David Bowie - The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust
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Free Music Review: luv this album
Hit: 5 Stars
i've loved this album ever since i was in high school and that was a loooooonnnnng time ago. this is classic david bowie.. wham bam..thank you maam Free Music Review: Bowie At His Best
Hit: 5 Stars
This is a must own album for any fan of classic rock. This to me is one of Bowie's best. I liked them all right up to and including "Diamond Dogs". This is my fourth favorite album after the first three Queen albums.Free Music Review: The Rise & Fall Of Ziggy Stardust
Hit: 5 Stars
David Bowie's ZIGGY STARDUST album is his best. Why, you ask? Well for one reason, it's one of the best albums of all time. Second, it has spawned a cult phenomenon. Third, Ziggy Stardust is one of rock and roll's best creations. Lastly, the album is timeless. Millions of people across the globe can relate to the album. They can also relate with each other because this album has changed their life.
Ziggy Stardust was recorded at Trident Studios during late 1971 to early 1972. It was produced by Ken Scott. The album cover is known to millions. I personally think this is the best album cover of all time. Although, his Aladdin Sane album cover is a runner up! The photos for the album were shot by Brian Ward. Most of the album's inspiration was from the 1971 film, A CLOCKWORK ORANGE. Bowie has said the gatefold was a sort of homage if you will to the film.
Ziggy Stardust was originally released on RCA records on June 6th, 1972. I call this the day music came alive! It went to No. 5 in the UK charts and No. 75 in America. Yet still, it is very popular in America. Huh? Confusing. But anyway, this album is pure genius and every music lover should own it.
The Songs:
1. Five Years (5/5) Ah, the opener. Not one of Bowie's popular tracks, but a key track. It explains the world problems before Ziggy Stardust steps in.
2. Soul Love (5/5) A nice little track. Love the saxophone. It's basically about different kinds of love.
3. Moonage Daydream (5/5) I LOVE THIS DAMN SONG! Best track on the album. The birth of Ziggy!
4. Starman (5/5) A nice little poppish song. Ziggy gets contact with young teens and learns the earth going to end. He wants to save the earth, but he thinks his impact will be severe.
5. It Ain't Easy (3.5/5) Ugh, i hate this song. Oviously the worst track on the album. But it fits with the whole concept. It's about how it ain't easy being famous.
6. Lady Stardust (5/5) Beautiful song. I think it's about Marc Bolan. The details for the song fit who it's about. =)
7. Star (5/5) Another good song. Hell they are all good. The song explains what being a star is about.
8. Hang On To Yourself (5/5) A nice, quick song. It's basically about Ziggy trying to hang on to himself because of his fame.
9. Ziggy Stardust (5/5) THE WHOLE ALBUM IS SUMMED UP IN THIS TRACK. The 1st really known song from this album to the US public.
10. Suffergate City (5/5) Another hit from the album. Its about how woman are looked at by men and men think they are just objects for lust.
11. Rock N Roll Suicide (5/5) The death of Ziggy Stardust.
Free Music Review: Superb album
Hit: 5 Stars
Clasic hard rock from Bowie. This was when he was at his best. An album for all rock fansFree Music Review: As good as its reputation.
Hit: 5 Stars
"The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars" is one of those records generally regarded as stunningly brilliant, critically acclaimed, commercially successful, everything comes together, blah blah.
Of course, in this case, they're pretty much right.
David Bowie was peaking-- he'd explored a number of different styles and suddenly found himself knee-deep in the glam movement with a backing band featuring guitarist Mick Ronson that had been together for several years, and a string of largely unsuccessful but unnervingly daring (and at times brilliant) albums behind him. 'Ziggy Stardust' is a concept album of sorts, about the (for that of better term) rise and fall of a brilliant musician from space named Ziggy Stardust. Remarkably, it's not nearly as goofy as it sounds.
Instead, it ends up being a remarkably well performed and diverse album-- Bowie's vocals have developed a depth and a swagger and an utter lack of fear of styles and in Ronson, he had a lead guitarist capable of matching him in personality. As a songwriter, Bowie had found his niche-- whether it was picking the far corners of exotica ("Soul Love") or embracing the new glam sounds ("Suffragette City"), he was able to pull off something powerful and convincing throughout. The album is pretty much one long highlight, depending on your point of view-- at any given time I find myself in love with impassioned ballad "Five Years", glam masterpiece ("Moonage Daydream") or the hook laden "Ziggy Stardust", but there's not a bad song here, freom the rolling introductory drum beats to Bowie's impassioned screams on "Rock 'n' Roll Suicide".
The reality is, as far as early '70s rock goes, it really doesn't get any better than this (although getting the 2CD edition with a disc full of bonus tracks helps). Essential listening.