Hunky Dory

Šta reći na ovaj album? Definitivno IMHO je ovo njegov najbolji album bez premca, eventualno jako blizu može doći Low i The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars. Album koji me uvijek podsjeća na lijepe trenutke, kadgod ga pustim i znači mi. Od toliko kvalitetnin i odličnih albuma gospodina Stardusta, eto ovaj mi je s vremenom isplivao na prvo mjesto. *ch-ch-ch-ch-ch-changes!!!!*

A classic, with interesting and well crafted songs

Would it be sacrilegious to say I might like this record better than Ziggy Stardust? It's a little more free, somehow, but maybe less consistent, too. Favourite track: "Life on Mars"

Cha Cha Changes den ganzen Tag als Ohrwurm gehabt...

Una locura de álbum, con una profundidad lírica extraña en su tiempo fuera del terreno cantautor. Me parece maravilloso.

Please and thank you

Awesome. Some killer vibes here

Fantastic album. One of his best.

Was impressed, but I guess not super surprised at the consistency and production quality of this album. I think it is mainly comparing this to some of the other albums from the list so far. There are the main tracks I have heard before, but even towards the end of the album like Queen Bitch stood out

Some of the greatest songs ever recorded but the whole piece is ultimately let down by a couple of awful ones. It's David Bowie though so you have to forgive the experiments don't you?

One of the best albums of all time

Don't @ me

excellent david bowie. favorited

An undeniable classic. Always love listening to this.

Jak sam tytul wskazuje bardzo klawy albumik, czwarty w dorobku Bowiego i chyba albumik ktory zapewnil mu komercyjno artystyczny sukces, bo mimo tego ze juz space oddity osiagnelo wysokie pozycje listowe, ale nastepny album nie byl juz takim sukcesem ze wzgledu na swoje dosc surowe brzmienie, natomiast hunky dory powrocil do dosc popowo folkowego stylu w jakim zaczynal, o wyjatkowosci tej plyty swiadczy tez to, ze wiekszosc kawalkow zostala skomponowana na pianinie, a nie na gitarce jak w poprzednich pracach, wiec nadaje mu unikalnego cieplego klimatu, jako ze jest to trzeci albumim bowiowy na liscie, to o samym artyscie nie ma co pisac, co by juz nie bylo napisane, sporo utworow jest bezposrednio lub posrednio skierowana do swoich idoli, wiec warholowy song sie znadzie, welvetowy, czy tez dylanowy, album mozna podzielic na dwie czesci, pierwsza hity i bangiery ktore prawie kazdy slyszal chocby w radio, natomiast druga bardziej personalna, jak wspominalem glownie o idolach, chyba cala pierwsza czesc mam juz na plejce, to nic nie dodaje, ale jako ze jest to jeden z moich ulubionych bowiowych albumikow, to raczej calosciowo sluchany, wokale jeszcze niezdarte zyciem rokowym, pianinko o ktorym juz wspominalem i unikatowy klimat, nie czesto sie spotyka albumiki wygrane tak zarowno arytysycznie jak i komercyjnie

Absolutely slaps start to finish. Andy Warhol is the best Bowie song ever written. Fight me if you disagree.

One of my favourite Bowie lps

fun listening

an oldie but a goodie. its amazing. Changes to Oh! You Pretty Things is a classic 1-2 punch. Life on Mars. Kooks. Andy Wahol. You cannot hide from the hits!

Great.

this is crazy, I was listening to this on the way to work this morning! perfect album, gets me choked up

All I have to say is Changes, Oh! You Pretty Things and Life on Mars. It doesn't get much better than this. Bowie is a genius, and this is one of his best.

Changes is a fantastic song. It's the platonic ideal of what an opening song should be on an album (The only one better is probably "Vicious" off of Lou Reed's Transformer, which Bowie produced a year later). It's full of charm and wit and transgression. It's Bowie on full charm, bombastic and triumphant. This album really could be Bowie's greatest hits for good reason. From the highs and majesty of "Life on Mars?" To the almost wailing, weird, mechanical "Andy Warhol" it is timeless. Like dream you never wish to wake from.

Ett mästerverk. En klassiker. En personlig favorit.

amazing album, one of Bowie's best. period.

cinco veces cinco

in his prime - top album

masterpiece. Enjoyed the obvious hits but one that stood out, lyrically, was Quicksand.

Life on Mars?

For a long time this was my favorite Bowie album until I got swept up into the mythology of the Berlin Trilogy. I will say though that this may be the most enjoyable Bowie album and the most light hearted. He's definitely vibing on some Velvet Underground here.

i always appreciate some Bowie

it's a five NEXT

An incredible album that speaks for the time it was made

who doesn't love to wrap themselves up in a nice Bowie album? Changes, life on Mars, what delight.

Side 1 is so good. Probably timeless songs. It does fall off on side 2 but still best Bowie album.

Chunky Tory: let the bodies pile high

Wow, some classic hits, but loved the other tracks, still a little wierd but with a more folk background it was less jarring. Loved it!!

Yes David yes

Goddamn, I love me some Bowie. This one's a treat from start to finish. Stuff like Changes, Life on Mars? Andy Warhol, and Song for Bob Dylan. Great album, would rec.

Aoife said it's good

It's not Ziggy Stardust but I can see why it's alot of people's favourite Bowie record. Shivers down my spine during Life on Mars. The second half of the album struggles to live up to the hype of the first half. 4/5

Possibly Bowie at his most baroque and clownish yet still incredibly sincere. My favorites are Andy Warhol, Life on Mars?, and Oh! You Pretty Things. It’s kinda giving flamboyant grandpa.

Mijn eerste Bowie plaat! Mijn verwachtingen zijn heel hoog … Hoewel ik het niet het beste Bowie albumpie vind, kan ik er wel oprecht enorm van genieten. Het blijft een waanzinnige artiest die steeds weer nieuwe dingen bleef proberen en ontwikkelen.

I'm very familiar with Changes, Kooks, and Life On Mars?, yet I've listened to this whole album once. Relistening to it now has me feeling all of its bombastic bursts of energy after the cinematic build-ups. Overall, a very good album and I would absolutely listen to it again.

Another Bowie album where I knew singles, but not as familiar with the album. Unique and still sounds good decades later. Favorite tracks: Life On Mars, Changes, Queen Bitch

Like it was fun but like every once in a while I’d try to listen to what he was saying and I just went, bro what are you on about. And then Aladdin sane started playing and I grooved out for a bit.

7/10 Favorites: Life on Mars?, Quicksand, Queen Bitch

Widely touted as the best Bowie album, i think i agree. Queen Bitch is my favourite Bowie song as well, Ronsons driving guitars over whats basically a love letter to Lou Reed. Epic.

Frontloaded but great

Good, good, very good

Excellent, no notes

ну этот я хорошо знаю. если отбросить усталость от более поздних альбомов, этот вроде довольно боп + лайф он марс конечно

Such high highs

bowie has such an insane knack for melody. i feel like his craft gets more refined later down the road but loved this

Need to listen more often actually

Brilliant album. The hits are hits for a reason, but every song is fantastic and the flow of the album is perfect which each song being similar, yet still completely different. Really enjoyed it. 4*

I honestly enjoy Bowie's later work more, but this was still an enjoyable listen and a great foray into his early experimental work. Always love Changes, and Kooks, Andy Warhol, and Queen Bitch were some of my other favorites.

Bowie at his Bowie-est. Life On Mars is an all time classic, and while it isn't all my favorite, a really solid album overall.

I don't think I've listened to a Bowie album all the way through before, I just know the (many) more popular songs. It was done well!

andy warhol

Bowie is always a good listen

Transitional album from one of the best to ever do it. Such an easy listen where he’s using his muses to transform folkish tunes into something more dynamic. Also Andy Warhol is and always will be one of my favorite Bowie songs.

Good album. There's a few skips, but Life on Mars? is one of his best songs.

Two incredible highlights in Changes and Life on Mars, but the rest of the album is a mixture of very solid glam rock and slightly more forgettable acoustic tracks.

Maybe it would reward another listen, but all I could think was thank god when I heard a song I recognised. I hadn't realised Metallica borrowed Bowie's riff for Andy Warhol in Master of Puppets, so that was a nice surprise that bumps it up to 4.

It was good, some big hits for sure. Not quite a 5.

This was a very decent album of Bowie

David Bowie I loved your work in Shrek 2

Favorites: Changes, Oh! You Pretty Things, and The Bewlay Brothers

This album is like bouncing around different groups of people at school, looking for the right group to call your friends. You steal aspects of each group as you hang out with them, acting like a jock, then a stoner, then a nerd. You’re beginning to question who you really are at this point.

Great album, though some stuff at the end let it down.

This was my first ever Bowie album and I really enjoyed it. This record reminded me a bit of John Lennon's work specifically from the White album, I think the voice of Bowie and some of the lyrics that he sings make me feel this but this is very much a David Bowie album so please do not be confused from my personal observation. What I loved about this record is how adventures the sound was and how most songs especially in the back half had differing but complementary flavors that kept me really engaged with the music. Although I do not think the album is perfect I really think this is one I will go back to a lot. Fav tracks: Changes, Oh! you pretty things, life on mars, kooks, Quicksand, Andy Warhol, and The Bewlay brothers

Bowie seldom disappoints

loved this !!! will be listening more !!

typically i'm against greatest hits collections, but david bowie has been an exception. first full listen to this album and it might be time to reassess and be a bowie album guy

First Listen: Not a first Listen, but its been a while! WE, yes WE, love the Shrek song. Maybe a bit of bassist bias, but I love the lines on this song - especially in the verses. The song manages to seamlessly transition between very different vibes. I love Bowie's performance here. The chorus in OYPT hits so hard. I love that the verses are kept spare to emphasize the soaring choruses. I dont understand why Bowie gets away with the way he sings for me. When he does it, its cool and and quirky, but when some fuckass 90s britpop band does it its dog dookie. LIFE ON MARS LIFE ON MARS LIFE ON MARS LIFE ON MARS LIFE ON MARS LIFE ON MARS I love how much of Bowie's writing, whether intentionally on Ziggy or more happenstance here, takes the viewpoint of an outsider/alien looking in. There's often a bit of distance between Bowie and the actions being described, accentuated by his wierd ass voice. Maybe that's why I give his voice a pass where I dont to his imitators. What's the point of remastering an album if the songs are still drastically different levels?? I had forgotten Quicksand, but this song is a gorgeous ballad. The point in which everything pulls back and Bowie sings the titular line is haunting. The two tribute tracks are both great songs, befitting their respective artists. Not sure if Bowie is celebrating them, or if this was the Not Like Us of the 70s. The final track is a nice closer, a little slower and moodier than the rest. The wierd ending to it is sick! OVERALL: This used to be my favourite Bowie album. I think that isn't true anymore, but I can see why this album could have been. The album is a tight 41 minutes, and is pretty consistent throughout. I do think the singles are the strongest moments on the record, but the last four songs do give them a run for their money. Bowie earns the alien title he had. His distant songwriting and utilization of odd descriptions for people and things, paired with his unconventional voice and use of science fiction and philosophical concepts, paints Bowie as an outsider in a lot of these songs. I think this is why he fully explored these concepts on later albums such as Ziggy or Station to Station. As someone who enjoys this framing a lot, I enjoy a lot of this album a lot. 8.5/10 T3: Is There Life On Mars, Changes, The Bewlay Brothers

One of my fave Bowie albums

Have gone off Bowie in later years but this is a very strong album.

His first masterpiece. "Changes" and "Life on Mars ?" are some of Bowie's best song. Even though the rest of the album is not as good as these 2, its still really good. G-g-g-g great album/5

It's all hunky dory. It's a calm state. You float just above the fray. Immune.

Never really listened to David Bowie in full, so really wasn’t sure what I was expecting, although it was listenable, I was expecting to be blown away massively by this but I wasn’t.

Some of the beat Bowie songs in Changes, Oh You Pretty Things, and of course Life on Mars? Some weaker tunes on the b side buy still great in the context of the full album.

Rv

Probably Bowie’s best, but the second half just not as good as the first

Regarded by many as Bowie's best but it's not my favourite.

You really can’t go wrong with a first track like that

Classic songs delivered with a lot of verve. Probably ripped off by most modern pop music.

Lo mismo que Young Americans

Bloop bleep bloop

Fascinating album!! A very complicated piece, felt like a lot going on. 4.25

I understand now why my mother love him so much. But weird.

jetzt das zweite mal gehört. richtig tolle Lieder. wirkt auch mich, ohne mich genauer belesen zu haben etwas zusammengewürfelt und nicht wie aus einem Guss. aber ok. muss er wissen.

Miam

I didn't know what to expect going into a classic Bowie album on a particularly rainy day. Contrary to my expectations, this turned into a magical journey that caught me from the first song to the last. The lyrics are poetic, and Bowie delivers on all fronts. This is a departure from his previous sound, but it's a stylistic choice that works wonderfully. Replacing the guitar-heavy approach with a more piano-driven sound creates breathing room that complements the introspective themes beautifully. Some songs, like "Andy Warhol" and "Song for Bob Dylan," pay homage to American culture. Others, such as "Life on Mars?", explore escapism and false promises. It is a great album that I will surely revisit in the future. My favorite songs are "Life on Mars?", "Fill Your Heart", and "Quicksand".

Best David Bowie album yet. Man knew how to make an album. Stand out all you pretty things.

Fun! Bowie is such a staple of 70’s music that I’m not sure there’s much left to be said. I would have preferred stronger vocal clarity and less of that speaking-style singing, but each song was so interesting that I didn’t mind.

Classic Bowie.

Changes and Life on Mars are all time greats. Bowie could have arguably the greatest compilation album of all time. I've yet to come across an album of his that is all bangers. The pattern is 2-3 greats and the rest is average. 3.5/5. Raising to 4.

An absolute classic. Just great

4/5

Lots of good music on here and some all-time great tracks. To be completely honest the only glaring flaw I see in the project is the disconnect between the best tracks and the rest of the album. Some tracks like “Changes” and “Life On Mars?” are so amazing that it makes the rest of the project look very weak in comparison.

This is one of my favorite Bowie albums. Changes, Life on Mars and Oh! You Pretty Things are among the best in his catalog, but there isn’t a bad song on the record.

I love Bowie. This album is so mellow yet so interesting, a really great listen

Velmi dober

Hunky Dory has always felt to me like Bowie finding his feet. He experimented with folk and "heavy" rock, and this is where he's transitioning into the Glam Rock icon he'll soon become. The highs on this album are something really special. The lows are borderline unlistenable.

First side has all the ones I like on it, second side is okay. There's better Bowie down the line, but it's still pretty good rather

This is nice to listen to. I don’t know it’s not as good as I remember whatever David Bowie I love this guy.

The album slowly grew on me rather than impressing me immediately. Its mix of beautiful melodies, theatrical atmosphere, and subtle emotional unease made it feel quietly fascinating throughout. Song for Bob Dylan stood out to me the most, and I was especially moved when I learned that it was partly an homage to Bob Dylan’s own tribute to Woody Guthrie.

4.4/5 Favorite Songs: Changes Eight Line Poem Life on Mars Songs for Bob Dylan Queen Bitch

Excellent Bowie album probably top three.

I was surprised by how much I liked this album. Strong 8.

Bowie always starts off his songs very weird and then is slowly morphs into something that’s actually entertaining to listen to.

my favorite bowie album and the first one i had on vinyl.

I’ve listened to 5/9 of the Bowie albums on this list and it’s amazing how each one has some of the best songs you’ve ever heard mixed in with some you never want to think about again.

Really enjoyed!

Enjoyed this one, the hits are great but I also liked some of the album tracks I hadn’t heard before. Lots of genius on the album in between a couple of WTF moments

It's Bowie! What do you even say?

Peak Bowie - a coherent collection that defines his style

Starts out with a classic from shrek, so many good ones on this album. So good, last song carried on a min too long though sorry david

Love it except for one or two songs

11 great, slightly-weird pop songs. You really don’t need much more than that.

solid

tiene varias joyas el álbum, aunque no me encantó se podía ver que david bowie iba a ser grande

I mean, what can I say? When I met my partner, this was her favourite album of all time. It's an astonishing achievement in songwriting. Musically, I think its weaker than Ziggy or Station to Station, but its lyrically dense as hell and contains three of the greatest songs of all time. I need more time with it, but I feel pretty confident in giving it what I have. Standout Tracks: Changes, Oh You Pretty Things, Life on Mars 4.4

Este tipo no baja el nivel

epic sauce dave

nostalgic bowie

8/10 album - favorite song - Oh! You Pretty Things! Bowie really is in his element on this one, with amazing lyrics and replayability that comes from his catchy hooks and unique sound.

I enjoyed it, not really my style of music but definitely something to put in the car during a road trip through the country. Queens bitch

Buen album, se siente rock pop british

I would say this Bowie is Hunky Dory!

Bangers!!! Legend for a reason

Bowie was an innovator. Changes.

A great album from the chameleon of pop.

Muy buen álbum lástima que sea tan corto, tenes que estar en determinado mood

great album, but some moments are kooky

Some really great songs on here, probably my favorite Bowie album we've had so far

yes!

I don't even love every song on this album, but I really love this album. 4.5

Said it once and I'll say it again. This project has made me realize how much I love David Bowie.

A nice pallet cleanser after the last album the app suggested. Some great tracks - true classics such as Changes, and Life on Mars.

I had heard this album before, and after listening I thought it was just okay. Listening to it again now, I like it a lot more than I remember. While I love the 'The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust..' album, it is nice to hear an album from Bowie that isn't entirely about spiders from Mars. There are a few weaker moments on the album, and maybe one too many tribute tracks. However that is made up for with the songs on here that are just fantastic, like 'Changes' and 'Life on Mars?'. Four Stars. (Favorite track: Life On Mars?.)

2026.04.30

I've a huge Bowie bias to be clear, but I'd struggle to see someone not enjoying this. It's so grand, so fun. The piano is beautiful, the guitars hit when they need to, just a brill album.

10 anos logo hoje

Goat total, gran álbum!

Hyped artist and album, but it is quite good.

Really good but not quite 5 stars for me. The highs are really high, but it loses some momentum in the middle

I forgot how many great songs are on this album, a classic like almost every song is great

Was suprised when i heard life on mars? ive heard it from licorice pizza the first song is also nice with the cha cha cha

Listened previously. Expectations: High - Verdict: Near Perfect - Utterly unique. I like The Man Who Sold the World but this is where Bowie really came into his own. Pop songwriting from somewhere completely alien. The first two tracks are perfect. Eight Line Poem is gorgeous. It just goes on and on with one brilliant song after another.

Classic David Bowie coming into stride.

So many classics on this album. Love the heavy piano direction.

great album

I am not a big fan of the 80s, 80s music or dance music. Yet, this was pretty fun. The lyrics were vicious and often undercut the peppiness of the music. Given my predilections, I enjoyed it more than I expected.

Bastante bueno, es el primer álbum de Bowie que escucho y es un buen comienzo, tiene los temazos de Changes y Life on Mars? y otras canciones muy interesantes como Quicksand y Andy Warhol, me gusta mucho la manera de cantar tan peculiar que tiene y las estructuras de las canciones.

Listened to on my Apple AirPods Max. This is yet again an album I am not new to, but not super familiar with outside of "Changes" and "Queen Bitch", which I love listening to (and still do after this listen). Really sitting down with the album and letting it unfold was quite a nice experience, a pop-rock effort that has such inspired instrumentation--especially the piano and guitar throughout--and flows so elegantly between tracks. There is a jovial quality to the album, especially on songs like "Kooks" and "Fill Your Heart" that creates a fun atmosphere, and that's really the greatest quality of the album to me, the atmosphere. Although I can't pick out many tracks that I would go back to over and over (yet, at least), the album is so cohesive in a front-to-back play, with smooth transitions and fun excursions to keep things entertaining, like the spacey and experimental intro to "Andy Warhol" or the proto-punk of "Queen Bitch", which could be confused for a Sex Pistols track if it was a little rougher and faster. This album is just a great listen all around!

Such a solid start to an album. ‘Changes’ hitting all the right spots followed by a couple more solid tracks- then…. ‘life on Mars’ hits. A song that I perceive to be aimed at an unhappy lady who uses film to escape life. If the song was wrote today it would probably describe a woman using social media to escape her unhappy life! Following this is ‘Kooks’ ‘quicksand’ and ‘fill your heart’ 3 songs showcasing Bowles amazing voice in what feels like such a subtle way, I’m wanting to turn my headphones up more it feels so quiet but I realise I’m on the highest setting! Then the worst two tracks on the album follow before ‘Queen Bitch’ strikes. My favourite song on the album (controversial I know and on another day it could easily be another) Before you know it the album is over and I’m left wanting more which is always a good sign! Favourite song - Queen Bitch Worst song- Andy Warhol. Overall a very solid 9/10

It's a fun album, David Bowie won't ever really be my cup of tea. Still I would wish pop like this would make a return, it is creative, and tries to be its own thing.

ABSOLUTE PEAK

No private session used for Spotify. I have listened to this album a lot, not just because it's a great album but I try to figure out where it falls in the Bowie's albums. It's in the top five and let's leave it at that.

Good one, already knew some songs, strong start

10th Bowie album. I knew he changed his style but it’s impressive that he doesn’t feel over exposed in this list. Another artist that’s really grown on me through this.

This album is nice to listen to and has some interesting moments. You can hear the influence of the Beatles and the Singer-Songwriters of the late 60's. I thought the piano work definitely stood out. The lead track Changes is a timeless song which is truly unique. That set the bar pretty high... unfortunately, none of the other songs were able to reach those lofty heights.

It’s really good. BUT… … the second half does not hold up to the first. The first side is one of the best sides of any disc.

8/10

The last Bowie album before the full arrival of Ziggy, 𝘏𝘶𝘯𝘬𝘺 𝘋𝘰𝘳𝘺 feels like the sound of an artist on the verge of becoming something bigger. It’s more restrained than the records that followed, but the songwriting is already sharp and full of personality. Bowie moves easily between theatrical flair, introspection, and playful eccentricity, giving the album a lot of charm throughout. Maybe not quite as iconic as what came next, but it’s easy to hear the greatness taking shape.

La verdad, este disco me gustó muchísimo. No lo conocía, pero me sorprendió mucho. Tiene varias canciones que me encantaron, como Changes, Oh! You Pretty Things, Life on Mars? y Fill Your Heart. De todas, la que más me gustó fue Changes, porque tiene ese ritmo tan pegadizo y auténtico de David Bowie que la hace destacar enseguida. También me parece increíble el uso del piano a lo largo de todo el disco; le aporta mucha emoción y transmite perfectamente el sentimiento de cada canción. Un buen ejemplo de esto es Life on Mars? y Oh! You Pretty Things, especialmente en sus introducciones o en Fill Your Heart cuando hace esas subidas, las cuales me parecen espectaculares. En resumen, le doy un 9/10.

This has some absolute classics. However, it's a very front loaded album. Changes is a classic, Oh you pretty things, Life on Mars are both brilliant. Eight line poem is fine, nothing special. Kooks is fun and cute. After Kooks, you have a meandering procession of pretty "meh" songs. Quicksand is very nothing. Fill your heart is pretty forgettable. Andy Warhol is alright, it's catchy but has very little meat on it's bones. Song for Bob Dylan is fine, it has some nice guitar work. Queen Bitch is very good late album highlight, like a proto version of glam rock. The Bewlay Brothers starts out promising but goes nowhere and ends in a really offputting theatrical way. A very good album with some dross. A transition point between folk 60s Bowie and 70s glam Bowie with some classics thrown in for good measure.

Hunky Dory used to be my favourite Bowie album, but nowadays I prefer Ziggy Stardust and Low. Great album anyway.

Meilleur album de Bowie ?

I have a crush on David Bowie. Sue me. I could listen to “Life On Mars?” a thousand times and never get sick of it.

listened to again still amazing

meu histórico reforça que eu não gosto do bowie, no geral, mas.... esse aqui quebrou legal minhas expectativas, pq é bom xD tem uma vibe mto forte da era ziggy stardust (que talvez seja a única que eu tolero) começando nesse, e só composição pedrada pro deus sabe que eu não consigo dar menos de 4 estrelas pra um álbum que tem life on mars e kooks

Lots of bangers on this album starting with the lead off “changes”. But my favorite is probably “Queen Bitch”. This also has “life on Mars” and “oh you pretty things” but there’s also a couple of duds so not quite a 5 but close!

Classic Bowie - mostly good with a couple of absolute greats

Not my favourite David Bowie's album but there's so many great songs on it that I keep coming back to it anyway.

life on mars la amo

Non il mio preferito di bowie ma comunque gran bell’album

7/10

4.5, posiblemente el mejor proyecto de Bowie

Non finito, prima metà ottima

Good

Ok

Really good and classic Bowie

Funky piano and TRUMPET.

Changes Oh! You Pretty Things Life on Mars? Andy Warhol Queen Bitch

Lots of classics I didn't even realize were David Bowie

Pretty good

Good album, that drops off a bit at the end. Life on Mars is fantastic!

Probably the only album to have the EXACT same rating on this website as on RYM (3.99 as of this moment on both). I've previously underrated this album, but I have to admit that it's up there with his best work. 8/10

Really great, highlights for me are Changes, Life on Mars?, Queen Bitch, The Bewlay Brothers. There are very few low points. Strong 8/10

This is a very good album. I am not the absolute biggest Bowie fan but you cannot deny his genius. Obviously it helps having musicians like Mick Ronson, Rick Wakeman and Trevor Bolder play with you. I was torn between 4 and 5 but i think 4/5 is fair, it isn't a no skip album imo.

zoals alle Bowies... zeer goed, maar een volledige plaat is teveel na elkaar...

Good old Bowie Music

Finally a Bowie album i know i like, which appears to a lit rarer than i thought before this process. Changes is a classic, overplayed yes, but that shouldn’t detract from what a great song it is. ‘Oh You Pretty Things’ continues the piano heavy good time feel. Yes ‘Eight Line Poem’ doesnt match the first two songs, but it’s not a bad song….and it does lead to ‘Life on Mars’ which would be a highlight of any album. Kooks is fun and inoffensive and generally enjoyable.

This has my favourite Bowie song on it (“Life On Mars”), so I knew I’d at least enjoy that. It turns out I enjoyed quite a lot more of it. Aside from the obvious tracks (“Changes”, for example), I enjoyed “Kooks” and spent far too long trying to remember where I knew the riff in “Andy Warhol” from (it’s from a Rachel from S Club 7 song), eventually getting it lodged in my head where it now remains. This is probably a 3.5* for me, but I enjoyed it more than the other Bowie albums I have a 3* score too.

I do not have a great hit rate with Bowie albums: so far there's been two 1*, one 2* and one 3* which has really shaken my confidence in the artists I thought I liked. This album involves Changes, Oh! You Pretty Things and Life On Mars however, so is already out of the 1* or 2* danger zone. I like this piano-heavy, poppier version of Bowie. Kooks is great, as is Andy Warhol. And it's funny! Plus, while I've never been the biggest Yes fan, whenever he turns up on other records I get why people think Rick Wakeman is great (the piano on this record is lovely). Even on an album which includes two singles that aren't just famous Bowie singles, they're some of the most popular songs in the western world, the album tracks are (pretty much) all really enjoyable. Plus it's tight run time means nothing sticks around too long to get annoying. Maybe I do like Bowie albums? 4/5

I like that it was quite Piano heavy. Quite catchy. I just didn't like the volume dynamics. It was a bit much.

Har jo denne på lp. Noen bangers her.

CHANGES: 4.5/5 OH! YOU PRETTY THINGS: 4/5 EIGHT LINE POEM: 3/5 LIFE ON MARS?: 5/5 KOOKS: I didn't realize how many of these songs I already know and like. 3.5/5 QUICKSAND: Another with interesting progression. 3.5/5 FILL YOUR HEART: Weird one. 4/5 ANDY WARHOL: 3.5/5 SONG FOR BOB DYLAN: 3/5 QUEEN BITCH: 1.5/5 was not into this one for the most part THE BEWLAY BROTHERS: 3.5/5 OVERALL: 4.5/5

Another classic, but weaker than both the album that comes before and after. But you can’t deny some of these songs are some of Bowie’s best

Nostalgic album full with more song I knew then I thought I would, optimistic young Bowie is always a pleasure to hear from you

Hunky Dory is one of David Bowie's many great albums. This album is filled with many amazing songs that fit together nicely and the listening experience is incredible beginning to end. 4.6/5

Great album. I think it dips in the second half, but damn this has some of his best songs on it.

This is some groovy Bowie.

Prefer first half of album

Some of the greatest songs of all time along with some forgotten/forgettable ones.

Bowie is a blind spot for me. This was a great listen. I’ve been missing out.

Really loved this! Classic songs and new songs to add to my rotation

I didn’t finish this album but I did get very close to finishing. Some songs on here I have heard before and do like them. David Bowie is a legend and his work is like art. I need a full listen however.

Super

pretty mellow and piano-heavy for the most part, but it's got a really warm vibe. the intro to "andy warhol" is mental—that acoustic bit completely blew me away. it’s not exactly my usual style, but it’s definitely a solid 4/5. perfect for a late night session.

Some great songs here! Classics and stuff i hadn’t heard. Even the ‘skips’ have something kind of genius about them honestly. Guy’s a legend

Is it even fair to rate this in relation to other, later Bowie records? It would help me if we could split up his body of work by singular persona or genrebreaking era as separate entities entirely. That way I wouldn't need to try comparing my more familiar favorites with this one, which I never really actively listened to before. This is nothing like, for example, Scary Monsters or Outside or Heathen, my regular jam. Hunky Dory is definitely less menacingly electronic and more folksy, as if George Harrison was loitering throughout the production. Anyway, this record is great on its own, or maybe his inimitable procession of follow up works were also pretty great on their own as well.

This is a classic, i found the second part a little bit flat, but on a whole it's a solid album

Вообще не мой любимый альбом Боуи, но лайф он марс, конечно, великая

How the hell have I not listened to all the David Bowie albums by now? I thought I was done. I am not complaining. This is yet another David Bowie album that I really enjoyed listening to. I will refuse to state that I am becoming a fan of his, but I am finding his music more likable than I had expected going into this project. Changes Oh! You Pretty Things Life on Mars Kooks Queen Bitch

Life on mars and changes make a strong case for Hunky Dory. Its a classic Bowie album, a bit bad, a bit great, a bit happy-clappy, and all weird.

I had heard a lot of the material on this album before throughout life over the years, but I had never listened to it in its entirety. After doing so, I can say that this is very typical 70's Bowie, which is a great thing. It's got a hard rock edge, elements of glam, some experimental sounds, all the things Bowie is loved for. Not to mention, I argue that all of this is at least a few years ahead of its time. Another great example of Bowie being the musical pioneer that he was.

Nästan perfekt album. Förutom de uppenbara är quicksand ett stort utropstecken. Knappt hört honom sjunga finare. Sniffar på 5an.

quirky king

Han kan nog bli något!

It was my first attempt at listening to Bowie, and truly I found the album quite immersive sonically. A well written masterpiece I'll definitely be sure to revisit

Day 249 on this challenge and I finally get a Bowie album! Obviously I know plenty of Bowie and there are a good number of familiar songs here but I haven’t listened to all his albums, one for this challenge to help put right. Forever ahead of his time, it’s easy to understand his influence without even listening to his albums but it’s also easy to hear the craft and quality on display by listening to an album in full. I’ll be back and might even upgrade to the maximum 5 stars.

Bowie makes some of the best weird music of all time. He somehow pairs crazy, out there themes with music that makes the songs seem like normal rock songs. Definitely another interesting album.

Fun, i really liked it! Sounded like an early Bowie. It kinda shows a clear path through Bowie evolution. In addition, some tracks held a little bit of distraction from the lyrics from only his voice, which, personally, sometimes bothers me. Still, the lyricism was varied and solid, and the band was really good! Eye-opening and a good intro to Bowie! Really cool, but had a few really good tracks. Changes and Life on Mars? Are two really good ones. 4/5.

Alr

Oh! You Pretty Things>> Amei a experiência.

Better than the other Bowie album I reviewed recently. A little bit less experimental and just good old fashioned bangers. 3.5 but more 3 than 4.

TOP 5 changes life on mars? queen bitch the bewlay brothers andy warhol

Really enjoyed, had never listened to a Bowie album fully through. Good reminder to listen to some more.

Classic

Good

Album Review 076 Hunky Dory by David Bowie (1971) Rating 4/5 Hunky Dory is the point where Bowie, consciously or otherwise, sets out the manifesto for the rest of his career in Changes. It’s also arguably one of the best-first-half’s on any album with Changes, Oh! You Pretty Things, and Life On Mars?. Those three tracks alone would be the highlight of anyone else’s career and are head and shoulder above anything else both on the album or recorded by most other artists in the early-‘70’s. However, this is so much filler here (e.g. Kooks, Fill Your Heart, Andy Warhol) it’s difficult to rate this as a truly great and consistently strong album.

First time listening to this album all the way through. Very much enjoyed this.

Pretty pleased with this one, overall. "Changes" is a classic, "Song for Bob Dylan" is catchy, "Life on Mars" is great, and "Queen Bitch" is wonderful. Good advice from "Fill Your Heart". So, a few bangers, a few great melodies, and a few ... just why? But can we be over Bowie now? ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Worth a listen just for Changes and Life on Mars. Fun little piano parts, especially in Fill Your Heart.

Pretty excellent

primer album que escucho de bowie (ahre que nunca escuche un tema de el pero bueno se entiende), estuvo bueno pero me gustaron mas la canciones como "relajadas", por ejemplo quicksands me encanto. Fue un buen comienzo pero no lo rankearia como uno de mis favoritos.

400/1089 - I liked Kooks. Reminds me of Paul McCartney's "granny tunes" in a way. Overall a pretty good album though I'm not a huge fan of Bowie's vocals a lot of the time. Cool! My rating is exactly the same as the global rating (at the time I wrote this review).

Super tolles Album // 'Life on Mars' ist mein Favorit, woah der kann Singen. Mochte 8/11 Songs

Love it

Började starkt inledningsvis. Första 4 är 5:or därefter är låtarna inte på samma nivå Får därför en 4

4.3 Very very impressive. First Bowie album I think I've loved. Side A is incredible, found a new love for tracks like Oh You Pretty Thing, which I've often ignored. Side B definitely weaker which drags the rating down. Only stand out track is Warhol, but even that involves getting over a wasted first minute. Last track actually a decent closer also tbf

Álbum incrível. David Bowie na sua era feminina

best bowie album i've gotten so far. definitely understand the hype.

Є дуже хороші пісні, зокрема пісня зі Шрека чи Queen Bitch. Подобається, що альбом досить поп-орієнтований, хуки є, приспіви прикольні також. Мені десь на 3.5, ближче до 4

Favorite Track: Life on Mars?

Hadn't listened to Hunky Dory in a long time, but returning to it reminded me of just how wonderful this record is. It might actually be my favourite of his early 70s records as it's just a perfect blend of art, pop and rock. You've got catchy hooks, weird little diversions, and the epic sweep of Life of Mars

Experimental and good

Second half is pretty good but pales in comparison to the first. But that’s because they’re some of the greatest songs ever written so oh well.

I really liked this. This has my favorite David Bowie on it - Life on Mars? I also knew Changes.

давид крутой начало альбома пиздатое дальше чет хз

This is good! Some real gems. Bowie sings and writes with this supreme confidence. Like he's just this effortlessly cool dude gliding over the tracks with ease. Fav tracks: Changes. Life On Mars, Queen Bitch

Nice

3.5/5. Suprisingly good, not typically into this style of music but really enjoyed it, especially the piano/bass work. Hard to believe this album is 55 years old. Favourite track - The Bewlay Brothers

Fantastic record. Bowie has better

I like this project because it has got me to listen to artists I have heard lots about but never really dove into, besides singles and hits. This was a fun, strong album! The standout track for me was easily "Changes". Good energy lyrically and musically throughout the whole record. An easy 4/5 stars from me! I am excited to listen to more David Bowie later on.

great album. Already heard before (listened to every david bowie album) but still i enjoyee it a decent amount. The thing is, I've tried really hard to LOVE bowie, but idk its never much more than appreciating and thinking its good, never truly makes me feel something strong, other than "Heroes" that song is just amazing

When it comes to Bowie’s glam rock era, this is easily one of my favorite albums. He strikes a great balance here, making music that’s accessible to a wide audience while still keeping his experimental edge intact. “Changes,” one of his most iconic tracks, is a song I still enjoy hearing to this day. One standout detail is that this album features Rick Wakeman on piano and keyboards. Not long after, Wakeman became more focused on his work with Yes, and his collaborations with Bowie tapered off. Still, the two stayed on good terms, which adds a nice touch to their story.

love david

“Changes” and “Life on Mars” are essential, of course. And the rest of the album, though not quite on the level of those two songs, keeps your interest. So good.

i like it :)

everyone says that david bowie is one of the greats, but i hadn't really checked him out prior to listening to this album. of course, i knew one or two of his songs, but to actually sit down and listen with intention is different. after listening to this entire album, i can see why there is so much hype around him. i love how every song is unique in its own way yet still cohesive with the album; he has a distinct sound without creating the same song over and over again which i appreciate a lot. upon first listen, i liked almost every single song on the album. i really wish that this website had half star ratings because i think i'd give it a 4.5 / 5 star rating if i could, but 4 / 5 stars will have to do.

I love David Bowie

I love this record -- so many great moments! oh you pretty things, the smooth crunchy guitars, beautiful ethereal vocals and piano, the otherworldly exploration.

tough choice between 4 and 5, some great songs on here and great album, but a couple of clunkers makes it a 4.

The opening one two punch of Changes into Oh! You Pretty Things is truly something else. Then you throw in Life On Mars? and Queen Bitch and you've got some of Bowies best. That said this isn't the Bowie album I normally reach for but after playing through it today I think I might do so more. Not everything here works for me but the majority of it does I'd probably give this a 4.5 if I could and it might be a rating I come to change in the future. Playlist track: Oh! You Pretty Things.

Review - what a classic classic album. A lot of his best known early songs all here (Life On Mars?, Changes, Oh! You Pretty Things), but a lot of the deep cuts are gold too (Queen Bitch, Quicksand). One of the better ones on the list I imagine. Rating - 8.5/10 Need to listen? YES

Ch-ch-ch-changes

Only half the Bowie albums on here actually deserve it, but this is one of them.

This album is better than I expected. I am not really a big fan of Bowie. This album is really good though. I didn't dislike any songs on this album and it never really got boring. Altogether, really good.

Prototypical Bowie

le daría 4 estrellas porque no he estado muy atenta pero muy chulo la verdad, me he guardado muchas canciones.

Amazing album, this is the first Bowie album ive listened to all the way though and pretty much every song is great, even the not so great ones are still good songs I wouldn't skip. Definitely will play again, Well done Davy Lad!

As much music as I’ve consumed in my life, I have never listened to a Bowie album. Life on Mars? is the obvious standout, but each song is great. I was most surprised by the sense of humor he showed in several songs. Great album.

Oh David Bowie my love. Changes is and will always be that girl. Take me back to 2020. This one's for you Sophie. Bowie I miss you every day. This is deep. Life On Mars? I was unfamiliar with your game hello?? This is insane. What is gracing my ears right now. Oh David you're a genius. Holy shit. He's so funny and whimsical. Lowkey just hootin and hollerin I'm a big fan. Cunt a gem pure class. Not my favourite from him but still so good. Favourite: Life On Mars? Least favourite: Andy Warhol

Han är mysig den där Bowie

Guys I think I might like David Bowie Also I can definitely how influential he is because there will be a sound or a specific lyric and it makes me think of a lot of modern artists I like today. Like, "Oh there's Will Wood. That's Jack Stauber." It's a little more commercial than Low, but the songs were lovely. I especially liked Life On Mars?

Some of the songs are absolute masterpieces like “Changes” and “Life on Mars”, some are really strong, like "Eight Line Poem" and "Kooks", but there are some that are definite b-sides, like "Fill Your Heart," which I felt was supposed to be more tongue in cheek than anything else. "Song For Bob Dylan" has a guitar feel more like Queen, but still it's pretty good. "Belway Brothers" has a bit of a cartoony end, which is... odd... And then it's over. And you're kind of hoping for a better ending, but no luck. I'm glad that Bowie shifted to more of a piano based album, it really shows how much he expands in his ideas. "Kooks" is one of the songs he resurrects from his very very FIRST album. It still works, too. But ultimately, I can't give this a 5. A 5 is an album I would come back to again and again and listen to it start to finish. "Belway Brothers" and "Fill Your Heart" are just.... not as good as the other songs. And putting "Belway Brothers" at the end like that puts a sour taste in your mouth, like a bad aftertaste on a desert to an exquisite meal. It's a really good album and has some of my favorite tracks, but it's just not great. Did I need to hear this before I die? Absolutely

I really like this version of Bowie. The later, more theatrical eras are great in their own right, but Hunky Dory feels more nascent and pure, like you’re hearing the ideas before they harden into personas. The songwriting is front and center here, and it holds up incredibly well. There’s a looseness and curiosity to the record that I find appealing. The piano-driven arrangements give the songs space to breathe, and the lyrics feel playful, smart, and occasionally strange without tipping into self-mythologizing. It sounds like an artist discovering what he’s capable of in real time, rather than announcing it from a mountaintop. What stands out most is how human this album feels. Even when Bowie is being clever or referential, there’s warmth underneath it. The songs invite you in rather than perform at you. That quality makes this one of the more immediately enjoyable Bowie records for me. This doesn’t replace the later classics, but it complements them beautifully. It’s Bowie at a moment of clarity and confidence before the full weight of reinvention takes over, and that makes it a record I’m genuinely happy to spend time with.

honestamente, no me había dado la oportunidad de escuchar a Bowie por diferentes motivos, desde que pensé que iba a tener un sonido muy ambiguo o muy tranquilo que no es de mi agrado, o por los diferentes valores con los que no estoy de acuerdo. Pero ahora que e escuchado este álbum me doy cuenta porque es un artista de talla mundial; no creo que sea su mejor album, pero este me deja unas canciones que para mi suenan increíbles, mis favoritas siendo the bewlay brothers por su parte final y life on mars?. Espero poder escuchar otras de sus grandes obras en el futuro

Took me a few tracks to properly get into it but once I did I liked it. However there was one track that had background noises that sounded too much like my front door and I thought someone was breaking in.

couple bangers i never really listen to his full albums. i was listening on spotify through my tv and when will saw song for bob dylan he was like omg when did bob die

Very nice. Some hits, some wonderful deep cuts, and a little filler. No complaints

Love Bowie but not always his full albums. This was a good one

I read that this is Bowie's first great album. It's a solid album and it's good to give it a spin once in a while.

Vynikajúci album, ale má aj lepšie, takže 4+

I've never really listened to a whole Bowie album, really enjoyed this

Strong 4

Очень личный альбом только находящего свое звучание молодого Боуи. Здесь он, в отличие от предыдущих более гитарных альбомов, писал музыку на пианино, что хорошо слышно по многим песням. Но, как и в предыдущем лонгплее, пока его гения хватает лишь на несколько композиций, которые, тем не менее, стали классикой. Остальные треки воспринимаются скорее как филлеры, из-за чего переслушивать альбом полностью мне лично не так хочется. Но это изменится уже в его следующем полноформатнике про Зигги Стардаста, который великолепен от корки до корки. Главные песни, которые я бы выделил - открывашка Changes с интересным контрастом настроений и заикающимся хуком, которому невозможно сопротивляться (ch-ch-ch-changes); веселая акутическая Kooks, посвященная его новорожденному сыну, но вместо слащавости или слезоточивости эта песня вызывает желание затусить с друзьями в баре; Andy Warhol за цепляющий и нагнетающий рифф на акустической гитаре; и главный шедевр альбома Life on Mars?, проникновенная, надрывная, но в то же время вселяющая надежду фортепианная баллада, показывающая Боуи с лучшей стороны не только как сонграйтера, но и как исполнителя (эту его сторону часто недооценивают). Как итог - пусть и не "all killer", но очень важный альбом для становления Боуи как одной из главных фигур музыкальной сцены 70-х. 7/10

Oh, hear this David Robert Jones I wrote a review for you About a strange dead man called Bowie Вообще заходил на переслушивание с ощущением, что это мой второй самый любимый альбом у Боуи после Low (сорри, Зигги), и первая половина это подтверждала. Два лютых бэнгера (Changes и Life on Mars?) и просто симпатичные запоминающиеся песни (разве что Eight Line Poem проседает на фоне). Но после Kooks альбом превращается в тыкву и ничего примечательного до закрывающего трека не происходит. The Bewlay Brothers при этом как финал работает прекрасно и немного смягчает разочарование от второй половины, но общее впечатление такое, что можно поздравлять Зигги с "серебром" в моем личном топе альбомов Боуи до уже его переслушивания. Оценки 3,5 тут нет, к сожалению, поэтому все таки 4, но карандашом.

Боуи дуин сам боуи фингс. Life on mars великое, в целом классный альбом, но ещё не зигги стардаст

He moves in his own way... (c) Kooks

Я не самый большой фанат Боуи, но альбом неплохой.

Great album. It was pretty weird and really solid throughout. I liked some lyrics more than others, but the tone of the songs was always really good.

Song ratings in no particular order: Oh! You pretty things- piano at the start is calming and sets a nice vibe. When he started singing I didn’t really like it, his voice is not nice with the piano. He saves it when he comes I with the “oh you pretty things.” I love the sudden change in musical texture, I especially like the clapping and background vocals. It has a bit of a nostalgic old time London vibe. Overall apart from the first verse I love it. 4/5 Queen bitch- I love the non-lexical vocals at the start. The guitars are great and then the drums is the cherry on top. My head couldn’t help but rock along to the rhythm. This song would be perfect on a road trip. 4/5 Changes- LOVE the instrumentals at the start. Has such a jazzy vibe. The chorus is so satisfying. I love how he says turn and face the strange and the ch ch of changes. The music has a nice flow. Sax at the end is so good. Piano and bass are also *chef’s kiss* 5/5 Eight line poem- instrumentals are great. I love the attitude the guitar is giving. Arrangement and production is great. I didn’t like the reverb at collision, it felt to long. I didn’t like the lyrics. 3/5 Song for bob Dylan- guitar at start is sexy. Love the drums. Keys are slaying. Feels like I’m listening in to a conversation. Is a chill song I could listen to in the background. 4/5 Life on Mars- from the start it sets a very unique and nostalgic vibe. The piano definitely feels space like. I felt the strings in my soul. Drums is so good. This song feels like I’m skipping on a big fluffy cloud. Feels very original. 5/5 Kooks- I love the intro. Has a nice and consistent vibe. Background vocals are good. Feels both chill and jazzy. I love how after he says “trumpet” there is a bit of trumpet played. Arrangement is nice. 5/5 The Bewlay Brothers- is a very quiet son at start. I love the crescendo. Guitar is very good. When it was good it was really good but at other times it was bad. Some cool and unique parts that I like. I was unsure how to feel at many parts. 3/5 Didn’t get around to finishing

I don't think I'm quite a 5 on this, but probably the best Bowie we've had so far for me. Changes kicks things off with a bang and soon we get to Life on Mars, which is right up there with my all-time favorites of his, and to follow it up with Kooks is just awesome (I'm sort of addicted to the chorus and the little trumpet part). I like the piano-led and more stripped down nature of a lot of the songs, and some nice vocal melodies throughout. This one is a winner.

Uwielbiam Davida Bowiego, nie uważam żeby ten album był najlepszy, ale nadal jest bardzo dobry.