Heroes

Awesome instrumentals tracks through the back half of the album

One of the latest albums that I'm shocked how much energy it contains. And that instrumental track, it's like a off-flow... it's great!

It's not my favourite Bowie album, but it's still excellent.

Not my favourite of the Berlin Trilogy (this week…), although the only one entirely recorded in Berlin, Heroes sits with Low (my current favourite) and Lodger as part of an atmospheric, ambient trilogy, pretty far removed from Ziggy or Aladdin Sane, but still Bowie. The core band of Alomar, David and Murray is excellent, then add Brian Eno and Robert Fripp, both of whom are all over this, and Tony Visconti’s production. The first side, more traditional song structures, foreshadows New Romantic and industrial rock; the second side, largely instrumental, is more ambient and reflective, echoing Tangerine Dream and Kraftwerk. Bowie’s voice is slightly alien, almost synthetic, and it really suits the colder, even bleak, music. Love it.

loveeeee my man fr fr

:)

For me, this is the best album of the Berlin trilogy. It feels like a culmination of everything Bowie had experimented with before. Art rock, electronic textures, atmosphere, drama and melody are all here, and he pulls them together brilliantly. There is ambition in every track, yet it never feels forced. It is bold, confident and completely distinctive. “Heroes” is of course the centrepiece. It is one of the greatest songs ever written, building layer upon layer into something euphoric and timeless. “Beauty and the Beast” bursts out of the gate with energy, and “Joe the Lion” is a real hidden gem with its driving rhythm and sharp edge. Honestly, every track feels strong enough to have been a single. Favourite song: Heroes Least favourite: Everything is superb Album artwork: Iconic and instantly recognisable, perfectly matching the mood of the record

Loved it then: love it now

Essential.

Five boom BOOM💪 BOOM💪 BOOM💪 BOOM💪 BOOM💪

good album, but the title track? 🔥

i love bowie.

Bowie being Bowie. “Heroes”the album and especially the song are masterpieces. Entire album is a revelation. He kept evolving up until his end. Miss him.

I tried to write a review, I really did - I love this record - but today ain’t the day.

Essentially a 10/10 album for the title track alone, one of the greatest songs ever. But Heroes is so much more, and the trio of Bowie, Eno and Fripp managed to create something that did not sound like anything else at the time - well, maybe except Low. Personally, I find the instrumental tracks on Heroes to work even better than on its' predecessor.

yeah, just an amazing record! wasn’t really expecting the second side to me (mostly) instrumental, but wow every moment was amazing. this was probably the first 5/5 record so far, but i’m only 3 albums in so,,, highlights include: joe the lion, “heroes” (obviously), moss garden, v-2 schneider

Superclassic Bowie album. From the trilology I would rate Low and Lodger as 10/10 and this album.. as 10/10 as well.

Another excellent album from the Berlin Trilogy.

Big beefy production

Bowie. Berlin. Brilliant

Amazing voice amazing lyrics great instruments and beautiful ambient sections 9.0/10

Day292 - the real hero

It’s HEROES! 10/10

I see Bowie as a true genius. A unique talent who created some of the most brilliant music of all time. Like the great composers. Like the great playwrights. Painters. Oh, you know - he's one of those genius types who has the ability to create something new. Something that hasn't been done before. And shares it with the world to give us a different perspective on life. A skylight in the ceiling. A trapdoor in the floor. I really enjoyed this - it is full of life. Full of imagery. Full of colour. As rich as an intricately embroidered piece of cloth that could be very old. Or very new. Who knows? A hero. And not even a selfish hero - we can all be heroes! Oh David, you are missed.

The coolest man in rock. I listened to this on headphones yesterday and on the drive to work this morning. I got lucky with the weather, dark and misty. I love 'Low' and this is so similar and just as good. Cool spiky groovy guitar tracks on side A, darker instrumentals on side B, I love losing myself in those tracks. Eno really played his part. And then there is 'Heroes' itself. Imagine seeing a couple kissing by the Berlin Wall and creating that. Robert Fripp's guitar just tops it off. I always find it really moving. To produce 'Low' and this in one year is amazing. Add 'Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy' in that same year and it's clear, the man was a genius!!

It’s Bowie, man gets a 5.

Nok mit favorit Bowie album. Når man tænker på Berlins splittelse, og at albummet blev optaget i et studie lige ved muren, giver det for mig et helt særligt indtryk. Man kan mærke sorgen og håbet i alle sangene, og hver gang jeg høre heroes græder jeg altså lidt

Bowie! Not my favorite Bowie, but it's still damn good.

First time hearing this album. There is always something new in a Bowie album and this one doesn’t disappoint. Favorite track: Neukoln other picks: beauty and the beast, heroes, sense of doubt

overall GREAT album love the ambient stuff he tries + title track is top 5 songs ever

I always struggled with Bowie...I think Blackout and Heroes are the best songs.... but the second half of this album is 5/5 love u ENO!

Perfect record

Classic Bowie

Love! Nothing but love❤️

I absolutely love Bowie. See my other reviews to see my thoughts on him as an artist. He's my all time favourite. I love this album. However I will say it took a few times, like all of the albums from his Berlin trilogy to get the hang of. I remember going into this album pretty casually thinking the title track would be the indication of how the whole album would sound. And it's not quite like that. It did take a few listens to really sink in for me. And it might actually be my least favourite of the Berlin trilogy. Low being one of his absolute best albums. And Lodger being just more interesting in my opinion than Heroes. But again, I love this album and I love Bowie!

Bowie's best if you ask me, it has that perfect blend of classic sounding 70s rock on side A, only to have one of the biggest changes of pace ever on side B with beautiful ambient music. Moss Garden and Neuköln could have just been the whole album and I would still have given it a 5.

Boner alert

Bowie in Berlin experiments once again with my favorites Fripp, Eno and Bowies"s friend and producer Tony Visconti A+++ All while cleaning up, hanging out with and producing friend Iggy Pops album...Lust for Life..Great time in music.Yes I do sound like Wikipedia ....

Displays Bowie's amazing versatility, and as usual for Bowie, ahead of its time and influential. Collab with Eno is perfect.

not only one of my least favorite Bowie records but now my least favorite of the berlin trilogy 10/10

A pinnacle in a career of pinnacles. Bowie has never sounded stronger bending his will across genres.

Part of the Berlin Trilogy. First half is peak hits Bowie and the latter half Bowie, Fripp and Eno playing with sound and structure.

Berlin Bowie is best Bowie

A natural evolution from "Low," and every bit as good. "Heroes" takes its predecessor's ambient weirdness and applies it to more upbeat and radio-friendly songs, before monging out into stoned electronic psychedelia. Anything Eno did before he started working with U2 and Coldplay is an instant A+.

This album has always been one of my favorites from Bowie. It’s part of his Berlin Trilogy with Brian Eno, and it’s probably the easiest to listen to out of the three. The album goes for a higher quality sound and production, but still maintains its experimental approach. There are about three tracks that are more ambient, which really showcase Eno’s influence on Bowie. Over the years, these tracks have become a big highlight of the album for me. For anyone new to Bowie and exploring his music, this is definitely an album you can’t skip, as it’s one of the biggest highlights of his entire catalog.

Not quite hitting the highs of Low, the middle album of the Berlin Trilogy, somehow coming out the same year as it’s predecessor continues the Eno-inspired experimentation while giving a taste of the pop of the past. Heroes is one of Bowie’s best.

5 out of 5. life altering Bowie. Nueköln makes me nostalgic for Berlin. A Bowie best.

very good.

Un viaje, maravilloso.

One of his very best.

Bowie is God. End of.

Perfect

Just for one day.

miss u David bowie

Such a great Bowie album! It’s a great mix of lyrics and instrumentals, and it’s so delightfully moody. The first 3 songs (“Heroes” is a classic, of course) and the last song are my favorites, but it’s strong top to bottom. Hard for me to dislike anything from David Bowie.

### In-Depth Review of "Heroes" by David Bowie David Bowie's album "Heroes," released on October 14, 1977, is a landmark in his discography and a pivotal moment in rock music. As the second installment of his Berlin Trilogy, the album was recorded in collaboration with Brian Eno and Tony Visconti. It is celebrated for its innovative production, emotive lyrics, and its melding of rock and electronic music. #### Lyrics The lyrics in "Heroes" reflect a period of both personal and artistic transformation for Bowie. Living in West Berlin, Bowie was influenced by the city's divided state and the Cold War tensions. The album's title track, "Heroes," stands out with its narrative of love and defiance. The song tells the story of two lovers who meet at the Berlin Wall, finding hope and strength amidst political turmoil. The repeated refrain, "We can be heroes, just for one day," conveys a sense of fleeting triumph and resilience. Other tracks, such as "Sons of the Silent Age," explore themes of alienation and existential angst. "Blackout" features frantic and chaotic lyrics that reflect personal disarray and societal instability. Bowie's use of fragmented and sometimes cryptic language allows listeners to project their interpretations, adding depth and intrigue to the album's lyrical content. **Pros:** - Powerful and emotive storytelling, particularly in the title track. - Ambiguity in lyrics invites personal interpretation and engagement. - Themes of hope, love, and resilience resonate universally. **Cons:** - Some lyrics may come across as obscure or difficult to decipher. - The fragmented style can be challenging for listeners seeking clear narratives. #### Music Musically, "Heroes" is a fusion of rock, electronic, and ambient sounds, heavily influenced by the experimental work Bowie and Eno were exploring. The album opens with "Beauty and the Beast," which features a driving rhythm, jagged guitar riffs by Robert Fripp, and a distinct electronic ambiance. This track sets the tone for the album's adventurous and eclectic musical journey. The title track "Heroes" is a sonic masterpiece, driven by Fripp's sustained guitar notes and Visconti's innovative production techniques. The song builds in intensity, creating an anthemic sound that perfectly complements its lyrical themes. Instrumental tracks like "V-2 Schneider" and "Sense of Doubt" showcase Bowie's and Eno's prowess in creating atmospheric soundscapes. These pieces blend synthesizers, traditional rock instruments, and unconventional sounds to evoke the tension and beauty of Berlin during this era. **Pros:** - Innovative blend of rock, electronic, and ambient music. - Robert Fripp's guitar work is exceptional and adds a unique texture. - Instrumental tracks enhance the album's atmospheric quality. **Cons:** - The experimental nature may not appeal to all rock purists. - Some tracks might feel disjointed to listeners unfamiliar with ambient music. #### Production The production of "Heroes" is one of its most groundbreaking aspects. Tony Visconti's engineering and mixing techniques were revolutionary, particularly his use of the Eventide Harmonizer, which altered the pitch and tone of the instruments and vocals. This effect is prominently heard on Bowie's voice in the title track, giving it a distinct, almost otherworldly quality. The use of three microphones at varying distances from Bowie during the recording of "Heroes" allowed Visconti to create a sense of space and depth, capturing the emotional intensity of Bowie's performance. Brian Eno's influence is evident in the album's ambient soundscapes and the use of synthesizers and electronic textures. **Pros:** - Innovative production techniques that enhance the emotional impact. - Creative use of technology, such as the Eventide Harmonizer. - High-quality mixing that brings out the best in each track. **Cons:** - The heavy use of production effects might overshadow the raw musical elements for some listeners. - The avant-garde approach could be perceived as overly experimental. #### Themes "Heroes" is thematically rich, exploring ideas of conflict, love, hope, and existential reflection. The backdrop of Cold War Berlin serves as a powerful metaphor throughout the album. The juxtaposition of light and darkness, hope and despair, and love and alienation are recurring motifs. The title track is a testament to the human spirit's capacity for heroism, even in the face of overwhelming odds. The lyrics speak to the possibility of transcendence and the power of love to overcome barriers, both literal and figurative. Other tracks delve into personal introspection and societal commentary, reflecting Bowie's own struggles and the broader geopolitical climate. **Pros:** - Deep and thought-provoking themes that remain relevant. - Successful integration of personal and political commentary. - Evocative use of Berlin as a metaphor for division and hope. **Cons:** - The heavy thematic content might be overwhelming for casual listeners. - Some thematic elements may be lost without context about the Cold War era. #### Influence "Heroes" has had a lasting impact on music and popular culture. The album is considered one of Bowie's finest works and a high point of the Berlin Trilogy. Its innovative production techniques have influenced countless artists across various genres, from post-punk to electronic music. The title track "Heroes" has become an anthem, covered by numerous artists and featured in films, TV shows, and commercials. Its message of hope and resilience continues to inspire new generations. The album's fusion of rock and electronic elements paved the way for future musical experimentation, and its atmospheric soundscapes have been emulated by many musicians. **Pros:** - Significant influence on subsequent musical genres and artists. - The title track has achieved iconic status. - Contributions to the evolution of rock and electronic music. **Cons:** - Some of its experimental aspects may seem dated compared to modern production standards. - The album's influence might overshadow other significant works from the same period. ### Conclusion David Bowie's "Heroes" is a masterful blend of innovative music, emotive lyrics, and groundbreaking production. It captures a moment in time while addressing universal themes that continue to resonate. The album's strengths lie in its emotional depth, thematic richness, and its influence on future music. However, its experimental nature and some of its more obscure lyrics and themes may not appeal to all listeners. Despite these minor drawbacks, "Heroes" stands as a testament to Bowie's artistry and his ability to push the boundaries of popular music.

I will be king And you, you will be queen Though nothing will drive them away We can beat them, just for one day We can be heroes, just for one day And you, you can be mean And I, I'll drink all the time Cause we're lovers, and that is a fact Yes we're lovers, and that is that Though nothing will keep us together We could steal time just for one day We can be heroes for ever and ever What d'you say? I wish you could swim Like the dolphins, like dolphins can swim Though nothing, nothing will keep us together We can beat them, for ever and ever Oh we can be Heroes, just for one day I will be king And you, you will be queen Though nothing will drive them away We can be Heroes, just for one day We can be us, just for one day I can remember Standing, by the wall And the guns, shot above our heads And we kissed, as though nothing could fall And the shame, was on the other side Oh we can beat them, for ever and ever Then we could be Heroes, just for one day OK, now this belongs on the list. Basically perfect album that everyone should hear at least once. 5/5

An absolute delight!

1977. What a year that must have been to be a David Bowie fan! Bowie recorded 4 albums that year, including two collaborations with Iggy Pop. 'Heroes' was the last of these four and the second of the Berlin Trilogy with Brian Eno. By this point, Berlin was the main base of operations. The city with its Cold War paranoia and its famous Wall permeated the recorded sessions. Despite that, it's a brighter album than 'Low', as though his frantic experiments away from fame and towards the avant garde gave him a new lease on life. Bowie allowed himself to take some inspiration from Pop's recording style in the 'Lust for Life' sessions. He invited Robert Fripp of King Crimson to contribute, a move that certainly paid off and led to the title track, one of the most loved songs of Bowie's career. But it's Brian Eno who really shines here and acts more as a collaborator than a mere producer here. It's here that Bowie began to use Eno's Oblique Strategies cards to inspire creativity and a large degree of random chance. The two would use this technique extensively on Bowie's next album, 'Lodger'. Fans will disagree about this but for me, I'd rank 'Heroes' as the least interesting album of the Berlin Trilogy. It feels like an exact halfway point between the very experimental 'Low' and much more accessible (but very underrated) 'Lodger', demonstrating elements of both. Nonetheless, it's an essential listen for any Bowie fan doing a deep dive into his music. Like most of his albums, it gets better the more I listen to it.

Bowie just takes you to places you never thought you'd ever go and that's just beautiful. Listening to Bowie songs here and there is good, but listening to a whole album is just an incredible experience.

It's interesting that this book/project includes both Low and Heroes, but not Lodger even though the three albums together are considered a trilogy and do (I think anyway) speak to one another. It's David Bowie, so obviously this was going to be a hit with me. It's not my favorite Bowie album, but it's not his worst. Possibly unpopular opinion: I actually do like the instrumental tracks on Side 2. As far as the lyrical songs go, he's got three solid hits and obviously the titular "Heroes" steals the show. The overall album feels flimsy in spots, but you gotta respect Bowie and Eno for experimenting and making the art they wanted to make.

It’s Bowie. You know it’s good.

Already listened to it before, but why not listening to it again?! :) "Heroes" is the second album from Bowie's Berlin Trilogy ("Low", "Heroes", "Lodger"). This Berlin Trilogy was Bowie's way to detox himself from cocaine, so he moved from LA to Berlin with Iggy Pop (from The Stooges) to detox themselves there, and yet, these guys made incredible music there. If you had to ask me what's my favorite of the trilogy, its either "Low" or this one, it changes often :). This album is incredible, and like "Low", it has a cohesive first side, and the second side goes into the experimental, electronic, krautrock stuff influenced by the likes of Kraftwerk, NEU!, Tangerine Dream and more. "Beauty And The Beast" is so energetic, Bowie's performance on this one is awesome. Love it! The title track is a classic. It does remind me of The Velvet Underground's "I'm Waiting For The Man", because of the metric throughout the song. And if this isn't enough proof, Bowie has always been vocal about his love for the New York City-based band. "Sons Of The Silent Age" is such a beautiful song. It's an uplifting song. I love it. I love it's message. "Blackout" is another an energetic one. Awesome track. "V-2 Schneider" is an homage to the late electronic legend, Florian Schneider of Kraftwerk fame (Rest In Peace, Florian), which is why I have respect for this song in particular, even though Florian was alive during this era of Bowie. Now from here, we have an ambient trilogy with the next 3 tracks ('Sense Of Doubt", "Moss Garden", "Neuköln"). I love each of the 3 ambient tracks. "The Secret Life Of Arabia" is the only track on the second side on which we have Bowie singing. This track foreshadowed what was gonna happen on the final Berlin album, "Lodger", due to the world music influences. I also love it. Overall, I love (almost) every track on this album. "Joe The Lion" was my least favorite, it's just, the strangest song on the album for me. Near perfect album, and I would love to listen to it often, and I recommend you to do the same :) -favorite songs: all of them (except Joe The Lion) -least favorite song: Joe The Lion

What more can be said about this man. Brilliant.

Prefer Low, very slightly. Title track makes me tingle

Heroes is his best song

We can be heroes, just for one day…

Like on Low - I love the instrumental songs!

Mostro

"Strange Intellectualism": KINDA QUEER Americans, for the most part, don't do nuance. It's not a genetic stupidity, but the default birth right. You have not only opt out, but spend the rest of your American life contending with Capitalist bandwagon of single serve, a la carte Me Me Mes who lose their minds if you don't want to join in the "fun". Sometimes during, or shortly after, one of the 1980s I've lived through (when this crass conformity was the St. Reagan Article of Faith, and the full Idiocrat hellscape was just the constipated cum bubble in his corporate whoring shriveled contra), the full thunder Diddley beat and nasty rama of Iggy's "Lust for Life" was readacted for popular consumption in the form of family fun cruise ships--where memories are made. Happy Moms and Dads look on as perfect children cannonball into the abundant pools, which is metaphysically the opposite of the actual self-destructive theme of the song. The lust for family memories has an edgy beat for today's "edgy" families, but not the drugs or degradation; just family fun on a disease vector flotilla, drinking up to three overpriced mimosa. "Oh Johnny" (dude threw off Bryce energy) and Kayleigh (his too young to have eight and eleven year olds and be able to afford a fucking cruise) puts her head of perfect beach hair on his gym sculpted shoulder "aren't we great.". Aren't we great. A rhetorical question without the question mark. An assertion. A humble brag. Around the same time, the chickens came home to roost with terror and fire. There were thousands dead and thousands more would die slow horrible deaths. In America, this was impossible, the "end of history", and called for an immediate charity event for the various heroes who gave it all. And a terrific marketing opportunity for blind obedience to the genocidal liturgy of the last century's corporate driven ethos with extreme Hamaraban prejudice. Yankee Azreal/Death comes ripping. This anti-human, anti-reason conventional wisdom free wisdom festered in the culture. John Lennon was banned on the radio. Songs of protest, of uplift, of perseverance, were all appropriated to the white noise drumbeats of war. This nauseating zeitgeist permeated everything, even a charity event for first responder heroes. For David Bowie, it was a hometown gig; He'd lived in NYC better than ten years at that point, so I completely understood why he'd want to do his part. The cops were his cops. The fire people were his people. His neighbors died. So Bowie does "Heroes". And then it happened again; like his pal Iggy, nuance was erased, and a few words we amputated from context and meaning, becoming advertisement, a mental and emotional short hand. Like what happened to Cohen and his Old Testament sexxxy time repartee "Hallejulah"--now cum free. It is a fact that the lived ethos, for most Americans, that nuance is some elite parlour trick by strange intellectuals, and only plainspoken folks are the real deal. In a complicated world, these folks like to keep it simple. And simple is why we are totally fucked: If it can't be dumbed and down and made pliable to simple reading, then it must be banned or burned. If it is different, it must be killed--all pogroms begin with serious people being serious about things, even if those things are laughably stupid. Since the uncanny songs and sublime instrumentation of this song are the product of such strange intellectualism, I am going to lean simple and serious, and finish this screed/review with a track by track (true) All-American incessantly self-regarding Reader Response misunderstanding. 1. "Beauty and the Beast" : Seems Kinda Queer. 2. "Joe the Lion": LET'S GO BRANDON! Cats seem Kinda Queer. 3. "'Heroes'": "THE SONG IS CALLED HEROES, COLLEGE BOY! IT'S ABOUT HEROES. PUNCTUATION MARKS ARE STRANGE INTELLECTUALISM. PRAISE HIS NAME! END OF SUBJECT!!! I GOT MY BACK TO BLUE FLAG FLYING RIGHT NEXT TO MY TRUMP FLAG. For the HEROES. 4. "Sons of the Silent Age": We ain't a silent majority no more! And it ain't "Daughters" here; only Proud American boys. 5. "Blackout": Seems Kinda Queer. 6. "V-2 Schneider": He was a hoot on One Day at a Time. Seems Kinda Queer. 7. "Sense of Doubt": Doubts are Kinda Queer. 8. "Moss Garden" : My oldest daughter tells me she likes this one for Holy Yoga at Crossroads. Seems Kinda Queer. 9. "Neuköln": Seems Kinda Queer. 10. "The Secret Life of Arabia": They hate Jesus H. America. Also-Seems Kinda Queer. Disclaimer: If you are, in fact, kinda queer, then I recommend listening to "Berlin" trilogy sequentially, Low, "Heroes", The Lodger. However, if you really want to disappear, put all three on shuffle. The "Berlin" universe is boundless mysteries and treasures. UPDATE: The abundant "offense" of Americans who mistook the The Feast of Dionysius as The Last Supper, and, upon learning of their error, doubled-down on their offended-ness really proved my thesis: "Lust for Life"--about Family Fun Cruise Ships. "Heroes" (without ambiguous Bowie supplied punctuation)-- about first responders and soldiers. The Feast of Dionysius-- All representations of dinner not The Last Supper are offensive. Americans are too stupid for art, even if its representational. Besides, art is Kinda queer.

Very very good album

Harrowing. A bare knuckle downdraft into some seriously dark nooks. Not for tourists. I listened to this record a lot during what I hope will be the worst part of my life and it wasn't comforting, but it was the only thing that made sense. Both the cover art and the side two leadoff tune "V-2 Schneider" are tributes to Kraftwerk.

Cocaine Bowie is the best Bowie

Finalmente ouvi David Bowie e gostei demais. O fato do álbum ter metade das músicas instrumentais me surpreendeu mais ainda. Definitivamente vou ouvir mais

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.

iconic genius

excelent

Great album, happy to listen to again.

*Antonio Banderas Assassin's GIF*

Brilliant

Awesome

Bowie is king, this album was amazing.

Fun times! Lots of diverse music on this one

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

As always, a brilliant album. 5 stars.

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.

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

Huge Bowie fan, love all the Berlin records.

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

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

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.

Great

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.

so many bangers in so many different directions!

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

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

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

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. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

One of my favorites

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.

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!!!

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

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

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.

I love this album, nothing more to say.

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

Perfection!

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.

Loved it

Come on it’s David Bowie

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

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.

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

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

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.

Loved this! So creative and the sound feels so new for its time. The three instrumentals in the second half are brilliant. Completely forgot that the album is partly used as a soundtrack in Christiane F, so that was a nice little reminder too.

Great album. Bowie is the master

Exceptional album, the voice, bass... everything is in the right place. The record ends in an incredible and perfect way, and Heroes is just a god-damn anthem!

Elegant and strange and always slightly inscrutable. Berlin Trilogy Bowie is my favorite David Bowie. One moment it's brash with a quirkily funky groove, another moment it's artful and transcendent. Brian Eno's masterful fingerprints are all over this thing, especially on side 2. Robert Fripp's presence is also something I'm always on board to hear. But it's the complementary and sometimes conflicting aesthetics of the Bowie and Eno partnership that give this album its fire. It's Bowie with all of his avant garde, mannerist visions of rock, combined with Eno's perfect ear for creating delicate soundscapes.The album clashes with itself in weird and fascinating ways as a result and it's a beautiful thing. The title song is of course one of the most gorgeous rock songs ever made, but I'm kind of loving the instrumentals today. I want to hear "Moss Garden" all day long and float off on a cloud. Fave Songs (All songs, from most to least favorite): 'Heroes,' Moss Garden, The Secret Life of Arabia, Sense of Doubt, Blackout, Neuköln, Sons of the Silent Age, Joe the Lion, Beauty and the Beast, V-2 Schneider

Somehow manages to be angular and uncomfortable while incredibly soulful. For me, better than "Lodger" but a notch behind "Low."

YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!

Incredible

Det er Heroes av David Bowie

It’s Heroes, need I say more? 5/5

a perfect album by a perfect human and brian eno

Crazier than I thought, genius

ICONIC. Un albúm lleno de emoción, fuerza y energía. canciones épicas, jazz introspectivo y la voz de David Bowie son la mezcla perfecta para crear uno de los mejores álbumes que he escuchado

Awesome, didnt like the last symphonic songs tho

It was an enjoyable album. A longer interlude in the middle of the album than expected. The last song rocks.

4.8/5

Oh my. I love this album.

God dammit Bowie, you get another 5 don’t you. I bounced off Low completely, finding there so much lacking in the songwriting and melody. This is a later version of the same style, and has the benefit of significantly more Brian Eno and Robert Fripp at their stations, and Bowie here is much more lively, more invested, you can just feel things coming back to life. “Heroes” is fucking amazing. And I actually kind of loved the instrumental back half…! Something about it fleshed out the universe so completely. Two halves of the brain. That is the disadvantage we are presented with, on streaming… here, the A and B sides are meant to be two clearly different albums. Which is sick. It also means that there isn’t meant to be continuity here, more of a front and back. I find I miss the cue that the artist was intending for a very strong A/B side dualism, and here I’m glad I read the Wikipedia. I dunno, this one just lets me settle into it in a nice way. I think it’s a way more improved version of the concept set out by Low. Different Bowie, different land we’re in, and one I wouldn’t mind going back to. I have this feeling that my mind is wiped, I’m left disoriented, and fully in Bowie land. It is sick. 5/5

Wildly cool album. These Berlin albums are not among my favorite Bowie projects, but he's such a superior artist that they still register in my all time favorite albums overall. His ability to successfully experiment with literally anything is what makes him a once in a generation type artist. Favorite tracks: Heroes (vocals), Moss Garden (instrumentals)

Similar to Low, I liked the "different styles on each side" approach here. Favorite track other than the magnificent "Heroes" is "V-2 Schneider".

Love this record. Prefer Low a bit more, but still phenomenal

Dos grandes álbuns do pioneiro do Rock, Heroes era um dos que eu tinha menos afinidade. No entanto, ouvindo o álbum novamente, pude apreciar com mais clareza e precisão a magnífica beleza dessa obra sublime.

Grew up with this guy always a favourite, good album.

Oddly enough Heroes is the weakest track on the album - not because it's a bad song (it's likely one of his best or at least most well known) but because it doesn't seem to fit in with the rest of such an incredibly diverse and engaging album. It's simultaneously exciting, refreshing and comforting.

An otherworldly album for sure. This is DEFINITELY one that everyone should listen to before they die... Even if you end up not liking it. I love it of course, this and Low are his masterpieces to me.

I listened to the remastered version of the album. It’s a good album with my favorite being “heroes”.

It's Bowie during his most productive period. Some of the tracks toward the end are padded a bit. But this is an easy 5.

Groovy, different, absolutely Bowie.

I've only listened to Bowie's earlier stuff, so this surprised me, but I really liked it. The music makes you feel emotional. BT - Beauty and the Beast - Joe the Lion <3 - Heroes <3 - Sons of the Silent Age <3 - Sense of Doubt - The Secret Life of Arabia

Bowie just rules. This album is fantastic. I love the dark instrumentals. Very brooding. You can really feel Eno's influence here.

Absolute classic; Bowie is someone I don't enjoy listening to too often, but this is really a banger album.

Well that was quick. Only two days ago I had Aladdin Sane. It’s a Bowie album, so it’s bound to be good. The title track is amazing and iconic, of course. I also loved the trio of ambient tracks near the end of the album. What more can I say? Just another one of his masterpieces.

Bowie!!!!!!!

Definitely putting the headphones on for this one! Gotta hear that production. So much going on. This record is truly magical. From start to finish. Each song is brilliantly composed and laid out perfectly. The Eno/Bowie thing is real! I can see how RCA went crazy with this one. Heroes is truly a masterpiece!

The title track alone would almost make this a 5 star album. The rest of the album is also full of great tracks like Beauty and the Beast, Joe the Lion, and The Secret Life of Arabia. The weakest tracks are still very good and worth listening to. I'm not always in the mood for the ambient/experimental back half, but they are what make this album memorable and special (that and containing one of the greatest songs ever written).

Ah bueno, 5 estrellas para Bowie

Absolute classic, one of the best he made

A thing of beauty from start to finish

Goat

cmon dog its david bowie and robert fripp

Elite

Strong album, teetering between a low five and a high four. I’ll bump it up for the adventurous ambient sax and Eno collaboration.

Love and slay

While the second half becomes experimental and instrumental, this is still a great album.

Love love love this album. It took me on a fun journey on my run because it starts with the more classic Bowie bangers and slowly moves into these magic etherial kind of floating through a magical night garden type tracks towards the end. So experimental with sound as always and interesting lyrics and stories. Wonderfully weird and creative and enticing. So much variety and excitement to be found with Heroes.

Much more experimental than I was expecting but I enjoyed it. Heroes is just the most amazing song isn't it ❤️❤️ deserves 5 stars just for that

Well it's getting 5 stars.

Love Bowie!

Always electric, a full listening experience from beginning to end, and never appreciated enough as one of Bowie’s best albums. Great flow from track to track with some of his most powerful vocal performances; this sits just behind ‘Low’ in the Berlin trilogy but still second place in what is my favourite Bowie era. Favourite track is Heroes.

Dos albumes por el precio de 1, un disco de hitazos rockeros y cancheros para ir escuchando en el auto y una mitad instrumental, combustible para volar... Para volver a escuchar mil veces

classic . still avant guard

That’s what I’m fucking talking about!

So good. I listened to it three times and still want to hear it more.

wonderful

It was not really my cup of tea but it was okay but I thought all the songs were kinda just the same thing sang over again, but it was okay tho 6.5/10

For me, the pinnacle of his late 70s albums. The two contrasting sides of this LP totally drew me in. Probably still mty favourite of all Bowie's albums

The production values here are so high. It’s so slick. It slithers through you and is lead by one of Bowies most iconic tracks. A masterpiece from a true musical genius. If you’ve never heard it you need to.

Kicks off with a glory tune that makes me hyperventilate. Nothing needs to be said about the tune Heroes. Instrumental tunes a higher level than other instrumental tunes. V2 Schneider is listenable on repeat, and Sense of Doubt makes me feel like I'm in the corner of a dark room with Jeffrey Dahmer. Moss Garden somehow sounds like being sat in Magna, space, the sea, the jungle and Japan all in a single song. Secrets of Arabia's funky bassline is an underrated surprise. Blackout and Neukoln are the only two which don't sound unique, but Brian Eno still powers through like a sausage powers through a hot dog bun. An album best listened to with undivided attention. 4.5

This album is awesome. Yes, the weird ambient songs in the middle kind of lag, but this album has Heroes on it, which is potentially the best song of all time, so it's a 5.

Top tier album. The title track of course is amazing, but love both the music and cinematic symbiosis that plays through - especially to end the album.

Sounds like Bowie. On an artistic mission.

Yes

Me hace recordar a Rocky Horror Picture Show. Perfecto.

moss garden

Classic 5 🌟

Perfection

Possibly up there in my Top Three albums of all time, always in the Top Ten for sure. Eno/Bowie awesome collaboration!

Two perfect halves made into one perfect whole. I love Bowie's "Berlin trilogy".

An absolute masterpiece. If this book was 5 Albums… “Heroes” should still be in it. Everything from the title track to the more experimental Kosmische tracks stand out as great work.

An album that’s more a snapshot of a time and place than being packed full of hits, except that it’s got one the greatest songs of all time on it. I love the whole atmosphere & soundscape that Eno, Visconti and Bowie created over the three Berlin albums. Going cold turkey on the coke and booze really did the trick. He made this and Low in the same year…

Absolute classic!

Hé was a hero’s,!

10/10 I don’t know if I’m doing something wrong going through Bowie’s discography non-chronologically I just listen the way the website has me listen but seriously, it’s all amazing I truly love every album I’ve heard from him, it’s all so good and it’s kinda cool hearing it out of order jumping form older music to newer music anyway, yeah, Bowie’s great can’t wait to hear more!

sindssygt

Fantastic album, especially all the instrumental tracks were great. Aged amazingly well

The only album truly recorded in Berlin, "Heroes" is David Bowie at his most inspired and inspiring. From hopeful lovers up against the wall to denizens of a bygone film era, leading us down the road of Krautrock inspired instrumentals that forecasted the ambient wave that would soon come, there's a reason why "Heroes" remains amongst Bowie's absolute greatest efforts. There's Old Wave, There's New Wave and there's....

I mean, come on lol. Album is obviously amazing and the titular track is the best song on it. Going right down the middle with Bowie is ironic since his music is anything but that, but sometimes there are just facts of life. Whole album is incredible, including the instrumental-only tracks.

One of the best!

honestly, this is one of the best albums I’ve ever heard, there’s a lot of albums I consider the best, but this one is really close to being my favorite, tho my main favorite is Donda by Kanye West, this album can absolutely compare to Donda Favorite Songs: Beauty and The Beast Heroes least favorite: none

This album starts with 2 songs that are fast and can dance to them, then "Heroes" starts and give some peace to the album however it finishes with a lot of energy and the next song starts the same, the following songs are strange and give you the sensation of being somewhere you don't know but you miss, "neuköln" finishes this trip following the sensation of the previous songs but finishes like a nightmare that wasn't scary, just a nightmare. The last song it's just there to finish the trip with a sensation of loss of memory after the trip. This album starts like almost any other song of Bowie, however I didn't expect the end of the album.

Amazing

Some of Bowie's best work. Loved it from start to finish, listened to it 3 times all the way through. The title track is a stand out, brilliant piece of music. What more can I say, classic.

Before this, Let’s Dance and Black Star were the only David Bowie albums I had ever listened to. They are really different albums from each other. They speak to remarkable breadth of his talent. Between those and my knowledge of his career-defining hits, I figured I knew what David Bowie was all about. Side one of Heroes impressed me with the energy of songs. They are wild and a lot of fun. Great Bowie tracks that easily surpassed my high expectations. And then I got to side 2… What a revelation! Most of side two are instrumentals that I had no idea was a part of David Bowie’s history. Wonderful electronic instruments, horns, and the band feels like Bowie in a way I never imagined. I feel like I’ve stumbled on a secret room in my home filled with hidden wonders. I’m invigorated at how Heroes has delivered an entirely unexpected and wonderful experience yet again expanding my already expansive view of what David Bowie is as an artist.

An all-time classic, peak Bowie. It still sounds like the future to me. The orientalism of "The Secret Life of Arabia" is really the only miss here.

Masterpiece!

Some classic Bowie

Favourite!

We can be heroes just for one day

Given this 5 even before listening to it again. You know...

worth the 5 stars for the title track alone

Whoa. How have I never listened to this before? What a fun spaceflight

Loved the ambient synth tracks on the back half of the album.

Compulsory Bowie listening? All for it. On this occasion I worked out that Adam Buxton's Bowie impression is based entirely on the vocal mannerisms in Sons of the Silent Age.

Bowie basically always gets a 5 from me. This is my 4th of his albums on this list. Interesting, but not surprised that the list author likes his Berlin trilogy so much. I think this is probably my favorite of the Berlin albums. Moss Garden is just about the most brilliant thing he and Eno ever did. Then Heroes is also awesome. Almost halfway through the list and still happy I'm doing it!

Very innovative. Plenty of experimentation with different sounds. There is a timeless quality to it. The song "Moss Garden" is particularly interesting.

There really isn't anything new to say about this album. I prefer Low personally, but this is damn close, an absolute masterpiece.

yes. Prefs: Tout. Moins pref: Rien.

Great record. If this album just had Heroes and the rest was junk, this would still be 3 stars. The fact that it's got a bunch of other great tracks on it makes it a classic.

Очень люблю. Дэвид Боуи, зачем же ты умер на моё пятнадцатилетие?( -1 за это. 9/10

This an exceptional album. The first half has a dense orchestrated feel that feels expansive in a way that Phil Spector’s ‘wall of sound’ feels. The latter half is primarily experimental instrumental driven by Brian Eno. The album communicates a sense of Cold War uncertainty yet stands on its own.

The most accessible of the Berlin Trilogy.

No Writings, Family Documentary One Part Mostly Edited. Saw Dad.

Good

Esse aqui já caminha comigo a um bom tempo, sou muito fã do Bowie e cada pedacinho do que esse homem fez pro mundo. Esse é um bom álbum, longe de ser o melhor dele e de ser meu favorito mas tem sua importância, a parte instrumental do disco é incrivelmente boa, principalmente a música Moss Garden. Músicas favoritas: beauty and the beast; heroes; sons of the silent; sense of doubt & moss garden

p385, 1977. 5 stars. Prime Bowie, Brian Eno production. Not a weak track on it. Excellent.

One of the very few albums that are flawless in my opinion

Lovely stuff

Awesome album

Gloriously experimental yet accessible and even dancey. The soundtrack to a movie you have to imagine and looks amazing.

Great Album.

Epic epic epic. Loved rediscovering this classic. Beautiful vocals, incredible bass and guitar, perfect production

One of my favorite Bowie albums. The title track is among his best songs and the rest of the songs are quite strong as well. 5 🌟

Amazing album by a total genius.

Classic.

5 all the way. It gets a little odd at the end, but I'm totally fine with that. Knock out some rock hits first and then have some fun with it. Obviously it's covered a lot but check out Motorhead's cover of Heroes, it's so good

Classic

Fucking classic - no question.

Bowie my old neighbor!

Great on all accounts.

Just jazzy!

Virtuous!

Heroes is one of the greatest songs of all time. The rest of the album is good too

Great album. One of the few albums that gets better as it progresses. Wasn't a big fan of the first track but it gets good when it gets to the title track. I was surprised I liked the instrumental tracks so much. Probably give it a 4.5 due to some so so tracks.

Legendary. One of the 10 albums of All time.

I miss you Bowie...

Didn't listen but it's Bowie

Another masterpiece by Bowie

First album I’ve listened to on this challenge that I loved.

Heroic

false

Previous album from Bowie I listened to sucked. So I was not looking forward to this one. But what d'ya know, this is actually a really great album!

First couple of tracks a bit weak

Of course this album is fuckin' fab. You all know it. But I had completely forgotten/never heard the instrumental tracks towards the end, and I wasn't really paying attention as I listened because I knew the tunes, but then these started playing and I was in some kind of trance.

☆☆☆☆☆

M

can i just say how happy i am that there are SO many bowie albums on this list? i will always love the title track - and don't tell anyone, but i may love the cover by oasis even more. i know, i'm not real proud of that, either.

🥺 perfeito

5 out of 5, every time. David is God.

Moss Garden *chef's kiss*

The only Bowie album I don't own on vinyl. Part of the Berlin trilogy, lots of classics on this. During this listen, really appreciated V-2 Schneider, and I've always loved Moss Garden.

Great album overall, the instrumental pieces were great, the opening and final songs are very groovy, heroes and sons of silent age are all-time bowie greats

Great nostalgic listen, I enjoyed listening to this again

Just awesome

Love it

Heard one too many times, one of the best albums ever.

Great David Bowie Album

4,5/5

это классика

An ultimate master of his craft, still highly relevant and dearly missed ❣️

I’ve always struggled a bit to warm up to the Berlin trilogy after loving most everything prior to that. The title track is astounding and perhaps overshadows the rest of this album.

It’s Bowie so it’s good. But it’s not as good as Low and I wonder if Eno was given too much freedom.

🥋 ah album cover Some pleasantly surprising wacky ah Progeyness

Omg, I listened to heroes in loop

She Robert on my Fripp till I….Bowie??

Bowie's catalog at keast as represented on this list is just tremendous. Even the instrumental and/or Brian Eno parts are very well done. This list has made me appreciate Bowie much more than I did before beggining.

This was actually really good, and I don't think i've listened as an album before - will definitely revisit

Another really strong Bowie album, tapers off towards the end though 4/5

It would be obvious to say this is the middle child of the Berlin trilogy seeing as it came after Low and before Lodger. However, I would argue Heroes is actually the middle child of Station to Station and Scary Monsters. It's just the perfect bridge point between the 70s and 80s especially considering the other albums felt very confined to the sound they were exploring. There's a sense of freedom and desire for eclecticism that the rest of the trilogy doesn't have. That doesn't mean the album doesn't fall into the half-rock half-ambient trap of the other Eno-produced albums. In this instance the A-side carries the album to its current reputation. Bowie has plenty of representation on this list, though I wonder, with so many albums included, whether this one was added simply for its iconic cover art and the monster track that is "Heroes." Now that's a song to put on a Voyager record if they ever made another one! Famously recorded with Robert Fripp on guitar, Bowie sang each verse standing a little further away from the mic, which is what captured that incredibly impassioned performance from him - far and away the best of his career. The ambient sections are a little rockier than the dirge-like fare of Low but they really are missing the extra special something (essentially there's a Bowie-shaped hole that stops them from being elevated to the A-side's level.) I think this was a fine album to include as an essential listen as it's a great way to figure out where Bowie had come from in the 70s and where he would be going as the new decade came around the corner. It also has his best song on it. Key Tracks: Beauty and the Beast, Heroes, V-2 Schneider

My favourite non-Ziggy era Bowie albums far. Maybe this damned London heatwave is affecting my judgement. But it's tempting to argue that it's Eno's arrangements, rather than Bowie's songwriting, that give this album it's edge. A sweaty 4*

The ambient tracks were unexpected but very pleasant to listen to

Por ser Bowie y que el mejor tema es literalmente HEROES se lleva las 4 estrellas, nada más que decir sobre el resto del álbum

Pretty good. I've listened to some Bowie before but it was neat to listen to a full album of his. Kinda funny that it turns into ambient music in the last third of the album but loved it.

schwerfällig aber klanglich so un-langweilig

Bosh

There's Old Wave. There's New Wave. And there's David Bowie.

Started off strong, but I didn't like the more instrumental songs toward the end. As a Bowie fan, however, it still gets high marks from me.

Déjà écouté avant. Encore un album majeur de David Bowie, à qui je ne mets 4 étoiles qu'en comparaison des deux chefs-d'œuvre qui ont précédé. Très proche de Low dans l'approche, avec une grande place accordée aux ambiances de Brian Eno, en un peu moins froid et expérimental et avec, en plus, un invité de prestige, l'immense Robert Fripp à la gratte. Pourtant, l'album fonctionne un peu moins bien en tant qu'album, du fait notamment des pistes instrumentales, nettement moins marquantes que celles de Low, et à un processus créatif plus spontané, moins réfléchi, et finalement moins abouti, malgré "Heroes", le titre éponyme, l'un de ses chefs-d'œuvre. Beaucoup de groupes et d'artistes aimeraient avoir des albums "moins réussis" de ce niveau... Top : "Heroes" Flop : Sense of Doubt

Amazing backstory. Very futuristic for the era

Love this album sm like oh good also love bowie hes a star i know like the most viral song from that album is heroes but thats my favorite song from all these. Yeahh bowie for life tho

1. Beauty and the Beast (★★★★⯨) 2. Joe the Lion (★★★★★) 3. Heroes (★★★★★) -Favorita del álbum y más... 4. Sons of the Silent Age (★★★★★) 5. Blackout (★★★★☆) 6. V-2 Schneider (★★★★★) 7. Sense of Doubt (★★★★★) -Fav -Frisson -Perfecta para musicalizar alguna sombría escena... -Un mal viaje hecho canción... 8. Moss Garden (★★★★⯨) -Música de spa japonés. 9. Neuköln (★★★★⯨) 10. The Secret Life of Arabia (★★★★⯨) -TOTAL = ★★★★⯨ (4,7) -Debería ser un 5 estrellas, aunque tengo mis dudas al respecto... no es algo que escucharía completamente de manera frecuente, salvo "heroes", la canción más emblemática...

First half fantastic, Side B just ain’t doing it

Feel like this deserves at least a 4 just off the title track, but some of the lyric less songs really do try to drag that down 4

Finally, some Bowie. I liked it! I didn't know Bowie did instrumentals as well, which was a suprise but overall good.

Thank you for blessing me with a Bowie album today 🙏 Not one of my favorite Bowie album but it’s still great. I do think Heroes carries the rating (I’d probably give it a 3 otherwise).

I have always found that the title song is one of the saddest songs recorded. Only kind of related, but when I was a teenager I was obsessed with 'Regular Show' on Cartoon Network. The final episode aired my junior year of college and it features "Heroes" in its conclusion. Watching that episode while those first notes hit was like someone took a wrecking ball to my teen years and the weight of adulthood felt really unbearable. I have a hard time listening to it most days. Great album. I get a little lost towards the end.

I found this one much harder to get into than the other Bowie albums we've had. My favourites were the instrumentals towards the end of the album. A 3 from me, but an extra star because I know how much you love him Ian!

Quite enjoyed this one. Nice to be reminded of Heroes, which is just such a beautiful song. Bit of a challenging listen sometimes - more something to sit down with and listen intently than to have on in the background. Loved Neukoln - the ambient/instrumental one. Overall, just so many beautiful instrumentals on here. Might go back for an immediate second listen. Did go back for an immediate second listen and loved it too. I'll give it four stars to leave some room up top.