Hunky Dory

Enjoyable but forgettable.

Good, not great Bowie.

"Oh! You pretty things" is bomb😊

This album sounds like a sunny day in some unidentifiable time in the past. The songs were mostly gentle and soothing, and it was cool that there were certain songs written specifically for different people (perhaps they and Bowie were friends? I don't know enough about him to know.) Notedly this is also my first album of David Bowie, although I've listened to that one song about the sad astronaut before.

David Bowiemaista poppia :D

Not bad. Few good songs.

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3.75

I get it. Bowie is cool. Whatever. This is like the fourth album of his I've listened to. I'm not sure they all need to be on here. But, I'll give him some credit in that they are all unique (not only from each other, but from the other stuff that was out there at the time). I still can't say I'm a Bowie fan, but I have an appreciation for him.

I think much of 'Hunky Dory' is best appreciated with context. I only had limited context and liked most of the songs. Some I knew and enjoyed; a couple I'd never heard were very good. As an entire album, it was just average for me though. I think after I gain more context, I likely will have greater love for it. I think younger generations may struggle with the composition of this one.

Hello, Shrek. Is that a sitar, sir? Getting Listening to Lightning vibes by Wheatus. Oh I know this one, ooo oo oooo. Quicksand? More like Slowsand. This has some bangers but also some utter trollop.

Classic. Bowie rules.

Heard it before?: Yes Enjoy it?: I love this record, such a distinctively nice sound/style Favourite song: Track 4- Life on Mars?

Estupendo comienzo de viernes. Me ha encantado 🤩 (PSP) Temazos, aunque me cuesta el disco entero (LNB)

Sinceramente, melhor do que eu achei que ia ser. Meu contato com ele, fora os maiores hits, não foi dos melhores. Segundo o wiki, esse álbum foi quando ele começou a "se descobrir" então eu diria que é possível que eu goste mais do "antigo bowie", apesar de não ter me identificado muito com nenhuma das músicas do álbum; a não ser o interesse de pesquisar mais sobre a relação dele com Bob Dylan. Especificamente desse álbum, gostei mais do A side, mas não o suficiente para adicionar algo às minhas playlists.

The good songs are great and pure classic Bowie, the bad songs are twee and forgettable so makes the listen a slightly up and down experience

Love Bowie but this album is quite samey, at least two really good songs on here though

Some amazing all time classics for the young homo sapiens on any planet

Changes: very relaxing Oh! You Pretty Things: beginning is a bit whiny Eight Line Poem: ... Eh. I came to the conclusion that I'm not a Bowie fan. It's fine. I didn't hate it nor loved it. My partner was in utter shock and went through all 5 stages of grief. Our compromise is that I know have to listen to another Bowie album and they have to with me to Cats the Musical if it ever comes back. My star rating: ⭐- Hated it ⭐⭐- It was ok / meh ⭐⭐⭐- I liked it, good for background music. ⭐⭐⭐⭐-I really liked it, would recommend. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐- Best thing since sliced bread. Other people are wrong with their perfectly logical criticisms. It's part of my personality now.

Pop elegante y con el toque de Bowie. Canciones bien elaboradas y con una excelente voz. Aun así, le falta algo que me aporte más

3/5

This has some good songs, but I'm really getting Bowied out. 🎀🏹🙇 I swear if I get Ziggy Stardust tomorrow...

This started to grow on me after a few listens, and there’s some killer highlights, but I’m not sure I get the hype. This often comes in the top 100 of all time lists, and gets referred to as Bowie’s ‘second best album’, but it didn’t really do it for me. Not like with Aladdin Sane, Low, Blackstar, Heroes… It’s good, but it’s not that good.

I've never been a big Bowie fan. I don't think this was the album to ch-ch-ch-change that, however I enjoyed patches of it.

I had never listened to a David Bowie album before but I really enjoyed this. I recognised a lot more songs than I thought I would. I found the first half of the album to be stronger than the second. Highlights were "Changes", "Light On Mars" and "Oh! You Pretty Things".

Much more vintage bowie. Overall liked it.

I do appreciate the opportunity to go through Bowie's albums as a whole, because you get a much better understanding oh his back catalogue and get to stumble across some hidden gems beyond the greatest hits. This album has got some nice tunes in, and is way more consistent than some of his other albums. Life on Mars remains an absolute classic and is the stand-out, with Queen Bitch coming in a close second. 3.5 / 5 rounded down

Kooks and Queen Bitch underrated classics 👏

It was alright? I dunno

This marks the first David Bowie album I've received on this project, and I know there are many. This was a good first one to get, as I believe this is the oldest Bowie album on the project, and certainly the album that showed the first sign of the sensation and character that he would become. I have always associated Bowie with glam and art rock/pop, but on this album, in the songs I was unfamiliar with, I heard surprising Beatles and Dylan influences. While "Changes" is an amazing Bowie song, I didn't love this album. That said, I was glad to listen to it!

Not bad

This was my favourite David Bowie album we’ve had so far (which is like 4), but he still isn’t my favourite. I would give this a 7/10, as a stretch. I don’t have any major complains nor compliments.

cool to hear lots of prototypes for not only future bowie albums but many 70s rock albums. top3: Andy Warhol, Oh You Pretty Thing, Changes. Hon mention of course life on mars

Not bad, kinda quirky. A couple of the songs stood out but that's about it.

Un album qui m'est apparu sans grand intérêt mais il est possible que je sois en grande partie responsable de cette appréciation. N'ayant aucune estime pour l'androgyne-pop proposée par Bowie, j'ai pour habitude d'écouter les albums de ce dernier avec la même oreille inattentive que lorsque j'écoute du Penguin Cafe Orchestra. Difficile de viser plus de trois sur cinq dans ces conditions...

Again with the David Bowie... it's been a lot of David Bowie on this list... I mean, it's ok, but still not my favorite.

Not a huge Bowie fan, but he has a few songs I really enjoy. I knew this album would be different for me and it was.... Changes is a classic. Liked next 2, oh you pretty things and 8 line poem. Life in Mars was unusual in a good way. Then started to lose me until Queen Bitch. Ok, but not sure I'd add to my regular rotation. 2.5 to 3. I'll make the stars 3 because my son is a fan. :)

Unfortunately, this isn't Bowie at his best for me. Add to that the fact I've always enjoyed Bowie more as a songwriter than as a performer - in general I strongly prefer covers of his songs over the original versions. Not bad, but also not convincing enough.

I know I’m supposed to like Bowie but I can never quite get there. The lyrics don’t make much sense to me but maybe that’s me not understanding. A bit sleepy at times. Like Ziggy a lot more. Changes is a great song tho.

Alright, bit weird. Some great songs though

Hmm, it is certainly good music, but nothing I get exited about.

Some parts I really liked, others I really didn't, so giving an averageish score.

TURN AND FACE THE STRANGE CH CH CHANGESSSSSSSS <33

Some of my favourite David Bowie so far, but he still doesn’t quite click for me.

I'm not a huge David Bowie fan, I do like some of his tracks though. On this album particularly – outside of the hits – it's mostly filler for me. "Queen Bitch" is a great track. Not sure if I'll ever revisit this album in its entirety again but will definitely hear "Changes", "Life of Mars" and "Queen Bitch" because, well, life.

Three great tracks, three stars.

Overrated.

I've only heard the big hits from Bowie before so it was good to be able to listen to a full album of his. Some beautiful songs, but overall I'm not sure if I would go back and listen to again? This is probably just a me problem. Songs to Add to Library: Changes Life on Mars? Queen Bitch

Liked the album had heard some of the songs before

I want so much to like David Bowie. From time to time I try again, and I’m not sure what it, but I don’t like his musica style. I appreciate what he brought to music and RIP.

Liked the songs but just didn't speak to me like some other albums.

Not the album that will change my mind on Bowie. An artist who I just cannot get my head around sometimes. That being said, listening to this one in a more objective frame of mind, I can definitely see the innovation he brings to popular music. “Fill Your Heart” is a particular highlight for me, along with the absolute monster tune that is “Queen Bitch”. A really good album with a lot of forward-thinking songwriting but which has nevertheless been dulled somewhat by the passage of time.

Not my fave Bowie.

One of my least fav Bowie albums, but it's still Bowie

Eclectic album. Favorite was Changes.

I wanted to dislike this because of how I've found Bowie to be too poppy, bright, quirky, ballad-y in the past. I didn't know Changes was his song, and I hadn't heard it straight through before and enjoyed it a lot. Life on Mars? is very catchy.

+++

Мимо

Andy Warhol and Queen Bitch are my favorites

Never caught me, but better than the last Bowie I heard.

Best Song: Life on Mars? It has a nice ethereal quality that is reminiscent of Pink Floyd, but suitably Bowie-d up. Worst Song: Andy Warhol. Bit of an annoying intro and the rest of the song is quite boring. Overall: Maybe Bowie just isn't for me. I find most of these songs rather boring. His vocal performances aren't particularly exciting either. I wonder how much of his success is attributable for his persona and the cult of personality that is built around him. Stripped of that, and with no personal nostalgia towards his work, this feels just okay.

dint feel like it today but landed up listening to most of it anyway

2 good songs. Bowie so overrated

changes is dope af. the intro to andy warhol pmo but I like the rest of the song. rest is all decent at minimum

I like a few of his songs but I never really got all the hype around Bowie. Changes is great, Life On Mars? is pretty good. Everything else is pretty middling.

Why changes the known track off of this? oh pretty things and queen bitch were much better! Still, not a lot of catchy tunes here. Can’t say I love this. 2.5 stars, rounding up for Bowie.

David Bowie is a referent. "Changes" is a fine song.

I mean...it's David Bowie. But that's why I was surprised at how mediocre this album was. It's not that it was actively BAD, but given David Bowie's "legend" status, I did expect it to be better. "Changes" (my fave track) was awesome and it was all downhill from there. Also, footnote here that David Bowie was a fucking statutory rapist and just because a lot of male were doing it at the time doesn't make it okay. It's never okay to rape people and that shouldn't be a controversial opinion but it fucking seems to be. However, regardless of my opinion of the man in question, this art is just subpar. None of the Bowie classics on here aside from Changes. And that wasn't enough to rescue it from mediocrity. For that song alone I boost it to 3 stars.

This is the seventh album recommended from David Bowie. (Only 19 more to go!) I liked this album more than most of the previous recommendations. "Changes" is my favorite track. "Life on Mars?" is the only other track that I was familiar with before listening to the album. Bowie can be dark in strange ways that don't get along with me, but I didn't feel that weight from this album. I'm not sure if I would choose to listen to this on my own, but I wouldn't complain if someone else decided to listen to the album and I had to listen again.

A mixed bag. I was expecting to like this more than I did (obviously I know a fair few Bowie songs, but I don't think I've actually listened to an album before). Definitely front-loaded, Changs, Oh You Pretty Thing and Life on Mars the highlights, (3 of the first 4!), but did also quite like Quicksand as a slower one, and then it picks up at the end with the last two tracks. 3/5, probably would've been a 4 without tracks 7 thru 9.

too much bowie

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Ihan ok taavetti

definitely one of his better albums but defined more so by the famous songs rather than overall quality 3.5

has its moments, but, like, this is your man?!

Finally got a chance of listening to Bowie. Well, umm, not quite my thing but still quite pleasant to listen to.

Already has two stone cold classics, the rest of it was not so special. Wasn't that impressed

GG for Life on Mars, waiting for the next Bowie album

Bowiely.

Herkenbare melodietjes en leuke liedjes. Ik vind dit wel een leuk album. Favorieten zijn "Changes", "Kooks" en "Fill Your Heart". ***

It was a pretty decent album!

I thought it was good! I liked a few songs but isn’t something I’d randomly put on.

I've listened to a fair few Bowie albums as part of this project and have enjoyed them all but never really loved one (blackstar is probably the best so far). This one is no d

Probably my favourite of the Bowie albums we've had so far in this project but I still don't really get the hype. Shout-out to the riff in 'Andy Warhol' being good enough for Metallica to steal it, though.

Esta wapo pero algunas canciones no son demasiado..... bien.

Eh. It's Bowie. It's good, occasionally great, but always Bowie. Sometimes I like a bit of Bowie. I rarely want an entire LP of Bowie. Changes is a great track, so is Life on Mars?, Fill Your Heart, and a few others. But after 3-5 tracks, it just fades into sameness for me.

Changes and Life on Mars are great classic Bowie songs. First time hearing the rest of the album. 3/5

This was my first reccomendation. I didnt listen to the entire album. I did not realize the song Changes is on this album. I love that song, when I was young and I broke up with my first girlfriend, the lyrics helped me change my perspective on a sad situation. I didnt listen to the entire album, and for some reason I find it hard to get into older Bowie songs that I haven't listened to before. I might have to go back again and give it a good listen when I am in the mood to. Onto the next!

Pretty enjoyable. 1 recognized song

// Favs: – Score: Light to Decent 3

Glam rock masterpiece from Bowie because he is the greatest artist of all time etc etc. You know what, Bowie is maybe a little overrated! I like his songwriting and his approach to performance art, but I find the songs themselves pretty underwhelming. I like Ziggy Stardust! I enjoy Hunky Dory. I do not think this is is a great album. Did it make a splash when it landed? Oh god, it's clicking. His song writing is better than I gave it credit for. No, it's not "just alright". God dammit, how is he this good? I don't even like Bowie that much, but his skill is undeniable. Quicksand is introspective and thoughtful in it's purposeful piano playing, Andy Warhol is snappy and quick, both in guitar and lyrics. I don't know why but side 2 did more for me than side 1. Argh! Curse you, Bowie.

Bowie!

Solid 3.5

Confession time because it seems like one of those things you're not supposed to say in polite society but I don't particularly like David Bowie. He's got some great songs - more than a handful of them on this record - but it's that voice that I just don't get along with. He does too many things with it. It's too show off-y. I like understated voices. This is the exact opposite of understated. On the other hand, I played this record multiple times over the weekend. Without complaining. Maybe I could get used to that voice? 7/10

I can't lie... I was a little disappointed by this album. For the last several years, I've helped up "Life on Mars?" as one of the greatest songs of the 70s, and I still agree, but I was kind of expecting a whole album of similar tracks. I realized that's not what I was going to get, and managed to still see the beauty in this album. I can see it really growing on me as I return to it, which I certainly will. Here's just a few thoughts. This album is beautiful and largely understated. Closing track "The Bewlay Brothers" reminds me less of a typical Bowie track and more like something Dylan would sing over. Speaking of Dylan, "Song for Bob Dylan" is another highlight, this one a little more fun and upbeat. Opening track "Changes" is iconic and fun, though I do wish the instrumental developed more. But let me end where I began. "Life on Mars?" is one of my favorite songs of all time. I love the lyrics, the vocal melody, the beautiful piano passages, and the amazing build-and-release tension leading up to the iconic chorus. This track sounds like the best Beatles song ever conceived of, recorded in Narnia. This song alone gives me a positive conception of the album. An absolute classic.

Wow! I really like the sound of this album. Really want to come back to this one - but on first couple listens I feel like a lot of the tracks were underwhelming compared to the musical complexity of "Life On Mars?" and the catchiness of "Changes". It's absolutely charming, but not fantastic all the way through. 7/10

Compared to Scott4, this album carries the test of time better. An uneven album, Bowie does have an ability to carry themes across albums that makes you want to keep listening.

Liedjes van David Bowie

The ones everyone knows are classics. The the other tracks are ok - bit meh overall

Pretty average album 3/5

i was there for a bit but i guess you had to have been there earlier

3.75

The hits are great early DB. The filler is just that.

Didn’t do anything to change my mind on the best songs.

End of the album was okay when the tone became more sombre, but the rest is meh. Not a fan of Bowie.

Wieviele Bowie-Alben denn noch?

Still affected by the debates about Bowie between my dad (1*) and mum (5*). Used to side with my dad. I still err more on that side, but less than I used to when winding mum up. 3* because of changes.

Похоже, что это самый известный альбом Дэвида Боуи. Live On Mars прекрасен, Changes крут. Мягкий инструментальный альбом. Поставил 3 звёзды только из да того, что всего трека 3-4 понравилось.

Meh.

Good. I think there are better albums by Bowie

Bit to eccentric.

I never got DB. This is alright (the remastering could have addressed the balance a little better). but not going to add to my listen again pile.

I haven't been a big fan of David bowie, but was surprised this has some great songs! Will give his other albums a listen

2 absolute hits and then another couple good songs. This is what I expected, hope I get another Bowie album, but won’t listen to this one again……..but wouldn’t walk away if it was on in the background.

On the surface, such a wide range of styles and sounds would make an album incoherent, but Bowie's improved songwriting and determined sense of style instead made Hunky Dory a touchstone for reinterpreting pop's traditions into fresh, postmodern pop music.

I didn't listen to this as much as I might have. There are some stunning tunes on here and Bowies creativity is irreplaceable, but overall it didn't get me as excited as I hoped it would.

When I was a kid, one of my favourite heroes was Batman. There is something I found enticing about a very rich man doling out incredibly harsh punishment to people so poor that they have been forced into crime. Maybe he should use his funds to tackle some of the economic inequalities of Gotham City and call himself Social Housing and Investment in Education Man, but that would be a shit comic.

Bowie the cat fainted with excitement when he discovered that he was getting David Bowie two days straight, so while he is recovering there will be no namesake kitty review today. In my non-kitty opinion this album is good, it would be a highlight in the career of most people but this was Bowie still just finding his voice. There's some bangers and some filler but there was so much better to come from Mr. David Jones on later albums.

J’aime son style unique. Je venais tout juste d’écouter Bob Dylan et là il propose a song for Bob Dylan. Il m’a bien eu le vlimeux. Enfin, je n’e connais pas tout son oeuvre mais j’ai l'impression qu’il a des albums avec plus de hits.

Deze van Bowie kende ik nog niet zo goed. Niet alles is even sterk, maar nummers als Changes en Life on Mars maken veel goed.

Zeker niet slecht maar het is toch ook niet helemaal mijn ding.

Best leuk.

Reminded me of Gene Ween a little

Not bad, smooth Bowie

Some great songs but not a great album.

Enjoyed but not world rocking

ближе к 4, 2 часть альбо больше понравилась но простовато слишком

Changes, Oh pretty things and Life on Mars are great. Surprised that I liked Andy Warhol (nice acoustic guitar scales). The rest all sounded very similar, except for Bewlay Brothers - must have had some weird 'tea' when writing that one

I thought this was good... Bowie's softer side. Not in love with it. If I am painfully honest, That 70's Show kind of ruined "Changes" for me, because they would often use it for melodrama.

Nice songs a few hits i didn't know. Some i have. Changes is a strong open.

Not the best Bowie album but it is a great transition from the 'folk-y' Bowie sound into the 'Ziggy Stardust' era. A great tribute to america in the 70's and a couple great influencers of the time(Dylan and Warhol). Overall a good listen.

weird

1st Bowie Album I've ever listened to.

Not my usual Bowie choice. Changes/Life on Mars are classic. Oh! You Pretty Things has a solid melody and catchy hook. Eight Line Poem a bit slow for my tastes. Kooks realising how many classical instruments are used on this album. It’s a bit hippie dippie for me. Quicksand also quite slow but beautiful instrumental. Fill Your Heart not feeling this one. Andy Warhol similar vibe. Song For Bob Dylan same. Queen Bitch is solid. A bit of sass to liven up the album. The Bewlay Brothers back to slow. Love Bowie, but most tracks lack an element of funkiness that I prefer in his later works.

Some good hits, Bowie is fun.

Changes is by David Bowie?!

Great album. A couple of old favorites and some new music that was great to hear. Bowie was such a great artist.

CH-CH-CHANGESSSS

Not really listened to a lot of Bowie, this should be interesting. You forget what a classic, and how pervasive Bowie was. Even though I'm not a particular fan, I still recognised a lot of those songs. Good album, enjoyed it, but probably wouldn't pull it out specifically to listen to again.

Lot of pianos backing the tracks in the beginning. Less heavy in the drums.

Ok, some aged well some not so much

Melodisk klaver-baseret poprock, klassisk Bowie

Legendary

CH CH CH CH

1971. Key Songs: Changes, Life on Mars

A: Saknar "Heroes" där han tagit mer droger (baserat på musiken). Helt mid? Några helt bra delar men inget som fick mig o OMG MÅST LÄGGA TILL DEN I SPELLISTA X, Y och Z... 2/5 D: Väldigt personliga och utstickande låtar, vilket omedelbart får den att bli bättre än de flesta (bar is in hell). Orden var också goofy. Tycker den var bättre än Heroes. 3/5

Estava em Quebec Achei muito experimental Gosto do Bowie mas não amei

not my thing sory david

No

I feel bad giving this such a low rating, but at the same time I like other Bowie songs and albums and since he experiments so much, I'm not surprised that there's bound to be a few albums that just don't click for me. I can't see a single song here that I want to revisit, but at the same time none of them are outright unlistenable so that warrants at least a 2/5.

Highlights: Changes, Oh! You Pretty Things, Quicksand

Jesus, another Bowie album right after a Roxy Music album. The gods of 1001 randomized album selection hate me this week. So it starts off with Changes, a song that always annoyed me. The rest of the album is similar in tone, cheesy at times, jangly annoying piano tracks like Fill Your Hearts. I really don't know why so many people love this guys. Andy Warhol is a good track though. The last track, Bewlay Brothers, is decent as well. 2/5

not my typa shi, some cool weird elements in there sometimes

I couldn't really listen to it. I didn't like it.

una gran masa de temas un tanto ñoños y sin más para mi...... solo rescato life on mars? y queen bitch.

I’ve been told Bowie is an incredibly iconic and amazing artist, but this album just isn’t doing it for me. The singing just feels.. fake? Not sure how to explain. “Life on Mars?” Actually isn’t too bad, I liked it a bit. Idk if I would listen to it on my own but if someone played it I would be chill. I don’t really know what it’s about. I thought the mention of Bob Dylan was pretty cool, made me think of my dad. Overall I didn’t really enjoy the album sadly..

Started off with a banger of a song…love Changes. Then it got so boring I had to keep reminding myself to pay attention. Ended on a better note, the last couple songs were okay. I don’t like the album name and I don’t like the album cover. I especially don’t like combination of said album name and album cover.

Probably very different for its time, but seems a bit dull now.

tres temas buenos el resto zzz

It is too much of a theater to me… I don’t like it! 2 stars

está bien, definitivamente no es mi estilo ni volvería a escucharlo nunca por cuenta propia al álbum entero (canciones por separado tal vez si). Igualmente siento que si estoy de un humor muy específico podría disfrutarlo más

This album is a classic I never really listened to completion until now. My favorite track was and still is "Life on Mars". That's definitely the standout track for me. However, the album really kicks into gear immediately with "Changes" which is pretty good. I also really liked "Song for Bob Dylan". Other than that, I didn't really click with the rest of the album.

76. hmm

Better than expected, still not great

I didn't realize David Bowie did Changes. Not sure if this is a cover but kinda sucks. “I believe Britain could benefit from a fascist leader. After all, fascism is really nationalism.” - David Bowie as The Thin White Duke at a press conference after a tour concert in Stockholm, 1976. Snippet from Far Out Magazine's website: Bowie was held by Polish customs officers for carrying Nazi paraphernalia in his luggage, along with books about the prominent henchmen of Hitler, Joseph Goebbels and Albert Speer. Here's a link to this article https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/david-bowie-fascist-1970s/

Barely a month into this album a day experiment, and I just got my second Bowie album. In my past experience, I like Bowie radio hits, but not a fan of Bowie albums. Listening through Hunky Dory didn't really change my mind. The songs here didn't really grab my attention, I found myself wandering away. Ultimately, I liked Changes, I was already familiar with that track. Queen Bitch near the end was also really good. The rest of the album was meh to ok.

Not my cup of tea. Already sounds very 80s although produced in 1971. Creative songwriting. Would not listen again.

Didn’t want to listen after the first song. Haven’t finished and probably will not finish

Maybe I just don't like Bowie. I mean, I enjoyed Life on Mars, that's more down to memory than anything. Really couldn't get into the rest of it but, then again, I've had a shitter of a day.

Ощущение, что geese переместились в прошлое. Для меня слишком минималистичное звучание. Понравились только треки с Энди Уорхоллом и Боба Диланом в названии Спасибо челенджу, что выпал этот альбом, сама бы я за прослушивание не взялась

I’m always conflicted by David Bowie. His albums sleeves are great and most of them are iconic. All his albums contains at least 2 songs that are pretty much up there in popularity. But as whole album, they are pretty average. Same here we have Changes and Life on Mars? But what about the rest? I don’t think they are equally as good and Bowies voice can be a hit and miss and for me on this album is a miss

was kinda boring for my taste

This album features a couple of Bowie's greatest hits which are iconic in their lyricism and in showcasing Bowie's vocal range. Outside of Changes and Life on Mars, the rest of the album was a little odd.

Sprytne zagranie ze strony algorytmu losującego, ja narzekam że wszystko jest wspomnieniem lat 60., to on daje nam album który TECHNICALLY jest z ’71. Co z tego jak i tak brzmi jakby bitelsom się już nie chciało. Tak się nudziłem, że aż mnie to bawiło. Punk jak jezus chrystus musiał umrzeć żeby z jego zgliszczy mogła narodzić się interesująca muzyka

its ok. i liked 2/11

There is interesting songwriting, I admit that. However, I can’t listen to Bowie’s vocals. It’s terrible.

The melodies on this album are great for the most part, but I’ve never liked Bowie’s voice

Not my favourite one, it was okay but wouldn't listen again I don't think.

Not my cup of tea

excellent lyricism, love how experimental some tracks are. e.g. andy warhol, wish the whole album had that vibe, though most instrumentals feel relatively common and "safe". not bowie's best by any means.

Have always heard about David Bowie and all the kids into music were into Bowie. Found it kind of tinny and boring. 2/5 stars (lowered from 3/5) - nothing memorable

3/10. More funky. Not my cup of tea. But not terrible

objectively i’m sure it’s a good album but it’s not my thing. glad i listened to it to expand my horizons and say i’ve listened but i won’t be listening again

Takeaway: David Bowie is almost always consistently mid. Some exceptions - but none in this album. 2/5

Ei yhtään kappaletta, mitä haluaisi kuulla uudelleen. Kiitos hei.

only liked andy warhol

This was an odd album, then again it's David Bowie. I never liked his thing production sound in the early years and this one is no different. None of the songs stood out. Each song was either piano or acoustic guitar without much else going on. Pretty boring and bland. I'm sure they r well written songs, just don't catch my attention

I know Bowie has 9 albums on this list, and I know he’s obviously a popular and important artist. Of the five I’ve heard so far, I feel like I can safely say that his music just does not do it for me. I guess it’s his voice and overall style of music because I did enjoy certain elements, like the great piano playing. I am praying that the Ziggy Stardust can lift my opinion of him when we get there, but since that was released the year after this one, I’m growing less hopeful. Of the songs I knew already, Changes and Life on Mars? certainly aren’t my favorite Bowie songs. Andy Warhol was dreadful. Most of the songs either were ok or I straight up didn’t like. Blah. Sorry.

4.6/10

I've always thought I hated David Bowie. I was right.

I was pretty disappointed by this album. The last album I heard from him (The Next Day) was a really impressive and exciting album for me, and this just kinda wasn't. I wasn't impressed by anything except Changes, which I already knew was good. I think it's probably a little overrated, but it is a showcase of potential, if nothing else. Favorites: Changes, Song for Bob Dylan

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70'ler rock sıkıcı geliyor moruk

The album is good, but it may be time for me to admit to myself that I'm just not a huge Bowie fan. Most of his music doesn't do a lot for me.

This sounds like if they let the King George character from Hamilton have an entire album.

It’s OK, but Bowie doesn’t get great until later.

He conocido mas canciones de las que pensaba, pero me ha acabado sonando un poco lo mismo todo y me ha dado pereza al final. Nunca he terminado de pillar a este tie

i have struggled with bowie my whole life, and i guess i always will

Every David Bowie album that shows up here further solidifies my opinion that I’m just not a fan. I wish I liked his voice more!

4.5/10 Top track: Changes / Life On Mars

My music archive informs me I listened to every then-existent Bowie album back in 2009 and the only songs from this album that made it onto my infinite playlist were "Life on Mars?", "Song for Dylan," and "Queen Bitch" and I stand by those choices—"Changes" is overrated, fight me! Flashes of the greatness still to come, but overall too disjointed and derivative with an occasional stopover in annoyingly twee. Best: "Life on Mars?" Worst: "Kooks"

This album was not my jam. The lyrics continuously were creative, powerful, and captivated my attention. But the singing + instruments just sounded discordant to me frequently. The slower songs tended to be the ones I enjoyed the most which was more like listening to David Bowie recite poetry with a guitar. Highlight: Life on Mars. I wasn't a big fan of sound, but the lyrics were a superb story process: "Take a look at the lawman Beating up the wrong guy. Oh man!".

It's more Bowie, the couple of hits are good, especially Changes but overall I just don't get on with him.

I just can't connect with Bowie's singing style. I wonder if I'd enjoy it if the backing band had a vocalist whose voice I enjoyed.

I just can't get into Bowie no matter how much I try. I liked Changes and that was about it. Definitely not his worst though

Man, I love Bowie in general, but this album didn't really do anything for me.

I know Bowie has better than this.

Whimsical, in a way. I can’t get over the (rampant) child rape. I don’t care if everyone was doing it. I do hear some stuff that has been repeated often since. He’s been an influence for sure. I do agree with the Andy Warhol hate (?). Still not a great song though. Nevermind, it was supposed to be a tribute. Apparently Andy hated it.

2 out of 5 Star Man was out there lol. Not all of these are hits!

Better than the other Bowie slop we’ve gotten but I think I’m firmly not a Bowie guy

David Bowie heeft me nooit echt goed gepakt. Changes is wel een banger, en ik vond Queen Bitch ook erg vermakelijk. Maar de rest was medium.

First half: Good Second half: annoying

Much more playful than alot of other Bowie entries. A trait I enjoy from him. And yet, I still find myself rather bored towards the second half of this album. I am really close to giving this a 3, but I really cant.

Was this album chosen due to Bowie ? The first song was a big hit but not enough for me to buy the album.

Not a big fan of David Bowie

This album made me realize that David Bowie is not the guy for me.

Это несколько отличается от тех альбомов Дэвида Боуи, что мне уже подсовывал этот сайт, но полюбить его мне всё равно не удалось

Good old boring stuff. I know my comment was harsh, but it’s not in my 1001 Albums list. However, the comments are interesting to read; I feel like I’m the only one who thinks so.

Not a big Bowie fan despite him being an amazing artist.

David Bowie: An Icon I can't get behind. Like Jane Lynch. I wouldn't stand behind that woman after all that yogurt.

Changes would’ve been a great single

meh :/

Before listening to this album, I was never a Bowie fan. I'm still not.

Meh

I don't like his voice. If these were sung by someone else it'd be pretty good

Que coñazo de album. No hubo ni un solo momento interesante. Es como escuchar las canciones malas de los beatles peor cantadas y en los 70. No le voy a poner 1 estrella pq tampoco quise colgarme, sencillamente es un album insípido con canciones parecidas entre si. Destaca "Life on mars" por ser un poco mas épica que las demás. Artista sobrevalorado, sorry Iris 3.5/10

Nice

I don’t think so. Favorite Track: Eight Line Poem

Finally admitting to myself that I'm just a Ziggy Stardust fan, not a David Bowie fan. First album where I was looking forward to it being over, Changes, Life On Mars? and Andy Warhol kept this from being a 1 star.

This is what I expect from an older Bowie album. Nothing at all special to hear here.

Naja… für die Zeit vielleicht toll, zieht aber jetzt keinen Lachs mehr vom Teller

I don't really appreciate David Bowie and his music although there were bangers on the record such as Changes and Life on mars they were not enough for me to give it more than 2 stars as 3 stars were too much. Would have wanted to give 2,5 stars.

Another Bowie album….

I only know Bowie “hits” and I’ve never listed to any of his albums before now. I’m sure if I like any of this? “Kooks” is interesting. I’m liking this so far. “Quicksand is trippy”. This album is not doing much for me. I tend to like the Bowie hits. And normally I like his voice, but this seems to be that weird punk rock atonal thing coming out of the UK. Something about the sound of his voice I don’t like here.

A very theatric album with brief grandiose orchestral segments highlighting David Bowie's voice. The instrumentation and composition remain uninteresting through the album. There also feels like bit of stylistic confusion, swapping between sci-fi interludes back to traditional classic pop/ rock. 'Andy Warhol' is the only track that surprised me in a good way. The other songs feels a bit lackluster. The album seems like generic pop rock "good stuff" with nothing noteworthy or special.

Some good songs but not my cup of tea.

Für mich zuviel Piano Balladen. Und zuviel David Bowie.

I was so torn between a 2 or a 3 for this. Objectively it's not a bad album, it's just not that special to me, I don't see why people have so much love for Bowie.

Ok

Didn’t love it though I appreciate the lyricism. I find Bowie’s voice to be inhuman ,in a bad way. He’s obviously a genius but I can’t get on board. Standout tracks are “Changes” and “Song for Bob Dylan”.

I was expecting to like this but other than the the songs Changes and Song for Bob Dylan and one or two others which Iikded, the rest sonically reminded me of some Off Broadway Play musical or some high school Cabaret presentation. The lyrics might be excellent but just couldn't handle the sound on most of the songs.

just not my vibe :/ but it was good to finally listen to such an influential album and bowie is obviously crazy talented

It was fine. Some bangers on here but somewhat forgettable to me.

Not a fan, personally.

Admittedly I am not the biggest Bowie fan. I think he has some killer singles, but at the album level he does not quite work for me like he does others. I feel like Hunky Dory is such a letdown after Life on Mars?. A really strong opening 4 songs, with only Song for Bob Dylan being notable on the later half of the album.

Some decent tracks such as Changes, Life on Mars, but not a fan of most

I've tried to get into David Bowie so many times, but it simply never clicks. 3

imagine spending your hard earned money to buy this record

Started off great with an old classic "Changes" out of Shrek 2. After the first goodie though it kinda just got weird... Especially with the 3rd song "Eight Line Poem". Old classical type music at one point, But then some screeching theatre music at another point... Don't know how I feel about the album as a whole to be honest.

I listened to it twice because I didn't really like it the first time at all. I am still puzzled by how overrated Bowie is. Sure there are a few great ideas in this album, but pretty much every song has something I hate. The vocals are either too quiet or too loud, melodies are dissonant to the point of his singing sounding out of tune, and most of the choruses are frankly just annoying, including Changes which might be one of my least favorite tracks on here. Maybe I need to get to a few different Bowie records to really get it, but what I'm hearing here is mostly just barely enjoyable. I'm sure I'm missing something here as the whole universe seems to disagree and this guy evidently influenced some of my favorite artists, and I will come back to this record sometime in the far future. Life on Mars and Song for Bob Dylan are actually pretty great.

i like the first 2 or 3 songs, but the later songs just felt so annoying

Not his best. Dry and unmemorable. Inchoate to say the least. The tone feels pulled in so many directions (psychedelic, acoustic, dance hall, American country?), that no single idea feels even remotely formed. Big fans probably see the roots of future success and glory, but for myself, only a moderate fan at best, it all seems slow, soft, and plodding.

Not my type of album. I’ll never listen to this again

Meh

I'm getting a little tired of every other album on this list being by Bowie. 2/5

Not my jam.

Never actively listened to David Bowie. Excited to hear some of his stuff today. I’ll add my favorite tracks down below: * Life On Mars (I was familiar with this one already) I’m on the last song and nothing has really captured my attention. David is not my jam I think.

Pretty vanilla music for a guy with a wild reputation.

2/5

Bowie Schmowie. I'm getting a bit sick of him. He takes up too much real estate around here.

Bit strange for me but some good ones - might go for a second listen

Ja. Manches gefällt. Anderes ist eher so naja.

I like Bowie, for the most part, but how many goddamned Bowie albums do we need? There are lots of really great bands that haven’t popped up yet, but this is my 4th or 5th Bowie. I’m adjusting my view of Bowie from “I like Bowie” to “Bowie has some good stuff” This album was fine. I’ve never heard the full Changes song, just the chorus in movie trailers and such. It’s not that great. I don’t know. Maybe I’m just a bit burned out on Bowie, but this does not feel like one of the greats.

Not my cup of tea at all, but not actively bad. I've never heard a Bowie song that made me feel much one way or the other. It's odd because the music is definitely unusual, but somehow still boring despite not sounding like anybody else I've heard

David Bowie moaning and whining again. Oh joy.

Not bad, seemed like a lot of variety, which surprised me.

I like David Bowie for the most part and I know how lauded this album is, but honestly aside from the singles, nothing much stands out here.

Just not into David Bowie's music. I can accept his influence and legacy but do not enjoy listening. 2/5

It’s alright i suppose. Not blowing my socks off.

some interesting parts but not enough

Started out hot, almost 5 stars from the first two songs and slowly devolved into unlistenable. Made me angry how bad it got

Changes Life on Mars

First (first time listening to whole album). 2x (listened twice through). Changes is an all-time favorite single, but the rest of the album didn't appeal to me all that much.

Some good

I mean he’s alright. He just is weird especially by having songs titled about other artists. He should have listed them in the lyrics or something else. That is very minor though. I don’t know what else to say besides repeating he’s weird

still not a fan of his voice; however, the piano on this one was really nice

I can never decide if I really like Bowie. Sometimes his voice really works well and other times it drives me crazy. Sometimes the songs sound cool while other times no real melody or form. Sometimes the lyrics are deep and meaningful and poetic and other times just stupid. At least by having Rick Wakeman play piano there was some great keyboard work. I don’t hate David Bowie’s music…..but I don’t REALLY like it either. Coin toss.

Standard Bowie album that starts out with a timeless classic and dwindles down over the rest of the album.

I'm still not clever enough to really understand what Bowie's trying to do here. Some nice individual tunes, but as an album it's not for me really.

Overrated af

i didn't really listen intently, album didn't grab my attention super well

Hatte ich mir irgendwann mal angehört und hat mir nicht so gefallen

Just not my thing. Idk, I wanted to like it, but I feel kinda let down. Bummer.

not ashamed to admit, but i didnt really like this Significant 36/113 Liked 17/113 Added 4/113 NNN

Marginally better than his other albums on here but still shit.

Some decent songs. Not sure the whole album is that great.

Bleh!

Not my cup of tea but I can see how people love his music so much.

Just can't seem to get into Bowie. I don't find the songs enjoyable to listed to.

sorry, kind of lame - definitely not as good as low

Oh boy! Queen Bitch is one of my favorite Bowie songs! Let’s go. Changes - a good way for me to hate a pop song is to name it Changes. I’ve never liked this song. Fuck this song 0/5. Oh! You Pretty Things! - what the fuck David Bowie I thought you were a genius. Jesus 0/5 Eight Line Poem - album should have started here. It could have saved me 50 years of Changes and whatever the fuck was before this. Still only half a song. 1/5 Life On Mars - true classic. I got so much pent up aggression because of the first two songs I can’t actually appreciate this one. This album sure seems disjointed. 4/5 but it would be 2/5 if I listen to it in context of this album. Just weird placement. Kooks - punching other people’s dads! That’s worth a point. I get it now. This is show tunes Bowie. Sorry show tunes are a hard sell for me. There’s something here I like though. 2/5 Quicksand - this is a fine song. It’s much more the Bowie I’m looking for. He’s peeking out here. Give him a 2/5 Fill Your Heart - show tunes Bowie. this gives me nothing 1/5 Andy Warhol - this is a good one. Oddly doesn’t feel like a song about Andy Warhol. It’s feels a bit westerny. Alt country? Of course Bowie’s trying his hardest to be weird but he can’t help making it a jangly pop song. 2/5 Song for Bob Dylan - boy does this sound like a Bruce Springsteen song. If he just sings it with a husky voice it would be a dead ringer for 70s Bruce. Kind of proves Bowie’s genius. One of his throw-away songs is a whole man’s career. Not bad song. 2/5 Queen Bitch - here it is! This sits better in the album than Life on Mars. One of the best songs ever. Even on this terrible album. 5/5 The Bewlay Brothers - I had no idea that this song didn’t end with Queen Bitch. This one I’ve heard before, I just didn’t know it was here. Has an epic chorus. It’s a strong conclusion, to a lackluster album. I enjoy him the weirder he gets. 4/5 And that’s a wrap. How depressing this listen was. I had such high hopes. But guess what, the good songs are good and are also the ones you’ve heard bazillion times. The bad songs are soooo bad. You can feel this terrible Bowie transform into the awesome Bowie as you progress through the album. That’s a feat. But it’s really just those three songs and a lot of terribleness. I mean I would rate this album higher if it was just those three songs. 2/5 Plus what’s with all the Nazi references?

Kuuntelin jopa kahdesti putkeen, koska parin ekan biisin jälkeen keskittyminen herpaantui täysin, ja niin kävi toisellakin kerralla. Eli: tasapaksu. Sinänsä laadukas ja on biiseissä eroja, mutta ne eivät hittejä (jotka ovat a-puolella) lukuun ottamatta erotu.

It had a few oldy but goodies. Not as good as i thought it would be.

Was ok

Bowie again!!!! It's better than the last one on here. However only really like the 2 tracks that I already knew. Don't really understand all the hype around him.

Not my style at all and most tracks didn't stick out to me so much

I don’t know how somebody writes a brilliant song like “Changes”, and then comes up with the rest of the stuff that’s on this album. Although “Queen Bitch” was pretty rocking and sort of amusing.

Just not my thing

Not my jam, but I appreciate what it is and recognized some songs.

I've always found Bowie pretentious and disingenuous