Bowie originally wanted to do a musical for the book 1984, however George Orwell's wife would have nothing to do with Bowie.  Thank God, otherwise we would not have Diamond Dogs.  I had always steered clear from this album because the cover, however the music inside it is amazing.  This album just rocks, especially the title track.  It just makes you feel great.  The begining has Bowie saying "This ain't rock'n roll, this is genocide"  just sends a shiver down your spin.