For us collectors who not only enjoy the gathering itself but also like to get down with and feel the music, the attitude towards certain albums can change a lot over the years. Though the records stay the same we change and so does our taste. I didn't like this at all at first and that for many reasons. Back then I was still into his Ziggy persona, which in a way had continued to develop up to the former studio album "Diamond Dogs", and couldn't understand why he now tried some kind of American soul style then doomed to stay in the shadow of many superior black artists. Further I thought the title track sounded too deliberate, the " Across The Universe" cover unnecessary and the listtopping "Fame" no more than a trifle. Didn't buy it myself, but listened at a friend's and after some mutual frowning we decided Bowie was on a downslope. Today looking back with a smile on the ignorant weisenheimers we were back then, clueless about all he still had to offer. Of course I bought the record anyway after a while and eventually found many reasons for love. The vocals are absolutely amazing all through, some of the best from a white soul singer ever. Instruments downright empathetic with beautiful background quires and Tony Visconti's production excellent. Add to that tophole audio and it all turns into a big warm hug. Favorite tracks - all but the three aforementioned ones, but I sweep up those too now...as part of the greater good. Issued and reissued on all possible formats all over the world through the years. Most CD issues including two cuts - "Who Can I Be Now" and "It's Gonna Be Me" - initially recorded for the album, but replaced with "Fame" and "Across The Universe" after John Lennon's studio visit. Premiere UK had label as shown here and matt jet-black cover with "Mainman" logo. (PKÅ*)
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