The lyrics encapsulate the descent into madness during the Vietnam war. On March 16 1968, a US force entered the Vietnamese village of My Lai killing over 300 unarmed civilians (mainly women, children and elderly people).
This album came out about the same time as Black Sabbath's first album, and is every bit heavy and every bit metal as Sabbath, though most people didn't realize Bowie was doing this at the time. But while for Sabbath it was a career, for David it was just another phase. And the whole band was performing at their peak. Keep checking out early Bowie, he's full of surprises.
So many great tracks on this album. Hearing it back in the day as a fifteen/sixteen year old, the guitars coupled with the scifi story-telling of Saviour Machine, The Supermen and many other Bowie classics hooked me in immediately, and it hasn't let go since. Still one of my favourite albums... by anyone!
David's half brother Terry was a big influence on this album. He spent a large part of his life in Cane Hill Asylum (pictured in the US cartoon cover) before his eventful suicide.
Wow, regardless of being a Bowie fan for a good part of 45 years plus.. I'm still being introduced to new music of his. It's definitely a journey of discovery.
Although it is strictly his third album, for most people it is his second, even for Bowie who titled the 2nd the same as the 1st "David Bowie" to forget about it. Then with the success of Space Oddity the record company changed it to the name that we all know: "Space Oddity".......both Space Oddity and TMWSTW are very good albums, in them we already see branches of Bowie's genius everywhere. still not completely polished, but they are already there 🙂
...i don't think this song is about religion, only. Maybe. But thanks for mentioning Fritz Lang movie " Metropolis". I think this intense piece of music was partly inspired by that old silent movie.
Sometimes the record companies make great changes to the artists' chosen nomenclature. Imagine the Beach Boys actually going with The Pendletones?! Well done Capitol for changing that.
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Saviour Machine is a hidden Bowie gem. One of my favs.
Bowie is the greatest of all music from the 60s.onwards.
Without doubt one of his best albums. Amazing themes and musical ideas.
My favorite Bowie album, too. It's genius.
Always been one of my favorite Bowie albums. It often gets overlooked but it's a brilliant album from start to finish.
Saviour Machine is like full on Rock Opera. Superb. Love this album so much.
Remember: He was 23 years old when this came out -- and it was his third album!!
The entire album is an underrated and overlooked banger. Not a dud track on it. Heavy stuff.
True words.
Running Gun Blues is about a Vietnam vet that can't stop killing once he gets home. Saviour Machine is about AI destroying us.
Thank you for clarifying but it makes me sad ❤☮️
The lyrics encapsulate the descent into madness during the Vietnam war. On March 16 1968, a US force entered the Vietnamese village of My Lai killing over 300 unarmed civilians (mainly women, children and elderly people).
I love hearing these deep cuts ... nice
Excellent album! My first Bowie.
Such a great album that is criminally overlooked
This album came out about the same time as Black Sabbath's first album, and is every bit heavy and every bit metal as Sabbath, though most people didn't realize Bowie was doing this at the time. But while for Sabbath it was a career, for David it was just another phase. And the whole band was performing at their peak. Keep checking out early Bowie, he's full of surprises.
So many great tracks on this album. Hearing it back in the day as a fifteen/sixteen year old, the guitars coupled with the scifi story-telling of Saviour Machine, The Supermen and many other Bowie classics hooked me in immediately, and it hasn't let go since. Still one of my favourite albums... by anyone!
There's not one bum track on this entire album. Thank you!
Thank you for playing this amazing songs - I haven't heard them years!! This is in my top Bowie Albums ❤
Again thank you for doing this record l33. Some of his very best but not as known.
Saviour Machine is a great track, this album is in my collection though not often played.
I don’t remember these songs. Great stuff thanks
David's half brother Terry was a big influence on this album. He spent a large part of his life in Cane Hill Asylum (pictured in the US cartoon cover) before his eventful suicide.
Wow, regardless of being a Bowie fan for a good part of 45 years plus.. I'm still being introduced to new music of his. It's definitely a journey of discovery.
Although it is strictly his third album, for most people it is his second, even for Bowie who titled the 2nd the same as the 1st "David Bowie" to forget about it. Then with the success of Space Oddity the record company changed it to the name that we all know: "Space Oddity".......both Space Oddity and TMWSTW are very good albums, in them we already see branches of Bowie's genius everywhere. still not completely polished, but they are already there 🙂
......and the songs Space Oddity and The man Who sold the world are 2 legendary and timeless songs.........2 masterpieces in Music History
...i don't think this song is about religion, only. Maybe. But thanks for mentioning Fritz Lang movie " Metropolis". I think this intense piece of music was partly inspired by that old silent movie.
A day of many riches - and to a man who wrote a song intended for Elvis: “Golden Years” was offered to him, IIRC. Always room for any era Bowie 😊
Bowie ever unique ever reaching, no wonder he left us but maybe he saw something we couldn't. RIP
These two songs are unheard by me also. There both worth listening to. I prefer the second one more. I’ll have to give them another listen or more.
Savior Machine…it undulates…
Interesting!
Check out the lyrics to Saviour Machine...it exactly details the current political situation. "President Joe once had a dream..."
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Sometimes the record companies make great changes to the artists' chosen nomenclature. Imagine the Beach Boys actually going with The Pendletones?! Well done Capitol for changing that.
Singing-wise, not my tops. Music-wise, great :)
"President Joe once had a dream".... Hmmm.... Let's see
Vietnam. Bowie worked wirh iggy pop.