Tuesday, March 30, 2010

David Bowie - Hunky Dory


Changes - 4
Oh! You Pretty Things - 4
Eight Line Poem - 3
Life On Mars? - 5
Kooks - 4
Quicksand - 3
Fill Your Heart - 3
Andy Warhol - 4
Song For Bob Dylan - 3
Queen Bitch - 3
The Bewlay Brothers - 3
Total - 39 stars / 11 tracks = 3.55 stars, standardized to 3.9 stars

"Changes": Its infinitely recognizable stutter is an almost too-good hook, bringing you into a greatly enjoyable song.

"Oh! You Pretty Things" starts off as a simple piano ballad that doesn't "pick up" until almost halfway through. Both sections are immersive and captivating.

"Life On Mars?" has brilliant melodies, whether it's the ascending, climactic verses or the triumphant chorus.

"Kooks" is a safe, accessible follow-up to "Life On Mars?". It feels inviting and optimistic.

"Andy Warhol"'s bizarre, electronic introduction gives way to a really cool, guitar-driven song.

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