IMO, I think so. Low is super good, but the last couple of tracks I just don't get. Aladdin Sane is probably my 2nd fave, Hunky Dory and Ziggy are up in the running too, but something about the songs on STS just really strikes home.

MajesticOne89 said:

It's a tough one. I agree that the second half of Low makes it hard to vote for it. It's just too much atmosphere that you've really got to be in the mood to listen to for it to be called his best work.

For me personally, it's Diamond Dogs, followed my Aladdin Sane.

With Bowie playing almost all of the keys/guitars and sax on Dogs, it just seems like such a more personal record to me. Love it.

Believe it or not, I actually think Heathen just might be in the top five. (I really didn't care too much for most of Reality).

I love this album, it is my favorite of the "trilogy" of Station...., Low and Heroes. I really like Golden Years and Tvc15. But i dont think it his his best album, that for me would have to be Aladdin Sane.

Oh I didn't answer your question. I like Station to Station a lot but wouldn't rank it as his best. Probably top ten material though.

It is undeniably brilliant, but I think my favorite overall is "Aladdin Sane."

Although "Station to Station" would be right up there, along with "Diamond Dogs" and "Low".

STS is one of my favorites too, I would consider it one of his best . It may be considered a transition from the plastic soul (Young Americans) to the Berlin trilogy (Low-"Heroes"-Lodger + Scary Monsters as a bonus IMHO)... To me, Bowie in this album is closing the door to a burnt phase and stepping into a new sound in his career (or maybe packing his things back to Europe ), just sweet anticipation of what was coming next...



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Agreed.

However, the newer material, particularly 'Outside' and 'Heathen' are criminally under-rated.

aintnoboutadoubtit said:

Very true. Both of these albums stand up just fine aloneside anything he's done.

Reality and Hours as well.

STS's always been my favourite, followed by Low and Young Americans.

Never understood the appeal Lodger has for some fans, heard it one time and thought it was a mess, for me the 'underrated' album in his catalogue is Space Oddity.

Hunky Dory's ruined by the Bob Dylan and Andy Warhol songs imo.
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Its one of my favorites but his best? No.

I believe there's no "Bowie's Best Album"; the man has released a lot of masterpieces, it's nearly impossible to say which is the best...

Is Ziggy better than Aladdin Sane? not necessarily...

Low better than Scary Monsters? not necessarily...

The Man Who Sold the World better than Heroes? not necessarily...

Lodger better than Heathen? not necessarily...

Diamond Dogs better than Station to Station? not necessarily...

But STS is one of his most important albums, that's for sure. It's Bowie playin' brilliant and unique music; a visionary mix of funk, soul, rock, and some experimental flourishes...in other words, a wild cocktail of the sounds of the mid-70s...
In addition, this is the LP that spawned the Thin White Duke persona, and that alone makes it a postmodern pop classic...


I'm looking forward to the Station to Station 2010 Special Edition can't wait...

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