2026-10-26 18:52 UTC
#1001Albums
Aladdin Sane by David Bowie
https://album.link/i/1039655668
Ask anyone to draw a sketch of David Bowie and it’s a fair bet that they will include the instantly recognisable lightning bolt image from this album cover - even the default apple emoji for a rock star is based on this. However, it is less well known that this image refers to Bowie’s view of his character as a split personality as well as the schizophrenia that his half brother Terry lived with.
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@satsuma@dice.camp 2026-10-26 18:52
#1001Albums This was the last album recorded with the Spiders from Mars backing band, and their sound was considerably augmented by the addition of virtuoso pianist Mike Garson whose styles range from rock n roll, doo-wop, and classical to experimental free jazz, sometimes in the same song. Mick Ronson is also on top form on guitar on this album as well as Trevor Bolder on bass and Woody Woodmansey on drums.