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Posted by Epoisses on 2007-02-26 03:00:15 +0000

Bowie Immersion #7: "Pin Ups" (1973)

Record is <a href ="http://www.sendspace.com/file/tdoc3c"> here. </a>

<img src ="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/b/be/PinUps.jpg">

Released October 19, 1973 on RCA.

#1 UK albums chart, #23, US, 1973.
"Sorrow" hit #3 on the British singles chart.
Posted by G lib on 2007-02-26 13:12:43 +0000
Fucking awesome hair.
Posted by jbcardinale on 2007-02-26 15:16:29 +0000
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"Sorrow" video
Posted by Epoisses on 2007-02-26 17:59:20 +0000
Worst album cover ever.
Posted by mr. mister on 2007-02-26 18:46:36 +0000
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Posted by Chopper on 2007-02-27 10:41:39 +0000
Really not much to say about this album. I think this was the start of Bowie's real love for money (more on that in future album posts). This was an album of "covers" which surprisingly went to #1 in England.

Of course Bowie by this time was a serious artist in terms of popularity. This was a collection of cover versions of 1960's rock songs by other British artists (Pink Floyd, The Who, The Kinks, etc.). Bowie no doubt was still in his glam rock phase and these covers were seemingly recorded with a "style over substance" mentality. To me, Bowie felt he could "one up" the originals - it just didn't work. "Can't Explain" became very "pop" oriented, as did "Friday on my Mind."

Some cuts had a unique style like the string sounds on "See Emily Play."

Being a fan of Bruce Springsteen as well, I think "Growin' Up" could have been as successful as "Sorrow" had the song been included on the original RCA release.

I am pretty sure that despite his intention for commercial success, this album did not sell nearly as well the previous two albums.

Posted by mahatma chani on 2007-02-27 12:45:46 +0000
Chopper, thanks for the insightful notes.
Posted by MF DU on 2007-02-27 14:36:48 +0000
'Monday I've Got Friday On My Mind'

is a great track.

I made a 'work sucks' mix tape (cd?) a while ago and put that on it.

Posted by mr. mister on 2007-03-01 00:39:44 +0000
This one is the least remarkable so far. I don't like the See Emily PLay cover. It doesn't do the original justice. I do like growin up, port of Amsterdam. I hear random songs from this one on ZLX every once in a while.
Posted by mahatma chani on 2007-03-01 13:39:55 +0000
I hear you. On these last two he sounds a little tired.
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