Pin Ups
by David Bowie
Released: October 19, 1973
Glam rock, proto-punk
Why This Album Matters
This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Breakthrough.
The Album
"Pin Ups" is the seventh studio album by English musician David Bowie, released on October 19, 1973, through RCA Records. Created as a "stop-gap" album to satisfy his record label, it consists of covers of songs from influential British bands of the 1960s, including the Pretty Things, the Who, and Pink Floyd. It has been reissued multiple times, including a remastered version in 2015.
Inside the Recording
Recorded at the Château d'Hérouville in France, the album features contributions from members of Bowie's band, the Spiders from Mars, although tensions arose during its production, particularly following Bowie's surprise announcement of the band's breakup.
Interesting Facts
However, retrospective evaluations have praised it as a…
However, retrospective evaluations have praised it as a notable homage to Bowie's musical influences.
The album cover features supermodel Twiggy and reflects…
The album cover features supermodel Twiggy and reflects the swinging London aesthetic.
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Reception
The album includes tracks like "Sorrow," which was released as a lead single, achieving commercial success by reaching number three on the UK Singles Chart. Despite topping the UK Albums Chart, "Pin Ups" received mixed reviews, with critics often considering the covers inferior to the originals.
The Complete Album Story
"Pin Ups" is the seventh studio album by English musician David Bowie, released on October 19, 1973, through RCA Records. Created as a "stop-gap" album to satisfy his record label, it consists of covers of songs from influential British bands of the 1960s, including the Pretty Things, the Who, and Pink Floyd. Recorded at the Château d'Hérouville in France, the album features contributions from members of Bowie's band, the Spiders from Mars, although tensions arose during its production, particularly following Bowie's surprise announcement of the band's breakup.
The album includes tracks like "Sorrow," which was released as a lead single, achieving commercial success by reaching number three on the UK Singles Chart. Despite topping the UK Albums Chart, "Pin Ups" received mixed reviews, with critics often considering the covers inferior to the originals. However, retrospective evaluations have praised it as a notable homage to Bowie's musical influences. The album cover features supermodel Twiggy and reflects the swinging London aesthetic. It has been reissued multiple times, including a remastered version in 2015.
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