Bowie Ditches the Glam for Pop Hooks on Let’s Dance, and Mostly Pulls It Off
A review of David Bowie's 1983 pop crossover effort Let's Dance, ranked track by track.
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Category: Album Reviews
Records we have scored.
Bowie’s Bridge Between Glam and Berlin: ‘Station to Station’ Review
A review of David Bowie's 1976 album Station to Station, bridging glam rock and the Berlin Trilogy.
Album Reviews8/10
Aladdin Sane at 53: Bowie’s Greatest Hits, Ranked Against the Rest
A review of David Bowie's Aladdin Sane, a record of fame, paranoia, and the United States, scored 8/10.
Album Reviews6/10
David Bowie’s 1967 Debut Points Toward Greatness, Not Quite Reaching It
A look back at David Bowie's self-titled 1967 debut, a promising but uneven record pointing toward greatness.
Album Reviews8.5/10
Fifty-Six Years On, This Bowie Album Still Sounds Like Someone’s Worst Nightmare
A dark, heavy record of a man selling his soul for fame, wherein the title track alone justifies the whole undertaking.
Album Reviews8/10
David Bowie’s ★ Closes Strong After a Stellar Opening Run
A farewell record dressed as an experiment: David Bowie's final studio album balances ambition and unevenness.
Album Reviews8/10
Bowie’s ‘Heroes’ Turns Forty-Nine: Still the Berlin Record’s High Point
A review of David Bowie's 'Heroes,' a Berlin-era rock record of walls, longing, and the song that makes it unforgettable.
Patti Smith’s Live Document Superbunny Captures a Band Finding Its Voice
A live document of a young singer's early work, warts and all, with Pale Blue Eyes standing above the rest.
Album Reviews7/10
Patti Smith Covers The Rolling Stones, and the Best Moments Stand Alone
A review of Patti Smith's Covers The Rolling Stones, a collection of twelve songs sung in tribute to the band she has followed since youth.
Album Reviews7/10
David Bowie’s Reality: Strong Songs, a Thin Veil of Electronics
A look back at David Bowie's 2003 album Reality, a rock record with a thin veil of electronics and a strong mission statement.