Like Bowie's first album, this really isn't sure what it wants to be. It's more rock 'n' roll than his first outing, but still lackluster overall. However, we do see some of his brilliance beginning to emerge in the song Space Oddity. This is possibly his most famous song, and it comes so early in his canon. It's whimsical otherworldliness makes it like a dream to listen to, and you'd be hard pressed to find somebody who doesn't know, and love, this song. Unfortunately, it's the first song on the album, and this is where it peaks. "Unwashed and Somewhat Slightly Dazed," "Letter to Hermione," and "Cygnet Committee" are all good songs, but the album goes a bit downhill from there. It's a listenable album, but certainly doesn't get the airtime that later albums get.
High Point: Space Oddity.
Low Point: An Occasional Dream.
Legion Rating: 6/10.
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