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+1 Exactly so.
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I had a chance to revisit The Next Day last night. It's a damn fine Bowie album and will be a nice contrast to Blackstar. The bonus cuts are nice in that they are short and sweet!!
The more I listen to it the more I like it. It is more low-key than most of his work but it certainly is listenable.
I am stopping at my local purveyor of music software after work (the last one standing just about). I can't wait!
I agree that NLMD wasn't so bad. Half of it was good or very good, somewhat like Dirty Work in fact. Too Dizzy isn't on the CD because Bowie hates the song so much he chose to re-write history and pretend it never existed. I'm not sure any other artist has done than when transferring something to another format.
True. Bowie leads you to places you´ve never been before, with the Stones in fact you´ll always end up in the same bar.
I like Blackstar, it is very atmospheric and dark, at times quite menacing. A rather short album without fillers and two or three absolutely outstanding highlights. His voice is in very good shape, some of his best vocals since ages, imo.
Btw, Too Dizzy can be found on a japanese CD-release of Never Let Me Down. The japanese dont seem to care about history written or rewritten - Bowie must be very upset...
then mick would be the father, son and holy spirit
AMEN!!
Blasphemers! Everyone knows Elvis died for our Sins.
"I'll be in my basement room with a needle and a spoon."
Not to mention the copious quantities of narcortics....
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Re: OT: David Bowie
Posted by:
Come On
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Date: January 6, 2016 10:58
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crholmstrom
I really like "The Next Day". So much so I bought it twice. For me "Blackstar" is even better. So different & cool. David seems re-energized by the musicians, much like Neil Young working with Promise of the Real. I don't think its going to happen but I would travel to see David with this band.
+1 Exactly so.
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Re: OT: David Bowie
Posted by:
Maindefender
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Date: January 6, 2016 22:57
I still listen to Heathen over Next Day. I heard Blackstar and Lazarus, both stunning!!
Re: OT: David Bowie
Posted by:
HMS
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Date: January 6, 2016 23:30
Never Let Me Down isnt that bad. Yes,the production sucks a bit, too many keyboards, but lots of good songs to find on that album... Bang Bang, Too Dizzy, Time Will Crawl, Beat Of Your Drum, Zeroes, New York´s In Love... I enjoyed it very much when it was released in 1987. Liked it more than Lets Dance & Tonight (both very good albums, btw). I always wonder why Too Dizzy isnt on the CD-version.
To me, Black Tie White Noise is worse and the worst thing of all Bowie are his songs for the Labyrinth-soundtrack. The Reality-album is very disappointing too.
To me, Black Tie White Noise is worse and the worst thing of all Bowie are his songs for the Labyrinth-soundtrack. The Reality-album is very disappointing too.
Re: OT: David Bowie
Posted by:
whitem8
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Date: January 7, 2016 03:37
Heathen is his later day masterpiece. Up there with Low and Heroes. Amazing release with very poignant music. The lyrics and singing are totally in sync, and beautiful.
HMS. Your an interesting fan. You seem to like a lot of stuff considered low points for the respective artists. For me Never Let Me Down is one of his worst. From the production to some of his worst writing. Too Dizzy is deplorable. Beat of the Drum is very good and so is Zeroes. And Never Let Me Down is a good song. Black Tie White Noise is an unsung beauty as well. The beginning of Bowie experimenting again. A very important release foretelling 1.Outside's brilliance!
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HMS. Your an interesting fan. You seem to like a lot of stuff considered low points for the respective artists. For me Never Let Me Down is one of his worst. From the production to some of his worst writing. Too Dizzy is deplorable. Beat of the Drum is very good and so is Zeroes. And Never Let Me Down is a good song. Black Tie White Noise is an unsung beauty as well. The beginning of Bowie experimenting again. A very important release foretelling 1.Outside's brilliance!
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2016-01-07 03:48 by whitem8.
Re: OT: David Bowie
Posted by:
bitusa2012
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Date: January 7, 2016 04:43
Blackstar. "New" style for Bowie. Can RAVE over THAT fact. Good for him.
But it's so dull. I will never listen to it again.
Rod
But it's so dull. I will never listen to it again.
Rod
Re: OT: David Bowie
Posted by:
crholmstrom
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Date: January 8, 2016 11:44
Happy birthday David Bowie(& Elvis Presley!). Still throwing darts...
Re: OT: David Bowie
Posted by:
Maindefender
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Date: January 8, 2016 12:39
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DandelionPowdermanQuote
MRAmandaJones
I'm a great Bowie fan, but the fact is that:
- The last great album is "Scary Monsters" (1980...);
- The last interesting & exciting albums are "Outside" (1994) & Earthling (1996);
- The last good album is "Heathen" (2002)
Since 1999 (Hours), except "Heathen", the Bowie albums are poor and the production awful.
What was wrong with The Next Day? I thought it both sounded excellent and that the songs were strong..
I had a chance to revisit The Next Day last night. It's a damn fine Bowie album and will be a nice contrast to Blackstar. The bonus cuts are nice in that they are short and sweet!!
Re: OT: David Bowie
Posted by:
maumau
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Date: January 8, 2016 12:56
Lazarus
both the track and the video
are stunning great
period
mick... mick... mick...
getting old
it's a damn filthy lesson...
but it can turn out good
as hell
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 2016-01-08 12:58 by maumau.
both the track and the video
are stunning great
period
mick... mick... mick...
getting old
it's a damn filthy lesson...
but it can turn out good
as hell
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 2016-01-08 12:58 by maumau.
Re: OT: David Bowie
Posted by:
Stone601
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Date: January 8, 2016 13:06
Bowie has managed in the space of three years two excellent discs. I adore Blackstar
Re: OT: David Bowie
Posted by:
mighty stork
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Date: January 8, 2016 17:40
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bitusa2012
Blackstar. "New" style for Bowie. Can RAVE over THAT fact. Good for him.
But it's so dull. I will never listen to it again.
The more I listen to it the more I like it. It is more low-key than most of his work but it certainly is listenable.
Re: OT: David Bowie
Posted by:
Ross
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Date: January 8, 2016 19:02
I think Blackstar is a revelation! If you only have the early version that leaked a week ago, be sure and get another version. The sound quality is much better on the official release than on the leaked version.
Happy Birthday to the Thin White Duke! Oh, and that kid from Tupelo as well!
Ross
Happy Birthday to the Thin White Duke! Oh, and that kid from Tupelo as well!
Ross
Re: OT: David Bowie
Posted by:
crholmstrom
()
Date: January 8, 2016 19:50
Quote
Ross
I think Blackstar is a revelation! If you only have the early version that leaked a week ago, be sure and get another version. The sound quality is much better on the official release than on the leaked version.
Happy Birthday to the Thin White Duke! Oh, and that kid from Tupelo as well!
Ross
I am stopping at my local purveyor of music software after work (the last one standing just about). I can't wait!
Re: OT: David Bowie
Posted by:
ROLLINGSTONE
()
Date: January 8, 2016 21:18
If you listen to Scott Walkers 'Tilt' and 'The Drift' albums you'll see where the Jones boy is heading.
Re: OT: David Bowie
Posted by:
maumau
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Date: January 8, 2016 23:14
Quote
ROLLINGSTONE
If you listen to Scott Walkers 'Tilt' and 'The Drift' albums you'll see where the Jones boy is heading.
Re: OT: David Bowie
Posted by:
rebelrebel
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Date: January 9, 2016 02:34
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HMS
Never Let Me Down isnt that bad. Yes,the production sucks a bit, too many keyboards, but lots of good songs to find on that album... Bang Bang, Too Dizzy, Time Will Crawl, Beat Of Your Drum, Zeroes, New York´s In Love... I enjoyed it very much when it was released in 1987. Liked it more than Lets Dance & Tonight (both very good albums, btw). I always wonder why Too Dizzy isnt on the CD-version.
To me, Black Tie White Noise is worse and the worst thing of all Bowie are his songs for the Labyrinth-soundtrack. The Reality-album is very disappointing too.
I agree that NLMD wasn't so bad. Half of it was good or very good, somewhat like Dirty Work in fact. Too Dizzy isn't on the CD because Bowie hates the song so much he chose to re-write history and pretend it never existed. I'm not sure any other artist has done than when transferring something to another format.
Re: OT: David Bowie
Posted by:
buffalo7478
()
Date: January 9, 2016 04:09
NLMD and the whole Glass Spiders thing was a bit of a bore. Not horrible just not typical Bowie pushing music to another level.
The new record is very mellow, but very daring at the same time. He's not afraid to go in a direction he wants to explore, and let fans find him, rather than catering to what the masses want.
The Stones are a rock band. Bowie is an artist. Love them both.
The new record is very mellow, but very daring at the same time. He's not afraid to go in a direction he wants to explore, and let fans find him, rather than catering to what the masses want.
The Stones are a rock band. Bowie is an artist. Love them both.
Re: OT: David Bowie
Posted by:
crholmstrom
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Date: January 9, 2016 09:57
The song "Lazarus" is my new "Heroes". That's saying a real lot. There is a world of difference playing this on cd vs playing the download. Sonically amazing!
Re: OT: David Bowie
Posted by:
HMS
()
Date: January 9, 2016 12:19
Quote
buffalo7478
The Stones are a rock band. Bowie is an artist. Love them both.
True. Bowie leads you to places you´ve never been before, with the Stones in fact you´ll always end up in the same bar.
I like Blackstar, it is very atmospheric and dark, at times quite menacing. A rather short album without fillers and two or three absolutely outstanding highlights. His voice is in very good shape, some of his best vocals since ages, imo.
Btw, Too Dizzy can be found on a japanese CD-release of Never Let Me Down. The japanese dont seem to care about history written or rewritten - Bowie must be very upset...
Re: OT: David Bowie
Posted by:
whitem8
()
Date: January 9, 2016 17:08
No, he isn't, he has said in interviews, he considers Too Dizzy one of his worst songs.
Re: OT: David Bowie
Posted by:
Librarian
()
Date: January 9, 2016 18:29
Bowie is a painter with lyrics and chords. I adore him.
The Stones are rock's soul. Keith is its arch angel.
The Stones are rock's soul. Keith is its arch angel.
Re: OT: David Bowie
Posted by:
treaclefingers
()
Date: January 9, 2016 21:34
Quote
Librarian
Bowie is a painter with lyrics and chords. I adore him.
The Stones are rock's soul. Keith is its arch angel.
then mick would be the father, son and holy spirit
Re: OT: David Bowie
Posted by:
wanderingspirit66
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Date: January 9, 2016 23:19
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treaclefingersQuote
Librarian
Bowie is a painter with lyrics and chords. I adore him.
The Stones are rock's soul. Keith is its arch angel.
then mick would be the father, son and holy spirit
AMEN!!
Re: OT: David Bowie
Posted by:
ROLLINGSTONE
()
Date: January 9, 2016 23:54
Quote
wanderingspirit66Quote
treaclefingersQuote
Librarian
Bowie is a painter with lyrics and chords. I adore him.
The Stones are rock's soul. Keith is its arch angel.
then mick would be the father, son and holy spirit
AMEN!!
Blasphemers! Everyone knows Elvis died for our Sins.
"I'll be in my basement room with a needle and a spoon."
Re: OT: David Bowie
Posted by:
HMS
()
Date: January 9, 2016 23:57
Elvis died for his love of fried chicken and bacon & fried banana sandwiches with lots of peanut butter I´ve been told.
Re: OT: David Bowie
Posted by:
crholmstrom
()
Date: January 10, 2016 01:40
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HMS
Elvis died for his love of fried chicken and bacon & fried banana sandwiches with lots of peanut butter I´ve been told.
Not to mention the copious quantities of narcortics....
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