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Hunky Dory
by David Bowie
The 42nd greatest album of all time
Hunky Dory (1971) finds David Bowie shifting toward a more song-oriented, piano- and acoustic guitar-driven sound that blends art rock, glam sensibility, and pop melodies. The record pairs theatrical, literate songwriting and vivid character pieces with piano-led arrangements and occasional strings, producing tracks like "Changes" and "Life on Mars?" that combine melodic hooks with surreal, introspective lyrics. The album is often seen as a transitional work that set the stylistic stage for the glam persona he developed on subsequent records.
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