Search - David Bowie :: Rise & Fall of Ziggy Stardust & Sp

Michelle D. from HAMPDEN, ME
Reviewed on 3/9/2021...

Don't know what SP is.Anyways, this is my second favorite album of all time. A loose concept is at play here, and it works. Five stars, easily.
1. Five Years- Amazing. One of the core songs for the concept. 5/5
2. Soul Love- Great song. Not as good as Five Years, but still pretty good. 4/5
3. Moonage Daydream- What can I say? Awesome Bowie rocker. 5/5
4. Starman- This is my favorite song of all time. Amazing. 7/5
5. It Ain't Easy- Pretty good. Not as good as the other four preceding it, but fine nonetheless. 4/5
6. Lady Stardust- I don't remember this song specifically, but I remember liking it. I think 4/5. UPDATE: I have heard it again. I still stand by my rating.
7. Star- again, don't remember it. Maybe I should listen to them and get a better review. 3/5 for now. UPDATE: Oh, it's this song? 5/5
8. Hang On To Yourself- I didn't know that this was on here. Pretty good. 4/5
9.Ziggy Stardust- 5/5. No words to describe it.
10. Suffragette City- Awesome Bowie rocker. 5/5
11. Rock 'N' Roll Suicide- The album started off good and ended even better. 5/5
FINAL RATING- 53/55. I can't believe this wasn't perfect. You know what? Since the cover is so good, and David sounds so amazing on here, I'll give it three extra points. It's better than perfect.

One of the Greatest Albums of All TIme! Too Bad about the S

Frederick Baptist | Singapore | 05/19/2007

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I have a few versions of this brilliant, seminal album and for some reason, the Rykodisc version still sounds the best. This mini lp replica sleeve version though is a treat because it faithfully replicates the original lp packaging and includes all the lyrics in both English and Japanese. The cardboard that is used is rather thin though and I have seen better mlps packaging like the ones done for the Hall & Oates and Bob Dylan albums but I guess I've also seen worse too.



The downside though is that there are no bonus tracks like on the Rykodisc version. There's no "John, I'm Only Dancing" and "Velvet Goldmine" for example which is a real shame. Although extra tracks don't always add to the enjoyment of new re-releases, they did do so however where the Rykodisc version is concerned.



Plus points: nice mlps packaging, average sound quality.

Minus points: not as good sound quality and tracks wise when compared to the Rykodisc version.



Unless you really need to get the mlps packaging, give this one a miss if you already have the Rykodisc version."