Station to Station

I saw the full Deluxe edition, and I must admit I did want that, but I wanted so many other CDs music, and DVDs that I had to compromise. I have bought some of the super fan collections of items, but I can't do that with every set. I will admit that this has the great material, a remastered Station to Station, which I had only heard certain tracks in collections before, so the first disc ( The Studio Album) is great, with awesome detail in the mix, and the live double disc is new to me, but is still a great set, whether heard before or not, its a unique performance and great to listen to, since Bowie is one of those performers who give each date a unique edge, and the other musicians give the studio version plus something extra so that you get an extra bonus for sure. The Set has a bunch of great items, the booklet is a part of a larger set that must be the Deluxe set with everything thrown in, but it still looks great in the booklet set since it gives a great insight, and I am sure the book will come out for a while as an item for fans. I remember seeing Bowie sometime around this period on the Kenny Everett show, and he was a total scream. Whilst the Studio album is great all around, tracks 2,5, and 6 are ones that stand out and have been the perennials.The live discs have varying degrees of greatness, but I enjoy things like the very evocative tone of track 15 ( FIVE YEARS) which has a continuation of the studio style, but that was lacking a little in tone, so the live version has somewhat more power.At various points in the Live discs, it speeds up tracks as you might know them, which is pretty standard for live albums, and Panic in Detroit is where the Band is introduced. The rest of the Live Album is a great experience in my opinion, even when compared to , for example, the GLASS SPIDERS tour, which had something else added to it that made it have a very different tone. But both of these shows are top arguments for Video-ed shows, or at the very least having Large Screens, since both here and in some other Continents, the performances are almost indecernible with the theatrics without a large screen if you are more than 15 rows back. The little extras are great. The booklet has photos of Tickets, but I would have liked the approach some special editions did where the Laminates were reproduced. Minor but significant. the Special edition overall is a great buy, but if you can afford the deluxe edition, go for it, I know that with deluxe editions in other cases, I bought it, and with the right package, it is a great buy for fans, maybe not so good for the casual listener. And in that theme, if you want an intro to Bowie from this period without a Nosebleed price, the Special edition is pretty good. And you can get the studio Album on its own if you just want that for a new listener. At the very least you can appreciate the musicianship. But, I was happy with the Special edition, I just wish I could have got the Deluxe version/edition.

It's never too late to listen to this classic. I am guilty for not paying too much attention to David Bowie before death other than his hits. I bought this album because it was always so loved and praised by his true fans (Which I hope to be considered as one day). Station to Station was weird for me at first, only six songs? And the hit single isn't even one of my favorites (Golden Years). But once I endured the art piece as a whole, I was changed. Now I know why David Bowie was more than a legend, he was an innovator. It has been 40 years (!?) since it was released and it still sounds timeless! 1) Station to Station - Easily 10/10, the title track is honestly my favorite, it's quirky, its long (10 min), and it feels like 2 or 3 different songs smashed into one. I love the almost 3 minute intro to the chorus, and bridge, this song is such a trip. 2) Golden Years - 10/10 Didn't like it too much at first but this disco jam grew onto me and it's easily accessible. 3) Word on a Wing - 10/10; ballad-like song that I can describe as truly BEAUTIFUL. 4) TVC15 - 10000/10 FUNKY. It is one of my favorite songs from the album (#2) and of Bowie's catalog. 5) Stay - 10/10 - The beginning guitar riffs that rips and punctures throughout the song is what truly makes me love this song. 6) Wild is the Wind 10/10 - It slows down here a bit like in Word on a Wing. The final song of the album and Bowie's vocals are ... wow. Phenomenal song. Perfect ending. NO FILTERS, NO FILLERS, NO GIMMICKS, IT IS THE RETURN OF THE THIN WHITE DUKE. RIP Starman <3

Suffice it to say, I guess every Bowie fan has their own "favorite" Album by the Thin White Duke. Station to Station is not my favorite, however, it is definitely a close second. It seems that over the years, Bowie has set alive music to suit almost everyone's tastes as he has morphed himself and his incredible library of work into so many musical moods and styles. For one reason or another, I never really gave Station to Station my full attention when it was first released and I'm amazed I didn't. Now, many years later, I have rediscovered this 30 some-odd-plus minute piece of work and only now, listening to the album in 2014, I'm totally WOWED by what I can only explain as...an experience. One writer mentioned that the album should be listened to from beginning to end without jumping tracks. The writer was right! The title song, Station to Station is truly reminiscent of a train leaving the station as the tempo starts out methodically slow then builds up steam and takes you on a journey preparing you for the rest of the musical numbers. When I received the album, I made time to shut out the world, pop in the CD, put my headphones on and begin my 1/2 hour journey through 1976 Bowieland. Each song on this album complements the next and by the time you're done with the last song, 'Wild is the Wind', you want to re-board the train and listen to this body of musical wonder all over again...and again. Although some may not agree, I ordered the 24 Bit Digitally Remastered copy and I'm glad I did. The sound and clarity is incredible. If you are a new fan to the Duke's music, I recommend giving Station to Station a listen to. Once you've heard it, you'll find yourself replaying the music in your mind for days to come. The music resonates that deeply. It is an amazing piece of work and a half hour of sheer Bowie bliss.

Alright so I plugged this one into my MacBook and hooked up my monitors to hear the difference. I had bought the earlier CD master for my girlfriend back in December along with all the other Bowie albums as a Christmas gift and she let me keep lossless digital copies. Then I saw this "2016 remastered version" on Amazon and I felt so chumped and figured I would buy it because it must sound way better! Here are the things I noticed. The 2000 master has a higher noise floor. At the start of Station to Station I could hear the white noise come in a lot earlier, and it drowned out the beginning flanger effect a lot more than on the new 2016 remaster. So that's one update. I also noticed they equalized the masters in the new version to kill that brittle 90s CD sound. The highs are not so sibilant and hard on the ears. They brought the focus back to the whole spectrum of the song, whereas before there was much more hiss and bite. The third thing I noticed was they sound like they brought a subwoofer into the studio so they could master that bottom low end (<50 Hz) for today's speaker systems. 17 years ago consumer systems didn't have much lowend at all, we were all playing CDs on our little boom boxes for the most part. But now they have satisfied our need to hear the kick drum actually get kicked. The fourth thing I noticed is these masters weren't compressed for loudness sake, they are dynamic and punchy coming in at a fantastic -16 LUFS. If you don't know about the loudness wars I would look it up, it's very important to know about how it's ruined music mastering for the past 20 years. The final thing I noticed was the new masters have a more cohesive sound. There are backing vocals you can hear easier now because it sounds like they brought them more to center stage. The middle frequencies are able to shine now that the high end isn't overpowering, so you'll notice more of the actual song, like guitars and vocal harmonies. I would say it's worth it if you haven't bought the album on CD already. If you really care about taking full advantage of new mastering tech, go for it. But both still sound great and it may not even be worth the extra $12, and I'm picky about how my albums sound. Who knows if you can even tell the difference on vinyl, it's top and bottom end get chopped off after mastering to fit the waves on the record. So you probably won't hear the differences I described on vinyl. Maybe on tape you will, tapes carry the full 20-20 spectrum. I'm pleased with this purchase on CD anyways

Ive alway's been an admirer of this very talented man , he has redefined himself over the years , and changed with the times I never bought any of his albums although as I said he was very talented , it was in 1976 that a friend of mine bought the album station to station that realy got my attention , so I bought this album myself , anyway in 1983 I went compact disk I loved the concept and gave all my albums away was I sorry no I was not , but the path of true love is frought with danger , however being in love I stuck it out many Frisbees later , and this 1999 remastered cd is very good , a lot may depend on your system ,, its a wonderful album even if your not a big bowie fan , highly recommended folks ,

Exactly what I wanted - arrived quickly and was in great condition.

Station to Station is one of the best albums of all time, in my opinion. It was the album that made me a huge David Bowie fan, and it's never lost an iota of its hold on me all these years later. The songs can be upbeat but emotional, open yet often sinister. There always seems to be something bubbling under the surface, giving the songs a power that was at times lacking on an album like Young Americans. I've never had any problem with the sound of the original CD release, so I probably would not have opted for this reissue if it weren't for the Nassau Coliseum concert. The album sounds great, and the concert is absolutely tremendous. He plays songs spanning almost his entire career thus far, but (as Bowie so often did) with his new 1976 style. Suffragette City, for instance, doesn't just rock here - it also glides along on an almost-disco beat. Sometimes, reissues come with a little padding to trick the consumer into shelling out for something they already have. This concert isn't just padding - it's the real reason to buy this set. The improved mix of the proper album is just the icing on the cake.

This vinyl remaster is indeed The Return Of The Thin White Duke. What more could I add that hasn't been said in other reviews? An album that Bowie said was "a cry for help" as he was being destroyed by fame, drugs, and alcohol. With the funky "Golden Years", the heartbreaking dance number of "Stay", and ending with his aching haunting cover of "Wild IsThe Wind", this album transcends time. The only other thing I can add is the beauty of this 180 gram pressing really brings out the best of this record. The pressing is nearly immaculate, almost no cracks or pops. The sound is just solid, not just made louder. The bass and drums drive the album and David's vocals are balanced with the instruments, no overwhelming them. Damn, what a great album and it sounds awesome on vinyl, and at $20, well worth it.

This is a review for the vinyl and not the music (which is so good). But Bowie's genius just isn't well-served on this vinyl release, with major skipping in several songs on the record. I ordered a second replacement, but it had the exact same issue, so it seems to be systemic. Specifically, you'll likely suffer skipping on the eponymous "StationToStation" track and "TVC15." Also, the packaging is unexpectedly skimpy and minimal. Why no liner notes? Perhaps even a nice gatefold? Vinyl records are a luxury purchase, usually costing double or triple what a CD costs, and, of course running you far more than streaming. So, people who care about physical media should get what they pay for! And this kind of inattention to quality assurance threatens the vinyl revival, so I really wish labels and pressing plants would up their game here. I do want to note that Amazon's vinyl delivery packaging is now EXCELLENT. Before, they'd send vinyl packaged loose in a big box with no filling (or worse, just loose in a plastic bag). Now, every vinyl has its own protective envelope that secures the record and prevents any warping, bending, bumping, etc. Given the high risk of pressing errors with vinyl, I also really appreciate Amazon's return/replacement process. I got my second (sadly also defective) record mere days after I filed for a replacement.

Che dire, registrazione perfetta.

Sin duda una experiencia completamente diferente a escucharlo en plataformas digitales, especialmente Station to Station, TVC15 y Wild is the wind, no decepciona un artículo a buen precio. Lamentablemente creo que mi disco venía con un detallito, lo revisaré detenidamente y es probable que lo devuelva, pero no tengo quejas con el sonido así que daré 5 estrellas.

わずか30分ほどのアルバムですが、David Bowieの声質に最的確な楽曲群ですね

Bowie au sommet de son art. Un disque fabuleux de bout en bout, un vrai délice pour les oreilles. Je ne lui trouve aucune faiblesse, c'est dire! Mention spéciale pour les deux ballades "world on a wing" et "wild is the wind" toutes deux belles à en pleurer.