The Next Day

Dit album wordt elke keer als ik het luister weer iets beter. Erg tof!

Doet me aan het album Lazarus denken, maar dat klopt ook wel in de tijd.

I wish once I could do one thing as 1/10th as cool as anything Bowie ever did

26 studio albums. The closing of Bowie’s career surpasses by long some other careers, yes, this is not his best work, but it’s good and revealing. Wish I had see him live

It's clearly not one of his classics, but it's still stronh

An enjoyable album throughout. It outstays its welcome a little in the middle, but overall it's full of mood, well-crafted songs, and some interesting throwbacks to motifs from classic Bowie tracks.

Huh, nothing on here that I've heard before, but it was all pretty good. A very good late Bowie album with some good rock and jazzy elements. The energy does often take a bit of a nosedive at random points though... Will it be my favourite Bowie? I kinda doubt it, but this is a good one for sure. Favourite: Dirty Boys

It‘s Bowie isn‘t it!

“The Stars are out tonight” is a banger. “Where are we now” it’s overwrought and bland at the same time, surprised that was the first single. “If you can see me” is delightfully awesome.

I was pretty confused when this was generated. I’ve only recently reviewed Heroes by David Bowie, and this album cover looks almost identical. It then had me questioning if it was supposed to be a sequel to Heroes, but it was released a long time afterwards. I’ve read about the reasons for this cover, but I think it looks quite lazy. Songs I already knew: none Favourites: Where Are We Now, I’d Rather Be High I’m happy to say that I enjoyed this a lot more than Heroes, which I felt quite let down by. Being released in 2013, you can really hear the age in his voice which adds a lot of depth. It feels more sorrowful than earlier Bowie albums, and his voice really amplifies this. Overall, I wouldn’t say this is as revolutionary as some of the other albums from his early days, but it is definitely still very good. I enjoyed this album a lot.

Quite enjoyed this, though much of it is very reminiscent of his earlier work

As David Bowie evolved and grew as an artist, it is fairly easy to draw lines within his music of eras and styles. This later Bowie album has the raw emphasis and sullen tone that was common throughout his later albums. It is beautiful in it's lyrics and tones, but does lack the flavor and fun of earlier efforts, but with it's tightly produced nature that may not be a bad thing.

Y’know, there isn’t a bad song on here. It’s probably more consistently good than Heroes, which came up last week (must be the power of that white square). The problem is there isn’t anything truly great on it either. I think it got rushed into the 1001 albums book to represent Bowie’s late era comeback, and the surprise/gratitude that people felt towards that. But then Blackstar came out 3 years later and became an even more significant release on the Bowie timeline, as well as being a better album, and it kind of rendered the The Next Day's inclusion on this list superfluous. Still, it's a strong 3.5 from me.

As much as I want to give this album higher marks, I just don’t know if it’s in that scope of Bowie’s best. It is a FANTASTIC move back to the older sound while still staying relevant to a changing atmosphere. This as a precursor to Blackstar (quite possibly the best final album ever released) works very well, and should be a highlight of any new listeners dive into Bowie’s rich discography.

A bleak, beguiling, and, at times, bewildering Bowie record that synthesizes the singular artist's individual introspections into universal understandings.

For some reason I’ve always had a perception that David Bowie’s best days were long behind him before we reached the 21st century. Consequently I’ve never listened to his later stuff before But I was very pleasantly surprised by this. It’s a pretty decent rock record. I particularly liked the title track and then I realised I quite liked all the tracks I started off thinking this was a decent 3, then an impressive 4, and ended up thinking it was a surprising 5 Edit - I’ve adjusted this down to a 4 as, though I still think it’s very good, Mr Bowie had far better albums and they’re the ones that deserve the top accolades

Great. 4/5

Hadn't heard this until now. Though the music on The Next Day doesn't break any new ground, it is an enjoyable record and a fine way to close a spectacular career. His music hasn't interested me for the past couple decades, but he rocks out on this one and reminds me of vintage Bowie. A commendable swan song.

L'àlbum sorpresa de Bowie. Ningú s'ho esperava, tothom va delir. La referència a la portada de 'Heroes' encara va augmentar més el hype. El contingut, passats els anys, no era tan magnífic com es va voler creure en el seu moment. Però sí molt consistent. Uns quants dels millors temes de la seva etapa madura estan aquí, 'The Stars (Are Out Tonight)', 'Where Are We Now', 'I'd Rather Be High'. I també un petit reguitzell de petites perles a descobrir: '(You Will) Set the World on Fire', 'Valentine's Day'... Entre les 3 i 4 estrelles, però el factor Bowie empeny cap amunt

Sais kuolla jo mikä homma häh.. Soitannasta kuuluu että jotain puuttuu.. Ei naurata semmone... Mikään ei iske...

C’est david bowie et mme si je n’ai pas ecoute cela beaucoup avant çette liste. Ca reste vraiment bon. Comparativement au reste par exemple. C’est en dessous de mes attentes. 4.25

In which David Bowie looks back to move forward. Whilst maybe not among his out and out best, ‘The Next Day’ is still pretty darn good, and I defy any artist to make a record half as good or relevant as this, four and half decades into their career (as Bowie was here). Sure, it fades a bit towards the end, but if the worst thing the critics can say about your album is that they think it’s a tad too long, then you’re doing OK.

Rocking. This is great late-period Bowie. A fantastically fun precursor to Blackstar that cheekish-ly hints at all the death, heartache, and tragedy of that one-of-a-kind grand finale. I believe those two albums should be considered together as they contemplate artistry, fame, legacy, mortality, and death in very different ways; two sides of the same disc. Where Blackstar very much lives in Bowie’s struggle with liver cancer and his final encounter with death, The Next Day—despite all its mentions of that impending death and “the end” of things—still feels like a last-gasp celebration of life. A dance of the dead, perhaps. And a primer for that ultimate comedown before the final passage. What a treat that David Bowie shared his most-personal journey with us as art. And such magnificent, powerful art at that. “Where Are We Now” is heartbreakingly wonderful. Like laying on a wind-soaked beach and watching the dark clouds roll past before getting up to run for the pier. What makes the Next Day most special is perhaps just how listenable it is. It rocks and grooves even while it marches deeply, inevitably forward into that great beyond. Yes it’s long, but not terribly. And that varied creative out-pouring of an artist so late in their career and life is part of this album’s charm. 4/5. (I’ll save the 5th star for the Black one.)

Solid David Bowie album. I like it of course but nonsense to include it in the list. (Outside is 5* and Blackstar is 5*, any David Bowie album in between is solid.)

This is trusted Bowie quality, after a long pause. Very enjoyable album.

i mean, it’s david bowie.

Rating: 8/10 Best songs: The stars, Valentine’s day, Dancing out in space, Set the world on fire

It’s as if someone told Bowie that indie music was in, and the the kids these days were mixing interesting arrangements together with simple lyrics that had emotional gravity to them. Then Bowie said, “hold my beer”. This album is so cutting age that I would think it came out early in his career. He doesn’t hold anything back; he just delivers really interesting music. I was very impressed!

This album is a little unmoored, but the tracks individually are solid. David’s voice sounds great, and some of the melodic choices are fantastic.

not the most cohesive album, which is a bit of a disappointment from bowie, but the individual songs are pretty great. i think i’m underrating this because i know he can do so much better

Very distinct voice Sheesh, "Where are we now" Hits hard

Cool, lijkt soort van op Blackstar in sommige opzichten

I love Bowie so it would be rare for me to go under 4 stars for one of his albums. This one is on the borderline. I love the idea behind it but admit it mostly feels like series of demo's or sketches reliving ideas from past albums. I figure that was the point of it given the cover is a clever reuse of the Heroes artwork. Definitely an artist at the stage of his career where he has no one he needs to please except himself. That is one of the more entertaining aspects of this album. I have mentioned this before for other artists and releases on this list and I again wonder if this album deserves to be on this list

This sounds like a Bowie LP that could have been released in the late 70s, and if it came out then I would have been all over it. I like the sequence of songs that starts with The Stars Are Out Tonight. The ballads are especially good, as is the guitar work in the more up-tempo numbers, and the signature horns, led by baritone sax, bring back memories of his early seventies’ material. I’m sorry I completely missed this when it was released in 2013 but at the same time, I moved on from DB 30 or so years earlier with Let’s Dance. I’m glad his 25th album could top the charts in so many countries.

Knowing the gentle nature of lead single Where Are We Now, I was surprised to find this very much a rock album sounding similar to the funk rock songs from the famed Berlin period. This will delight fans of Bowie’s late ‘70s period. Good.

Always love Bowie. Not one of his best, but I could hear hints of Black Star in a few of the tracks

I hadn’t heard Bowie’s last few albums. Was not disappointed.

Great record. I love it.

Enjoyed a couple of listens. Some throwback sounds, some hints of Blackstar.

De fato, esta jornada de conhecer e escutar todos os discos da lista é bastante didático. Nesta sequência estou mais evolvido para reconhecer, além da qualidade das composições, as versões originais do David Bowie. Não fazia questão de escutar um disco na totalidade com a ideia que sempre ia preferir as versões das músicas deles. O disco é interessante e flui bem para me agradar os vocais, inclusive.

I have to admit I don't recall hearing these tracks before, and although I might have been aware at the time that David Bowie had recorded and released this album, I don't remember being so. Either way, what a treat to listen to this album all the way through for the first time. These songs and the whole album are superb. An artist in his sixties being able to create and craft such a strong offering...wow. Inspirational! Such a treasure, David Bowie, such a treasure. You are missed. Sleep well, Sweet Prince.

1. The Next Day: not much for me to like about this song, seems a bit all over the place. 5/10 2. Dirty Boys: much better than the first track, liked the vibe of this song and nice transitions. 7.5/10 3. The Stars (Are Out Tonight): great track, really enjoy this one. 8.5/10 4. Love is Lost: really nice song, great chorus and buildup. Verses are smooth. 8/10. 5. Where Are We Now?: love this soothing vibe. Absolutely beautiful song. 10/10. 6. Valentine's Day: really nice song once more. Falsetto is really nice. 7.5/10 7. If You Can See Me: nice beat, strong vocals. 7/10. 8. I'd Rather Be High: harmonization in the chorus is great. 7.5/10 9. Boss Of Me: nice track. 7/10 10. Dancing Out In Space: instrumentals sound fun, captures the mood well. Funky. 7.5/10. 11. How Does The Grass Grow?: overall nice track, ending does it for me. 7/10. 12. (You Will) Set The World On Fire: nice vibe, strong instrumentally. 7.5/10 13. You Feel So Lonely You Could Die: great song. 7.5/10. 14. Heat: not my fav of this album but still decent. 6.5/10.

A really good album, although it takes a few listens for the songs to seep in. Quite an elegiac feel overall and the best tracks - the Next Day, Where are we now, Valentine's Day - are all quite haunting. Not one of his absolute best, but as good as anything he had released in the previous 20 years

A very bowie album, felt simple in compositon but got deep at times.

I always love Bowie. Was a great easy listening for work.

Varied, sounds like Bowie. But slightly more modern and refined. Good as background music, but I like older Bowie more.

This is fine as it goes, and even quite good in sections ("Where Are We Now?" and "Valentine's Day" and "You Feel So Lonely" are right up one's alley) and sets the stage for of Blackstar, which has genuine power but was also overrated (perhaps somewhat understandably) in the sentimentalist backlash of his death and the overdetermined contrivance of its release. But as ever with Bowie, questions about the reaching for relevance and synthentic-performative and forced feel of things can't be overlooked. What's with the hard rock open on "Set the World on Fire"? Who thought that was a good idea for an artist who otherwise seems to be aiming to age gracefully. And again, 9 Bowie records – which is 4 or 5 too many, when one considers that is more than the Beatles, 50% more than the Stones, 3x more than Elvis, 9 more than Chuck Berry, 4 more than Springsteen, and Zeppelin, and more than Radiohead, U2 and the Replacements combined. It's just laughable. At least the editors had the good sense to drop (-ex) it, but really it should never have been here in the first place. Among 2013's much worthier choices were records from Jason Isbell, The National, Waxahatchee, Neko Case, Vampire Weekend, Janelle Monae, and Bill Callahan, plus probably some hip-hop records one doesn't feel quite qualified to identify. Whichever of the editors is the unabashed fanboy might consider a new title: Roughly 800 Albums That Are Worth Your Time, 192 That Are Definitively Not, and Nine Bowie Records, A Few of Which Are Worthy But Several That Are Not, Really? I mean, why not include Tin Machine? Shouldn't one hear the worst albums of all time before one dies? And, again, to be clear, this is a decent record. The issue is with the editors who do the overrating, not the artist whom they overrate.

Every time I listen to an album of his I feel like I am seeing his soul and life on display, like the essence of a classic novel. This one has a perfect sound, remarkably on point production giving Bowie a modern feel. I felt that the runtime took away a bit of the effectiveness but there is too much good here to not give it a 4.

Good, surprisingly modern and Slringsteen-esque sounding album by Bowie

This is actually my first time listening to this one. Two songs in and I'm really digging it so far. Kinda hate the cover though! Goofy cover aside, this is a great album. Quite a statement after a decade off from releasing albums and out of the public eye. I'm looking forward to more time with this one.

The next day I woke up to find David Bowie naked, confused and blubbering his eyes out. I couldn't help but feel an enormous sense of pride, however his whimpering and tears clouded this with guilt. Over the years this feeling has gnawed away at me and I now wonder if I did do something wrong. David never spoke to the police and it certainly didn't feel wrong at the time, but now we'll never know.

I first found this album in 2021 but probably haven't listened to it since. This is a great album and has all the weird elements that I love about Bowie. David Bowie produced with help of Tony Visconti is a great combo. Bassist duties being shared by Gail Ann Dorsey and Tony Levin is another reason for personal bias toward more stars. This album needs to get back in my music rotation. I don't think this album got the necessary playtime here in the USA to get the love it deserves. This one is between a 4 and 5 but my lack of familiarity causes it to fall to 4 stars.

Very solid for a record so late in one’s career. Usually by this point records are pretty bad.

There's obvious musicality throughout, and while a few are duds (for me), the majority of the rest ring true.

Not too cool as the old ones, but still worth listen it.

Très bon album. Assez sombre et crépusculaire.

just ok

unexpected

Quite good, I like Heroes better. Has really great stuff! Some "We get it Bowie!" stuff. As an album whole I justify a 4 as a three feels short for the good songs.... also This album has alotta names!

3.5/5

Ei Bowien paras levy, mutta ei tylsinkään. Välillä sen ääni kuulostaa vanhan miehen ääneltä, mikä melkein liikuttaa minua.

Perusvarmaa, mutta silti oikein vetävää Bowieta, 4/5.

Bowie-kimara jatkuu. En ollut tästä levystä erityisen innoissani (siis Bowie-levynä) mutta kyllä se 4 varmaan pitää silti antaa. Kertonee jotain artistin keskimääräisestä tasosta.

Reminiscent of early Bowie: layered, experimental and with unforgettable hooks. His age and experience still shines through.

Solid, muscular rock from David Bowie near the end of his career. You can hear echoes of his past music but it doesn’t feel nostalgic. Overall a strong batch of songs. The inclusion of horns on a lot of these tracks is awesome. “If You Can See Me” is a really good one. That menacing bass (or is it a synth?) is fantastic.

Ningún megahit. Un 4.

Bowie through and through. 4.5

Dobar album cover, svaka čast. Nisam ga nikad slušao (album), općenito novije njegove albume, nisam previše ulazio u te sfere. No, zvuči dobro, nekako mi je čudno vidjeti njegov album koji je iz '13. Nije mi četvorka, 3.5/5 je, ali pošto vamo nema te glupe polovice, dajem ipak 4, to je ipak Bowie.

Middling album perhaps more fondly remembered due to the proximity to Bowies passing. Some lovely Bowie style tracks though.

I made notes for this that didn't save, sad. Its like a 3.5. Gonna go 4.

Really grows on you after a bunch of listens

Forgot how good this was.

Liked a lot. Maybe not quite as high of highs as Ziggy stardust but about the same enjoyment for me on average.

Really enjoyable all the way through, not a single song that I would consider to be a dud. I love the instrumentals and feel like there's a lot to appreciate in the lyrics, and that I'll just keep finding more to like the more that I listen. Will definitely add this to my library and try to revisit in the future. Might regret not giving this a 5, but given this is my first album of this challenge, as well as my first Bowie album ever, I know both probably have a lot of incredible music to offer and I don't want to jump the gun and hand out a perfect score too early!

3.75

Another artist where I'm more familiar with their singles than their albums. And other than listening to Blackstar once, I don't really have any experience with Bowie's more recent work. Really enjoyed this album, especially the beginning and ending tracks.

quite good

As usual, his albums are interesting, inventive and fun to listen to.

Me likey

In the context of Bowie's career at this point, it's an incredible album. It was widely believed that he was more or less retired. His release of a full album of new material was considered a bit of a surprise. The fact that it's full of bangers was nothing short of a miracle. That being said, divorced of its context, I think this album is merely very, very good. It's not nearly as good as Black Star, nor is it anywhere as good as a lot of his earlier triumphs. But it's still a Bowie album that's not Don't Let Me Down.

bowie was one of the few to make consistently interesting rock music that pushed the edges musically and lyrically without being a massive bore

Very pleasant surprised by this one. In fact, I’ll dare say I kind of loved it. There’s energy and interesting ideas from start to finish and things sound like songs to my ears instead of experiments. Also, it straight up sounds like a Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds record at times. “My father ran the prison. I can only love you by hating him more.” C’mon, that’s gotta be a Nick Cave lyric! Well, it’s Bowie’s here and it closes the album. Which is another thing I really appreciated; I think the back half is just as good as the front. “(You Will) Set the World on Fire” is a pretty great track for the 12th one on an album. Solid. Let’s roll.

Actually really liked the album Suprised he didn’t change too much even in 2013 Where are we now: 5 years X creep Valentine’s Day: crazy guitar solo loved it I’d rather be high: hilarious name plus nice drumming

I was surprised how much I liked this one, given how late into his career it was. The songs started to sound a little samey towards the end, but otherwise it was good.

Liked it, as I imagine I would like a lot of Bowie albums. Good beats, interesting turns and his voice making it feel familiar and exciting. 6.5/10

only knew one or two songs off of this album but David Bowie is already one of my favourites - maybe its the nostalgia of him but it just brings me back to being 10 years old. This album feels like Bowie's way of saying: "even though its 2013 and im "past my prime" I can still produce an album to blow you all out the water". Cant think of one song that felt out of place... my favourites were: 'you feel so lonely you could die', 'Valentines Day' and 'where are we now?'.

This is a dense, varied album that demands multiple listens to get the most from.

Pretty good

Sounds like Bowie in best way, I didn't enjoy it as much as classic Bowie, but still great

Now THIS is one of the David Bowie albums of all time.

I never knew this album existed, so was surprised with how good it was. It’s probably since been overshadowed since black star was released. That and the use of the heroes album cover is probably why I have missed it in Bowie discovery. That was a mistake.

Some very solid Bowie. I don't think it has quite the extra special prowess of, say, Heroes or Ziggy, but it was still a very strong showing from him.

That late stage haunting Bowie sound.

Very good. Will listen to again

Great artist and great album. Wish we could get more.

Wow what a beautiful album. I've never given this one as much attention but actually has my fave newer Bowie song "where are we now". As ever the classic Bowie chord delights, never predictable but always amazing

The bittersweet stand-out 'Where Are We Now' and the bold album cover itself promote an imprecise nostalgia that's more slippery and certainly more thoughtful than most other sixty-six-year-old former-glory rockstars are capable of creating. Bowie moves on and I'm a big fan. Favorite songs: 'Love Is Lost', 'Where Are We Now?', 'Valentine's Day' (three great tracks back to back)

Highlights: Valentine's Day, How Does The Grass Grow?, (You Will) Set The World On Fire

What the hell. I've never seen this before hahahh. Good stuff.

I did a deep dive into DB discography a while back and he's got a million albums and most are not that good. This one was solid but clearly not the best out there. Nice work though!

Bowie only makes classics. Where are we know is one of my all time favorite Bowie songs. The dude just got better with age. I think I’ll go 4 just because I zone out at some times but give me dark star next because that a 5!

Really good stuff. I remember when this came out and it was a complete surprise as he hadn’t hade an album for 10 years. Bangs out 2 albums with 0 warning they were coming, then exits this mortal coil. Legend.

A good album, certainly not his best, but enjoyable. Remarkable for being his first album in a decade.

It sounds like Bowie working out what he would later go on to expand and perfect on Blackstar. Not sure I would've included it on this list but enjoyable nonetheless.

Would give it a 8/10,not a fan of Bowie but i loved the album nevertheless

Bowie rewards those who lister to the end with songs such as You Will Set The World On fire

This had some good singles, but I always found later Bowie stuff was less interesting than the early Bowie music.

I've never listened to a full Bowie album post-Let's Dance until his final album Blackstar. The occasional song I had heard was decent (i do love I'm Afraid of Americans, but let's not get too far off the subject at hand) but I had kinda just written him off. A once brilliant talent who just released stuff for only the most devoted fans to just "meh" at was the impression that I had. Well, I can't speak for any of those other albums I missed but I was quite wrong about this one. There's a lot of really great songs here performed as well as one would expect from a legend. It's not quite on par with his really classic material but maybe when I inevitably return to this I will have a change of heart. Until then I give this an enthusiastic 4 out of 5.

8/10. Actually quite liked this, but it's still bullshit that there are multiple 2010's David Bowie albums on this list, because it is just not representative of the music of the 2010's.

Yeah it’s decent but it also takes the place of other more relevant post-2002 albums that didn’t get into the book because all the critics that contribute to the list are stuck in the 1970s. 7/10

I enjoy a lot of Bowie songs from the 70s/80s but I've never delved into his contemporary stuff before. This is fantastic so far though!

This album was a spectacular return to form for David Bowie, who released it in 2013 after a decade-long hiatus. I would not have imagined he had an album this good in him at that point in his career, but this album really delivers at every level. Musically, the songs are jagged, artful and frequently intense. Lots of little musical threads that point back to Bowie's past works, which makes this really exciting for a fan to hear. Bowie is in perfect voice and his band is on fire. Loved listening to this today. Fave Songs: The Stars (Are Out Tonight), Dirty Boys, The Next Day, Valentine's Day, Where Are We Now?, Heat, How Does the Grass Grow?

Really good. Where are we now a highlight.

very cohesive, not my fav bowie record but it’s still bowie and very good

Sober more mature Bowie still put out some great tunes. Gonna have to listen to this phase of his music more often. Love me some Bowie.

This album has no right to be as good as it is. It's a true return of form, sounding straight from the 70s, mostly glam rock but updated equipment. Super versatile, with sax solos, Eno-esque synths, and gospel back vocals. No half ass effort here. Banger after banger, catchy and energetic. Only complaint is a bit too long, but there's something to like about each of the tracks it feels werd to call any of them particularly weak. Favorites: Dirty Boys, The Stars, Love is Lost, Where Are We Now, Boss of Me, How Does the Grass Grow

Is this a contender for best 25th album by an artist? One of rock’s greatest comebacks. Incredible to return to the stage and deliver this after 10 years of absence. Like so many of Bowie’s records this is best when he steps away from the conventional road and experiments. And while I still find the first album to be strong it’s the second half that really shines!

Favorite Songs : The Stars (Are Out Tonight), The Next Day, Love Is Lost, Where Are We Now?, Valentine's Day, You Feel So Lonely You Could Die, Heat Least Favorite Songs: Boss Of Me, How Does The Grass Grow?, (You Will) Set The World On Fire Not my favorite Bowie project, but a welcome return to what made him so impressive and interesting in the first place. It really is a modern take on something he may have produced in the early 80s, which only makes the reused iconic 'Heroes' cover photo all the more appropriate; a single of this "what's old is new again" ideology "The Next Day" wants to imply. There's a very unique tone and groove through the whole album even without a consistent narrative or theme. Many of the songs here are triumphant and booming, some are droning and dark, and some genuinely very introspective and deliberately written. I only wish a bit of the fat could be trimmed off here and there, because the highs are so high and the lows so boring.

Easy listening

Not a Bowie album I'd heard of before but really good throughout.

I really liked these songs. First full listen of a Bowie album. He will be missed

Not my favourite Bowie album by any stretch of the imagination, but let's face it. Even a bad Bowie album is a fantastic album. I think I found a few new favourites in this one as this album has none of my regular "go to" songs.

Oh wow what a small indie artist- glad to be one of the first people to ever say that this David man may be good!

Loved how jazzy this was.

I enjoyed most of this album, especially the instrumentals.

Ningún megahit. Un 4.

281225 12:32 3.5

Bowie is just surprisingly good. I was expecting an album of his from 2013 to sound like washed up old man shit, but this... this kinda rocks. It has a distinct sisters of mercy type thing going on vocally in a lot of places, which I'm sure is coincidence but still floats my boat. This would have been full marks if he'd trimmed it by 15min or so. 4/5.

Echt wel een vet album, met goede tunes

love it

Album cover comedy; I hate to say i didn’t love it, but Bowie can never be, like, bad ya know?

Random thoughts: * I listened to this one several times over the weekend. I wanted to really let it sink in. * I did not fall in love with this one but I enjoyed it quite a bit. * I'd Rather Be High was my favorite track. * This was Bowie doing some late career Bowie revival that everyone thought was just gone. I think that's why he used the Heroes album cover for this one. It's probably also why it is included on this list. * Did you relate to Boss Of Me? I related to it. lol * 9 Bowie albums on this list?!?! I think this might be the one to drop but it is still good quality.

Sigh... It's David Bowie, I guess #2

Ok you again (why did DB have 9 albums on this list? I’m really exhausted)

Not one of his best

Harsh I know but very average.

I dislike Bowie so when this popped up I was already narked. His personal stuff aside I find his voice/tone unpleasant and his music to be dated. And this album changed none of that.

Is it the best Bowie album? No, is there some really fun songs… yes 100%

Fuck off. 8:e skivan med Bowie. Från 2013... Famously hans storhetstid. Det är en väldigt tråkig skiva. Snoozefest. 2 av 5 är kanske taskigt. Men 3 av 5 känns också för högt.... Det är inte Bowies fel att listan är whack

This is the Bowie album on here that I have never listened to any of the songs nor have really thought about in my life. If Blackstar is a homage to Bowie's life, this album is a homage to his music (and history?). As an art rock/somewhat pop'y album, it brings a lot of his old sound with modern production and a tenor saxophone that would rival Morphine. I specifically liked the penultimate track that had the Five Years drum part at the end.

Oh, great, that one Bowie album everybody forgot existed. It is just that; forgettable. If ever an album could be described as "Bowie by the numbers", this is it. It has some good songs, but he isn't doing anything particularly interesting here compared to his earlier stuff. I genuinely don't get why this particular album is on the list, especially when Bowie has many other, better albums here already. This album is the top ranked of 5 albums globally for 2013. This is the first 2013 album to be rated by me.

Soudns like Geordie Greep. kind of annoying. im sure its real deep and a "meditation" on aging in the industry or something but i dont have time to care.

6.8/10

ok - not nearly the best Bowie

Theres a couple good songs but even the middling ones feel a bit cheesy and I think the first 2 are absolutely god awful

By his ridiculously high standards, not a Bowie great. Still the playing throughout is beautiful and a few of the songs really stick with you.

Surprised to see this Bowie album on this list.

I wasn't familiar with this one. Just because it's David Bowie I'm giving it a three, but it was a bit bland.

Huh, a Bowie album I'd never even heard of. It was not bad.

2013, qué viaje, RIP. Pero el álbum un nivel por abajo de los otros dos de Bowie que tocaron, quedan varios más jaja. Igualmente me está convenciendo Bowie como artista en general (wow qué sorpresa)

David Bowie's bona fides are unimpeachable. Can't say I'm the biggest fan, but I'm definitely a fan of the earlier stuff than the rather jagged sounding output of his later years.

Enjoyed this quite a bit, maybe even more so than his earlier work. Still not something I'll come back to, but nothing but respect for his talent and endurance.

Quiet enjoyed it but none of the songs stood out.

There's a strong argument to be made that, of all the albums on this list, this is the one that deserves to be there least of all. Not only is it inessential in Bowie's discography, but it's his *ninth* album here! And as someone who doesn't particularly like Bowie, it seemed like an obvious 1 contender. And yet, it's actually one of my favorite albums I've heard from him? It's not really a world-beater or anything, and I probably won't think about it much again in the future. But it's actually a decent enough album that somewhat feels like indie rock that I tend to really love! Anyway, I'm so ready to be done with this guy, but I think I've still got four or five more albums from him. Only Station to Station (and *maybe* Ziggy Stardust) is going to score higher than this one for me.

Another Bowie for us? Thanks generator. I just panned this one; it's ok but not getting another listen. Elder Bowie is ok.

I’ve never listened to a Bowie album straight through before. And… sure, it’s good. Iconic voice, nice variety. I’m not immediately a raging fan though. Might forget most of this by the weekend, but cool nonetheless.

Very solid entry in the Bowie catalogue. Didn't know it before

I've really grown to appreciate Bowie, but this is just absolutely not essential listening from him. Blackstar is a far better pick for late Bowie, and this isn't different enough from his early stuff to really merit a listen. It is impressive that he was still making decent music this late in his career, but unless you're a diehard fan, not much worth listening to here. Favorite Songs: The Next Day, Love is Lost

Gigantisch messy album, leuk dat er zoveel Bowie in deze lijst staat, maar sommige platen (zoals deze) kunnen prima geschrapt worden

Niet m'n favoriete Bowie, maar dat is alleen omdat er zo veel goede Bowie is. Dit is gewoon een prima rockplaat. Eens dat ie wel van de lijst kan.

Meh

An album cover that is also a metaphor for the content . Straightforward no nones cover obscuring better older work

Average Bowie

Mediocre. Nothing terrible tho.

I can understand why the backstory gets this album on the list, legendary act releases new album after a decade-long hiatus. But as far as why the music itself makes the list? Not entirely sure. I respect Bowie’s talent and artistry, I just don’t think I’m a big Bowie guy.

1028 - "Here's your juice box and orange slice. Thanks for coming." (It's David Bowie. It's not good Bowie, but it is Bowie.)

Not a strong Bowie album

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# Album Name: The Next Day # Artist: David Bowie # Rating: 3/5 # Comments: Not davids best. couple of alright tunes. Maybe its a grower?! who knows, its happened before with him. Ill give it another blast. But for now, its a solid 3. # Top Tunes: The next day / Stars / Boss of Me # Would I listen to it again? Ill give it a chance

So many Bowie albums. Crikey. Let's see what this one holds. Unexpectedly, this FUCKS. Super fun and groovy!

What can I say about this one? Well listened to it for the very first time. And I enjoyed it. A decent album in my opinion. 3/5

There was a lot of enjoyable music on this album. But I don’t think Bowie can make bad music just music that’s not as good as his peak stuff.

I quite like Bowie and 1. Outside is one of my favorite albums. He shifted to distinct personas and styles throughout his career. Very occasionally he released and album that just felt like it was indistinct and interstitial. This was one of those. I didn't dislike it. It was fine but it lacks the wild energy of other works. Kinda felt like he was still coming out of whatever cocoon he was emerging from. Stylistically muzzy.

Another review where I complain about 9 Bowie albums being too many. This is an easy cut to get to the essentials.

highs and lows, unfortunately not great overall

Nothing memorable

Another day, another Bowie album. This isn’t one of his more memorable albums. It was absolutely enjoyable enough, but nothing really stood out for me. It’s fine musically and sonically, just didn’t really click with me. I just don’t “get” the cover either. Still, solid enough. Didn’t need to be added to the list though, really.

🌕🌕🌕🌗🌑 (rounded down because of the general effect... elaborating below) I have expected big things, of some sort, from The Next Day since 2013—even before I really knew what Bowie was all about. I remember the day "Where Are We Now?" released, vaguely—we watched the eerie music video of Bowie-doll's wistful singing over the dusty clutter of memories past on the family ipad at the dining room table, maybe before school or maybe after getting home. Then, I'd only really heard Bowie intermittently throughout my childhood—I liked "Quicksand" and, much later, "Changes," but I guess I didn't think he was all that much of a weirdo because those songs sounded so normal to me. At twelve, this perception was unchanged by "Where are we Now" and "Valentine's Day," the only other single I remember from that album. I love both of these, but the first, paired with the eerie album cover, really set me up to assume this album was a somber, reflective piece on rock star days past. When I was trying to give Emily context after 1001albumsgenerator.com decided to throw us David Bowie's second-to-last album as his second record, I hastily explained that The Next Day is looking backward while Blackstar is looking forward, and I don't think that's entirely true. Blackstar has plenty of remorse and affirmation for Bowie's past, but I think in mythologizing his journey as a collective and turning this whole towards certain death does sort of create something new, in a way. Even without having heard the whole album, I had some inkling that "The Next" Day was the step prior to this in that it looks back, but doesn't use this as a foundation for or a leg up towards something new. Having listened, I'm disappointed to say that's pretty much exactly the case here, but without the sense, really, that it's an old man looking back on his younger work. Instead—and I hate to say this about my GOAT Bowie—but it really felt dated, to me. The Next Day didn't sound like someone who reinvents himself with changing music; it actually sounded like many of his contemporaries who stay the same through the decades until they like hollow copies of their old self. Okay, that's harsh, and not entirely true. To me, this felt borderline phoned-in, but I can't deny that I was still dancing along to most of these songs. Every track had something interesting going on that, if brought to the forefront with more bold production, could've made for a really interesting song. However, everything felt a little too clean, which is why it feels like so many artists of this era that don't let their music grow with them—sounds that were once revolutionary, sounds that actively pushed outward production technology, don't keep pushing, and sound all too comfortable in decades-later settings. "Where Are We Now" and "Valentine's Day" are far and away the best songs on this album, easily five stars on their own, because of their unique perspective and emotionality—wistfulness and edge, respectively. There are several other tracks I'd like to return to, undeniably, but I'm worried I wouldn't feel that urge strongly enough to see it through if this weren't Bowie. This all sounds like less than a three, but it's Bowie, so I'm attached. Oh well. 1: Bad | 2: Okay, No Desire to Revisit | 3: Good, Conditionally (OR Inconsistent Mix of Qualities) | 4: Great (OR Technically amazing but missing the sauce emotionally) | 5: Amazing

This was a really high 3 for me, not quite a 4 but close. I was super impressed by most of the songs and respect Bowie's artistry, I just didn't quite connect with everything. It feels unfair to categorize this with my other 3s though, so I might revise this later... I think Max said the same thing?

Late Bowie in the era of album surprise before the end. It was Bowie, all the trademark sounds, themes and songs. But, as has been said a couple times, I’m not sure it’s essential Bowie like some of the earlier albums or Blackstar.

Jag vill älska detta album för jag älskar David Bowie. Men det gör jag inte. Det är inte dåligt per se men jag väntade mig mer. Ingen låt stod ut för mig, vilket jag tyckte var tråkigt. Det är kul att han alltid vill ta ut svängarna och utmana men detta funkade inte för mig. Jag gillade hans (tyvärr) sista album som kom tre år senare mycket mer.

I love Bowie, but nobody seriously thinks this is an album you must listen to before you die. It's fine, but the album cover gives the game away: it's Bowie doing a Bowie imitation.

One of his better albums I think, high side of 3

The weakest of the Bowie albums I've heard so far, but still not too bad. It's got a bit of that glam rock style from his earlier albums but with modern production and a real melancholy vibe. None of the songs are bad, but none of them stood out either.

This was a fine Bowie album. There is no such thing aa a bad Bowie album of course. I doubt if this record was an essential listen. Blackstar obviously is.

Not really a fan of late era Bowie and in particular i remember not liking what i heard off the final two albums. It was therefore surprising that this wasn’t as bad as i expected and certainly better than some of his other albums on the list. Time and age has obviously worked in favour of ‘ where are we now’ as that is actually a great track. I also particularly enjoyed ‘I’d rather be high’ especially the lyric “Just remember duckies, everybody gets got”. Also felt that the last few tracks are among the album’s strongest. Overall a solid collection rather than anything special though

I remain consistently surprised how tolerable I find David Bowie albums overall, for someone who proclaims not to be a fan. This was perfectly serviceable. I grimaced at the length initially but, actually, it didn’t fell as long at all. There was a coherent sound, yet it didn’t sound “samey”, and was unmistakeabley Bowie in its sound.

I'm on my 7th Bowie album on the generator (despite only being 40% complete), there are two more to go, and I am once again annoyed that They Might Be Giants have zero albums on this list. No artist needs nine albums on the list! No one! I liked the brassy sound of Dirty Boys. Bowie sounds more like Nick Cave during parts of The Stars (Are Out Tonight), plus it reminds me of Pulp for some reason, and I had completely forgotten about the video to this song starred Tilda Swinton. If You Can See Me is really fucking weird, which I don't always think of as a negative in music, but in this case the alien backing vocal was a step too far for me. How Does The Grass Grow also has some really odd ya ya yas but I did quite like that one. To me, this feels like a firmly middle of the road: 3/5

Unc’s still got it For a 65 year old this is the absolute best you’ll get. Instrumentation is well done, it feels natural and just feels like it belongs in this era. I liked the title track and Valentines Day the most, feel like I could see those being bigger hits back in the day. You can definitely feel his age in his voice and overall energy unfortunately. Definitely aged a lot better than some artists but it’s pretty hard to cover up the fact you’re in your mid 60s. Wasn’t particularly thrilled with a few songs, though I wouldn’t say any songs just sucked I don’t think this is a truly special album, more just impressive that a guy who was actively putting out hits in the 60s actually released a very solid work in the 2010s. He really is a musical chameleon. Very high 3 but not quite a 4

its just one of those things where an artist whose best works are from decades ago will keep releasing modern albums when theyre crusty and theyll always be just okay. its not bad. its david bowie. hes old.

Decent, but I enjoy his classic stuff much better.

You can always count on Bowie for a quality album. With that said, can’t say I loved this one. Not really anything that stood out to me so just felt kind of average.

I liked this more than Black Star but still very much mid-tier Bowie, which is still a very decent place to be. 3.5/5

Some good songs on here i don’t think it’s his best work but it’s pretty good for being his ladder half of his career

The Next Day - 2.5/5 Dirty Boys - 3.5/5 The Stars (Are Out Tonight) - 3/5 Love Is Lost - 3.5/5 Where Are We Now? - 3/5 Valentine's Day - 3.5/5 If You Can See Me - 3/5 I'd Rather Be High - 3/5 Boss Of Me - 3/5 Dancing Out In Space - 2.5/5 How Does The Grass Grow? - 2.5/5 (You Will) Set The World On Fire - 4/5 You Feel So Lonely You Could Die - 3/5 Heat - 3/5

This is not an essential DB record imo and not one you need to hear before death. It's decent but ... it is not all that different from the 2 before it.

Uniquely Bowie to the core. Enjoyed the strange vocal material and the drum parts are fantastic. Definitely original! 3.6/5.0

Better than Coldplay

We did it, Joe

It was Bowie, it was okay. These are not "Woah-e Bowie" songs that I am going to remember, but I had a good time listening to it. Funny luck to get this album after 'Heroes.'

I’m always confounded by critical reception that complains of “overlong” albums that are literally UNDER an hour. That’s that Vine attention span smh I don’t think this album is bad, but when I want to listen to Bowie I don’t really pick something later than the 80s. Fortunately, listening to this for the first time this morning made me think of those sounds! So then I guess the question is why not innovate? Idk I guess he didn’t really need to. Must’ve been cool to see this pop up after years of inactivity but I wasn’t a Bowie fan at the time so I missed that excitement

The music video for “The Stars Are Out Tonight” is so incredible, I’d never seen anything like it when it came out (and then I watched Twin Peaks). The album is great, just a little long.

Just unremarkable. I've been giving every forgettable album a 3/5. If I'm not gonna remember this album tomorrow it gets a 3/5. 3/5.

I hadn't listened to later Bowie. This was solid. How awesome.

its a great Bowie album but I cant point to a song in particular that lifts the whole thing up. Its got his iconic style but I think this one is more for the diehards. 3.5 if I could.

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The stars, bien ! Valentine’s day : pas mal On sent effectivement qu’il se fait vieux rather be high : pas mal ! Dancing out in Space aussi ! Sans être un album inoubliable de bowie je trouve que c’est un assez bon album en fait Heat est assez fascinante aussi

Did not love this song ne

Better than black star but still eh

It's alright, I don't really understand why it's part of the 1001 albums.

Listen I love David Bowie but should this really be on here?

Liked it, not my favorite Bowie album.

Some real David Bowie sounding David Bowie.

🌟👨🏻‍🎤🦾💥🎧

Is this Bowie’s greatest album? Not close. However how many bands still put out a great record at studio album #25? Dylan’s was Down In The Groove (his worst?) Rolling Stones is Foreign Tongue (comes out next month - their worst cover? lol) Neil Young - Silver & Gold So in context of rock gods making their 25th studio albums - this one holds up.

Nice album. would listen again. Three stars

Nothing really stands out in this album but still enjoyed it

Bowie gets two?? Also good. Wish I could listen to it more.

Paar lekkere nummers

pretty good period

It didn’t feel as coherent as the last Bowie one, but also felt like it was prodding at bigger issues, I’m sure if I prodded at the meanings behinds the songs more I’d find my self caring more but alas I have study to do

Was never really on the same wavelength as this one. Obviously well produced, and Bowie has something of significance to say (as he always does), but I didn’t really get on board with this record as much as I paddled halfheartedly next to it (Cricket bat mentioned tho)

Yeah, I wanted to like this, then I wanted to hate this, and ended up somewhere in between. Inconsistent, but fun. Closer to a 4 than a 2.

⭐️⭐️⭐️

Maybe I expect too much from Bowie but I found this album quite unremarkable. There is sooo much good Bowie and this wasn't it.

An aging Bowie sings so beautifully it has the same charm as younger Bowie with tracks that stick out to me being the stars (are out tonight), where are we now, Valentine’s Day, I’d rather be high, (you will) set the world on fire and my personal favorite track you feel so lonely you could die 7/10.

This is my 6th of 9 Bowie albums on this list and I am not even a year in! Though I have found through this journey that he is a tremendous singer/writer/artist and have typically been really positive in all of my reviews of other records, I am afraid this album didn't reach the same heights as the others I have already listened to. There are a few good tracks on here, most notably The Stars (Are Out Tonight). The sound on this was great, especially the lead guitar and the way different layers were built into the track. The other one I thought was very good was Love Is Lost. Much of the rest of this record was decidedly average. Take the song Boss Of Me. There are some good instrumentals, but it is let down by a very simplistic set of lyrics and repetitive chorus. What baffles me a bit is why this album is included in the first place. Yeah, I know the writers have a very obvious affinity for Bowie. He has the most albums on this countdown for a reason. They love him. We love him. That said, there were already 7 albums on this list from the original book, do we really need an 8th album from him which was this straightforward and inconsequential? I mean I understand why Blackstar was added as his 9th album. At least that record was very original and to hear Bowie effectively recreate himself that differently, especially so late in his career, was fascinating. I just wonder in the 2016 version of the book after hearing Blackstar if they didn't regret adding The Next Day, as it is inferior to all of his other albums on this list. 3 stars

а это кто на обложке я не пойму

Some of this is really good, some not so much.

one of the better bowie albums but still not that outstanding to me. none of the tracks really stand out to me. 6/10

Not My Bowie favorite album but worth a listen

buen album con un David Bowie bastante actual

Love Bowie. For Bowie fabs - others may not be so excited. Not one of my favs, but it was the first time I listened.

I remember this album passed me by completely since I was so disinterested in Bowie's later discog. I realized there was new Bowie music catching a music video on a Carl's Jr screen. Strange times. Only went back learning of James Murphy's minor envolvment, at the time LCD Soundsystem was my favorite band, and may well still be. This might be the first time I listen to it fully, and while not his best crop, it's slightly better than most 90s onwards output. Still hear his interet in sharing his views of the world, now more melancholic than before, Where Are We Now, You Feel So Lonely and Heat sound like he's looking back and realizing there's not much time left to talk about new things, reflecting on what past, slightly affraid of not knowing what comes beyond this point. Still some classic Bowie era on the title track and Dancing Out In Space, some 90s breakbeat on If You Can See Me. This is a pretty good album, but falls within the context of his work.

I remember this album coming out and I didn't have any interest in it. I'm a huge Bowie fan. I liked the Tin Machine albums for Chrissakes. But I checked out after Earthling. It seemed like he started going backwards after the failure of that project. I love Classic Bowie. But his deal was always to go forward, even if his older fans just wanted to get Jean Genie for the thousandth time. This album feels like Bowie channeling his younger self. And it's overall a very mixed bag. I'd Rather Be High is a good track though. There are some others that don't feel like nostalgia farming. Where are we now and Valentine's Day were skips for me.

not a bad album. It feels like a throwback to the 80s while avoiding being too radio friendly

While this is a solid effort by Bowie, there are two levels of analysis that must take place. The first, is how does this record, Bowie’s 25th, measure up against his own recorded output and then second, how does The Next Day measure up against the millions of other artists and recorded output? Arguably, this is Bowie’s 10th best record (It’s a rabbit hole so I’m not going to list them, but I will say that it is not nearly as good as his next, and last, record Blackstar) and I have no idea where this stands in the pantheon of other records I enjoy more than this but I’m pretty clear it not in my top 1001. That said, there are some good things about this record- the musicianship is outstanding, the recording is beautiful sounding. Bowie’s vocals are solid but I’d argue on several tracks they come off as tired and on at least one track (Boss of Me) it didn’t sound like it was Bowie singing. The songs are a bit samey even with the effort to change tempos. And I’d agree that the album is a bit too long. I think the lyric choices and the bummer quality of several of the themes make the album seem like it drags. I listened on a full pass through and lost interest by Valentine’s Day (school shooter song) as the rest of the record faded into the background. I went back a couple of times later in the day starting where I’d left off and those latter passes were helpful in engaging with the rest of the record. How Does The Grass Grow and You Feel So Lonely You Could Die were interesting lyrically, unfortunately the music supporting those words is not worthy of the task. I know this is unpopular opinion but given the breadth and depth of Bowie’s work, this feels like a tentative return after a lengthy gap following his heart attack in 2004. Perhaps this album was an important step towards his final album which achieves a level near Bowie’s best only 2 years later. 2.5/5

I think this is it for Bowie on this list for me. Nine Bowie albums across 800+ albums total during my listening journey. Incredible. I understand that this was a bit of a secretive album, as the process of recording this album was apparently pretty hush hush. Bowie had also underwent some health issues in the years preceding, making this his first studio album in almost a decade at the time. Needless to say, this release was probably a welcome sight for many. Unlike the much darker and emotional "Blackstar" that would eventually become Bowie's final work, this does sounds a bit like classic Bowie. In fact, it seems to invoke all sorts of styles across Bowie's discography. Kind of makes things disjointed as a result, though. Bowie's discography and longevity was certainly impressive, but I don't think it's groundbreaking to say that his older, more glam rock focused work were his highlights. This was a fine and spirited effort from a noticeably aged Bowie, but it ultimately wasn't the most memorable.

Uneven album, but at times really good. 3 .5 stars

I think the first half of this is really good. Second half is kind of meh. I do think it's a good comeback after Reality though. The title track, "The Stars" and "Valentine's Day" are Bowie's best songs in decades. Originally had this at 4 stars, but going down to a strong 3.5.

3.5

I've always had a hard time evaluating DB's "new" stuff. His legend is so overwhelming and his breath of work is so important that I have a hard time determining if its worthwhile or not. I mean, it's Bowie, so of course it's worthwhile, but to compare with other works is ultimately silly. Do I guess this review is silly. Whatever.

Me gusta Bowie en general, me parece que su voz es única. Tiene canciones que me gustan como "Valentine's Day" pero me parece que este es un lado más melancólico de él.

74 albums in and 5th Bowie comes up. It’s too much of a single artist - I like Bowie and gave Hunky Dory a five. This starts strong but tails off. “Here I am, not quite dying” is a dark lyric

its bowie at his worse, which is to say good but not that good

enjoyed some songs but weird for me still.

Just throwing random Bowie albums on the list because it’s Bowie. Reason No. 1001 why this list sucks.

better than expected (i should have known, its Bowie!)

I mean Bowie coming back after a decade of radio silence is nice, but I feel like its not necesary on the list; 3/5

I love Blackstar but never got around to this one, which was also fairly celebrated upon release. Strikes me as a farewell to the "rock" phases in his career. The songs here are fairly sturdy but they lack the kind of expansiveness or abstraction that I really relish in other Bowie albums.

normalito para ser bowie 3/5

This stepped up in the second half for me (set the world on fire and feel so lonely you could die stood out), but overall it was just kinda meandering. I wonder how Iman (his wife of almost 30 years) felt about "Boss of me"? Overall I'd say if you want late career Bowie, Blackstar is the superior choice.

If you ask me, pretty inessential considering the sound on this is not groundbreaking and we’ve heard some of that from him elsewhere. Must listen if you’re a Bowie fan. High 3.

I just don't love David Bowie. This album is fine, but there are so many other Bowie albums on this list that I don't think this one has to be included as well.

A couple unique songs, but most of the songs are very simplistic instrumentally. Some of the songs sound like generic REM-style “rock” songs, but Bowie’s vocal touches prevent it from being too bad to listen to.

Listening session: april 20th, while commuting home from internship Listened to before: no Thoughts: this album has some nice songs but I couldn’t really get into it because of the aged voice of Bowie. Unfortunately you can hear quite well that he’s way past his prime with this album Favourite tracks: Love Is Lost & Where Are We Now

Just OK.

It was a fine album, but not his best.

Just ok.

I liked this when it came out, but it didn't need to be on this list. This isn't in the David Bowie Essentials pile that I would hand to someone.

Bowie has always had a edge where he borders on commercial failure, not this album it's straight rock and, for me, his most enjoyable work since scary monsters

It isn’t surprising that David Bowie late in his career can produce good music. It is surprising that this album gets included on the list despite being inconsequential music. To me, Bowie doesn’t get a pass. His great work is great, but he is capable of delivering mediocre albums as well. This is way closer to mediocre than something anyone must hear… especially before they die.

It was decent

I listened to this a couple of times as well as reading the background. I enjoyed it more the first time, finding it a little bit repetitive on the second listen. It has some good moments but it was like he was finding his feet again. You can hear the progression towards the sound of Heathen and Blackstar but it the songwriting is not as consistent.

For Bowie this was rather tame, nowhere near as much of interest as something like blackstar, lacks the vibe of his Berlin trilogy, and the hooks and melodies of his earlier eras. It’s not a bad album per se but rather forgettable. I wouldn’t be surprised if the author had a particular penchant for Bowie as seems like an odd inclusion on the list. There were likely many better albums released in that year and this would be unlikely to scrape into the top 10 of Bowie albums.

Solid album. I had not heard this before yesterday

I really liked the instrumentation of the songs but the vocals weren’t all there which is unfortunate. I still quite enjoyed it and I’d say it was an okay album.

unc still got it ? i never really listen to bowie so i was looking forward to this, i dont think its fantastic but maybe thats because im not a bowiehead i think the slower songs really aren't my style, so i like the start a lot more i like that he kept the spirit of the era he was making music in, it sounds like an album that couldve released in the 1970s i think the album is well constructed, idk if id listen to any of the songs but i would definitely vibe to this if it was on

It was fine. I mean it’s David Bowie so a lot is expected. So maybe that’s not totally fair.

Not really sure we needed more Bowie at this point.

Vuonna 2013 julkaistu The Next Day päätti kymmenen vuotta jatkuneen hiljaiselon ja aloitti viimeisen luvun Bowien uralla. Vaikka kyseessä onkin melko onnistunut myöhäisuran julkaisu, The Next Day jää selkeästi seuraajansa, vuonna 2016 ilmestyneen Blackstarin varjoon. The Next Day on tyyliltään vähän liian turvallinen ja rauhallinen, eikä siltä löydy selkeitä huippukohtia. Vaikka olen Bowien fani, en silti ymmärrä miksi tämä albumi on lisätty tälle listalle. The Next Day ei kuulu edes top 10 Bowie-albumien listalle.

There's 9 Bowie albums on this list. But why? There's no argument the guy made himself legendary, but his entire discography isn't really required for that understanding. And this one easily could have been dropped.

potsdamer platz mentioned

Good rock album.

It just kind of happened. Nothing distinctive at all.

David halt, gibt sicherlich bessere Alben von Ihm, Dies ist nicht meins

Good, better than I expected

3.5/5. 2013’s the Next Day often gets overshadowed by its follow-up (2016’s Blackstar), and being blunt it’s because Blackstar is the better and more adventurous/interesting album (and also partially because Blackstar coincided with his death making the album pretty inseparable from that context.) That is not to say The Next Day is a bad record however, there are a lot of great songs on here that hint back to sounds Bowie was playing with way back in the Berlin era of his career, which is even seen on the “graphic design is my passion” album cover which is a “rework” of the Heroes album cover. Good album, but not really among Bowies best.

This album had pretty good vibes and a few very good tracks, but I don't think anyone would honestly say this is their favorite Bowie album. If it wasn't by him, I don't even think it would be on this list. By no means a bad album though.

And the next day, and the next day, and the next day. and the next day, and the next day next day, and the next day

Good, because it's Bowie, but... kind of lackluster? I think I'm definitely more of a Ziggy Stardust era fan.

bowie innit

it's fine 2.5

Zehn Jahre Schweigen, dann dieser Paukenschlag: The Next Day, Bowies fünfundzwanzigstes Studioalbum, erschien am 8. März 2013 – ohne Ankündigung, ohne Promotion, ohne Interview. Aufgenommen zwischen Mai 2011 und Oktober 2012 in den New Yorker Studios The Magic Shop und Human Worldwide, unter strikter Geheimhaltung mit von Bowie persönlich ausgewählten Musikern, die alle Vertraulichkeitsvereinbarungen unterzeichnet hatten, entstand ein Werk, das seinen Produzenten Tony Visconti, langjähriger Weggefährte seit den frühen Siebzigern, wie selbstverständlich an die Seite Bowies zurückbrachte. Die Veröffentlichung via ISO Records unter Lizenz an Columbia Records debütierte auf Platz eins der britischen Charts. Musikalisch bewegt sich das Album sicher im Terrain des Art Rock, durchzogen von Elementen seines Glam- und Funk-Erbes – rau, kantig, zuweilen überraschend direkt. Die Texte, von Bowie aus englischer und russischer Geschichtslektüre destilliert, kreisen um Tyrannei, Gewalt und moralischen Verfall, verpackt in eine Dringlichkeit, die manchen früheren Spätwerken fehlte. Songs wie „Where Are We Now?" – eine stille Elegie an Berlin –, das peitschende „The Stars (Are Out Tonight)" und das trotzige „Valentine's Day" markieren Höhepunkte eines Albums, das breiter gefächert ist als sein etwas überhasteter Entstehungsmythos vermuten lässt. Dass Bowie keinerlei öffentlichen Auftritt absolvierte und sein einziges Statement ein kryptisches Wort-Flussdiagramm blieb, verstärkte die Wirkung des Albums erheblich. The Next Day versteht sich nicht als Abgesang und nicht als Nostalgiepflege, sondern als Bestandsaufnahme eines Künstlers, der seine eigene Legende souverän kommentiert – und dabei demonstriert, dass er sie noch immer zu erweitern vermag. Als vielleicht letzte große Überraschung des Pop-Zeitalters belegt The Next Day, dass ein Comeback ohne Spektakel am lautesten spricht.

I never really clicked with Bowie and this album did nothing to change that opinion. Unexceptional and meh. 2.5/5

Not bad for 2013

Bueno

Bud shoulda stayed retired... Bowie with no Eno is a no go for me. None of these songs did much for me at all. Felt like an imitation of himself. Nothing is bad here though. Just another Bowie album in this list and not a great one at that. I have heard blackstar is great so maybe he just needed to get the rust off with this one.

I'm a fan of Bowie but his later stuff leaves a bit to be desired. It's fine and not bad but nothing like his early stuff. Not sure this really deserves to be on this list, a pretty lukewarm album.

It the best Bowie but is okay

Was David Bowie a generational talent as a songwriter, singer, and performer? Yes. Is this an essential Bowie album? Meh. The production is gorgeous, the performances stellar, the lyrics cryptic...but none of it is especially catchy or memorable. If I sat through the album repeatedly and really delved into it, I would undoubtedly find parts that I loved, but on a single listen, it's...good.

He still had it, but it’s not anything you really need

Absurd and comical. Repetitive in a hypnotic way. Songs are one dimensional, lyrics are dumb, but that adds to appeal. Could be a great camp album. Maybe it’s hitting bc Im fried from Atlanta consulate trip

There's better Bowie out there

Track 1- drastically different to the complex melodys of the previous David Bowie albums I’m familiar with, more grunge? Not singing but the lyrics are present in a way that would remind me more of the clash then if Bowie Grows to be the familiar Bowie I know, the way he can morph is voice always amazes me, really like the brass instrument mixing with the guitar in the instrument wow while a different sound to his past works as each of his albums are, you can hear the constant influence and recognisable sound of Bowie, the use of synth and his mix of melodys I think reflect his past albums, I wouldn’t have guessed that this is a later album of his from 2013 I think this album reflect the wisdom he’s gather through his life in comparison the his earlier stuff which near reflect the manic mess of youth, this shows a lot of hindsight I have a personal bias that only allows for me to enjoy Bowie and find all his work amazing, while not as revolutionary as some other albums I am finding this one to still have that story telling narrative and I’m really enjoying this, the guitar riffs throughout I really like something eerie about this, which I think was the point and reinforce by the narrative of the lyrics, Bowie wasn’t ever one to shy away from the politics that are a duty to portray as an artist I’d rather be high such a melancholy ending, reinforcing the sound and ideas of the album, not one of hope, but of reality of the world

Cool, kinda

Some brilliant tracks on this but lots of the mid section goes without much pulling me in. He sounds amazing though, crooning through the slower tracks. Oh, and I'm not having the album cover

Bowie returns cool, but not quite legendary level fun 🎭

Okay

Un disco menor de Bowie, y aún así, merece la pena estar aquí.