Iconic Albums - David Bowie - Station To Station

Iconic Albums: David Bowie - Station to Station
By Richard Ward

"The return of the Thin White Duke..." With those enigmatic words, David Bowie unleashed Station to Station in 1976-an album born of chaos, laced with mysticism, and unlike anything else in his storied career. Bridging the soul stylings of Young Americans and the fractured experimentation of the Berlin Trilogy, Station to Station is a record of contradictions: icy yet passionate, spiritual yet blasphemous, controlled yet completely unhinged.

In this in-depth volume from the acclaimed Iconic Albums series, author Richard Ward takes readers deep into the eye of Bowie's hurricane-exploring every track, every persona, and every artistic fracture with obsessive detail and clarity. From the arrival of the Thin White Duke to the robotic hallucinations of "TVC 15," from the haunting prayer of "Word on a Wing" to the guitar fury of "Stay," this book dissects the album's mythology, musicianship, and cultural impact like never before.

Inside you'll discover:

• The harrowing personal circumstances Bowie faced during the recording process

• Track-by-track breakdowns filled with lyrical analysis, musical insights, and historical context

• The occult influences of Aleister Crowley and the Kabbalah hidden in the lyrics

• How Station to Station laid the groundwork for post-punk, goth, and industrial music

• The Duke's chilling legacy-and how his shadow shaped Bowie's future personas

• Rare behind-the-scenes stories about the studio sessions, collaborators, and 1976 tour

Whether you're a lifelong Bowie fan or just discovering the brilliance of Station to Station, this book offers a compelling journey through the album that nearly cost Bowie everything-but also gave birth to some of his most powerful, enduring work.

Elegant, dangerous, and transformative-this is the story of David Bowie's most haunted masterpiece.