Diamond Dogs

David Bowie

Diamond Dogs

RELEASED: May 24, 1974
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Future Legend Meaning 1:08 2. Diamond Dogs Meaning 5:58 3. Sweet Thing Meaning 3:38 4. Candidate Meaning 2:40 5. Sweet Thing (reprise) Meaning 2:32 6. Rebel Rebel Meaning 4:33 7. Rock ’n’ Roll With Me 4:01 8. We Are the Dead Meaning 4:59 9. 1984 Meaning 3:27 10. Big Brother Meaning 3:20 11. Chant of the Ever Circling Skeletal Family Meaning 2:03
Historical Archive
Diamond Dogs is the eighth studio album by English musician David Bowie, released in 1974. The album features a blend of rock and roll, glam rock, and soul. It is known for its dystopian themes and theatricality, drawing inspiration from George Orwell's novel 1984. The album's sound is characterized by its use of synthesizers and funk influences, marking a departure from Bowie's earlier work. Key tracks include 'Rebel Rebel,' 'Diamond Dogs,' and 'Sweet Thing.' The album has been praised for its ambitious production and has since become a classic in Bowie's discography.