David Bowie's time fronting Tin Machine, a much harder rock-oriented project than his typical solo fare, lasted only a few years and cranked out two albums. This self-titled debut, released in 1989, is supposed to be the better of the two. If that is the case, I would hate to hear "Tin Machine II".
There is virtually nothing on this record that would appeal to pop or AOR enthusiasts, and it probably alienated a lot of long time David Bowie fans. The music is bland, the songs are boring, and the chemistry produces a sour flavor. The record tries to sizzle, but just falls flat.
The only track (being generous) worth multiple spins is "Baby Can Dance", a modestly catchy number that perks you out of the misery that is this CD.
iPOD-worthy: 14
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