THE MAN WHO SOLD THE WORLD

The first really distinctive output by Bowie. Clever arrangements, rich sound with progressive-rock keyboards and brass instruments. Bowie is on top of the game combining various influences ranging from folk-rock, distant psychedelia/avantgarde, progressive rock,hard rock and other contemporary trends.

"The man who sold the world" is the obvious hit here and was covered by numerous bands later on.

"Width of the circle" is a rock epic with a fantastic motive and drumming, sounding ominous at times. "Black country rock" is a melodic matter with a nice guitar riff, while "She shook me cold" sounds so 60's with frenetic drumming, fuzzy bass guitar and its distortion.

Easily a recommended album to start getting familiar with David Bowie chronologically.