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THE REVIEW
Recorded in 1977 in Berlin, it is part of the so-called "Berlin Trilogy" along with Low and Lodger.
Heroes is a magnificent album, half sung and half instrumental, partly strongly influenced by the electronic/German movement of that period (Kraftwerk). Assisted by Brian Eno in songwriting and synthesizers, and Robert Fripp on guitars, the Bowie of Heroes is romantic and decadent, expressing the dramatisation of the period in his lyrics and enriching it all with dark and heavy atmospheres.
At least 6 out of 10 tracks should be included in the Duke's best repertoire, one of which (the title track) goes directly among the giants of music of all time: a song that with its crescendo has set a standard and is still today among Bowie's most famous (for many, it is the most famous). "Song Of The Silent Age" and "The Secret Life Of Arabia" are tracks where Our artist presents a unique vocal shape, while "Blackout" and "V-2 Schneider" lean towards acidic and heavy electro veins.
But it is the entire sense of oppression and darkness that weighs on the album; almost thirty years later it has not lost any of the shine from that era. A fundamental chapter in the career of the White Duke, a source of inspiration for future generations that would soon be born.
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Recorded in 1977 and part of the legendary Berlin Trilogy, David Bowie's Heroes is a masterpiece blending romantic lyrics with dark, electronic atmospheres. The album features iconic tracks like the title song, widely regarded among Bowie's best and a music classic. Collaborations with Brian Eno and Robert Fripp add depth and innovation. Its influence remains strong nearly thirty years later, highlighting Bowie's creative peak.
David Bowie
English singer-songwriter and actor David Bowie (born David Robert Jones, 1947–2016) was a pioneering, genre‑shifting artist known for his personas, musical experimentation and a career spanning pop, rock and avant‑garde projects.109 Reviews
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By zelda
The White Duke emerges from the tunnel, stronger than ever, standing against the wind.
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By Dune Buggy
With 'Heroes,' we soar high into the sky, reaching one of the most magnificent peaks of all Bowie’s production and perhaps all of music ever.
Bowie’s therapy continues with a second instrumental side that can remind us of 'Low,' although the tones are more varied and less 'metallic.'
By Caccòn
"Heroes by Bowie belongs to that group of albums that, by popular and critical acclaim, are considered the crème de la crème of music."
"The Heroes are others, but he got the Fame."
