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Category Archives: David Bowie
More Album Cover Outtakes
Though probably best known for his images of Marilyn Monroe, Greta Garbo and other Hollywood celebrities, veteran photographer Tom Kelley created magic with David Bowie 49 years ago to the day. In May 1975, at his Studio in West Hollywood, … Continue reading
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Fripp & Eno | (No Pussyfooting) (1973)
The image used for the 1973 ambient masterpiece (No Pussyfooting), was designed by British photographer and filmmaker Willie Christie, and exhibits Robert Fripp and Brian Eno perched in a dramatic Infinity Mirror Room. The striking composition was photographed and designed … Continue reading
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Blackstar (2016)
The final devastating instalment in the David Bowie catalogue, the breathtaking and relentlessly fascinating masterpiece, Blackstar. TRACKS 1. Blackstar: The album begins with the sprawling avant-jazz title track which I will refer to as Blackstar rather than ★: Bowie’s requiem. … Continue reading
The Next Day (2013)
Conceived and recorded in complete secrecy, The Next Day heralded one of most astonishing comebacks in rock ‘n roll history. TRACKS 1. The Next Day: A sharp snare hit and it’s underway. “Listen!”. Its closest cousin is ‘Breaking Glass ‘. … Continue reading
Reality (2003)
Released hot on the heels of Heathen, Reality was designed to blast out in a live format on 2004’s triumphant A Reality World Tour, and for a long time was considered his final work. TRACKS 1. New Killer Star: Irresistible … Continue reading
Heathen (2002)
The spectacular trend setting of Bowie’s early work inspired the new assured sound, nonchalant charm, and grace, of Heathen. TRACKS 1. Sunday: Laced with eerie synths accompanying a sombre, dreamlike production, the mood is darkly urban and spine-tinglingly resonant with … Continue reading
Hours (1999)
The introspective Hours (stylised as ‘hours…’ ), explored contemporary pop territory via brooding laments on remorse and regret, released at a time when Bowie seemed genuinely happier with his life more than ever. TRACKS 1. Thursday’s Child: The album opens with a … Continue reading
Earthling (1997)
An artistically spirited Bowie captures the mood of ’90s contemporary pop culture with a techno diversion, incorporating industrial rock and jungle beats. TRACKS 1. Little Wonder: Underneath the pitched synth loops and jungle beats is a conventional song fighting to … Continue reading
Outside (1995)
The experimental and critically lauded 1.Outside, was an uncompromising statement from Bowie, and contains some of his most compelling and downright exciting moments in years. TRACKS 1. Leon Takes Us Outside: This curtain-raiser finds Bowie mysteriously reciting dates (August, Wednesday, … Continue reading
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