The song itself gradually builds up until it explodes in a crescendo of wailed vocals and visceral emotion, backed by the old, nostalgic piano sound. Bowie shows us a world in despair – even the newsreader can’t keep it together – with a strange undertone of hope and love (“I kiss you, you’re beautiful” etc). The album opens on an apocalyptic announcement of the demise of humanity, presented through a bittersweet chord progression. Please feel free to let me know your interpretations also! I sincerely hope I’ve done it justice in this review because it is one of my all time favourites. Released in 1972, this monumental Bowie album is not only an amazing album musically, but also a concept and a story with importance and meaning. Milly Whyles is a 15-year-old who is steeped in pop culture and yet again provides a brilliant insight into a classic album from a fresh angle (she did the same with the Cure here and then the Banshees here ) A generation has pored over its nuances for decades but what does it sound like and mean to a teenager in today’s fast forward culture. ![]() ![]() Ziggy Stardust is one of the most iconic albums ever released.
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