David Bowie
Diamond Dogs
Label:  Virgin 
Date:  9/28/1999
Length:  0:00
Format:  CD
Genre:  Rock; Glam
  Category:  rock
    Track Listing:
      1.  
      Future Legend    
      2.  
      Diamond Dogs    
      3.  
      Sweet Thing    
      4.  
      Candidate    
      5.  
      Sweet Thing (Reprise)    
      6.  
      Rebel Rebel    
      7.  
      Rock & Roll With Me    
      8.  
      We Are the Dead    
      9.  
      1984    
      10.  
      Big Brother    
      11.  
      Chant of the Ever Circling Skeletal Family    
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      George Orwell's classic tale of totalitarianism, 1984, was the inspiration for a project that David Bowie hoped would further solidify his standing as a rock visionary. Bowie was a natural artist to helm a musical companion to Orwell's allegory, since his own music exhibits an innate alienation. The concept ultimately broke down, but the music didn't. "Rebel Rebel" has become a rock staple, while "Sweet Thing," "Candidate," and the forthright yet experimental title track (Bowie as puppet master) offer additional highlights. Still, despite such benchmarks and its conceptual flaws, Diamond Dogs is best listened to as a thematic collection. --Rob O'Connor