David Bowie - Diamond Dogs [180g Black Vinyl LP, Gatefold]

David Bowie's Diamond Dogs marked a pivotal transition in his career, bridging the glam rock spectacle of Ziggy Stardust with the dystopian grit of his mid-70s output. Originally released in 1974, this concept-driven LP paints a bleak and theatrical post-apocalyptic vision loosely inspired by Orwell's 1984. The songs are theatrical, jagged, and full of shifting personas, with Bowie acting as both narrator and shape-shifting character across the album's dramatic arc.

Musically, the album fuses sleazy rock riffs with avant-garde textures and proto-punk elements. Standout tracks include the scathing opener "Future Legend"/"Diamond Dogs," the apocalyptic ballad "Sweet Thing," and the snarling anthem "Rebel Rebel," one of Bowie's most enduring singles. The medley-like structure in the middle of the album adds to its conceptual weight, weaving multiple songs into one flowing narrative. Bowie's guitar work—rarely spotlighted elsewhere—is raw and heavily featured here, adding to the album’s unique tone.

This edition is pressed on 180g black vinyl and housed in a striking gatefold jacket featuring the controversial original artwork. The heavyweight vinyl adds clarity and depth to Tony Visconti's production, especially in the layered vocal passages and gritty midrange textures. This is a faithful reissue that retains the theatrical edge and sonic character of the original UK release, making it ideal for fans revisiting this transitional era or collectors rounding out a Bowie shelf.

• Format: 180g Black Vinyl LP
• Standout tracks: "Diamond Dogs," "Sweet Thing," "Rebel Rebel"
• Pressing details: Gatefold jacket, remastered reissue
• Genre/style: Glam Rock, Art Rock, Proto-Punk, Classic Rock
• UPC: 0825646289441

A dramatic and deliberately jagged chapter in Bowie's discography, Diamond Dogs remains a fascinating document of theatrical ambition and creative evolution.

* The Spotify track list may not exactly represent the tracks and audio of this LP edition.

Track List:

Side A:

1. Future Legend
2. Diamond Dogs
3. Sweet Thing
4. Candidate
5. Sweet Thing (Reprise)
6. Rebel Rebel

Side B:

1. Rock 'N Roll With Me
2. We Are The Dead
3. 1984
4. Big Brother
5. Chant Of The Ever Circling Skeletal Family