Panic In Detroit (track)
by David Bowie

Panic In Detroit by David Bowie
Year: 1973
From the album Aladdin Sane (track #4)
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From 06/19/2020 17:59
Mick Ronson's riff on Bo Diddley is the best feature here. I like the Che Guevara reference. Bowie is singing in his early androgynous style! The only thing that ruins it for me are the annoying over the top backup vocals.
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From 01/09/2017 20:13
Powerful, driving riff and dramatic drumwork all add up to one of Bowie's most advanced glam rock tracks
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From 09/27/2014 00:46
Just as haunting a song over 40 years later
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