From his 74' Diamond Dogs album, this is my favorite cut from that album. I love the riff on the chorus and the groove is killin'. Many Bowie Kids hardly ever talk about this one, but I love it. Who else out there digs "We Are The Dead"?

Damn ya'll, I'm the only one? I know Anx can get with it, yes?

I've just been playing this and Cracked Actors like crazy this week. The keyboard in the beginning just gets me. Also, I like how the chorus isn't so upfront and in your face (people chanting "We are the dead" quietly in the background"). The lyrics are pretty out there, especially as the song progresses. Great track!

Tom said:

I totally agree. David's playing guitar and keys on this song and most of the album as well. He took a much bigger part on the guitar on this album since this was right after Ronson bailed.

I love it. Sweet Thing will always be my favorite from that album, but this one's right up there. It almost seems like a precursor to his Berlin period, 3 years ahead of time. Deliciously creepy and twisted. I love the "fuck me pumps".

oh god..i love this album.and sweet thing is my favorite for two things,becuase i love david's voice in it,and the for the fact that he used the cut-up tech to write the lyrics,you see he was inspired by borroughs(my favorite beat)..then borroughs was inspired by the french surrealist group and dada group.

U have to respect Bowie just for taking the chances he's taken, stylistically and image-wise. A true innovator (Iman thinks so, too).

"Diamond Dogs" is my third favourite album from Bowie! I just love all the songs on it though my favourites are "Sweet Thing", "Rock 'N' Roll With Me", and "Big Brother"!!!

So I should get it then? Is it a bit like Low?

HamsterHuey said:

Yes, you should get it!

Not at all!

It's a mixture of "Aladdin Sane" and plastic soul with an apocalyptic mood!
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Cheek said:

Well hello, you Alex-hugging person you!
How is morning where you are?
Over here it is sunny!

HamsterHuey said:

Hello, H!!!

It's a bit cloudy but I'm in a good mood today!

Alex-hugging??? Still can't believe it!

Did you hear the new single already?

HamsterHuey said:

On the radio??? No! In concert??? YES!!!

Cheek said:

Yeah, "Big Brother" is the first sign that Bowie gave that he was funky.

blackguitaristz said:

Cool. I see that I'm not the only one.