This was one of the first LP's I got, when I got my old HiFi about 15 years ago. I still remember playing the album from start to finish... and then I did it over and over. I can't say enough good things about this album and having it on vinyl makes it that much more fun.
So this album was released in 72' and it roughly tells the story of a "Ziggy Stardust". He is supposed to be the human manifestation of an alien who tries to give humans a message of hope in the last five years of its existence. Ziggy is the stereo typical rock star, sexual, deep into drugs, and preaches the message of peace and love... O.K. not your stereo typical rock star but he is destroyed by his over use of drugs, and by the fans he inspired.
So this album has all the Glam and glitz for sure, and I think that is what makes it a hit. Bowie has always made good music but this album for some reason has a special place in my collection.
Not sure if you remember the movie "Velvet Goldmine" (Damn good movie) it was set in the same time period and based mainly on the "Ziggy Stardust" character from David Bowie. I say you go listen to the album then watch the movie. I will put a disclaimer here tho... Any urge you have to put on lipstick and glitter eyeshadow is not my fault, and if you do make sure you pick the right shades to accent your eyes.
So this album was released in 72' and it roughly tells the story of a "Ziggy Stardust". He is supposed to be the human manifestation of an alien who tries to give humans a message of hope in the last five years of its existence. Ziggy is the stereo typical rock star, sexual, deep into drugs, and preaches the message of peace and love... O.K. not your stereo typical rock star but he is destroyed by his over use of drugs, and by the fans he inspired.
So this album has all the Glam and glitz for sure, and I think that is what makes it a hit. Bowie has always made good music but this album for some reason has a special place in my collection.
Not sure if you remember the movie "Velvet Goldmine" (Damn good movie) it was set in the same time period and based mainly on the "Ziggy Stardust" character from David Bowie. I say you go listen to the album then watch the movie. I will put a disclaimer here tho... Any urge you have to put on lipstick and glitter eyeshadow is not my fault, and if you do make sure you pick the right shades to accent your eyes.
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