Great SACD, even the wife could tell the difference between the 2 channel SACD and the regular CD version. Asking me "Are you going to get all new CDs now?"

Cr@$#!!! "Chris" CRADDOCK, the bard of Bakersfield says:
"Though in 1972 the idea of a Rock Opera or concept album, with the songs telling a story, was not new, this was still quite an achievement. David Bowie created a character who was a Rock Star, and he became that character, and therefore became a Rock Star."

Hunky Dory

Aladdin Sane

Low

Heroes

Station to Station

The Man Who Sold the World

Diamond Dogs [ECD]

Lodger

Young Americans [ECD]

Scary Monsters

Boo!

If you haven't heard this album, then you are in for a treat! I love it to death. I really like Ken Scott too. I found the album after hearing an interview with him on recordproducer.com. Haven't really checked out the SACD or surround sound yet, but I'm sure they're cool.

A nice surround mix. Not too aggressive, but transparent and very detailed.
Recommended for fans of Bowie and classic rock.

David Bowie has been my favorite recording artist for over thirty years. I went through two RCA Ziggy LPs on vinyl, owned the Mobile Fidelity half speed master recording, and prior to this release, have owned three different CD releases. Make no mistake, "Ziggy" is one of my all time favorite recordings. I had incredibly high hopes for this SACD and have to admit, I am sorely disappointed by the sound quality and the surround mix. Always a little on the "thin" side as a rock LP, the bass on the SACD is almost nonexistent. There is no punch in the rock numbers at all. Yes, there is a clarity to the vocals that is superior to previous releases, but the music itself lacks the presence which, in my mind's eye, this recording deserves.

A recent convert to the SACD format, I hate to report that this release, though one of my favorites in terms of music, is the one I return to least because of the sound quality. I would blame it on my stereo system if the other SACDs I have didn't sound so good. I hope they release more of Bowie's catalog in this format ( please - Station to Station), but do a better job in delivering a great sounding product. Bowie's music deserves better.