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Originally Posted by Rainard Jalen
Young Americans did as a matter of fact receive significantly less positive responses from music journalists than did Hunky Dory, Alladin Sane and Ziggy Stardust.
As for Bowie fans, well, I've spoken to at least a few who were not keen on Young Americans among his 70s work (and Diamond Dogs). The jury's out on what the bigger Bowie fans here think.
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Well i'd say it's one of the weaker albums of his 70's output definitely, but it's weak out of a
very strong bunch. I know the critics didn't like it as they thought it was just cheap soul but there's songs on there (title track, Somebody Up There Likes Me) that soar along and build up brilliantly, and i've already declared my liking for Fame.