The Next Day

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

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.

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.

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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

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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

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.

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.

This guy is a legend and you should listen to this album. It baffles me though, how these legends always end up making some really shit songs. I guess it’s similar to a chef fucking up a dish in their kitchen? But then again why would they let the dish reach a table? Anyway, I’m talking about 'Dancing Out In Space' and ‘Heat' reaching this album… Maybe Bowie was high again. He makes up for it with ‘Where are We Now?’ and ‘Valentine’s Day’ Otherwise this is well worth a listen! If I could give it 3.75 I would.

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.

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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.

I've always liked David Bowie, and the same is true here. Not monumental, but enjoyable!

This whole album was unimpressive and middle of the road. Nothing terrible, but nothing great.

This is a solid album that I had never heard before. None of the songs really stuck with me but they were pleasant to listen to. My problem is that the author of this list insists on being intentionally obscure. I can think of 10 Bowie albums I would put on the list ahead of this one - starting with Lodger, Scary Monsters and Heroes. I don’t know if they will be on the list but they certainly deserve to be over this album.

Funny that I got The Next Day, the next day after Hunky Dory. That being said, what a clear comparison for me. It's still Bowie, but none of the songs really gripped me the way that the songs on Hunky Dory do. He's still magic, just a bit faded.

The Next Day marked an unexpected return for David Bowie after nearly a decade of silence, and the surprise of the release helped generate considerable excitement. The album shows Bowie revisiting many of the sonic textures and artistic ideas that defined earlier phases of his career, blending angular rock arrangements with darker lyrical themes and atmospheric production. There are moments where the record feels sharp and purposeful, particularly when the guitars push forward with urgency or when Bowie leans into the album’s brooding tone. The songwriting remains thoughtful, and Bowie’s voice carries the weight of an artist reflecting on his own history. At the same time, the album rarely reaches the heights of Bowie’s most celebrated work. Much of The Next Day feels like a solid extension of ideas Bowie had already explored more boldly in earlier decades. While it’s impressive as a late-career effort and certainly worthwhile, it doesn’t quite stand alongside the albums that defined his legacy. A respectable return, but not essential Bowie.

Me gustó bastante más que Young Americans, tiene un sonido mucho más propio de alguien como Bowie, muy disfrutable la escucha de este álbum

Zone out a lil bit. It's meh.

Not too shabby, but nothing really stood out to me

Enjoyed this album a lot! Coming from Low being my favorite Bowie album to then this was surprising because dude still had it in 2013, and as far as I know Blackstar is even better. The tracklist is honestly a tad bloated, but there are some real shiners on this album like The Next Day, The Stars, Valentines Day, If You Can See Me. I think some of the songs kinda blend into each other as well like Boss of Me or Dancing Out in Space, but ultimately there isn't a bad song on the album, and I could see myself enjoying all the tracks more once I listen to them again. Thematically, there's much to be said about aging, finding oneself in the world and other people, and maybe even just the feeling of existing in todays modern world. This was really nice, and I am even more excited to listen to Blackstar.

Would’ve been better if it was shorter

David Bowie once again with the drugged music. Idk what i think of it. You will set the world on fire was indeed fire. Rest was psychedelica shit. 3.5/5

A good album with some remarkable tracks, solid altogether, but still far from Bowie's finest.

This is a much more accessible album than Blackstar was for me. Definitely worth further exploration for me.

I was expecting not to like this album since it was so late into Bowie's career, but I had a good time with it. Bowie is not my favorite musician, but this album was enjoyable enough.

Its late era Bowie. It sounds like Bowie doing Bowie. for me he is an artist that to really understand his impact you kind of had to be there at the time.

Based on all the comments on this I was expecting a lot worse. It's by no means at the height of the rest of Bowie's work and isn't as boundary pushing as the other records of his on this list. However I did find quite a bit to love on it, the opening tracks (and first half of the album at large) were really fun rock tracks. The latter half did not spark joy. If I could give this a 3.5 I would but for now I'll give it a 3.

6/10

It’s fun. Can’t say this album is anything special, but it has quite a few catchy songs. Not much else to say. It’s good but doesn’t stand out. 7/10

Bowie è sempre <3

Not my favorite Bowie album

The visionary strikes again!

Just okay, sorry.

It was okay

Not sure what I think of this, some strong songs on here like Valentine’s Day and the stars, but also some that are a little generic. Not sure there’s a lot that would bring me back to this. 3

Really fun album. I love the mix of groove and guitar riffs. Some absolute bangers, and a couple forgettable tracks

Better than Black Star I guess, but that's not saying much

Album #25, David Bowie, The Next Day, ⭐️⭐️⭐️ This was a hard one to review. I ended up listening to it twice. Not usually a bad thing, but I finished it the first time and struggled to remember what each song actually sounded like, so I gave it another go. It’s art rock, definitely, and it’s challenging in places. There are some good songs, but I wouldn’t call it a catchy album. Some of the chord progressions don’t do much for me, and there’s a kind of dissonance throughout. I’m sure that’s intentional, but it just doesn’t sound great to me as a full album. I’m also not a fan of Bowie’s double-tracked vocals on some tracks. I find them distracting and not that pleasant to listen to. That probably sounds more negative than I mean it to. It gets three stars because there are some very good songs here. “You Feel So Lonely You Could Die” is my favourite. It’s one of the moments where he doesn’t get in his own way with too many effects or segues. Some of the main riffs across the album are very strong too. Also, this is driving me mad: the riff in “Valentine’s Day” sounds like it’s lifted from another song. I don’t even mind that, I just want to know what it is because I’m sure I’ve heard it before. This is my first Bowie album on the list. I was surprised to see it included. I know it was part of the revised 2014 edition and came out in 2013, so maybe there was a bit of recency bias. It was a big comeback, but I don’t think it’s anywhere near his best work, and I’m not sure it’s one of the 1001 you need to hear before you die. Still, there are worthwhile songs on it. I just don’t see myself going back to the whole album any time soon.

Weird little oddball of a record for a what? 66-yr-old. It was vaguely juvenile, but I was also inspired. Not enough standout tracks to rank with the best though.

Solid album, nothing really stood out to me

It was okay, I understand why it is so highly rated and I may listen to it again, but it wasn't as timeless as it may be rated. Some of the songs felt too staccato and very 80s in a way that I don't enjoy as much

There is a total of 9 David Bowie albums in this 1001 albums list, but I really wonder why exactly they put this one in. It cannot reach the great albums of the 70s, it's sub-par at best. Surely I don't know all of his albums. Having read the background story it all makes sense, elderly David Bowie weakened by angioplastic surgeries on his way to recovery secretly produces an album. The songs on this album, especially "Where are we now" reflect this but even the melancholy in these lyrics cannot cover up the fact that most songs on this album are average at most. It's highly unlikely that I will ever listen to this again.

Meh Listened to it twice and enjoyed it 3.5 stars

This is my second Bowie album. So far, so good; at times it sounds interesting and non-trivial, but I'm still not getting that "wow, this is really cool" feeling.

Okay I'm sure this is pretty controversial but idk I was never a huge fan of David Bowie's vocals... and unfortunately I think this was particularly applicable for this album. I know he was much older when this was made but he does sound it. Nonetheless, there is some great music here.

Just ok. Not enthusiastic about this album. While Bowie is very creative, I did not get this album.

This is pretty good. Mostly a rock album. I would say 3.5 stars.

My rating 2.8. Not sure why this was released. Nothing new. Nothing exciting. His stint with Tin Machine was more inventive.

not bad, some good songs

I liked it, it's the first full album I listened to from him

Very boring. Very mid. 3/5 that’s all

I liked it. It was different from his more famous works, and to me that was a good thing. Good to hear something a little different from him.

This is pretty good. I'm give it a high 3

This one was hit-or-miss. There were some with classic Bowie touches, and some that seemed like typical hit-maker fare.

Pleasently surprised. I had listened to 2002's Heathen and was a bit bored by it, but this is good latter day Bowie

Fine.

Palatable

Underrated album, good stuff.

This was a very average album. Nothing really stuck out for me. There are so many better choices than this.

This album was weird in a decent way. I enjoyed the theatrics of the album. I think it's clear that David Bowie's voice was past its prime at this point, and I wasn't overall impressed with the musicality of the album. But I liked this more than I thought I would.

Every time a Bowie album comes up on here I wanna point to it as one of the ones that shouldn’t be on the list. I just can’t! This one has a lot of underrated bangers. I especially liked Valentine’s Day, The Stars, and Boss of Me. I do wish the compositions were a little more dynamic and energetic, and his voice sounds a bit weak at times. There were certainly many memorable moments!

Ok

It was exciting in 2013 to finally have a new David Bowie album, but I remember that excitement fading as I was underwhelmed and put off by the first single and the album cover. I got the CD anyway and I’m not sure if I ever made it to the end back then. Now, determined to finish, I find the record lacks cohesion… and I wonder if it’s by design. It feels like a rejection of image. It’s leaving all the old personas behind, but doesn’t really replace them with anything. Taking the songs individually, I still enjoyed The Next Day, I’d Rather Be High, Boss Of Me, and Heat (I really think this was the first time I’d made it to the last track). There’s a sort of general loudness to this album that I find sort of exhausting. The songs don’t have space to breathe and many of them end before they feel fully explored. Being able to listen to this again AFTER absorbing the masterful “Blackstar” puts those problems into clearer focus. As a collection of 14 songs by David Bowie, this is at least a 3/5, but that’s pretty disappointing for David Bowie’s first album in 10 years.

A good album, but this is not Ziggy Stardust level of music. I enjoyed it when it was released but quickly forgot about it. The following album, Black Star, was much better. 3 stars. Fave track - where are we now

It's not that David Bowie is massively overrated, it's just a lack of appreciation for his songs. A couple of more epic tracks caught my attention att the end

I want to like it, but it just doesn't do it for me

Jeg liker de siste 25 årene med David Bowie bedre enn de første 25, men denne plata er en av de svakere. Tror det er fordi den høres ut som gammel Bowie i bittelitt nyere drakt.

Huh, I never noticed how "Heroes" is crossed out on the album cover. How fun is that. I haven't listened to this album in a very long but I remember liking it. It's much more similar to Bowie's earlier than Blackstar is, but then again its also less interesting. Not a bad album, but it doesn't need to be on a list that already has plenty of Bowie. Favorite track: Valentine's Day 3.5/5

haven't heard much from this album before (if any), not my favorite album from Bowie. Still had several really good songs--I really liked "You feel so lonely you could die"--and I had a good time listening. I feel like it's pretty unique for an artist to make an album this late in their career and still have it be good. I need to stop voting this as 3s, but I just have to Rating: 6.8/10

guardé la primera, es un album que se disfruta. lo vuelvo a escuchar hay unas que si meh

You either like Bowie or not. This is one the better albums, although it is still very artsy.

Not bad but not strong either.

Bowie brilla solo

Love Bowie and his many iterations of style and influence. This is a laid back contemplative effort but does not beg for a repeat listen given the strength in so many of his other works.

This was one of those albums that just needed a little bit more to take it to a 4 or a 5 out of 5. Maybe its songs require a more dramatic segment, or a softer tone, but whatever it is, it just isn’t at that level. It’s still a decent album, but I wish it had that extra thing to take it up a notch.

Considered a return to form. From the first bars you can feel the energy and enthusiasm is back. His voice is weaker with age, but that’s not really an issue as the songs are written for it I guess. When it came out I did buy it. Haven’t listened to it in a while….stands up. Not anywhere near his best, but still good. 3

Pretty amazing album for so far in to bowies career. If you can see me is an absolute highlight. Amazing tune!

Bowie is incredible of course but not sure why this one gets on the list over Let's Dance or Scary Monsters or Diamond Dogs.

What most people seem to agree is the most unnecessary Bowie album on this list, and I can't disagree, but I also can't deny the variety and the quirkiness this album offered, it was a fun one to listen through and it still had plenty of one-of-a-kind Bowie flair Almost 4/5 but not quite

Typical Bowie

I feel like there is a bowie bias going on... Dont think this needed to be on the list tbh

Bowie är ju bra, men det var inte hans bästa

En jäkla comeback ändå, minns verkligen när internet gick upp i brygga av surprise-singeln! Ger mig relativt ofta känslan av att lyssna på en klassiker, men inte genomgående. Stark trea!

Asså allt är ju bra men lite bjäring. Tror jag. Men ändå ba stum klass.

Som Heroes är för Low är The Next Day för Blackstar. Lite väl gubbskrikit ibland men har några riktigt bra spår. Inte minst Where are we now som kanske är en av Bowies 10 bästa låtar

I got through some of it

Greatly surpassed my expectations for late-era Bowie. Had a great time with this. 3.5 stars, came quite close to 4.

A nice album, very listenable, though nothing really stood out as a standout song

British man yells lyrics. 3/5

A somewhat return to form before the epicness of black star

Good, but not great. Not sure why this is on here when it's not even in Bowie's top 5 albums

Love Bowie, but this was just decent.

Bowie is as always great here, but the reason i love 70s Bowie is as much due to the presence of others (Ronson, Iggy, Eno) as it's due to him. There's no one else here worth mentioning, it all just sounds a little session muso-ey and faceless. Also, if you're going to take on "Heroes" on the cover art like this, I'd expect more. A few tracks to pull out for a late period Bowie playlist but that's about it.

Oooh more Bowie. Ok, let’s see how this goes…. Hmmm, it’s fine but nothing stands out as a hit.

Solid Bowie album that doesn't reach the heights of some of his previous work. Still, an enjoyable listen but not one of his most memorable. But impressive given the point of Bowie's career when he made the album.

Geluidstechnisch een sterk en volwassen album, maar tijdens het luisteren bleef het voor mij vooral achtergrondmuziek. Het mistte voor mij de echte hooks en momenten waarbij ik meegezogen werd of spontaan mee wilde zingen. Minder “hit, hit, hit” en meer een rustig, gelaagd late-career album, wat prima is, maar het raakte me niet echt.

Rock isn’t dead as of 2013, but this also isn’t at all close to Bowie’s most prolific work

3/5 Os singles são o ponto alto do álbum. No geral, um trabalho acima da média.

3⭐️ I feel like I didn’t give this album as much of a proper listen as I would have liked. one to revisit! songs I already knew: n/a fave new song(s): (you will) set the world on fire

They can’t all be the greatest. Still good and worth listening

Rv/g

I’d never listened to this Bowie album before, I like the cover, cool - sounds in places like “ Black Star” which I love, there’s a couple of excellent tracks on here - “Where are we now” and “Heat”

Again not my favourite Bowie.

Interesting. It doesn’t get as much love as Blackstar, for good reason. But all in all a very solid late period Bowie album.

2010s rock. Nice, but not mind-blowing.

First Listen; 3.5; Perfectly fine album, if not a little formulaic at some points. But still enough interesting moments, with some kinda funky, kinda dark, for me to say this is a worthwhile listen. Favorite Track: Boss of Me

6/10 David Bowie returned after a decade long hiatus with an album recorded in secret and revealed only with the release of the album’s first single. Surprise albums weren’t really a thing at the time, so it was Bowie being Bowie and trying something new. Again. Fair play to him. The resulting album is one that does a good job of dipping back in to the sounds of a lot of his previous work and spinning them into something new. There are touches of Ziggy glam, Low introspection and even Labyrinth fantasy scattered through the album, and when it gets things right, it does a fine job. Bowie can pretty much always elevate songs with his charisma and vocal delivery, which is a rare and superb talent. The first half of the album in particular chugs along nicely and there are some really, really engaging pieces of composition and production. There’s a sense of brooding melancholy and menace that’s pretty much ever present across the record, which provides a subtle yet unifying tonality to proceedings, but there are moments when that swamps things a little too much and drags the record down, particularly into the second half. In all honesty, this album would have been considerably better had there been a more brutal hand in the edit room, as the trimming of 15-20 minutes of material could have made the impact of what was left far more effective and created a tighter and more well rounded listening experience. In reality, this is never going to trouble my top Bowie album list, but you’d hardly expect any artist to come out with their best work at 66 after a ten year hiatus, and this was still a good listen. Oh, and Bowie would kick back against my statement about artists putting out top tier work in their 60s wouldn’t he? This was just prep for the final act. The Next Day - There’s a great bounce to this. Bowie knows how to drag the momentum of a track around so well. He builds things, he drops them and he so often keeps things moving while staying true to a song. There’s something quite Pixies about this in a way, but with a more poppy inflection. It’s not one of his hookiest ever songs, but it’s still pretty engaging. Dirty Boys - I really like the weird, menacing edge to this. It makes me think a little of Nick Cave, but with that Bowie clarity that somehow makes a song that's off-kilter and a bit weird sound like a pop record. The juxtaposition of the verses against the chorus is great and it feels grubby in a really satisfying way. The Stars (Are Out Tonight) - The subtle “ooh oooh ooh” harmonies here are lovely. This has got drive, but it’s got a great atmosphere to it too. There’s some quality guitar playing here in particular, but as a whole it’s a really full and engaging composition and production. The transitions feel really natural and there’s enough range in here to keep the ear engaged. Lovely stuff. Love Is Lost - Another brooding and somewhat menacing effort here. It’s got an insistent, throbbing tone to it, though I’m less enamoured with the middle chorus, which loses a bit of that threat but also don’t quite connect to a different sensation either. It’s a slightly unbalanced track that didn’t quite meet its potential. Where Are We Now? - This is a great song. Smooth, atmospheric, melancholic and all wrapped up in a sparse but effective production. His vocal delivery is fantastic. It kind of reminds me a little of ‘As The World Falls Down’ from Labyrinth, which is an underrated gem. The chorus is haunting and emotive in such a brilliant way, and there’s a great rhythmic thread to keep things building and moving as it goes. Valentine’s Day - This is decent, but feels quite run of the mill. Bowie’s vocal is great as usual, but it feels like the track is just a bit pedestrian. It's kind of like if you blended Ziggy era Bowie with Pulp, but forgot to include any of the quality hooks. All of the players do a decent job and the production is great, but it’s just a bit safe. If You Can See Me - And we’re back on to something a bit more weird and engaging. It’s just the right amount of odd, but doesn't drift far from it’s centre, so everything feels connected. I really like the subtle octave doubling on the vocal, which really suits the tension of the rest of the composition. I’d Rather Be High - Similarly to Valentine’s Day, there's something a bit safe about this, but there’s a few nice hooks there, particularly the guitar lead line. The chorus feels like it's almost found the brilliant hook it’s crying out for, but doesn’t quite pull it off. The chord change into the chorus works really well though, and the drum part is pretty good too. Boss Of Me - There are some great slap bass moments in here. The vibe of the track is solid, it has a bit of drive and grit to it, but with a funky edge that rolls it along really well. I’m not convinced by the bridge and this is another that I quite like, but feel like it doesn’t have the hook or edge of Bowie's best work. Dancing Out In Space - I was hoping for something a bit more classic Bowie with a title like this, but it’s a bit mundane really. Again, the production is great, but it all feels a bit rigid and routine. The rhythm isn’t bad and there’s nothing bad about it, it just isn't vastly interesting. How Does The Grass Grow? - There are some nice moments in this track, but it feels a bit stilted through the verses and while the chorus makes an effort to be a bit more interesting and inventive it doesn’t quite manage to connect. Some of the guitar work is great here, and it feels like it’s calling back to classic Bowie, but the answer isn’t as good as one would hope. (You Will) Set The World On Fire - This isn’t a bad track. Some nice riffs, some quality guitar playing, a decent central hook, but it’s another that just feels a little safe and unadventurous. I quite like it, but I also don’t think I’ll really remember it tomorrow or be that interested in revisiting it, which is a shame. You Feel So Lonely You Could Die - Bowie elevates this with his emotive vocal, but it’s a little bit of a dull song really. Honestly, I fell a bit like this album is starting to drag a little now and I would be more able to engage with this were it part of a shorter album. I mean it’s really not bad, and as a pause between songs with more fire, I think I could buy into this. Heat - And we close off with a dark, brooding and atmospheric piece. It’s not bad, and the sound design is great, but when we’ve already wound down with the last track, it’s like the album is sort of drifting away, rather than closing out with any gusto. It’s a bit too repetitive, and lacks anything particularly memorable.

Another reviewer pointed it out- why are we so captivated by Bowies voice? Idk, but I can’t help it. There is still something about this album that doesn't grab me the same way. Just doesnt have the same spark.

Je suis un peu chokbar parce que j’avais jamais ecouté cet album de Bowie je crois. C’est pas son meilleur ni mon préféré mais ça reste toujours sympa à écouter

Bowie's older voice sounds great with some of the tracks but clashes with others.

Et par gode låter, men ikke en av bowies beste

ka skjer på siste halvdel..?

Bunnsolide greier, men det er ingen låter her jeg kommer til å høre på igjen.

I’ve heard some of David Bowie’s albums before like Ziggy Dust, Let’s Dance and Never Let You Down so although I’m not a big connoisseur of his work I was familiar with his music (also who isn’t?). All this to say that even though The Next Day features some interesting imagery and music, it lacks that Bowie effect that his most memorable records do. At times it feels unnecessarily long and dull. Still enjoyed listening to it and the standout tracks to me were The Next Day, Where Are We Now? and Valentine’s Day.

First newer Bowie album I've listened to. The man still had a lot of energy. It's not as good as the classics but still solid

Not the best Bowie album but still decent

Great cohesive album. Favorites were The Stars (Are Out Tonight) & Valentine’s Day.

Another above average Bowie album

- mysterious et mélancolique, VERY nostalgic feels - un album que t’écoutes vrm plus pour les paroles que les beats - Bowie c’est un king mais c’est vrm pas mon album pref de lui - meilleure chanson: dancing out in space, i’d rather be high

Seems somewhat plain these days. Must've been different back in the day.

If I could give this negative stars I would

Accidentally listed to heroes instead. Was good

Really better than I was expecting. There's some tracks here that are dragging

Never knew this album existed. I like David Bowie but this was just a very mid album. Still got his distinct sound and style but nothing really interesting

Decent but blackstar-lite

This is the third David Bowie album that has been suggested to me as part of this project, and the third that doesn't blow me away. I'm sure he has some great albums, but “The Next Day” isn't one of them. It sounds a bit like an aging rock star in his 60s recording a few more songs—and that's exactly what it is. It's not bad, but you're not missing much if you haven't heard this album.

Solid Bowie but not my favorite

not sure I'm a Bowie guy

I like David Bowie and this is a great David Bowie record.

It’s my least favourite Bowie album we have had so far. I liked a few songs, but this isn’t one of my favourite Bowie sounds if I am honest. Best song: Heat

This one was weird for me. I didn’t know he had a later stage record other than Blackstar so I got distracted by over analyzing it.

One of the more tolerable Bowie albums I've listened to.

Some good songs but nothing groundbreaking

This is just a standard run of the mill David Bowie. I didn’t find it innovative nor did I particularly dislike any of it, it’s a fascinating experience.

When Bowie is great, he’s great. But he’s not always great.

A nice listen. Very 80s. What I would expect with David Bowie.

It bowie

Not a standout for me

first full playthrough of a david bowie album for me. hits and misses, but i get it.

David Bowie was an incredible artist. I would offer this was for him just an average effort.

Weirddddd

A bit dull

My first Bowie album on the list, and it’s one of the few Bowie albums I haven’t listened to previously. This one was fine in my opinion, but far from my favorite of his.