Aladdin Sane
David Bowie · 1973
41 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock · electronic · hard rock
A kaleidoscopic blend of rock and jazz, featuring flamboyant melodies and introspective lyrics that explore identity and alienation.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- flamboyant melodies for celebration
- introspective moments of reflection
- late-night explorations of identity
- dynamic shifts in emotional tone
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking straightforward structures
- prefer instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Themes
- dystopian nostalgia· fame's dark side· Detroit chaos
- Career context
- Released on April 13, 1973, 'Aladdin Sane' was David Bowie's sixth studio album and followed his breakthrough record 'The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars.' At this point in his career, Bowie was fully embracing his alter ego, showcasing a more complex persona while navigating the pressures of fame and artistic innovation.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Brian Eno· Roxy Music· Talking Heads
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Here Come the Warm Jets by Brian Eno — Shares a similar avant-garde approach with lush arrangements and explorations of identity.For Your Pleasure by Roxy Music — Combines art rock and glam aesthetics while delving into themes of desire and alienation.Electric Warrior by T. Rex — Offers flamboyant melodies and a blend of glam rock with introspective lyrics reflecting fame's complexities.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Watch That Man 4:28
- 2 Aladdin Sane (1913–1938–197?) 5:07
- 3 Drive‐In Saturday 4:36
- 4 Panic in Detroit 4:27
- 5 Cracked Actor 3:00
- 6 Time 5:14
- 7 The Prettiest Star 3:30
- 8 Let’s Spend the Night Together 3:08
- 9 The Jean Genie 4:06
- 10 Lady Grinning Soul 3:54
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