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David Bowie - The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars

Last post Jun 29, 2008, 11:17 PM by survivor. (17 replies)
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Posted on Jun 24, 2008, 4:38 PM

David Bowie - The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars

Had a friend round a week or so ago and was loving listening to some 80's vinyl, she then pinched her parents collection to have a listen; this one was one that stood out to me!

An original pressing it’s had quite alot of use but it still sounds pretty great that’s for sure.

A few of us got in from seeing The Music last night and ended up drunkenly singing along to Starman, good times :D

Never considered myself a huge Bowie fan but this is magic, any other recommendations from Bowies earlier work?

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Posted on Jun 24, 2008, 4:56 PM

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Try Aladdin Sane- knocks the spots off Ziggy.

Posted on Jun 24, 2008, 5:38 PM

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All of the 70s albums - The Man Who Sold the World, Hunky Dory, Aladdin Sane, Diamond Dogs, Young Americans, Station to Station, Low, "Heroes", Lodger, Scary Monsters - are among the best of the decade. After that it turns to dreck pretty swiftly.


Even 'Pin-Ups' is worth a listen, despite being a covers album.

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Posted on Jun 25, 2008, 11:21 AM

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yeh too right...70's the best for him. He's a bit of a legend the ol Bowie, I got some vinyl of his and it's a nice listen. Good stuff!
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Posted on Jun 25, 2008, 3:17 PM

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Diamond Dogs for me....harsh recording but great music.



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Posted on Jun 25, 2008, 3:34 PM

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mrbungle:
Had a friend round a week or so ago and was loving listening to some 80's vinyl, she then pinched her parents collection to have a listen; this one was one that stood out to me!

An original pressing it’s had quite alot of use but it still sounds pretty great that’s for sure.

A few of us got in from seeing The Music last night and ended up drunkenly singing along to Starman, good times :D

Never considered myself a huge Bowie fan but this is magic, any other recommendations from Bowies earlier work?



Try and locate a group called Tin Machine. It was fronted by Bowie and was quite heavy. Brilliant!

Posted on Jun 25, 2008, 3:42 PM

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plastic penguin:



Try and locate a group called Tin Machine. It was fronted by Bowie and was quite heavy. Brilliant!


That sounds pretty interesting ill check it out :)
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Posted on Jun 25, 2008, 3:45 PM

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Tin Machine? you're avin a larf, aintcha.


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Posted on Jun 25, 2008, 4:14 PM

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gpi:
Tin Machine? you're avin a larf, aintcha.


Would I lie to you, Terry?. . .(as Arthur Daley would say)

Tin Machine produced two albums. They began in 1988 and disbanded in around (don't quote me on this) 1991. After that Bowie continued with his solo stuff.

Posted on Jun 25, 2008, 4:35 PM

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mrbungle:
she then pinched her parents collection to have a listen

Having bought that album on the day of release, I now feel very old indeed. Tongue Tied

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Posted on Jun 25, 2008, 4:38 PM

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Andrew Everard:

mrbungle:
she then pinched her parents collection to have a listen

Having bought that album on the day of release, I now feel very old indeed. Tongue Tied




I think on that particular day I was buying two penny chews from Dodd's with my tuppence weekly pocket money. I got such a hiding - I wasn't supposed to spend it all in the same shop.



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Posted on Jun 25, 2008, 10:35 PM

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Having bought that album on the day of release, I now feel very old indeed. 


Andrew you must a been about 10 then. (Or the photo lies)

Posted on Jun 25, 2008, 11:08 PM

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plastic penguin:
gpi:
Tin Machine? you're avin a larf, aintcha.


Would I lie to you, Terry?. . .(as Arthur Daley would say)

Tin Machine produced two albums. They began in 1988 and disbanded in around (don't quote me on this) 1991. After that Bowie continued with his solo stuff.


Indeed. I have one of them and will have to give it a spin again but somehow doubt the passing of time will have improved it.


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Posted on Jun 26, 2008, 7:20 AM

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Lost Angeles:
Andrew you must a been about 10 then. (Or the photo lies)

Not quite - but thanks for the flattery.

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Posted on Jun 26, 2008, 11:23 AM

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There are very few, even the great albums, where every track is perfect. Usually there is always one or two duffo's, filler tracks, but for me "Hunky Dory" bucks that trend. Fantastic!

Listen for the Lou Reed influence. . .
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