Released: 10/02/17
David Bowie hinted at a shift to R&B during the Diamond Dogs tour, but Young Americans’ full blue-eyed soul sound surprised many. Backed by top session musicians, Bowie crafted a Philly soul and disco-inspired album with a detached, almost observational style. This distance gave the record a unique, synthetic British soul vibe that influenced generations. While Young Americans features standout tracks like Fame and Win, the songwriting is uneven, making it more a stylish experiment than a fully consistent classic.