Bowie. Diamond Dogs. Yes. Love that he plays guitar on this one. Not that I don't love Mick Ronson, but there is nothing more badass than Bowie playing a Gibson L-5 cranked to 11 at the top of "Rebel Rebel". The ballads on this record (Sweet Thing, We are the Dead) are masterpieces as well. This album is also the reunion of Bowie with Tony Visconti, one of the most fruitful partnerships in rock history. The artwork pictured above is the g-rated version, which had been airbrushed to remove genetalia from the "hybrids". So, anyone have one of the few originals they're dying to part with?
David Bowie - Diamond Dogs
RCA - 1974
I received a promotional copy of this LP while managing a record shop in London. It includes the original artwork. Unfortunately it is scarred by a wretched "for promotional purposes only" stamp on it! I have not have it priced, as I intend to keep it in my collection. I would imagine it to be worth a hundred pounds or so. Anyhow, it is a remarkable album! Without a doubt one of my top five Bowies!
ReplyDeleteWow, I'd love to see this "hybrid genitalia"
ReplyDeleteDiamonds are a girl's best friend. Dogs are mans best friend.
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