RCA release David Bowie’s sixth album : ‘Aladdin Sane’ featuring ‘The Jean Genie’ (1973)
David Bowie‘s “Aladdin Sane” feat. “The Jean Genie” is his sixth album released on April 13, 1973 by Rca Records.
This week In ’70s Throwback’ 03/52
Warren Zevon’s disco-tinged "Night Time in the Switching Yard" departs from his sardonic norm, grooving alongside Jeff Porcaro’s precise drumming, while Jackson Browne captures its slick production vibe. Meanwhile, T. Rex’s glam classic "Get It On" mixes swagger with Chuck Berry nods, and Bowie’s "Drive-In Saturday" imagines a post-apocalyptic love rehab with jazzy chaos. Lou Reed stuns with "Kicks," a raw tale of violence set to jagged rhythms, contrasting sharply with Nilsson’s gentle melancholy on "Without Her," a pop lament adapted countless times. Dylan’s "Tangled Up in Blue" masterfully weaves fragmented memories into a timeless folk-rock tapestry, while Deep Purple’s "Rat Bat Blue" balances gritty riffs and baroque keyboards amidst rising tensions. Lastly, 10cc charms with "The Things We Do for Love," a polished yet playful take on romantic exasperations, blending ’70s pop rock intricacy with wry humor.