Spinning Today - What Are You Listening To Right Now? (Part 4)

[hifi_dave]

I understand that, most people would agree. But for me it has always been Hunky Dory. It was the soundtrack to the 15 year-old me, a lot of new things happened that year, and so nostalgia will be playing a big part.

I'd agree with that. Hunky Dory and to a lesser degree Pinups are the only Bowie LPs I like and enjoy to this day. His later stuff I find unappealing and the last few albums, to me, are a dirge. Sorry to be controversial.

[hifi_dave]

A modern classic indeed, but only if it includes 'Sex and Drugs and Rock & Roll'.

Deffo. Gone far too soon.

[Pigmy Pony]

I'd agree with that. Hunky Dory and to a lesser degree Pinups are the only Bowie LPs I like and enjoy to this day. His later stuff I find unappealing and the last few albums, to me, are a dirge. Sorry to be controversial.

With his musical career spanning so many years, and with his musical style so varied, there really is something for everyone. Though I doubt there are many who are fans of his entire catalogue.

+1 for 'Pin Ups'. I did read somewhere that it was a stop gap album to fulfil contractual obligations - I don't know how true that is, but I reckon it's a corker. He was just doing songs he grew up with and having fun with it imo.

[Idlewithnodrive]

Another taken far too early ��

[Barry]

With his musical career spanning so many years, and with his musical style so varied, there really is something for everyone. Though I doubt there are many who are fans of his entire catalogue.

+1 for 'Pin Ups'. I did read somewhere that it was a stop gap album to fulfil contractual obligations - I don't know how true that is, but I reckon it's a corker. He was just doing songs he grew up with and having fun with it imo.

I used to have a copy of 'Pin Ups'. Thought little of it at the time and gave it away. There are very few instances of a cover being better than the original ('All Along the Watchtower' being an obvious example), and an LP of covers by a single artist is unlikely to be of interest to me. Though having said that, I do like Brian Ferry's debut solo LP, which is mostly (all?) covers.

[Barry]

Deffo. Gone far too soon.

I did see Ian Dury and the Blockheads perform in London in the late '70s. He had Max Wall (he of the silly walks) there with him for that performance. It was a good night out - I especially remember enjoying Dury's rendition of 'Sweer Gene Vincent'.

[Barry]

Another taken far too early ��

Agreed!

[Idlewithnodrive]

I especially remember enjoying Dury's rendition of 'Sweer Gene Vincent'.

One of his best.

[Idlewithnodrive]

[Idlewithnodrive]