A songwriter's album of wit, warmth and ambition, from the shape-shifting 'Changes' to the tender 'Life on Mars?'. It arrived just before Ziggy made him famous and many devotees quietly prefer it. Piano-led, melodic and endlessly replayable. Released in 1971 — a solid middle chapter.
On vinyl: Original '70s pressings vary widely in quality; check reviews of the specific reissue you're considering.
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- Life on Mars? on Best Songs of the 1970s, Best Songs of the 1970s, Best 1970s Rock Songs
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