"Heroes" has been reissued several times and was remastered in 2017 as part of the box set A New Career in a New Town (1977–1982). Bowie later used an altered, obscured version of the album's cover artwork for the cover of his 2013 album, The Next Day. The title track, initially unsuccessful as a single, has remained one of Bowie's best-known and most-acclaimed songs. Though critical opinion has tended to view Low as the more groundbreaking record, "Heroes" has nonetheless established a reputation among Bowie's best, most influential works. "Heroes" has received enduring praise, particularly in terms of critical recognition for Fripp's contributions on guitar and the album's place within Bowie's longterm artistic development. Live performances from the tour appear on the live albums Stage (1978) and Welcome to the Blackout (2018). He supported Low and "Heroes" on the Isolar II world tour throughout 1978. Bowie promoted the album extensively with television appearances and interviews. It was the best-received work of the Berlin Trilogy on release, with NME and Melody Maker each naming it their respective album of the year. Upon release, "Heroes" was a commercial success, peaking at number 3 on the UK Albums Chart and number 35 on the US Billboard Top LPs & Tape chart. The cover photo, like Iggy Pop's The Idiot, is a nod to the painting Roquairol by German artist Erich Heckel. The album also follows the same structure as its predecessor, side one featuring more conventional rock tracks and side two featuring mostly instrumental tracks. The music builds upon its predecessor's electronic and ambient approaches, albeit with more positive tones, atmospheres and passionate performances. The majority of the tracks were composed on the spot in the studio, the lyrics not being written until Bowie stood in front of the microphone. The album was recorded sporadically in July and August 1977. Much of the same personnel from Low returned for the sessions, augmented by King Crimson guitarist Robert Fripp. Of the three albums, it was the only one wholly recorded in Berlin. It was the second instalment of his " Berlin Trilogy", following Low and preceding Lodger (1979). At the conclusion of the tour, they recorded Pop's second solo album Lust for Life at Hansa Tonstudio in West Berlin before Bowie regrouped there with collaborator Brian Eno and producer Tony Visconti to record "Heroes". After releasing Low earlier that year, Bowie toured as the keyboardist of his friend and singer Iggy Pop.
"Heroes" is the 12th studio album by English musician David Bowie, released on 14 October 1977 through RCA Records. " Beauty and the Beast" / " Sense of Doubt".
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