20 April 2023

DAVID BOWIE’s 1973 LP ALLADIN SANE, his 6th, is 50 (released on 19 April 1973).
A top-10 album in my Bowie book. It was his most successful record up to that point, topping the UK Albums Chart and it made him a huge, adored, alien rockstar.

The Guardian (UK newspaper): “From the first crashing chord of ‘Watch That Man’ you
know that this is a rock ‘n’ roll album. If Ziggy Stardust was his Sgt. Pepper (a loose-fitting concept about an alter-ego rock band, but staggeringly good songs), then Aladdin Sane is Bowie’s Exile on Main Street. Aladdin Sane is one of the finest forty-five minutes in rock.”

Singles/clips: The Jean Genie / Drive-in Saturday

– THE JEAN GENIE –

– DRIVE-IN SATURDAY –

For this special occasion, the masterwork is re-leased on a vinyl picture disc and
a half-speed mastered black vinyl edition. More info and order details here.

Original LP

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DAVID BOWIE: All Albums – Website