DAVID BOWIE: Comparisons to Joy Division?
On September 12, 1980—exactly 46 years ago to the day— David Bowie’s album “Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps)” was released. Did you already know these four facts?
★ The title track of his 14th studio album is about a woman who slowly descends into madness and her resulting decline into—and ultimately out of—society.
★ Thematically, David Bowie’slyrics can certainly be compared to Joy Division’s“She’s Lost Control” (1979).
★ One detail in particular stands out: In both songs, the look in her eyes is emphasized, and the madness is clearly visible there.
★ In the UK, “Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps)” reaches No. 20, while in Ireland it holds steady at No. 17.
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