For Bowie fans, 2025 brings a long-awaited 50th anniversary reissue of the ‘Young Americans’ album, presenting Bowie at his most soulful and swinging, with two of his most beloved tracks, ‘Fame’ and the title track ‘Young Americans’, closing and opening the album respectively.
Like the previous 50th anniversary editions, the ‘Young Americans’ album comes in a strictly limited picture disc edition with a poster.
“Young Americans” marked a significant pivot in Bowie’s chameleon-like career, introducing listeners to his foray into soul and funk, diverging from his glam rock roots. The album’s sound is heavily influenced by the vibrant Philly Soul movement, infused with smooth, jazzy funk elements, and adorned with lush saxophone solos and rich backing vocals. The album’s production quality is polished, featuring contributions from a host of talented musicians that helped to authentically capture the essence of American soul music, albeit through Bowie’s unique British lens.
SIDE A
A1. YOUNG AMERICANS
A2. WIN
A3. FASCINATION
A4. RIGHT
SIDE B
B1. SOMEBODY UP THERE LIKES ME
B2. ACROSS THE UNIVERSE
B3. CAN YOU HEAR ME
B4. FAME
