Heroes

I know I've heard this before. I could never hang with my brother from another mother without some Bowie entering the chat. But this time around, this leaves me cold. The Eno-ish experimentation on the back half of the album does little for me. The title track, of course, is impeccable. Unexpected banger: Joe the Lion.

Bowie’s best song may well be on his worst album. The title track is extraordinary; just brilliant. After that, the quality drops off a cliff. The word “indulgent” comes to mind. The first half (save Heroes) sounds like improvisation in the style of the Rocky Horror Picture Show. Eno’s solo stuff is far more focused and rewarding listening than their collaborations here. And the Secret Life of Arabia falls into “unintentional parody” territory.

I really enjoy this album. Another classic by Bowie.

Never got Bowie. Like a few on here, but still do not get Bowie.

Not a Bowie fan. I tried. Heroes rocks......but maybe because I love the redo's? Meh.

I've already had Low and rated it 3 stars in the past so it's time to have a day of reckoning about David Bowie in Berlin. It wasn't all that great... Don't get me wrong, the first half is stupendous but, like Low, the second half falls apart as Brian Eno gets a little too involved and it's all new agey ambient instrumentals all over again. If you took the first half of Low and the first half of this and smooshed them together it would be a top 5 all time album. Bowie in Berlin was more than the sum of its parts.

While I’m always happy to see TTWD on this list, I have to say Heroes is among my least favorite of his, and probably the weakest link in the Berlin trilogy. What saves this from being more or less forgettable is the title track, which is rightfully one of the most legendary songs of all time.

Though it doesn't hit the highs of "Low," "Heroes" still soars as the second act of Bowie's ambient, experimental Berlin Trilogy, introducing one of its strongest characters in Robert Fripp's atmospheric guitar work.

I love Bowie. I've listened to his entire discography all the way through at least once before, so, Songs already saved to playlist, just Heroes and Moss Garden, But it's been a while, and I was young. I dunno what I'm saying, lol, anyways...I don't have a lot of time for this, so I at least want to say that I'm a weirdo and I'm a fan of the dramatic, synth-y, instrumentals, especially with an upbeat, poppy song at the end to sign off with. I know a lot of people won't agree with me, but still. So, I added Beauty and the Beast, Joe the Lion, Blackout, Sense of Doubt (I love the way it leads into Moss Garden), and The Secret Life of Arabia. Not the best Bowie album to me, but I'm happy I'm doing this and gave this a re-listen as a fan. :) Non-listeners, listen with an open mind and ear, it may not be your cup of tea but I and many others have certainly enjoyed the depth and strangeness that comes along with Bowie.

Very good. My second Bowie album so far

Bowie was just at an insane creative peak around this time. First half is wild bangers with some of the most interesting instrumentation you'll hear him with, and then slows it down in the second half (similar to what he did on 'Low') with some instrumental tracks. Can feel the Eno in that second half, somehow it all works together just as perfectly as it does on his last album 'Low'. If that wasn't enough to convince you, then the legendary title track should at least.

I appreciate Bowie’s influence on everyone and others but I can’t get into this album. For me it was Heroes worth listening to and a skip for about everything else. I did listen all the way through, was just bored.

Great song. Groovy album for a first time listen

more experimental with Fripp and Eno than straightforward rock ones. not my favorite Bowie album. It kind of loses me towards the end

There has to be more to this guy than what this album suggests...

Venía con ganas de plantarle 5 estrellas al primer Bowie que me ha salido, pero le falta algo, no sé. La parte instrumental aunque está bien fastidia un poco el disco, me esperaba más.

Awesome , I love it but not all of them , very addictive and experimental

Songs I live and sings a I just don't get.

Decent album, not much I didn’t like, but also not much that impressed me. 3/5

Creative master, uses some pop songs to bring in weirder stuff (last few songs)

Though not as monumental as Ziggy, I enjoyed this almost as much. I’ve quickly become a Bowie fan

ehhh just okay

One of the rare albums of which I find the second half stronger than the first half. I love the more experimental and ambient songs (The Secret Life of Arabia, Sense of Doubt, Moss Garden, Neuköln) than most of the first half, except Heroes which is a brilliant song. Overall I think 'Heroes' is a great album which was really forward thinking at the time it was released, but it is only the second best Bowie album in his Berlin trilogy because 'Low' is better than this one. A strong 4.

Side 1 is great. Side 2 is filler

I don't really care for Bowie. This was decent though. 3/5

iconic genius

Usual Bowie output. one banger, a bunch of filler, and some weirdness tacked on. I still don't get the hype.

ну норм

excelent

One of the Berlin Trilogy albums, Heroes displays a Bowie doing what he does best, experimenting. The titular song of the album is the most well known and arguably the best, but that shouldn't discount the creativity on display throughout the rest of the tracks. While the first half of songs are more typical to what you might expect from Bowie in this era, the second half opens up to some atmospheric instrumental tracks that I really enjoy. All in all, a solid listen.

Heroes is a masterpiece but the rest of the album is too... all over the place for me. Not bad just too eccentric.

Great album, happy to listen to again.

Not the best album but it’s bowie

The production on this is stellar, notably with the second half instrumental tracks, but when it comes to the more traditional Bowie-led vocal tracks, they’re oftentimes pretty forgettable. However, “Beauty and the Beast” is awesome and “Heroes” is one of the greatest songs ever. It’s the stuff like “Joe the Lion” or the final track that leave some individuality to be desired.

Want to rate it a 2, but it's Bowie so I can't. The title track alone compensates for the boringness of the rest of the album to bring it up to a 3.

Really enjoying catching up with Bowie

Elephant Love Medley (which samples Heroes) > Heroes by David Bowie, sorry

In Philly they call this album “Hoagies”

Best song: Heroes Vibes: Dad classic rock meets middle aged druggie intellectual music. Experimental vocals, come off overly theatrical and british. Second half ambient, fearful prog instrumental rock.

If you put aside the Heroes track, which is very good, the rest of it was fairly bland.

Do people listen to Bowie's pseudo-intellectual, "experimental" bullshit and actually enjoy it? Like, do people throw these songs on playlists and play them at parties, or do they listen to this on their commute to work, or while doing the dishes? Do you put this on to relax after a long day?! Or is the love for this album akin to the love for the latest Franzen novel, where everyone parrots the critical praise because it makes them feel smart too, and also, no one wants to go against the tide, so they force themselves to love it because it's what smart people are enjoying right now, and they are certainly smart people. Am I insane for thinking this whole thing sounds like nails on a chalkboard? Even without Bowie's grating affectation, the instrumentals somehow feel full of themselves, like it's all too self-aware of its own self-importance. It feels like the musical equivalent of the self-proclaimed Communist in your Intro to Art History class who won't stop talking about how much better Dalí is compared to the Rembrandt you're actively talking about because it's still September and you're not there yet in the syllabus, and even after the professor tells him we'll get there in November and he stops talking, his presence alone starts to annoy you, because you're just spending every class waiting for him to start talking again. This whole album annoys me, even when it's technically being "quiet" with its experimentations. And honestly, these experiments don't even feel that ahead of the curve! I can hear free jazz and other, earlier synth pioneers all over this album who did these things better and earlier than this fucking record. And that's not even to mention how obnoxious I find Fripp's guitar sound and playing style. Honestly, I want to say "Heroes" is this album's only saving grace, but I don't even really love it all that much as a song. If this album – or Bowie – grows on me by the end of this challenge, it's not because I grew as a person, but because I developed Stockholm Syndrome.

Oddly catchy tunes. ODDLY.

OK

*Antonio Banderas Assassin's GIF*

3.4

Not another Bowie album

I suspect this won’t be the most popular opinion, but the instrumental-heavy second half is what really elevated this album for me. Although I didn’t enjoy it as much as Ziggy Stardust and Blackstar, it’s still a solid and interesting album. 3.5 rounded up

Every song sounded pretty much the same. Alright for background music.

very good album, great vocals, great sounds favourite song is nuekoln due to its psychedelic feel

Heroes is still a great song. The rest of the album still feels like it exists because it was fun to make, not because you might like it. It's art, in that it was created because the artist felt compelled to create a thing, not because you might like it.

Brilliant

Awesome

Muy bien disco, para mí no es el mejor de Bowie pero la canción de Hero llega a toda los rincones del universo

Very good

I did not enjoy this album at all. The song “Heroes” is good but the rest I never need to hear again. Bowie’s singing ability is not great and he is trying too hard to get beyond his limitations.

I don't understand why he's so beloved

I liked that the second half of this album is less pop and more free form. Haven't actually listened to this album front to back before so it was a pleasant surprise.

Less lyrical than expected

Bowie is king, this album was amazing.

Good album. Not best. But, has good songs.

Samuel close your eyes… Hero’s and the final track are the only songs worth listening to. Despite me not being a Bowie fan, I didn’t have as many qualms with this one as our last Bowie record, but I didn’t like how the album completely shifts in the second half. The second half is mostly Instrumentals, but hey maybe it’s for the best- they sound better without vocals anyways. I’m still gonna stay open minded, and hope I find a Bowie record I thoroughly enjoy though, because there has to be SOMETHING that makes this man universally loved.

Not my favorite Bowie but mostly instrumentals and it was interesting. I loved all the instrumental tracks but the lyrical tracks just didnt do it for me secret life of arabia was okay. Nuelkoln was one of my favorites as was sense of doubt. You just get these feelings from these songs and wow. sons of a silent age and heroes are the only lyric songs that will stick with me. This is a 7/10 but closer to a 6 for me so. I am glad I heard it

This album is good for the title track and not much else. Overlong soundscapes more than anything, and I don't enjoy the crooning vocals. Not awful, but nothing I'd revisit. Fav track: Heroes

Good

I wasn’t expecting such a long series of instrumentals, but a David Bowie string of no-word songs is definitely on the higher end of enjoyable. Seen as sort of a one-song album, which is understandable given it's one of his biggest hits, but still an overall nice, cozy, complete-sounding project from start to finish.

just too weird

I was surprised by the amount of instrumental music on this album. I liked it a lot. I give it 4 stars.

“Heros” und ein paar Experimente. Das ist die Quintessenz dieses Albums. “Jo the Lion” & “The Secret of Arabia” sind ok. Die restlichen Stücke der in Betlin aufgenommen Platte sind sehr gewöhnungsbedürftig.

A sublime record that is built around the title track - and while there are no particular stand out singles beside it - all the songs complement each other. Another record’s record - all strewn with David Bowie’s essential cool.

Fun times! Lots of diverse music on this one

Good Bowie album

Classic Bowie

I want to give it 5 starts because its Bowie. But of all the Bowie albums its not my favorite album as a whole.

Heroes is of the greatest songs ever written but the rest of the album is kinda meh.

How do I not know Bowie better? This album is so lovely

Too bad Hollywood got stuck on ONE song.

As always, a brilliant album. 5 stars.

this was really fun and beautiful and i love texture in music. obviously i know Heroes which actually was not a standout on the album….there’s far more interesting stuff in here. i liked side A way more i’m not in an ambient mood i WILL Listen again

3.9 Nothing beats Low. but it's better than lodger, faves: beauty and the beast, heroes

My favourite album of the Berlin trilogy. Best track is the title track "Heroes", but I also like "V-2 Schneider".

A dramatic stage play that both sparkles in the glitz and glamor of Bowie's charisma but turns around to captivate with moody ambiance and instrumental soundscapes. Bowie's vocal performance on "Heroes" should be studied in a lab in hopes to one day better the world.

It's cool, just not the best for the office

Боуи конечно фигура значимая, но при всём моём к нему уважении только 3

Of course I know Bowie but I don't know this one. First three tracks had me really interested. But then it lost its momentum and direction and the second half was pretty disappointing, weirdly avant garde and just a bit random.

I didn't like some of the instrumentals.

It was okay to listen to mostly, but I didn’t like it.

not my favorite but its gud

jep, klassinen bowie produktio. eli paska produktio.. vitsi vitsi. maailmanluokkaahan se oli.. silloin 70-luvulla heh.. ei tiannut olla teknologia yhtä kehittynyt kun nykyään.. mukava ambienttti loppualbumista joten annetaan vähän boonusta. perkele kyllä pelasti albumain b-osio nyt oiken olan takaa sense of doubt

Mögulega besta plata ársins 1977, Low er hinn candídatinn. Algerlega stórkostleg á allan hátt.

Great title track, but some guff too.

Good stuff from a strange man

A load of absolute guff, and one of the greatest tracks of all time

Just not near the best Bowie

Not my favorite Bowie album, but very good.

Huge Bowie fan, love all the Berlin records.

As expected with Bowie, it’s a very good album. Don’t think it’s a great one though.

Lost a point for self-indulgence. The fan is always right.

More Bowie...

Starts strong but the second half is lacklustre atmospheric instrumentals that sounds dated

sehr esoterisch

favourite song: joe the lion the first half was so good that i can forgive the second half

Interesting, several songs with no lyrics, experimental

Great title track. The B-side is instantly forgettable. Maybe it was special when I came out.

David Bowie’s voice is frustrating. It seems like he intentionally speak-sings which makes his music and voice recognizable, but I would like to know what notes are written at some point. And then the other half of the album was random ambient sounds. I feel like I like the idea of David Bowie - purposely making a lot of non-mainstream choices just to subvert expectations. But I don’t actually like David Bowie in reality. If I was really into music I might appreciate it more, but as a casual listener I just want a bit more of easy listening. It seems he is always trying to make some point, but I don’t know what.

Love David Bowie’s style but couldn’t jive with the album. The titular song is iconic, but other than that I will not seek out any of the songs from this album.

David Bowie is a legend and there’s a lot of his music that I really enjoy and think stands the test of time, like Heroes from this album. But I just didn’t feel much of a draw from this album as a whole. I thought there were only a couple good songs and even though they were gorgeous, the instrumental songs at the end were too much of a surprise. I’m stuck between a two and a three on this one, but I think I’ll give it a three because I’ll come back to it at some point and I bet I’ll appreciate it more the second time around.

I like heroes. By heroes, I mean the song. By the song, I mean the Wallflowers cover of the song. By the Wallflowers cover of the song, I mean the movie The Replacement. What I'm saying is I like the movie The Replacement.

Klasik bir albüm.

Goods: heroes, v2 schneider

Скажу честно, мне было не интересно. Боуи крутой, он инноватор, но этот альбом мне как-то... ну никак. Heroes, конечно, я знал, но при этом ничего не ощутил. Мех

Started off good, but then there's that weird boring instrumental part. Not my cup of tea.

We can be. And so can he. And he will be. Forever and ever.

This is my third Bowie album on this list. I gotta say I preferred the other two. I don't know what he was going for with the 10+ minute long weird instrumental section but I can't say I appreciated it.

Yep decent, usually really don't like the b-sides on bowie albums but these were pretty good

Heroes is one of the greatest songs ever The rest is fine

Eclectic, abstract, experimental...all of the above. 2

Standouts: Heroes, V-2 Schneider. Interesting b-side. Bowie brings out the middle school contrarian in me and this was perhaps a bit eye opening but not enough to change my mind.

Came into this album excited for the listen because it's Bowie and I've never taken the time to listen to any of his B-sides. Was very disappointed by this one though. Pretty bland, instrumentally it felt repetitive and weak. 2/5

4.5

We could be hero’s is on here

Didn’t contain any of my favorite David Bowie songs but it was a fine listen.

Fine song. Album is a good listen, but the song is the reason we’re here.

Heroes takes you through an audio journey of music so varied, it feels like the songs could be considered different genres. This makes for an interesting listen instead of the boring every song sounds the same albums.

The second half of the album takes a turn, but, there's some really interesting beats there.

Last few songs kind of lost me. Can't imagine how many drugs were ingested during the production of this album.

Not my favourite album from him, jut still a great achievement!!

The album personally wasn't for me. It was a great listen regardless! Never had listened to it before so it was a new experience.

well it gets weird in the second half but its Bowie so its ok. glorious record again. I, as everyone love Heroes the song but I've always really liked the Oasis version as it is quite powerful

Theatrical funk with psychedelic effects. An ambient intermission leads through questioning, peaceful soundscapes, and back into dance rhythms.

Many of the tracks seem goofy and just don’t do much for me. I respect the artistic craft and it’s not uninteresting, but I don’t really enjoy listening to it. However, there is some beautiful instrumentation in the title track and shouty vocals in the end that I love. The transition from sense of doubt into moss garden is beautiful though. It feels like being 6 years old watching a helicopter flyover laying in the front yard (psychedelic & nostalgic). I wish I understood the album better though. I feel like I must be dumb for not “getting it”. Can appreciate some cool musical moments though.

Despite Buoy being one of my favorite artists, this is not one I listen to very often. I have to be in a certain mood/zone to appreciate all the instrumental tracks on the second half.

Was not expecting the second half to be mostly instrumental but I was pleasantly surprised.

like Bowie, but not so much this album

This album is solid enough, though not as incredible as some believe based solely on the reputation of the title track. And let's get it out of the way: "Heroes", the song, is an unbelievable piece of work. But as for the album...a mixed bag, to say the least. The second side holds several atmospheric instrumentals that, while perhaps "art", aren't so enjoyable as music. And the remaining tracks range from good to meh. As much as I adore Bowie, I really don't know if this album should be on the list.

Some great songs but not his best by far

6.5/10 Drugs, lots of drugs Bowie is at his most “sounds like someone doing an impression of Bowie” here All of the music is impeccable here, such a quality tight group Much prefer the electronic second half Best: V-2 Schneider

I enjoyed Heros.

I really have been disappointed with Bowie, this is the 2nd or 3rd album that I've listened to and I really havent enjoyed them much. Too many long instrumental sections/ tracks. He has such a great voice I dont want to listen to a long repetitive section to get to it. Title track was the standout on the album. I will listen again and see if my opinion changes, I was working on my car when listening and I wonder if that was not the attentive listening situation needed to enjoy the album.

BL: Know the eponymous title track from this album, however know no other track from it - so it'll be interesting to see. AL: Very interesting album, the second half came like a complete curveball after the whimsically sad nature of the first half. I suppose that's typical Bowie fashion though. The title track is still in my top 25 songs of all time, and the rest of the album matches the pace. This is absolutely something I would listen to again and I intend to find the time to. FT: "Beauty and the Beast", ""Heroes"", "Moss Garden", "The Secret Life of Arabia" 5/5

This is my fourth favorite Bowie record from his “Berlin” period between 1976 and 1979 (I count Iggy Pop’s The Idiot and Lust for Life among them.) An excellent record in any case.

Muy bueno, entretenido y la "historia" que cuenta el álbum me gustó. Además, las piezas instrumentales se me hicieron muy agradables interesantes.

Great atmosphere. Really good songwriting. Second half is getting weirder and weirder yet even more atmospheric. Definitely need to be in the mood.

Nice album, I really like the voice on beauty and the beast. But the two halves of the album don't seem to match, they're so different. Now I understand why Christiane F. Once said, that a Bowie concert had something to do with her heroin addiction. Kind of weird but I would listen again.

Great

Nice, more disco than remember but great ref for Avante garde pop of the day

The 3rd Bowie album I’ve listened to in its entirety, and on first listen, I’d probably call it my favorite. This thing is baller as hell front to back.

My second favorite Bowie album released in 1977, but still an indispensable classic, if only for the title track alone. The rest of the album is filled with krautrock odes, traditional Japanese music and other things that have no place in a mainstream rock album, but cocaine is a hell of a drug.

I was always a greatest hits kind of Bowie fan. Then I got into Ziggy, Diamond Dogs and it felt good in an easy to access kind of way. Low took a few more listens, but I'm glad I stuck with it. And Heroes is the same. It keeps getting a bit better each time, and feels right to consume as a whole album. Gonna give Station to Station another try now.

Not great. The lack of forethought is apparent on this pretentious, off-kilter album. There are moments where good musicianship come through, though notably not in the lyrics, but too often these are spoiled by some decidedly not-bodacious sounds. The ambient half provided nice respite from Bowie's awful vocals even though they sometimes felt aimless and repetitive, but I thoroughly enjoyed the calm of Moss Garden. The rock sections were tepid at best, but often strayed into realms of tonal misdemeanor. The importance of the experimental nature of the album was lost on me. 2/5

Bowie has some truly wonderful music! This isn’t it.

This album confounded me in many ways, the greatest of which is how much acclaim it has garnered. On my first listen, I was unimpressed with the loose and sloppy sound, especially the thrown-together-on-the-spot feel of Bowie's lyrics and melodies. The ambient back half of the album was a surprising relief from the disorganization of the front half, and the mostly lack of vocals allowed me to focus on the excellent synth, bass, and solo instrumental work. When I researched the album afterwards, however, I learned that much of this album was indeed improvised on recording, include the lyrics, and that pretty much tanked the record for me. I will gladly concede that I am not the best interpreter of abstract and experimental art, and I was willing to write off my lackluster first listen as my own misunderstanding of premeditated artistic greatness. But when I learned that my inklings of sloppy improvisation were confirmed, I lost interest in appreciating the music. It may be lauded by many as the pinnacle work of Bowie's career, but to me it sounds like an artist got bored by their 12th album. Stand out tracks include "Heroes", "V-2 Schneider", and "Moss Garden".

so many bangers in so many different directions!

Heroes is really the best song in this album.

Genre: Pop Instruments: 2/5 Modern Translation: 3/5 Dance Potential: 1/5 Listening Location: walking to supermarket in Auckland Heard it before: Yes (some) Favourite Song: Heroes and Garden Moss Made me feel: Was surprised by this album— starts a little slow, great middle and then meditative music at the end. Liked the variety, but I just don’t love Bowie’s voice. Most of the time it sounds like he’s yelling.

Yay ! 3,5

Fantastic and also very strange. Perhaps serving as a gateway album because it includes a good helping of different ideas and approaches to songcraft found throughout Bowie's career. Until today, I'm not sure I had heard this album from front to back, since I was a little surprised to encounter the heavy ambient cuts which are really cool and operate almost as couterpoint to side A's upbeat diso-y art punk, which also feels disarmingly catchy and unusual. Expecting another ambient work, I was pleased by how things almost reign in to a close with 'The Secret Life of Arabia'. In a way, this is also very much an Eno and Fripp album who's contributions make this album special.

I’ve heard the all the Berlin trilogy at least once before, but it’s been a hot minute Forgot how much of a journey “Heroes” is: from the euphoria in the title track & the hand-claps of “Arabia”, to the dark avenues of “Doubt” and “Neuköln”, it seldom settles into a mode but I’m not getting much whiplash either. Despite the more atonal moments, I’m really vibin’ with this today. HL: the title track (to end all title tracks), "Beauty and the Beast", "Sons of the Silent Age", “V-2 Schneider”, "Moss Garden/Neuköln" February 11, 2024

This one is so close to hitting that next level, but it just can't quite match my favorite Bowie albums

Fine, I think I love Bowie as a person more than his music but a good listen still

Goed album en Bowie is nice maar sense of doubt, moss garden en neukeln had ie er gewoon uit moeten laten. Heroes is een geweldig nummer

David Bowie is van een andere planeet. Ik vind ziggy stardust nog beter maar dit is ook buitenaards

Alleen al om de titelsong zou di 5 sterren zijn. Laatste paar nummers waren ook zeer relaxed

I enjoyed the album. Never been a huge Bowie fan but thought it was a very listenable album. Liked its construction.

It’s an entertaining listen. I’ve never loved Bowie but think he’s done a cool job of constructing his albums. I enjoyed listening to it but it may not make it into the rotation.

It was good. Not anything special, but good music and a great song.

Here I was looking up why there were quotation marks surrounding the title of this record on Wikipedia, and before I could even realize what I was happening, I fell into an endless rabitt hole filled with interesting tidbits from all over the world--tidbits about the history of Germany, the Berlin wall, about the nazis, the soviets and the cold war, but also information about Krautrock, or about the painter Heckel (whose "Roquairol" inspired the artwork), or about what sort of instrument the Japanese koto is, since Bowie plays it on the wonderful ambient instrumental "Moss Garden, and also how you can play said instrument. Those online adventures sum up why David Bowie is such a monument. Everything he did was at the crossroads of so many important traditions or legacies. I'm still not fully sure about why there were quotations marks around the "Heroes" title (the explanation Bowie gave--that it was some sort of irony on the concept of heroism--is flimsy at best). But it doesn't matter. Like so many Bowie LPs from the seventies, "Heroes" is "special". Hence the quote-unquote thing. What makes the album so special is also the epic title-track, obviously, and how its gradual 5-minute build-up reaches the sky like a V2 rocket. Eno and Robert Fripp's contributions on the song are stellar, and so is Bowie's performance. Its vocal melody, and intricate instrumentation make it a composition or the ages, literally speaking. And its lyrics tell a timeless yarn of hope and resilience in the face of adversity, perfectly summarized by this image of a young couple kissing at the foot of the Berlin wall, which famously inspired Bowie to write the song. It's just mind-boggling learning the single was not an immediate success at the time. But when you think about it, it makes sense: Bowie was sometimes so ahead of the game that it often took years for general audiences to catch up. Speaking of "ages", moody "Sons Of The Silent Age" is another great song in this LP, with many catchy moments in it. Conversely, the two tracks opening the album, "Beauty And The Beast" and "Joe The Lion" are admittedly a little linear, messy and rough around the ages, and so is "Blackout" at times--explaining why I would take a half-point to the perfect grade I usually give to Bowie albums from the seventies. Within the "Berlin Trilogy", *Low* is admittedly the most successful endeavor, and *"Heroes"* will always suffer from this comparison. Even if Bowie's passionate vocal histrionics ultimately save those less striking cuts from being left aside, very fortunately. And then, there are the ambient instrumentals written and recorded under the guidance of Brian Eno for the second side--following the exact same template found on *Low*. "Sense Of Doubt", "Garden" and "Neukoln" go from groovy to ominous, and from nicely pensive and meditative to heartrending and tense (that saxophone free-jazz-indebted solo Bowie plays on "Neukoln"! So tense and cinematic!). Some critics argued that *"Heroes"*'s intrumental side is less "cohesive" than the one on *Low* as a result of this broader scope. But I think the fact this second side explores more varied moods compared to its *Low* counterpart is actually an asset. Especially since Bowie, Eno, and producer Tony Visconti had the brilliant idea to end said second side (and album) with a proper song this time--catchy "The Secret Life Of Arabia", probably the second best tune in the whole album, right after the title-track. Therefore, and even with its minor flaws, *"Heroes"* is still a "classic" David Bowie album. Its few valleys are forgivable, and its peaks are as legendary as the ones found on the previous LPs released by the British rock star. 4.5/5 for the purposes of this list of essential albums, rounded to a perfect 5. Which translates to a 9.5/10 grade for more genral purposes (5+4.5). Number of albums left to review: 287 Number of albums from the list I find relevant enough to be mandatory listens: 314 (including this one) Albums from the list I *might* include in mine later on: 173 Albums from the list I won't include in mine (many other records are more important to me): 231

I struggled with this one a bit. I think I mentioned in the Low review that it’s only in the last few years that I’ve started to appreciate the Berlin era stuff more. It always felt a bit too cold and disengaged, but Low in particular has grown on me. This one, not so much. It’s interesting doing it after Thriller. We talked about that album feeling like the honing of one particular idea or formula, whereas this feels like someone trying lots of different ideas. As a result it’s one I admire rather than love. The exception is the title track, perhaps because it’s the one song with genuine emotion to it, whereas the others have a detached quality. That said, Joe the Lion, Beauty and The Beast and Neukoln are all interesting. It would be a three, but Heroes is wonderful and bumps it up.

Heroes I don’t think I’ve ever really given this a proper chance compared to the Bowie albums I listen to most. It probably suffers from being so closely linked to Low and with Low being one of my all time favourites I tend to just overlook it. I also really got in Lodger a while back so I think I have just skipped over it. Heroes, like the songs you mentioned in the Thriller reviews, is over familiar but if I listen to it and really concentrate on it I remember what a fucking amazing song it is. The story behind it of the two lovers from East and West Berlin dreaming of a life of freedom together is still genuinely affecting. The first side definitely has a more frantic and frenetic feel than Low, particularly on Joe the Lion, with a looser less structured feel as well. It’s more like capturing a band performance rather than building songs up bit by bit. Maybe the songs aren’t quite at the same level as side 1 of Low, but they are great nonetheless The 2nd side is truly superb, each track seemingly able to hold two different moods and feeling’s simultaneously. Sense of Doubt is pleasantly sinister, while Moss Garden is uneasily serene. Neukoln is sad but possibly hopeful. V2 Schneider is excellent. And a great finish with the groove of Secret Life of Arabia. Listening to the whole thing properly now I don’t think I can give it anything but 5. It’s never been in my top 5 Bowie albums, and still probably wouldn’t be, but it’s not an album to overlook, and although it is structured in the same way as Low, I should try to avoid comparing it too much. Which I have done throughout! Although it might be no 3 for me in the Berlin Trilogy it is just an excellent album in its own right. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I initially was unimpressed by how all over the place this album was compared to Ziggy, however after looking it's recording process up it makes sense. David Bowie constructed lyrics for most of the songs on the fly in a studio just meters from the Berlin wall. Robert Fripp apparently finished all of the guitar work for this album in 3 days. Now that I have that context I'll need to register. I'm glad that I listened to this and that I took the time to review it's history. Still not my favorite Bowie record but I'm excited to revisit soon. 4/5.

David Bowie is an enigma to me. I know that he was a groundbreaking and very talented musician responsible for some of the best recordings in the last 60 years. There is an odd album of his I like in full and an odd track on other albums but in the main I just don’t get him. I have tried to listen constructively numerous times. In particular to his “Berlin Trilogy” of which this is one and which many say was his finest hour But they are littered with tracks which sound to me disjointed and without melody. On this particular album, “Heroes” stands out from the rest which at times degenerates into tuneless meanderings. The instrumental tracks on side 2 seem meaningless to me. Neither dance or ambient they seem to serve no useful purpose on this album and to me instantly forgettable. Just why David Bowie does this to me I don’t know as I do know he has heavily influenced musicians who I do like. There is a Bowie album in this list which I know I will rate at 5 but unfortunately this to me is worth only 3 and it only gets that because of the influence this album has had on others but not me.

One of my favorites

1. 3.5 2. 4.2 3. 4.1 4. 3.7 5. 3.8 6. 4 7. 3.8 8. 4.2 9. 4.4 10. 4

Une fin étrange à l'album, mais pas inintéressant du tout dans sa globalité. A réécouter.

Such a great album. "Heroes" is obviously a standout, but the other songs are fantastic too, and there is a lot of experimentation with moods, which makes for a captivating listen.

This is an excellent album, everything you'd want in a great work: great playing on great songs and a mostly united sound throughout. There is a mood to the whole thing that is captivating. Just brilliant. I'm never sure about the B-side full of presumably Eno-esque compositions, as on Low. If they were shorter snippets and interspersed amongst the other songs, in my opinion they would be more powerful. I'm not convinced that most Bowie fans don't skip through them most times. They are excellent compositions, and interesting/arty, but too much all in one continuous run. Nonetheless, the rest of the album is so good, we just tolerate it - like 'Mother' on The Police's 'Synchronicity'. Perhaps it's (inadvertently) the Japanese concept of wabi-sabi, whereby the flaw makes the whole more perfect... and unique. And it is a unique and near-perfect work.

Heroes is a great song. Not a great album.

Best Songs: Heroes Listen Again: No

I know David Bowie songs, not David Bowie albums so I was excited to see this come up. But … I’m underwhelmed. Heroes is fantastic, naturally, and I also enjoyed Sense of Doubt, but that was about it.

Hero.

'Are you going to tell him the mike wasn't plugged in?' 'Nope.' 'Hopefully no one will notice.'

moss is a hero to me, and not just for one day

I don't know if David Bowie is my thing

Overall it doesn't hold up very well.

Somewhere between ambient and nervous

Nice

Don't care for much of this one

Sense of doubt er eins og the beast úr Sicario ... Moss Garden er flott stemning. Heroes er klassík auðvitað

i i could be a good album and you you could be the listener but nothing nothing could make this a good album even if you listen forever and ever could it be heroes? not for one day

Not my favorite Bowie album though Heroes is a fantastic song. And the worst Bowie album is better than most artists' best.

Heroes // Sons of the Silent Age // 3.5/5

Kind of mid in my opinion, half of the album is just sounds Top tracks: Heroes

Si

Why does Bowie always flub the last few songs?

Bowie is a legend, and every album that he did has at least one hit on it, for me, Heroes (that is a classic) and Beauty and The Beast are the good ones here, even tho the other songs are really cool. I'm only giving this 4 stars because of the extensive instrumentals in the end, not saying that they aré bad because they have a unique style and they're not repetitive, but it's not exactly my thing

some fun ambient stuff, didn't love the singing stuff

Didn’t really get into this. Bit too out there for me. Shame, I was very excited about listening to it 3.0

My favorite Bowie album from the Berlin period. The instrumentals are not as great as on Low (but still good) . The songs with vocals combined with the incredible "windenhurst" guitar play of Robert Fripp make this album stand out. The strange and distorted sounds and melodies of Black Out, Beauty and the Beast and Joe the Lion are thrilling. The song Heroes is pure magic.

I love bowie but not my fav album

amazing record!! i loved the ambient tracks

First time listening to heroes - now possibly my favorite of bowie’s albums. So much to love here, from the glitch-possessed guitar solo in the opening track, that awesome droning melody in the title track, and the ambient dreamscape of the second half. I really really loved this record, what an artist!!!

Honestly maybe its musical sacrilege but i kinda thought this was mid af. I feel like i am very forgiving when it comes to experimental ambience but the back half of this feels like a slog tbh. I like the last song a lot though

The front half of the album was awesome. I truly have not enjoyed enough David Bowie in my lifetime. I was definitely thrown by how interlude-heavy the back half of the album was. For that reason, I am docking a point.

Really wish half stars existed on here so I could give this a 2.5 instead of 2. I'm rating these subjectively tho and not based on historical significance and as bad of a music fan it makes me I really did not like this album. I get the appeal and sometimes I like ambiance but here it just wasn't for me. The majority of the album with the exception of Heroes wasn't for me. Will relisten some and try to adjust my tastes but I don't think it's gonna happen.

There are classics but I can never get into the deeper cuts in Bowie records. My only standout from him is Ziggy as I love every track on that.

Really liked this. I haven't listened to much Bowie. This is an interesting little album. He does write catchy tunes but I have to admit I need some more time to warm up to him as a singer. I also really enjoyed the instrumental tracks here. A great range. Looking forward to going through more albums which I assume will pop up. Standout Track: Moss Garden

This is my first full listen to Bowie and I just don’t think I quite “get” it , at least not the way other people seem to. I found it meh, if anything.

Interesting Sings for a few songs then it's instrumentals. Liked hearing "heroes"

88/100 There are weak points but I can't go as low as 4

I know very little about Bowie. He has an interesting sound for the late 70s. It sounds very much like 80s music. Over all it is OK album to me. If I am in the mood for 80s I would listen again. 3/5

I mean Bowie…

Heroes is one of Bowie's best known albums mainly for it's title track "Heroes" wich is undoubtly one of his greatest songs. In eyes of some considerd the first shoegaze song the song brings on a drone sound and a wonderful dreamy guitar sound by Robert Fripp (my favourite guitarist). The rest of the album is great too. The easy accessible first two songs the more atmospheric Sons of the Silent Age and Blackout. The unbelievable great V2-Schneider and the three-part instrumental ambient Sense of Doubt/Moss Garden/Neuköln and closing of with one of Bowie's best closing tracks ever this IS one of his best albums ever. Songs I liked: Heroes, V2-Schneider, Blackout Songs I didn't like: NONE Rating: very strong 9

4 stars

a few gems on here 3.7/5 listened 2x

Schwer erträglicher Deutsch Art Rock.

very strange but very good listen. the begging of the album is very fun to listen to yet then it switches to psychedelic and instrumentals as the last half of the album. although it was still relaxing to listen to.

Pretty interesting album. Only ever listened to Ziggy Stardust before so didn’t know what to expect. The title track remains a banger, the rest of the album was good without blowing me away. The Brian Eno second half was really moody, though feels disjointed from the first half of the album.

I like Bowie, soooo

An incredible and influential album which pinpoint why Bowie was so massive in the several decades he operated in. Not every track is a 'true-nailed-on' hit and there's a lot of ideas and fragments of sounds in each song. I prefer Low but this is what this chart was created for.

Listened at 23/01/2024

Day 13 Nearing the third week of doing this challenge… this album was a surprise for me! I have never listened to Bowie before, but this was a very good album. Some people might look past the interludes but I really liked Sense of Doubt, Moss Garden and Neuköln. I was expecting more traditional rock from David Bowie, but this album was a pleasant surprise! A 9/10 for me, but I’ll still give it a 5.

Man, I have always struggled to get into Bowie, in part because I really don't enjoy art rock, and I'm really glad this was my first introduction to him on this list. As others have said, this may actually be a low point compared to other albums of his, but I think it's also a bit of an easier entry point for someone who's been on the edge. It still keeps to the art rock vibes, but really helps me understand why David Bowie has such an incredible following. This is full of incredible tracks from Heroes, to Beauty and the Beast, and the experimental and jazzy instrumentals at the end, especially Moss Garden.

Not my favourite Bowie album, but still a banger

3.5 side a was alright with Heroes being a great song. Side B was much more enjoyable. The soundscapes were good v-2 Schneider being the highlight

Heroes is a great song, the rest went in one ear then out the other.

Unfortunately, I still don't "get" David Bowie :/ I wish I did. 2/5

No

Nothing special but heroes is a bop

"Heroes" itself is a 10 star song but the rest of the album doesn't really live up to the same iconic and timeless sound in my opinion. I'm a Bowie lover at heart but of all his work, this is my least favorite compilation.

I really enjoyed this album! Particularly enjoyed the instrumental songs toward the end “Sense of Doubt”, “Moss Garden,” and “Neukoln.” Other notable songs for me were “Blackout” and “The Songs of Arabia.” Only reason I take a star away is because, while I could easily listen to the whole album again, there’s nothing about it that would make me REACH for it.

B Beauty And The Beast 3 Joe The Lion 3 Heroes 4 Sons Of The Silent Age 5 Blackout 3 V-2 Schneider 3 Sense Of Doubt 3 Moss Garden 3 Neuköln 3 The Secret Life Of Arabia 4 Massively overrated POS.

Bowie has never really done it for me, and I don’t think this is close to his best work. Most of it is meh. Highlight, if I had to stretch would be heroes, obviously.

I already had Heroes on my liked songs list but don't know the other songs. I'm enjoying this album.

A pleasant listen, slightly above average

Great songs.

Bien 1 cara, segunda instrumental

I love this album, nothing more to say.

Listened to black star instead cus i was more interested and it (blackstar) was very interesting and experimental so quite cool

Listening to music while stoned will sometimes make sober you question why you added bad songs to the playlist. Is this album one of them? I'm not sure. I liked the ambient stuff on my first listen, but nothing else. But now, I like almost all of this, some I didn't like before even becoming new favorites. Do I finally "get" David Bowie? Right now, I think I do. This was great

Un excelente álbum del maestro Bowie, aunque no sea mi favorito disfruto mucho escucharlo.

Not as good as his others, elevated by the title single.

so strange that it turns ambient halfway through but i kind of loved it

Perfection!

Schönes Album. Irgendwie fehlt mir ein bisschen die Tiefe bei den Sounds, selbst beim Remastered Album. Aber die Musik ist hörenswert.

El pináculo de la llamada "trilogía de Berlín". Alejado de los excesos, enfocado en componer e innovar adoptando diferentes técnicas y paisajes sonoros de los estilos proto-electrónicos de la época, el camaleónico Bowie se luce con la que es probablemente su Magnum Opus.

For me, this is the worst of the late-70s era Bowie albums. It's Dave, so obviously it's still got a lot to like and is still better than most other things, but it feels a tiny bit pastiche-y at times, which I think when Bowie goes full croon, he can do. Clearly, the title track is a masterpiece, and I think might be in the running for the best male vocal performance on record. It's remarkable that it still remains potent, despite being used on every BBC Olympics montage since ancient Greek times.

Seems like an early experimental album. I'm sure it would be enjoyable in a drugged up state, but I don't do drugs, so this is not really my thing.

Loved it

4.5 stars

Lesser golden age Bowie, but the title track is an all timer. 4/5 "Oh my god. It's Monday."

Another day, another Bowie album. This record was great. As a whole album, it doesn't make sense. It was a lot more experimental than I thought it was going to be. The title track Heroes really did not set up the album in what I thought it's sound or tone would be. Which isn't a bad thing. But the album did come off random. Sense of Doubt, Moss Garden, and Neukoln are the three songs that really don't sound like they belong on this record. They're not bad songs, but it sounds like a 3 track EP was randomly put in this record. It definitely threw my groove off. The final song, The Secret Life of Arabia brought me back with what the first half of the album felt like. I thought I'd like this record more than I did. David Bowie is still one of the best artists to grace this earth. Can't wait for more.

And the creator of this list sure had a hard on for Bowie. It’s like all of his music. Just OK.

Rock, Pop, 1977 -> 3

Hero ist sicherlich der bekannteste Song von der Scheibe - die in Summe aber nix für mich ist.

Heard Heroes before and loved the spacey almost disco space rock sound, but the rest of the album was a massive let down. The only other song that stood out was V-2 Schneider. Most albums need a second listen for me to really groove with it but i cant even find myself *wanting to* give this album a second chance. Perhaps i dont understand the album and I'll have a changed point of view in the future.

Cool spacey sound. The title track is a timeless classic!

Needs a relisten. Opens very strong, but a lot of ambient frippertronic tracks to the end that need time to digest.

Come on it’s David Bowie

Early synth and interesting use of saxophone create some haunting sounds. Great rhythm throughout. Vocals and harmonies shine as well.

As many of Bowie's albums great innovation in sounds and production.

2/5. Heroes is good, rest is odd.

A bit too experimental for me. Some great tracks, but overall not as strong as some of his other works

Had 2 good songs, I am sure I would have liked it more if I was high.

I had heard of Bowie’s Berlin trilogy, I know it’s legendary, I just never got around to listening to it. I guess I thought I’d be disappointed. I always assumed it’d be very melancholy slow music. Boy was I wrong! This album was wild! A lot of fun and I will definitely be returning to it in the future.

The one and only truly "Berlin" album. Still sounds futuristic despite being almost 50 years old. Located right in the center of Bowie's fantastic 70s run. Lots of hidden gems, plus a title song for the ages.

אלבום טוב פופ-רוק ממש מעניין

Great songwriting, production (sounds like it was made 5 years after it came out), and singing all through out. The first half of this one is AMAZING. It’s banger after banger from Bowie. However, the ambient works on Side 2 are rather self indulgent and uninteresting. It never really picks itself up again after Sons of the Stone Age. Still amazing just for the first half ALONE.

Intellectually, I want to like Bowie. But every time I listen to an album I’m more like 🤷‍♂️

Does all Bowie get five stars? No. But 99% of it does. Long live Ziggy!!

Great musicianship.

Meh. David Bowie is one of those artists that doesn't elicit an opinion in me. If he's on the radio I won't switch it over, and I won't wait until a song ends before switching it off at the end of the journey. This album doesn't change that. If this album were an emoji it would be “¯\_(ツ)_/¯“

I wanted to love this album, but it's like I just glanced off it. It's surface enjoyable for me, but there's nothing grabbing me to listen again, even the title track that seems to be many people's favorite. I know I like Bowie; I adore singles I've heard on the radio, but there is nothing in this album. I can recognize the skill and the talent, but there's no connection, which is a bummer. Conceptually, I do appreciate the instrumental tracks, which I feel are forgotten by a lot of modern musicians and bands.

First three or 4 tracks are alright and Heroes the track is absolutely a masterpiece. The rest of the album falls pretty short of good for me though. Mostly due to Bowie’s “unique” vocal style.

Some decent songs, one famous one then a weird instrumental portion at the end of album

Okay, not my favorite. Preferred the songs with vocals.

Not what we needed right then. Seemed chaotic

I cannot believe I had never heard the whole album before! Very Berlin.

Great music, one time listening didn't feel enough for giving a rating, I'll give it 3 stars though

I know he is a genius. I just can’t stand the music. 2 stars

I had never listened to this album in full until today. In fact, I don't think I've ever listened to a complete Bowie album except for his greatest hits album "Changes" and his final album "Black Star." I know his hits and that's about it. With the introduction of new music, I like to take time to learn about the album, songs, and the artist. What I found interesting regarding this album is the way the songs were written. Only one song was completely written before recording began and for the rest (non instrumental songs) the lyrics were written as Bowie stepped to the mic. That's pretty awesome. I also learned that this is the second album of his three Berlin albums, and I'll need to listen to the other 2 to see how they flow together. In regards to the songs on this album, the only one I was familiar with was the title track, "Heroes." The other songs on side one don't really do it for me. I don't know where I stand on Bowie's catalog. I love the hits, but I don't know if I'll ever find myself wanting to listen to his full albums. As with all music, we all have different tastes. I understand Bowie's place in music history and as I've stated, I genuinely love a lot of Bowie songs. Listening to this album, while it might not tick all the boxes I'm looking for, I can see why it's seen as one of Bowie's best. 3.5 out of 5 (but I can't seem to figure out how to do a half star)

Heroes is David Bowies' best song. The rest of side A is kind of forgettable. Side B is good, but it doesn't make sense listening to it on it's own. The comparison to Low is inevitable, and "Heroes" doesn't quite stand up. Conclusion: It's good but I kind of expect it to be better 3.6

Not my vibe but I did like the song sense of doubt

Nice older album from Bowie. forgot he did instrumental music

I’m already well acquainted with Heroes. David Bowie is amazing.

Ich weiß nicht, woran es liegt - vielleicht am schlecht gealtertenden irgendwie "drahtigen" Sound - aber ich werde mit den Originalen von ihm nicht so richtig warm. Da höre ich lieber die vielen Coverversionen von seinen wirklich tollen Songs. "Heroes" ist mein Favorit auf dem Album.

Not super into Bowie, but I do like some of his songs and Heroes is probably one of my favorites. It's been covered many times over.

Better then the last Bowie album from this list. Heroes is a great single & there are a couple others on this album that keep you engaged. It petered out at the end.

- Es ist das erste Mal seit Langem, dass ich das Album mal wieder am Stück durchgehört habe. - In meiner Erinnerung verblasste der Rest des Albums neben dem Titeltrack immer ein wenig, weshalb ich "Heroes" immer für ein gutes Album gehalten, es aber nie als überragend empfunden habe. - Ich muss sagen, inziwschen geht es mir da etwas anders: Ich bin voll und ganz mitgerissen worden. Das Album geht einfach voran und entführt mich in die treibende Berliner Zeit Bowies. Ich habe einfach mega Spaß beim Hören. Mir bleibt gar nichts anderes übrig als mitzuwippen bei Songs wie "Beauty and the Beast" oder "Blackout". Oder zu weinen bei "Heroes", dem vielleicht schönsten Song allerzeiten. Und dann kommt zwischendurch plötzlich so ein düsteres Instrumentalbrett wie "Sense of Doubt". Und dabei bleibt es nicht. Es folgen zwei weitere Instrumentaltracks. For real?! Jo. Und ich habs nichtmal als störend empfunden, weil sich in den 3 Tracks bei mir Bilderwelten aufgetan haben. Von den Straßen der "Heroin-Hauptstadt" (Zitat vom Ex-Heroinabhänigen Bowie) Berlins, in die Kirschblütenwälder von Japan zurück auf die harten und kalten Straßen der deutschen Hauptstadt. Wie ein Herointrip. - Bowie ist Bowie. Das ist einfach ein bisschen anders als der Rest. Sicherlich ist das nicht jedermanns Sache - polarisiert hat der Mann schon immer. Was man ihm nicht absprechen kann: Er bleibt immer unberechenbar, lyrisch und musikalisch großartig. Ich liebe das. Wirklich. - Im Vergleich aber nicht mein Lieblingsalbum von ihm. Da gibt es noch 2-3 Alben die davor kommen. Rating: 4,25/5

- Bisher das beste Album der Bowie Platten - Heroes natürlich absoluter Klassiker und großartiger Song aber auch andere Tracks dabei, die mir wirklich gut gefallen. Leider aber auch Stücke, bei denen ich direkt nach dem Hören keine Erinnerung mehr an sie hatte. - insgesamt hat die Platte aber einen guten Eindruck gemacht. Es kommt wesentlich mehr Charme und Charakter von Bowie bei mir an. 3,5/5

- Der erste Gedanke am Morgen war "ach nö, schon wieder Bowie.." - aber so täuscht man sich, das Album hat mich schon mehr abgeholt, als The Next Day und Aladdin Sane. Vielleicht kommt ja noch eins, das mich so richtig überzeugt Rating: 2,75 / 5

Track 1: fun parts in this one. Track 2: I like the guitar part. Track 3: okay title track song not a lot stood out. Track 4: intro is cool with the sax build up. Track 5: I like the electronic synth in this it’s funny to hear it go crazy. Track 6: not anything major. Track 7: fun instrumental. I like that it sounds like a movie score ish and is eerie with the bass. Track 8: good transitions and I like the occasional string that comes in. Track 9: I kinda like how it has a same theme as track 7 and keeps the instrumentals going with a wild sax. Track 10: the build up for this track wasn’t worth it. Overall: 7.1/10 nothing to wild about this but I really liked the three instrumental tracks.

I like the first half/side a lot. The instrumental tracks break the flow of the album. They aren’t bad and I might not skip them but I’d never seek them out and I’ve already forgotten them except there was a pretty cool part a little over a minute into Neukoln.

Man, it is really weird. Liked the previous two from this list better

Not impressed by the regular songs, because probably my expectations were raised to high. But the ambient part was unexpected and awesome!

I love how many Bowie albums are showing up. Still not a top 3 Bowie album for me but this is a fantastic album. The title track is an all time song; it's so easy to listen to the lyrics that you can miss how much is going on sonically in the background. Sons of the Silent Age is such a unique sounding song. Love this album.

Do not care for the opening track but it recovers on track 2. Heroes such a solid song. I like the mix of his voice on Sons of the Silent Age. Sense of Doubt is a cool track to build up the album with some variation that is no jarring. Into the meditative Moss Garden. Some stand out tracks but also a solid construction as an album.

not my cuppa tea

Title track is one of my favorites but the rest not so much - kind of tuneless and searching for a hook in an operatic style. Some cool sounds and production with the synths and stuff, but not put to much effect. The ambient Eno tracks at the end are great though. Best of Berlin Bowie would be a welcome release as in between the hits there's lots of mediocre stuff clogging up these mid to late 70s albums.

I really like it. Dreamy vibes. Totally Bowie.

It gets way better than this for bowie.

I like. Heroes am besten, Rest ok. 3,7