The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars (studio album) by David Bowie

The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars by David Bowie
Year: 1972
Overall rank: 9th   Overall chart historyOverall chart history
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Award Best album of 1972 (1st)
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Award Top 10 albums of all time (9th)
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From 05/21/2023 00:09
This is David Bowie at his musical peak and I don't even think it is a debate. He effortlessly combines a more grand and rich sound with his classic glam rock style to create the peak of this genre as it doesn't get any better than this. As a result of this fusion we get catchy, infectious songs such as Moonage Daydream, Starman, Ziggy Stardust, Five Years and Suffragette City that are also extremely well layered and beautifully crafted. The peak of this is the massive hit Starman which is definitely in the conversation for one of the greatest songs ever made. One of the most important factors in this rich soundscape is the sensational string arrangements by Mick Ronson. When you listen closely to the music on here you will only then start to pick up on the strings as they are so brilliantly blended with the rest of the music that you hardly notice how much of a vital role they are playing. An example of this is on the chorus to Starman where its effect is evident. The musical relationship Ronson and Bowie had was truly special with both coming together to create this unique style that is something extremely exceptional. It is Bowie who is at the centre of it all on here however with his vocal, guitar and sax showcasing why he is regarded as one of the greatest to ever create music. He is phenomenal across this whole release with his distinctive lyrics also adding an additional edge that only he could bring to an album. His charm and character is scattered all over this album as well and so it is no wonder why it is so successful and seen as one of the greatest of all time as he had such an easy to love personality that captivated me right from the first time I listened to this. Overall, this is his most consistent and cohesive record and therefore his greatest ever release with the quality on here being undeniably phenomenal.
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From 05/03/2023 22:42
Very impressive album. Just not my type of music. Sounds ahead of its time with very high song quality, though.
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From 04/07/2023 04:55
The concise glammed-up songwriting and storytelling of "Ziggy" provides a much-needed breath of fresh air amidst the winding excesses of early-70s album rock. Not all tracks are memorable, but the soaring brilliance of cuts like "Five Years," "Starman," and "Rock 'N' Roll Suicide" shines brightly enough to fill in this record's gaps.
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From 01/01/2023 22:04
This is how a rock record should sound.
The rest is history.
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From 08/29/2022 19:55
One of the best concept albums of all time
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From 08/19/2022 22:44
This is a classic album and the best performed by David Bowie! I love so many songs on this one!
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From 06/01/2022 09:16
His best work, and easily top 10 ever for me. The only thing keeping it from a 10 is the middle-part, from It'aint to hang on to yourself, while not bad, it isn't up there with The opening 4 and ending 3, which are timeless classics. It deserves it's place as the best album not by Radiohead, The Beatles or Pink Floyd.
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From 04/27/2022 12:26
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An all-time classic, one of my top 3 Bowie LP's
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From 04/12/2022 15:45
Alongside T.Rex's Electric Warrior, this stands as the defining album of the glam-rock era and holds up today due to fantastic sing-along hits and a theme that is fun and still exciting to listen to.
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