“He opened strange doors that we'd never close again”
Today is the 40th anniversary of the UK release of David Bowie’s Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps) LP. A lot has been said online about this record today, so why not join in and pop over to the official David Bowie FB page and join in the debate. It's your chance to tell us what you think of this landmark Bowie album.
~ When did you first hear it?
~ Which are your favourite tracks?
~ What do you think of Edward Bell’s artwork?
~ How influential do you think this release was?
~ If you heard it for the first time recently, how do you think it stands the test of time?
SIDE 1
1. IT’S NO GAME (PART 1)
2. UP THE HILL BACKWARDS
3. SCARY MONSTERS (AND SUPER CREEPS)
4. ASHES TO ASHES
5. FASHION
SIDE 2
1. TEENAGE WILDLIFE
2. SCREAM LIKE A BABY
3. KINGDOM COME
4. BECAUSE YOU’RE YOUNG
5. IT’S NO GAME (PART 2)
Here’s a Spotify link to remind you in case you haven’t already got it on repeat today:
SCARY MONSTERS FACT FILE:
Released in the UK as RCA BOWLP 2 (PL 13647) on 12th September, 1980.
Peak UK chart position: #1
Peak US chart position: #12
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