Let's Dance
by David Bowie

From OldToad 02/07/2026 22:16 | #313064

It was a huge disappointment when it came out--this sort of thing happened to a lot of great artists as the 80s arrived, it's a phenomenon I've long wondered about. It had been a long gap since Scary Monsters, and this couldn't be a steeper drop-off from that masterpiece; it's basically him tapping out. But it did introduce Stevie Ray Vaughan to the world, me anyway, so that was good. To me, there's no reason to listen to this, when there's all those great albums that came before, except historical curiosity, the album where Bowie's downturn began.

Very consistent and enjoyable album, one of Bowie's best. Love the first three tracks specifically China Girl and Let's Dance.

Shortlisted for album of the year at the Grammys in 1984. The Winner was Thriller by Michael Jackson

Beautiful Album, at perfectly matches the time it was released, but is still so good to listen too now

This album seems bland by Bowie's standards - admittedly these are very high standards! - and bland even by the standards of producer Nile Rodgers. I find the title song, Modern Love, and Ricochet unlistenably bland, but I will admit a liking for China Girl and Cat People.

Excellent album, worth owning for the first three tracks alone. Has that ‘eighties sound’ synonymous with so many other great eighties albums.

An album where the performances elevate the songwriting to make the album an essential listen. The only hit songs on the album are tracks 1 and 3. However, there are no weak songs on the album. 9/10!

Side A is way better than Side B

Slightly front heavy but that's only because the first few tracks are exceptional rather than very good

This is not on the level of his 1970s albums. First 3 songs are great, but then it goes downhill with a little highlight (Criminal World, Cat People).