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David Bowie
Space Oddity
Release Date: 1972
Running Time: 56:09
Label: EMI Music Distribution
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Originally released as Man of Words/Man of Music, Space Oddity was David Bowie's first successful reinvention of himself. Abandoning both the mod and Anthony Newley fascinations that marked his earlier recordings, Bowie delves into a lightly psychedelic folk-rock, exemplified by the album's soaring title track. Bowie actually attempts a variety of styles on Space Oddity, as if he were trying to find the ones that suited him best. As such, the record isn't very cohesive, but it is charming, especially in light of his later records. Nevertheless, only "Wild Eyed Boy from Freecloud" and "Memory of a Free Festival" rank as Bowie classics, and even those lack the hooks or purpose of "Space Oddity." Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide

Tracks:
TitleComposerTime
1Space OddityBowie5:16
2Unwashed and Somewhat Slightly DazedBowie6:11
3(Don't Sit Down) [Instrumental]Bowie:43
4Letter to HermioneBowie2:36
5Cygnet CommitteeBowie9:36
6JanineBowie3:25
7Occasional DreamBowie3:01
8Wild Eyed Boy from FreecloudBowie4:51
9God Knows I'm GoodBowie3:21
10Memory of a Free FestivalBowie7:09

Other Releases:
Space Oddity: Collectors Edition [DVD]
Release Date: 1972
Label: Classic Rock Legends Ltd.

Space Oddity [Bonus Tracks]
Release Date: 1972
Label: Rykodisc

Space Oddity [40th Anniversary]
Release Date: 1972
Label: Virgin

Space Oddity [40th Anniversary Special Edition]
Release Date: 1972
Label: Virgin








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