mejores actuaciones están precisamente en el cine y no en la música. Qué disco de mierda además!
probably best bowie
liked it very much, especially the two last songs, also i did not know that david bowie died so late
Not a Bowie I had heard of beyond Golden Years but a strong one. I particularly liked TVC15.
I respect Bowie as a talented and influential artist, but none of these songs really called to me. I'm familiar with "Golden Years" and "TVC 15" just from general exposure, but even those aren't among his best songs for my taste. I dig "Stay" for its disco-funk groove, but even it runs too long.
Personalmente non mi ha fatto impazzire, riconosco che comunque le canzoni non sono male
3.5 rounded down but close to a 4, really enjoyed the last two songs
Cocaine and peppers will do this to a person. Honestly maybe more people should try it
Good, I'm not so familiar with Bowie, but this certainly deserves a #relisten
Well produced and entirely forgettable collection of six mediocre Bowie songs.
Alright album. Not a lot stuck with me though. Surprising, right? 4.8/10.
Classic Bowie. Some of his best stuff.
Station to Station track is a slow burner but I like it - nice hook building up elements until Bowie comes in. Golden Years is familiar to me.. TVC15 is a bluesy piano number passed through the Bowie filter. And the oddly timed 'chorus' around halfway through is compelling Bit of genre hopping - piano and clean guitar rock shifting to funk in Golden Years Best track - Station to Station, Golden Years, TVC15 4 stars - not much to be blown away by on a first listen, but the quality is undeniable and it's so re-listenable
didnt like start tbh then got funky i like word on a wing everything else mid tbh
Love the music on this one, super funky front to back.
This is the David Bowie that I'm searching for! The songs have so much texture, where singing style, composition, and effects/samples build up a rich, explorative story.
Bowie is a mystery to me. The theatrical art-rock world — Rocky Horror, Roxy Music, now this — I understand why it mattered, I can see the craft, I cannot connect to it. The voice doesn't work for me. The persona doesn't work for me. Station to Station is supposedly his least theatrical album, more groove-based and krautrock-influenced. I listened hoping that would change something. It didn't. 2/5 — respectfully baffled.
It was okay, I could listen to it without skipping. However, for me, the genre mix of funk, art rock and piano rock didn't work. Also I thought the sound lacked power, it felt somehow weak the whole time. And it doesn't help that I don't really like Bowie's voice. Near the end it got better with "Stay" and "Wild Is the Wind". 2.5/5 - okay-ish
На самом деле, довольно ожидаемая музыка от Боуи. Большие (не столько по длине, сколько по звучанию, масштабности) композиции, своей мелодичностью и помпезностью заполняющие пространство. Сложные, многослойные аранжировки. При этом этот альбом какой-то более легкий, ненапряжный. Смешанные чувства по его поводу, но что-то в этом есть.
Loved this, very good Bowie record and I'm not too familiar with this a Bowie incarnation so it was a pleasure to listen to.
I'm almost sick of going on about how amazing Bowie was, I suppose he really was just that prolific. This is without a doubt one of his absolute best, seeing him a slightly poppier and dancier sound than on previous album, and killing it on attempt one. The grooves on this album are so catchy and easy to get stuck in your head, as he takes his ability to create infections earworms to a whole new level. Even the much more progressive element the album has goes as quite an underappreciated feature, as each track (ESPECIALLY the opening song) has a brilliant and very natural progression from a simple and fun pop rock track into something to much more.
I like it. 4 stars
Love David Bowie, what a legend
I am still of the opinion that there's too much Bowie in this book.
Came back to this one hard when Bowie died, and it still hits the same way. The title track alone is worth the price of admission - that second half opens up into something completely alien and I'm still not sure how he pulled it off. The rest of the album whips between funk, krautrock and cabaret balladry like it's nothing, which is either proof of genius or proof that Bowie simply didn't have a genre to be boxed into. Probably both.
Average Bowie
Güzel albüm ama introsu pek beni sarmadı. Favori şarkım: Stay
We've arrived at my favorite Bowie era, The Thin White Duke! Station to Station is near perfection, somehow seeming expansive and grand while also being concise and exactly the right runtime. It's one of my all time favorite records...top 20 even.
This to me is where Bowie's music peaked. Released during his biggest cocaine years, the album just feels like one long drug trip. Starts off with a massive sounding 10-minute epic that might be his best song. The song has this huge buildup, bouncy guitar lines that are super addictive and most importantly - crazy confidence and energy. It's like standing on top of the world, or, what I imagine the peak of cocaine high feels like. The following Golden Years is this incredibly groovy jam. I didn't know a white person was capable of making something this funky! The song rides on the high of the previous one, with a super groovy bassline, one of Bowie's best choruses and a generally amazingly uplifting energy. Word on a Wing continues the coke trip, this time with Bowie seemingly going more insane and talking to god himself in the verses and chorus. The song is backed by these angelic arrangements. I love his vocal performance and how this song introduces the themes of anxiety and alienation through his encounter with god. TVC15 is so abstract and weird it feels like a hallucination. The lyrics are so crazy and absurd, but somehow work in the context of the album, as at this point it really feels like the drugs have taken over and are doing weird things to his brain. I love the driving groove of the song as well as the slowly intensifying instrumentation, makes the song feel very cinematic in its weirdness. Stay is one of the most interesting songs here lyrically, as it does a great job at describing the struggle with addiction. It oozes with this desperation and sense of hopelessness, it seems like he knows the drug abuse is bad for him but it's his only way of getting out of the routine. The final song, a cover of Wild is the Wind, is a somber ending that feels like sobering up after the trip. Originally a love song, this version in the context of the album could be meant as an ode to cocaine and a final expression of the addiction. What is fitting is that the album flies by and as soon as it's over, it makes me want to press play again, just like drugs are calling for you once you sober up. There is a chance that the entire interpretation I just wrote is bullshit considering Bowie was high as fuck while recording it, but screw it, this is how I see this album. It all adds up to the most complete entry in his catalog and his magnum opus.
i like david bowie and track three here is a standout. “word on a wing has enough groove and energy and bombast to do it all. its a cool, experimental album. i dig it.
This list is made for old people
Its just so cool. 8.5/10
I don't know if this is my favorite Bowie album, but it is his most well put together album. The production is fantastic on this record. Every song adds something unique to the album. I've listened to this album many times and own it on vinyl. Even so, I should listen to this more often. Favorite Track - Station to Station Least Favorite Track - Wild is the Wind (still love this song though) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Bien.
Ei parasta mutta silti ⭐️⭐️⭐️
funky! favourite song: tvc 15
Very difficult to rate. I listened to it twice but just didn’t love it.
Repeat listen
Good drum sound, good songs. Apparently he was balls to the wall pumped on coke and forgot? Golden years goes so hard and so silly I'd believe it.
thought it was like really boring until word on a wing played,I usually don't listen to David Bowie and only know his popular songs so this is really surprising to me if I could rate this album I would give it a solid 4 out of 5.Beautiful melodies and lyrics,miss you Bowie.
Fuck david bowie
Bowie is a God. 10/10
Not my favorite from Bowie, but the mix of different things it's very enjoyable
NOTE ABOUT THE LIST: I know it's pointless, but here I am once again advocating for a two-albums-per-artist limit. Yes, Bowie fans, your precious David is preventing us (and you!) from expanding our musical horizons. Heard Before? not at all, despite several attempts to get in Bowie over the years. Notes: - I appreciate the tribute to Nina Simone. it's certainly well-sung and a nice change of pace to have a well-written song with decent vocal melodies. at the same time, it doesn't touch her version. - the title track has parts i enjoy, but all of them go on too long, and the awkward melodies are awkwardly sung. it's bad when the auxiliary percussion and electronic noise are the most exciting parts. - "Stay" is fun, full-bore disco although why anyone thinks these vocals work is a mystery to me. - i can appreciate every song. i get what's going on. but i kept feeling like it was just about to get really good and it never did. - seriously, are these vocals post-ironic? Verdict: More Bowie, more persona, long songs, no reason to care. At least it was better than the atrocious and endless "Young Americans". Listen Again? Nope. I still find myself wishing i liked Bowie. I would have so much more to talk about with people.
Sick Awesome
it was cool a little boring for my taste but i still liked it
True Bowie bangers even if not his main hits
station to station: THE EUROPEAN CANON IS HERE! lovely song, love the three sections, especially the groovy instrumental + the repetitive “it’s too late, it’s too late, the european canon is here.” even though he was heavily drugged and unwell during the making of the album, i am not sure if i completely buy him saying he doesn’t recall making this album: “it’s not the side affect of cocaine.” love the avant garde-artsy stuff he did 1975 onwards, breaking away from traditional rock (going to kraftwerk etc). golden years: so catchy! makes you want to move along, and there’s a romantic vibe, but it’s equally sinister? wonderfully produced, especially with the whistling towards the end, so balanced. there’s a hint of creepiness. word on a wing: lyrics = 10/10, definitely something i’ll listen to on loop, because it’s comforting and v profound (in this age of grand illusion…scheme of things AND “just because i believe, don’t mean i don’t think as well”) tvc15: like this the least, it just doesn’t work for me, and i don’t know why. i think it’s the breathiness of his voice? but the “oh my tvc15…” part is cool. interested to know what the title means. stay: what a banger! love the guitar, beautiful intro! bowie really knew how to write songs and whatever he was pulling from his life during the album is crazy, “ cause you can never really tell when somebody wants something you want to” wild is the wind: nice song. i love the intro, but there’s something particularly spooky and sad about it, especially the initial, “love me, love me…” AND “don’t you know you’re life itself?” overall, nice album. musically brilliant, i love the production and wanting to try something different. clearly a lot of influence of the occult etc, but the picture and persona of the thin white duke reminds me so much of pink, because they’re both running away from celebrity and popularity, have created worlds to keep them safe. is thin white duke a line of cocaine? it’s clearly a call for help, an acknowledgment of how bad he has gotten, especially with how word on a wing also has a call to god. lots to think about, especially more about the film and brian eno and the berlin trilogy and bowie in LA.
Surprisingly listenable for a Bowie album maybe because it was so short.
Station to Station - 2.5/5 Golden Years - 4/5 Word on a Wing - 3/5 TVC15 - 3.5/5 Stay - 3/5 Wild Is the Wind - 2.5/5
A Knight's Tale! Some good bass playing on this album;
I was initially struck by the fact that there are only 6 songs on this album and that the title track is 10 minutes long. That one I definitely hadn't listened to all of before, but as the rest of the album continued, I realized I did know all the songs, just not their title. Golden Years, obviously, but also TVC15 and Wild is the Wind. I was reminded that Bowie's music is not so distinctive, but it's his voice that makes him an unparalleled artist. I know this sounds obvious, but my point is that if someone else was singing the same songs, I don't think they would have achieved similar recognition. The tunes, the instrumental performance, are certainly good, even great, but I don't think they'd stand out without Bowie's vocals. Is that true of other artists? I think Elton John's music would hold up, Billy Joel would hold up... anyway, silly musing. 4 stars
Yes
It's a fine album. Nothing crazy and very short.
A David Bowie album on this list that I don't hate! I found this one much more fun to listen to. Hauntingly beautiful voice. Strangely enough, because I listened to this I spent the rest of the day listening to Wolf Parade, a band I got into when I was younger and haven't revisited recently. I honestly want to bump this up a star just for that.
Never really listened to Bowie and I think this was a great introduction. Good instrumentals and good lyrics. I really enjoyed “station to station” and “stay”
Friday May 29th, 2026. I enjoyed this album. Some of the chord progressions in the songs were really good and a lot of the lyrics were good. I like David Bowie's voice. There really isn't much wrong with this album.
review coming later just wait
It's my favourite bowie album i've heard so far, the title track is a brilliant song but there's a few forgettable tunes here and there...i liked word on a wing and TVC515 a lot though.
One of the best albums by one of the best artists. Listened to this three times yesterday and then just continued to listen to Bowie all day.
5/10
Cocaine is a hell of a drum
First listen, I was skeptical, but then I was dancing along.
Songs were little bit too long for me but generally I liked it
Bowie was a genius
My rating 3.7 I like other Bowie albums better but this was still very good.
This is the first David Bowie album I’ve ever listened to in total. I am very familiar with his hits, several of which I count among my favorite songs. For some reason though, I’ve never delved into Bowieland. Now that I have, I am intrigued. I generally liked the album, but didn’t find it to be as impactful as I thought I would. His vocals are haunting and pure, the musicianship and melodies are great, but I didn’t feel wowed in any way. I guess I just didn’t really connect with the album very well. I’m curious to hear more of his offerings as it seems I’ll have eight more opportunities to solidify my feelings on Mr. Bowie throughout this journey.
I'm very glad this was my album for the day. I listened to this way too early in my discovery of Bowie to really grasp how magnificent it is. Golden Years has always been a favorite, but this album really does continue to show his artistic progression. Absolutely wonderful.
No fav song
Bowie's best. An album with themes of isolation and downward spiral cloaked under a funky veneer. Brilliant.
Ah. 1001 Davie Bowie albums to listen to before you die. No.
great
Some of my favourite Bowie tracks here. Should I be worried that these was created at the height of his drug addiction?
Station to Station es un monumento sónico que se erige como una obra de arte atemporal y un punto de quiebre absoluto en la vanguardia del rock. Al adentrarse en sus seis extensas pistas, se comprende perfectamente por qué el álbum se siente fragmentado en su estructura; es un reflejo fiel de la psique de Bowie en ese momento, transitando de forma abrupta entre el funk gélido y el art-rock robótico. Lejos de restar coherencia, esa discontinuidad deliberada ofrece una variedad de emociones que enriquece profundamente la escucha, convirtiéndola en un viaje que trae paz pero también algo de desasosiego. La instrumentación es de una maestría colosal: se entretejen muy bien las guitarras rítmicas de Carlos Alomar y los sintetizadores, creando una atmósfera densa que sirve de marco para que Bowie despliegue una fuerza y autoridad superior en las voces. Temas monumentales como la homónima "Station to Station" o la mística "Word on a Wing" se presentan como un llamado a la conciencia desgarrador, mientras que ganchos icónicos como "Golden Years" demuestran una genialidad súper bailable que se queda grabada en la memoria. Un álbum conmovedor, crudo y real que ha envejecido bien precisamente por su audacia para habitar el abismo.
I wont lie, I didnt really like this album
Weird electro-disco funk robo-music? I don't know--some amazing songs, but then the usual few Bowie experiments. Not super inviting but artistically interesting
Some loveliness and some great songs here, along with a few that are not so memorable.
Really great album - one I’ve never heard all the way through before.
Vintage David Bowie, which means I liked some of it pretty well and then was underwhelmed by other parts overall a decent listen
It was pretty good. Favourite song was probably Station to Station. I don't have much to comment on this album, but I'm looking forward for more of his albums in the future.
The only good thing a coked up bloke spouting authoritarian bullshit has ever done. If I had to choose between Canary Wharf burning to the ground and being able to listen to this album I’d choose Canary Wharf burning to the ground, but I would have to consider it a bit.
Station! Hard not to give a five... 4 1/2
okay the first song is lowk catchy. obviously i know abt david bowie but i dont listen to his music like at all so it's fun being able to expand my taste in a way. golden years is so dookin' groovy. feel like im on a road trip across orange sandy rural midwest america. word on a wing is a bit of a vibe too. makes me feel like that one slow mo tt of pinkpantheress side step dancing on stage and her hair is blowing out like the absolute diva she is. okay i lowk love this sm. i think bc its such a nice sunny day this rlly matches the evening vibe that im feeling rn. i feel like everything will be okay. okay TVC-15 is a fucking banger this lowk might be a fav. i love the riff on stay as well, very freakin groovy. wild is the wind - excellent closer of the album. once again i love the riff. i rlly like this album, its quite short but packs a good bunch and is a total vibe >>> 10/10
Es animadito, me gustó
This is the absolute pinnacle of experimental 1970s rock music, operating at a level of creative genius that very few artists have ever touched. Bowie seamlessly fuses cold, mechanical European electronic textures, heavily inspired by Krautrock pioneers like Kraftwerk and Neu!, with deep, driving American soul and funk rhythms. The ten minute title track alone is a multi part masterpiece, shifting seamlessly from an ominous, train mimicking white noise drone into a driving, triumphant, guitar heavy rock groove. The rhythm section of Dennis Davis and George Murray provides a masterclass in tight, syncopated funk, while Earl Slick's guitar work slashes violently through the mix. The musicianship is virtuosic, the atmosphere is chillingly detached, and the stylistic fusion remains completely peerless to this day.
Not my favorite Bowie album. There was a few fluffers but some decent songs.
Not a big Bowie fan and this one hasn't really changed my stance. Some decent songs but not very memorable. 2.5/5.
Not my fave, thinking maybe I’m not a Bowie fan after all i just love ziggy stardust?
1. VERSE ONEEE SO GROOVY! 2. "wah wah wah" 3. wow i did not expect to hear david bowie cry out to God on a wednesday night 4. what a strange thing to write about... pretty groovy though! love the bass in this 5. yess the electric opener!! love that 6. THE DRUMMSSS DURDURDURDURDU overall rating: very david bowie. classic album. solid 8.5/10 just cause it's david bowie and i love his vibe. knocked a half point down bc of long instrumentals. i love them but i like wordy songs more sorry!
Enjoyable solid
- Great start to the album I must say - I've really been sleeping on Bowie, goddamn
The third David Bowie album I’ve been given in this journey and a notable difference this time around instantly is that unlike the last 2 albums in which I loved the opening track- on this album I didn’t enjoy ‘ station to station’ at all. After that the album was a joy to listen to- the man was a genius! Face track- ‘golden years ‘ however ‘wild is the wind’ can feel hard done to by been an album closer and should have been the album title and opening song! Worst track- ‘station to station’ 8.5-10
David Bowie - Station to Station Didnt really know this album but listened 3 times on the trot as I was so blown away by its brilliance! Leaving the UK glam scene behind, to fester in its bloated, pantomime death throes, Bowie embraces the sharp, tailored sound of LA. At the height of his cocaine habit the cool, thin white Duke is untouchable here from start to finish. Favourite track - all of them but the relentless Station to Station has to take it. Least favourite - like picking your least favourite child, but I'll say Golden Years 10/10
3.5 stars
There are some good hits on this one.
Despite Golden Years being a popular single, this is a very overlooked Bowie album. A lot of what he would do in his Berlin Trilogy albums just a year later can be traced back to this album. Is good.
so far i like it, will be adding a few to my library. tvc15 is fav as of now.
This was my first time listening to this album and from the first track it already became my favourite of Bowie's. Very few albums can make you love it this much on a first listen where you instantly give it a perfect score. Masterpiece. 10/10
That voice!
Amazing great known songs
My favorite Bowie album
I hate to be pro cocaine, but this really is pretty damn good.
This is my third Bowie album in the project, and my second in the past few days. My hope was to find one I actually like, as he's been an artist I've wanted to enjoy but never fully did. There are songs of his I love, but his albums have left me feeling cold. I am so happy to say that I finally found my David Bowie album. Of the six songs on the record I thoroughly enjoyed five of them, and found one (Stay) decent enough. There was emotion to the singing in Word on a Wing and Wild is the Wind, and it sounded like they were having a fun time in the studio overall. It wasn't a challenging album, and it's pretty basic musically, but that seemed to work better for me when it comes to his music.
I thought this was wonderful. The grooves, the control, the overdubbed vocal lies. Great stuff!
Not me fave, but still Bowie
my daugter's favorate!
The introduction to the Thin White Duke. Bowie was such a singular songwriter—such a distinctive voice (as a writer, though as a singer too). I've been listening to Pulp's This Is Hardcore a lot lately, and it's clear that Jarvis Cocker was inspired by this era of Bowie on that record. I only knew "Golden Years," which is a great track, but also so different from the tone of the rest of the album. It wasn't as immediate for me as some Bowie is, but I'll definitely be listening to this some more.
This was pretty good and not what I expected.
I liked some of the songs but you can definitely tell that Bowie was on drugs. I would listen again to some of the songs to see if it will grow on me
joa, gut aber nichts besonderes imo. 2.25 sterne
I’ve met like 8 girls with the same diet
hmmm zdecydowanie jednak nie moje klimaty, ale totalnie potrafię docenić jakość tego albumu, tyle się dzieje ciekawych rzeczy, no i niesamowity 70s klimat
Own: Yes; Seen Any Musicians: No
Not one of my regular go tos but nice to let her out for a spin
Canciones buenas y pacíficas para mi gusto
Not my favorite Bowie album but good. 3.5
Golden years is obviously great - the rest is standard Bowie - perfectly enjoyable but not something I would rush to listen to again.
Another excellent record from Bowie, although I didn't find this as great as a couple of the others. At only 6 songs, everything needs to be a banger to be truly amazing and that's just not the case here. TVC15 was a miss for me. Golden Years is a good song, but not a great one for me, as it is a bit to repetitive. The rest of this record is very good to great, however. Stay and Wild Is The Wind were both tremendous, they were my two favorite tracks on this record. I loved the guitar work throughout the former. Meanwhile, Word on a Wing and Station to Station were good as well, the latter of which sounded a bit like a later Beatles song. An excellent effort, just not a complete album. 4 stars
A lot of fun, great beats and instrumentals, but not the impact that I expected for...
Another great Bowie album
161. nice
Hard not to like an album with a banging 10 minute song in it. That being said the ending track was an actual letdown for such a solid half an hour of music.
Listened to this album authentically i.e. from station to station (Town Hall to Burwood)
Not my favourite Bowie, but it's pretty damn good. Closer to a 5 than a 3.
Probably not one of Bowie's best albums, but that doesn't mean much because Bowie has released a tonne of incredible music. This is more of a transitional album where Bowie is begining to play around with a more artsy and experimental sound while still having some of the glam of his earlier work. While the end result doesn't quite reach the heights of the best of his glam work such as Ziggy Stardust or the proto post-rock excellence of his next album, this is still a great album. I especially like the title track
I do not know a lot of David Bowie, I always liked the hits but other than that I never listened to much, or any for that matter, of his other music. Looking at this album, only 6 tracks that are all pretty lengthy, I am not sure what to expect but I have an open mind and am willing to give it a shot. Its a slow start for sure, the opening track being over 10 minutes. David Bowie definitely has a signature "Bravado" about him, at times can seem pretentious. I can see why people like him, but for me the over the top vocals just don't hit me like other vocalists. Best way I can explain it is as if I was singing the song at karaoke but in a sarcastic/fake/funny way, the type of singing where you'd say "okay stop messing around and sing for real". I kind of enjoyed the album, but really with only 6 tracks I probably won't be returning to this one anytime soon, hopefully the other Bowie albums coming up will change my mind about him because this one didn't. 3/5
This got better as it progressed, the last few songs were great.
Not massively interested in this and I won't be revisiting, but overall it's not too bad
Bowie’s best
I think this was the first of the Bowie/Brian Eno trilogy. I really love this Bowie period and its a bit of a farewell to the Ziggy Stardust/Aladdine Sane time.
Awesome music by an awesome guy
Es un álbum tranqui. No le presté tanta atención a las letras, musicalmente se me hizo común, algo que ya se escucha y conoce de Bowie (aunque el primer track es bastante interesante). No escuché mucho de Bowie, pero considero que este no es de sus mejores álbumes. De todas formas lo volvería a escuchar y probablemente lo haga.
Thankfully this album was only six songs long, because I did not enjoyed. Except for occasional instrumental parts.
I will remember the last name but I will not remember the album. I just don’t get it. Aside from a few songs what’s the big deal with Bowie.
Great album
Knowing he was out of his mind on coke the whole time makes this even better. Amazing vocals, catchy songs and a short run time.
I've never really been that big of a fan of David Bowie - Golden Years was the only song I liked off this album and listening to it again after a while it's just kind of a weird song structurally.
Station to Station is David Bowie's tenth studio album. The album was closely associated with the "Thin White Duke," one of the personas that Bowie adopted for performances. Bowie performed as the Duke for about a year before, and then for the tour supporting the album. During the tour, Bowie made a few controversial, seemingly pro-fascist statements - which he later disavowed as part of the act - leading Bowie to retire the Duke character. The album was well received - critically and commercially - but was not celebrated. Subsequent assessments have improved; some now regard the album as among Bowie's best. The album's success was boosted by the single "Golden Years," which showcases the funk and R&B influences that Bowie had incorporated into his sound. These songs also include extensive synthesizer use, showing Bowie's growing fascination with electronic music in the 70s.
Wasn't impressed with the first half of the first song and nearly skipped. Glad I didn't, the rest of the album is cool. Liked it
Not my favorite Bowie, but I really do like this LP/EP?
Third Bowie’s a charm
Beautifully takes swaths of inspiration across genres, with poetry for lyrics
Boring
I might be biased, because I really enjoy rock music, but it's an incredible type of rock that brings me nostalgia. David Bowie is truly a big name of the rock. Station To Station starts with an intro of 10 minutes, completely, amazing, the instrumental is the main theme of the whole album, a perfect intro for a perfect album. Then, Golden Years approach with melody richness and lyrics that complements the instrumental. Even If Golden Years is the most listened song of the album, for me, Stay is my sweetheart, this last one has a perfect solo intro and I'm a sucker for long intros and solos. Word on a Wing is also good, but I had to listen twice to enjoy it, the lyrics though... amazing. TVC15 same as WOAW. Wild is the Wind... let me get my tissues.
I love david bowie was awesome
This one has grown on me over the years, to the point where it’s probably top 5 Bowie. Funky, angular, weird, but very Bowie and arch, with a knowing wink to the audience in places. Only weakness is that it’s too few tracks.
Good, but not much stuck on my first (too inattentive) listen
I would write a review, but you don't need it, this is David Bowie baby!
David Bowie on vähän liian luovuudenhullu mulle. Ihana tyyppi mutta musiikki ei ihan nappaa.
Album clivant, que l'on peut adorer ou détester, des morceaux longs et assez groovy, une insrumental assez funky et rock. J'aime beaucoup cet univers, qui est un style propre à Bowie, avec une voix qui se transforme (grave ou aigue). Album sous addiction à la cocaine, nouveau personnage froid et hautain, sous influence de groupe allemand et sous motorik (pulsations - comme métronome, musique éléctronique).
Always good stuff
Liked it pretty ok, station to station's intro drags on but really liked Golden Years and Stay is bop. TVC15 is a bit repetitive. Overall solid vibe, and despite dragging in some places the album doesnt overstay its welcome. A nice burst of energy musically.
I enjoy Bowie, but I'm one of those who mostly listens to the hits and best-of albums . This one was a good listen only 38 minutes so gave another listen straight after the first play. I'll probably keep myself focused on the hit songs.
Highlight: Golden Years. In a nutshell: "I'm ready to shake the scheme of things." A shake up indeed. It's another transitional album for Bowie - the bookend of the plastic soul era and the prelude to the famous Berlin Trilogy (Low, "Heroes", Lodger). Snaps to the backing band: a fucking powerhouse!!! Overall: 6/10
An artist that actually deserves multiple albums on the list!
It’s David Bowie. It’s always going to be Fucking phenomenal.
Pretty disappointing. The title track and Stay were highlights (by comparison) but the rest of the album was pretty poor, and I despised TVC15. Not one I'm likely to return to.
Not his best album, in my opinion.
I have heard this album before!
I have not heard this album before, and wasn’t overwhelmed with the opening track. Things got better with Golden Years which is an absolute classic and then continued with some nice songs, particularly Word on a Wing. I heard a fair bit of funk and soul here. Wouldn’t say it bowled me over so four stars.
Alright
Favorite tracks: Golden Years Wild is the Wind
1001 Albums Generator 286 (5/7/2026) Very much a transitional album for Bowie, existing somewhere between the glam and funk rock that he had done on his last few albums and the experimental, electronic-influenced music that he would explore on Low and Heroes. This one has never stuck with me really, but I do really enjoy listening to it. The opening track is basically a prog rock epic with that undeniable Bowie flare over the whole thing. Station to Station also weirdly soulful at times, which can be hit (Wild is the Wind) or miss (Golden Years). Overall, it's a good album, but not my favorite by the Thin White Duke. 4/5. Favs: Station To Station TVC15 Wild is the Wind Least Fav: Golden Years
Album is ok. Not my cup of tea, but worth a listen
not his best but a strong album and a great title track
You can hear the drug-fueled, whirling dirvish stylings all over this album, as if Bowie cant keep his restless self from settling for too long. The music lurches from krautrock to disco to art rock without much care or consideration. The production on this thing is tight as ever, infectiously groovy, if sometimes a little skittish or unsettled. Bowie's voice is particularly agile on standout Golden Years, and the cover of Wild is the Wind is another stellar track.
Icon, Unrivaled benchmark and model
Love Bowie!
Very enjoyable
Is David Bowie‘s entire catalog gonna be on this list? What is this the fourth or fifth album since I started. Don’t get me wrong Bowie’s an icon but not sure that means every album is needed.
Have heard of David Bowie Had not listened to Station to Station in Full Had heard singles (golden years). It's a solid album. I personally think ZSATSFM was better. Just didn't quite hit the mark as a standout album for me.
Nunca había escuchado una canción tan larga. Pero me pareció un álbum original aunque corto. Igual es un gran artista, pero este álbum no fue de mi agrado en su totalidad.
I haven't heard this kind of sound or music before but I particularly like the last one because it is a sample of my queen, Nina Simone.
So fascinating that this was influenced by Neu! and other Krautrock bands. Also insane that Bowie was taking so much coke while recording this in LA, working for days at a time, that he couldn't really remember recording it at all. Cover of Wild is the WInd is great. Looking forward to getting deeper into his discography in this challenge.
The first song is 10 min…. Not a good first impression. So far not Bowies best. Bowie is a legend and this album is not.. bro these songs are soooo long
Bowie Rocks!!!!
lo mejor que he escuchado de bowie, me gustó el flow pero igual el se me hace como aburrido, no es mala música solo no la escucharía. le daría más que al anterior pero calificar de 1 a 5 no da mucha libertad
I’ve been doing a rundown of Bowie’s discography over the past month or so, so I listened to this album for the first time a few weeks ago. If I had to rate it, I probably would’ve given it a 3 at the time, but I liked it better this time around, especially Golden Years and Word on a Wing. I find a lot of Bowie albums to get into upon first listen, but as I ease into it, it’s less of a jump and more of a slow burn.
Meh, not my favourite Bowie record but also not the worst thing on this list
holy shit this album is so good. i was surprised by the title track's intro. Favorite Songs: all of them (the album is that good)
Неплохо, но от Дэвида было больше ожиданий, в любое вообще добавила песню с другого альбома. Этот просто спокойный, но не цепляющий
fun IDk
Fine listen, but not as memorable
Cool album, short and sweet and Bowie
A funky, groovy Bowie album. Very short, more laid-back, less theatrical or dramatic than his other songs I've heard. I think half of the songs don't really hit, but the other half are a good mix of easy going funk and that Bowie theatricality that i love. It's overall very short and light as an album
Not really my kind of thing, but considering just what a state Bowie was in during the production of this album, it’s nothing short of miraculous that it came together as well as it did. Bowie’s singing sounds as good as it ever would, and the band are brilliant.
I didn’t like how long the songs were and they were pretty repetitive.
No es lo mío Bowie en general. Entiendo estaba drogado hasta la médula en este disco así que bueno, cool. No es algo que escucharía la verdad. No queda guardado
maybe it was the cocaine after all
I’ve heard stronger albums from David Bowie than this. 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 has a distinct atmosphere and some interesting ideas, especially in the longer tracks, but it doesn’t fully come together for me. At times it feels a bit stretched out, and not everything holds my attention. It’s a solid record, just not one I’d rank among his best.
This is really enjoyable, but man it's not hard to tell that Bowie was doing a lot of cocaine at the time. Clearly a transitional record, but still a lot of fun.
I apologise Mr. Bowie that I slept on you all these years. I now understand why you are a musical legend!
Buen disco. No terminé de escucharlo pq se me hizo largo, son 6 temas me parece pero de esos que duran 7 min c/u. Mucha identidad Bowie, se nota que es obra de él
Da riascoltare in un momento di relax senza fare altro
I would write a review, but you don't need it, this is David Bowie baby!
I understand why this album is on here and I do appreciate its sound but I think in general I just don’t love David Bowie’s music? Hot take yes, but his voice just doesn’t do it for me outside of certain songs.
Amazing Bowie. Some classics on there.
fun and funky. beginning of stay reminds me of home depot though
Kind of a great album. I mean it’s great. Come on this is perfect.
Not my favorite Bowie album, but there's great stuff here. TVC15 is a jam, and Golden Years is phenomenal.
Very short album in terms of songs (6) but there are some belters. Golden years and tvc15 hang together amazingly well. Not everything lands and still the voice can be irritating
Incredible and deep, experimental in the best way possible.
Another one of those that I might have to sit with, but the initial impression was quite positive.
7/10 Tough one. The title track is one of Bowie's best works. I love the buildup and the manic energy. The rest of the album is kinda mid. Highlights: Station to Station TVC15
Day 256 Not Bowies strongest imo but still very good. Highlights Station to Station Golden Years
jako dobro, možda najbolji bovijev album koji sam dosad preslušao. zadnja stvar (»wild is the wind«) izvrsna, izvrsna! EDIT: ma naš šta, petica, slušam ga svako malo sad
Fantastic. One of most complete recordings. Indispensable.
Short. Pretty good.
pas autant de banger que je l'aurais voulu my bad
great record, really enjoyed it.
Not my favorite Bowie album, but I’m still psyched it’s what I got today.
Love u Bowie
Not my fav Bowie album but still great. Golden Years is forever in my rotation
Best Bowie album
No doubt important, but I found it a bit thin and uninteresting… my short attention span didn’t feel massively gripped by the longer tracks which failed to justify themselves.
i will be revisiting this album this week because to be honest i didn't give it my best attention
Golden Years is a classic and among Bowie’s best songs. However I couldn’t connect with the rest of this album. The dramatic flair in Bowie’s vocals didn’t match the grooves in a way that resonated with me. Top song: Golden Years
lo reescuche y m gusto mas
not my usual taste in music, but I like it! its very short and I will probably listen to it regularly, would recommend to give it a listen
Oh Bowie. Required listening. He really is amazing, but in real life I skip him. Yeah. As I expected. I’m always torn when I listen to this period of Bowie. It’s a lot like Bob Dylan. Yeah, admittedly an important album. Yeah, it’s good, I get it. Do I want to listen to it? No. But I will give it 4 stars, because it deserves it, damn it. Even if Bowie was coked out of his mind and has no memory of anything he did. And the Boolean rating? Could I have died without hearing this album? No, no I guess not. I’m glad I heard it. Again. Even though it felt like work. Its influence is undeniable and it actually grooves and has wonderful instrumentation. In fact, if Bowie could have just not been a part of it, that would have been best, I think…
im so sooo bored. word on a wing was okay and also the last track but everything else was sort of unbearable. 6 song album and its almost 40 minutes bro i think i could enjoy his voice under the right circumstances. but idk about this one
Great title track, enjoyed Word on a Wing, TVC15 is my favourite, Wild Is the Wind is excellently mournful.
What's to say that hasn't been said? It's a groove and a bop. From the moment the clunky piano notes emerge from the shrieking train whistle you know you're in for a good time. All of Bowie's eras were so distinct that trying to pick a favorite is often apples and oranges, but this is a strong contender.
I'm aware of this album as it's usually ranked as one of Bowie's greatest, but I've never sat down to listen to it start-to-finish. So, uh, ... meh? I don't know. It's not bad, but I'm not sure I understand why this album is so beloved.
Enjoyed overall. 3.5
I am considering doing a bunch of cocaine so I can forget about this album as well.
Excellent album from 70s Bowie.
First time listening to this particular Bowie album. Dude knows how to make music.
8/10 David Bowie has such a high bar that it can be easy to dismiss some of his really good work because it doesn't quite match up to his most genius moments, but the development of the soulful work from Young Americans into this more alien sound is really captivating. Yes, it doesn't fully reach the heights that Bowie proved himself capable of, but this feels a far more "Bowie" album than it's predecessor. It successfully piles together his influences into a melting pot and dusts them with slightly experimental and avant garde presentation to give the record an otherworldly and unique flavour. There's plenty of balanced and compelling grooves present here, with some really excellent instrumental performances across the board that are tight and funky with just the right amount of freedom to the playing to imbue them with soul. As an album it's also got a very coherent tone, flowing beautifully from track to track, despite touching on different areas of focus on different tracks, from funky to poppy and even finding time to throw back to the more glam sound of his earlier work. But as with any Bowie album, it lives and dies on the unique talents of the man himself. Good as many of these tracks are, the special sauce here is David Bowie's delivery. Now presenting himself as the Thin White Duke, Bowie's vocal work gives each song a slightly disconnected yet charismatic aura of eccentricity and control that is so terrificly charming, that little bit off the wall, and so distinctivly him that it's hard to deny. And the more you listen, the deeper he buries himself into your brain. Station To Station - Its a pretty slow start, but when it gets going there's a decent groove here. Unfortunately it then takes too long to develop into anything more. The soundscaping and ear candy is really good, but it's all dragged on too long. For me, there's just not enough development of the ideas here early doors, despite those core ideas being very good. It finally breaks into something new 5 minutes in and kicks up a notch. The second half of the track is really good. A proper mixed bag of a track. So much groove, swagger and attitude, and there's some great playing and a solid feel to the rhythm. I can't help but feel this would be a really excellent 6 minute song that's been dragged on for over 10 minutes. Golden Years - The interwoven grooves across the instrumentation here are excellent. Bowie's in typically charismatically aloof form. There are some really solid hooks and melodic moments, but it's all carried along brilliantly by that shuffling, shifting groove the moves so smoothly and organically between sections. It's got great soul to it too. Fantastic track. Word On A Wing - This is more relaxed, but there's still some tasty blends of different lines across the different instruments. It's a decent track, but feels a tiny bit emotionally overwrought and melodramatic. Bowie can do that really well, but it doesn't completely connect here. It's still pretty good though, and again, the playing and production are great. TVC 15 - Now we get a great blend of Bowie styles, it's got a funky groove, some more rhythm and blues elements and a bit of a glam twist to it too. The chorus hook is great, blending a pop music sensibility with a darker atmospheric sound and it's got a twist of weirdness to it that gives it a slightly alien edge. An excellent slice of poppy, funky Bowie oddness. Stay - The intro to this is a great blend of groove and bite and there's an impressive feel to the rhythmic mix. Again, there's a poppy edge to the chorus, but it's spun into a web of overlapping styles and aloof, alien delivery that gives it a really unique and satisfying sound. The whole thing rolls, shifts and pulses with evolving grooves and excellent but not overstated instrumental performances. More great stuff. Wild Is The Wind - We close with a cover, but it's well put together and delivered, with Bowie embodying the slightly disconnected longing of the Thin White Duke. It's more sparse and restrained than the strongest tracks on the album, but the vibe is still fantastic. The bass work here is a particular highlight, but there's some great drumming too and the closeness of the grooves are compelling. Bowie's vocal drifting around the more centred melodic work from the guitar is also really nice. A pretty cool way to end the record.
Cocaine Nazis 😍🥰
Good music.
Classic all-timer!
This one didn't really do much for me, I'll have to come back to it another time.
This is not my favourite Bowie album, but still the master at work
Not my favourite but it is Bowie.
Es corto, pero transmite mucho.
Not as good as some Bowie fan say it is imo but its really fun. "TVC-15" is the only bad song here. "Wild is the wind" was my favorite. 👍/5
This was cool. Not my fav album of his but Golden years is great. Kept my interest throughout.
I enjoyed this listen. Golden Years is of course the most recognizable, but the last track Wild Is The Wind was a standout for me too. Overall the record wasn’t one of my favorites of his, but still some solid Bowie. And to think this was the level of quality he was able to produce while essentially barely surviving on a steady diet of cocaine.
Underwhelmed by this one and questioning its inclusion. Sure it’s Bowie, but feels like a collection of B Sides that each drag on about two minutes too long
It was fine. Some good grooves and interesting songs. Bowies voice is always solid. But overall nothing that great on hear. Just good and not on par with much of his other stuff. 2.75
I'll admit I'm a Bowie bro. I go into each expecting at least 4*. This isn't my favorite and prob deserves a lower rating. That said, the fact that the dude was living on a diet of cocaine, peppers, and milk and has no recollection of recording the album is top notch shit. 3.5/5
I fear that this is the album that confirmed for me that I just really don’t like David Bowie’s voice.
Fun
El David
You either love David Bowie, or are indifferent to him. I'm somewhere in the middle. I love his hits, but the deep cuts don't really resonate with me. That said, there's no denying his genius. I enjoyed this record, but it's unlikely I'll listen again on purpose.
3/5 station to station
Me gustó bastante porque, aunque es un álbum tranquilo, tiene un toque más rock que lo hace súper disfrutable. Fue el primero que escuché de David Bowie y la verdad me dejó una re buena impresión. Tiene una vibra elegante y diferente que atrapa sin esfuerzo, así que seguro lo volvería a escuchar.
good
Déjà écouté avant. Un chef-d'œuvre de funk rock glacial, dont les expérimentations ouvrent la voie à la trilogie berlinoise. Probablement le meilleur backing band de la carrière de David Bowie, avec une section rythmique au top de sa forme. Absolument génial de bout en bout (et donc je triche et ne désigne pas de "Flop") ! Top : Station to Station Flop : -
It is consistently great. Not enough of the songs stick enough for me to give lasting impact.
Good ass album
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ The drugs do work kids. Let the Thin White Duke show you how.
The return of the Thin White Duke! To recap my Bowie notes from the Ziggy Stardust review last year: "My Bowie experience has been pretty strange but probably not all that uncommon for someone my age. For the first 30-ish years of my life I basically knew no Bowie that wasn't on MTV in my childhood and my impression of him was some combination of the "China Girl" video and the ludicrous "Dancin' in the Street" video with Mick Jagger. When I started reading more about rock history and the influences on artists I loved, Bowie always came up and I didn't really get it. Fast-forward to the last ten years or so and I read a biography of him that made me want to explore the music more and I've been blown away. (I am sure this was at least in part encouraged by the public Bowie renaissance sparked by his death and brilliant final album.)" In my latter-day explorations of Bowie's catalog, the opening track on this album is my favorite piece of music Bowie has ever done, and I listen to it often. I chuckled at the first sentence of the "Background" section on Wikipedia: "David Bowie developed a cocaine addiction in the summer of 1974, following the release of the album Diamond Dogs." Yep, that tracks. Really liked the guitars on this album. "Station to Station" gets 5 stars from me, the rest of this about a 3. So I will compromise and give this a 4.
Vähän rokimpaa Bowieta ja parempaa sellaista kuin mitä oon aikaisemmin kuullut. Paljon normaalimpaa rokkia :D Parhaat: Station To Station, Wild Is the Wind, Word on a Wing
Idk why but not what I thought Bowie would sound like
Yep, krautrock Bowie is my Bowie.
Sobre el Delgado Duque Blanco pesa la acusación de farlopero y filofascista. Sobre mi, la de sordo.
¿qué es una raya más para un tigre?
Classic, one of the very best of his catalogue by the GOAT. RIP Bowie.
One I might actually come back to!
buen album
Amazing album
Some good songs, but overall wasn't my thing.
O.K.
Not bad but not to Bowies usual standards
Is Bowie a divisive musician? I've always been aware of him and his work through his massive hits, even as I was growing up in the early 2000s, but I still just can't get behind the work I've come across on this list. The instrumentation of the tracks do a lot to help his case, but I think Bowie's vocals just miss the mark for me in such a massive way that I may never really appreciate his music. And as a result of that, this is one of the longest 38-minute albums I've listened to. Each song just goes on and on, Bowie's lyrics and voice meandering through the long tracks. 2.5/5
Considering the length of each track I'm surprised that this didn't drag. Each track offers up some variety, with a through line of both hope and melancholy. Golden Years TVC15
Not my favorite Bowie, but I do love him.
First song is wacky and weird, following is cool and upbeat
okay maar niet geweldig
I loved the instrumentals a lot, but the voice and the ups and lows were the same. It bored me a little bit
It's weird and I like it
Me gustó que se escuche muy espacial con auriculares, sin duda muy acorde al nombre. Aunque si demasiada intro en algunas. Me gustó el ritmo y la voz en general.
Un montón primera canción 10 minutos. Me arranco a gustar recien como a la mitad. El disco en general Meh.
Drug addled and paranoid, and obsessed with evil people, Bowie's Station to Station is a messy and erratic piece of art that spans Soul, Funk and Art Rock in a way that would make any other artist fail immediately. To Bowie though? There was no way this album would kill him or his career. The songs often lack hooks, the instruments all fight for front row seating, but the glue holding this ship together is David's painful croons and desperate ambition. "Stay" and "Wild is the Wind" are the two final tracks that sit on opposite sides of the same coin, one's a powerful funk rock power jam and the other is some of Bowie's most expressive and pained vocal deliver of all time set to a spacey and forlorn instrumental. Those two tracks sum up this whole album experience perfectly for me. To then go from this to her Berlin Trilogy is just nothing short of miraculous. The only reason I don't rate it higher is because for me: the middle portion of the album is not as powerful as the standard set with the first song. That's all! Definitely a fantastic record.
This was the first Bowie album that resonated with me. I really enjoyed this one.
B+
I'm always pleased when a Bowie album comes up on here. Didn't take a super close listen, will come back to this.
Está bien
Brilliant.
all timer
This is a fun party with heavy dose of art. It grooves at the right times, switches things up. Keeps you guessing.
Not my favorite Bowie record
Feel like I'm taking crazy pills. It's just okay?