Composer

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David Bowie

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Average_duration

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3:27

"Ziggy Stardust" is a concept album by David Bowie, released on June 16, 1972. The album tells the story of Ziggy Stardust, an androgynous alien rock star who acts as a messenger between Earth and space. The album is divided into eleven tracks, each of which tells a different part of the story. The first track, "Five Years," sets the scene for the album, describing the impending end of the world. The second track, "Soul Love," introduces the character of Ziggy Stardust and his message of love and hope. "Moonage Daydream" is a psychedelic rock song that describes Ziggy's journey to Earth. The fourth track, "Starman," is one of Bowie's most famous songs and describes Ziggy's arrival on Earth and his message of hope to the people. "It Ain't Easy" is a bluesy track that describes the difficulties of being a rock star. The sixth track, "Lady Stardust," is a tribute to Marc Bolan of T. Rex and describes the androgynous nature of Ziggy Stardust. "Star" is a short instrumental track that serves as an interlude between the two halves of the album. The eighth track, "Hang On to Yourself," is a fast-paced rock song that describes the excitement of being a rock star. "Ziggy Stardust" is the title track and describes the rise and fall of Ziggy's career. The tenth track, "Suffragette City," is a high-energy rock song that describes the excitement of being in a city. The final track, "Rock 'n' Roll Suicide," is a slow ballad that describes the end of Ziggy's career and his message of hope to the people. "Ziggy Stardust" is known for its glam rock sound and androgynous themes. The album was a commercial and critical success and is considered one of Bowie's best works. The album has influenced many musicians and has been cited as an inspiration for the punk rock movement.

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