Aladdin Sane (studio album) by David Bowie
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Aladdin Sane is ranked 7th best out of 91 albums by David Bowie on BestEverAlbums.com.
The best album by David Bowie is The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars which is ranked number 9 in the list of all-time albums with a total rank score of 54,132.
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The tracks on this album have an average rating of 84 out of 100 (all tracks have been rated).
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This is definitely a step down from what Bowie released previously but it still has a lot you can enjoy on here. There is never a dull record when it comes to Bowie as he always gives us something to enjoy as he is just so good at entertaining. On here we have classics such as The Jean Genie, Drive-In Saturday and the title track bulking up the release as well as a few more which are pretty good. Instrumentally, it is varied, diverse and interesting which means there is plenty to keep you engaged. Despite this, there are some weak cuts with the obvious one being the cover as it just sucks me out of the album every time I hear it. Overall, this isn't my favourite Bowie album but it is fun to revisit it every now and again.
Aladdin Sane is an album that I've found a little hard to review. Like its predecessor, "Ziggy Stardust" the album has received classic status, but although there are many fine tracks on "AS", I don't think the album reaches level of its predecessor.
The album contains some fine straight ahead rockers like the opening track "Watch That Man", which is reminiscent of both Chuck Berry and "Suffragette City" from "ZS" The album's strongest, though, is "The Jean Genie", which was also one of two big hits. "Panic in Detroit" and "Cracked Actor" are more in T-Rex style, and certainly among the more memorable numbers.
Among the more melodic tracks "Drive in Saturday" is a favourite, a song that could well have fitted into Ziggy Stardust and also the album's second big hit.
Title track "Alladin Sane" is definitely also one of the most exciting numbers, unfortunately, it may appear a bit longwinded and the crooked piano and saxophone solos are not easily grasped. Ballads "Time" and "The Grinning Soul" are both okay, but not really that memorable.
"The prettiest Star" is a little Musichallish, and basically just weary. "Let's Spend the Night Together" is a completely unnecessary copy of one Rolling Stones' weaker hits.
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very good album with novel and entertaining songs, although i've heard better from Bowie.
Solid but not one of my favorites from Bowie
Great all the way, Cracked Actor and the title track are my 2 favourite
This is such a great album and for me battles Ziggy for top spot. I remember going to a party in the 70's with that face design done in nail polish. Had to stop on the North Circular for petrol. Was agony to get off the nest day!
Good album, but not my favorite by him, there are some really good tracks like title track, Panic In Detroit, Time, The Jean Genie. But Let's Spend The Night Together is quite annoying.
First four tracks are great, then the album falls off a cliff for me. Not sure what all the fuss is about with Jean Genie. Highlights are the piano on the title track, and Watch That Man.

Not the most acclaimed album from his discography, but i prefer, by far, this kind of Bowie rather the Heroes one (tastes are tastes...). The title track i believe is one of the peaks of his whole discography.
a couple of toe tapers. after that? eh
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