Scary Monsters (Remastered)
David Bowie
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It's No Game, Pt. 1 | David Bowie | 4:17 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Up the Hill Backwards | David Bowie | 3:14 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps) | David Bowie | 5:11 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Ashes to Ashes | David Bowie | 4:24 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Fashion | David Bowie | 4:48 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Teenage Wildlife | David Bowie | 6:54 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Scream Like a Baby | David Bowie | 3:35 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Kingdom Come | David Bowie | 3:43 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Because You're Young | David Bowie | 4:52 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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It's No Game, Pt. 2 | David Bowie | 4:22 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Album Review
David Bowie returned to relatively conventional rock & roll with Scary Monsters, an album that effectively acts as an encapsulation of all his '70s experiments. Reworking glam rock themes with avant-garde synth flourishes, and reversing the process as well, Bowie creates dense but accessible music throughout Scary Monsters. Though it doesn't have the vision of his other classic records, it wasn't designed to break new ground — it was created as the culmination of Bowie's experimental genre-shifting of the '70s. As a result, Scary Monsters is Bowie's last great album. While the music isn't far removed from the post-punk of the early '80s, it does sound fresh, hip, and contemporary, which is something Bowie lost over the course of the '80s. [Rykodisc's 1992 reissue includes re-recorded versions of "Space Oddity" and "Panic in Detroit," the Japanese single "Crystal Japan," and the British single "Alabama Song."]
Customer Reviews
Scary Monsters indeed...
Love this album, so fresh sounding when it came out. Still rocks today. Turn to the left!
the last great bowie album?
It certainly is. Strong songs, a fantastic band and excellent arrangements and production create a powerful, intense record. Robert Fripp does some of his best rock guitar playing and Bowie' s singing voice seems to be at its authoritative peak here. While the instrumentation is densely layered it never feels cluttered or hermetic. Excellent work across the board. Highlights: "It's No Game" (both parts), "Scary Monsters" and "Ashes to Ashes".
Great Album, Delicious Sounds
For some reason, this album makes me think of mental hospitals and prisons. Nonetheless, it's that eeriness that gives it that real kick and makes it a real pleasure to listen to. "Teenage Wildlife" is my favorite track off here. It's crazy awesome! Other favorites are "Ashes to Ashes," "Fashion," and "Scream Like a Baby."
Biography
Born: January 8, 1947 in Brixton, London, England
Genre: Rock
Years Active: '60s, '70s, '80s, '90s, '00s, '10s
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Under Pressure | Classic Queen | 4:02 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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- Genres: Rock, Music, Prog-Rock/Art Rock, Pop, Pop/Rock, Adult Alternative, Arena Rock, Alternative, Punk
- Released: 1980
- ℗ Digital Remaster 1999 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Jones/Tintoretto Entertainment Company LLC under exclusive licence to EMI Records Ltd
