Reviews (page 8 of 11)
1. day - 0 2. boyz - 1 3. ztarz - 1 4. love - 1 5. uuhere - 1.5 6. valentinez - 1 7. zee - 0 8. high - 1 9. bozz - 1 10. zpace - 1 11. grazz - 1 12. fire - 1.5 13. lonely - 1.5 14. heat - 1.5
It is fine, definitely not his best work.
It was alright
4.5/10
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This came out in 2013. Bowie could’ve just rested on his laurels at this point but he never stopped. While this isn’t my favorite album it’s not bad. I would not have expected Bowie at this point in his career to still be making unique and interesting music. It truly is a testament to his talent. By 40 plus years into a music career most bands/musicians aren’t putting out anything noteworthy. Usually it’s just some half-assed rehashed bullshit. So kudos to Bowie for never settling down.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3eob4orIrA
Excellent album. I really enjoyed this one.
Amazing mindfuck of an album title and cover art. The music is actually pretty good ("actually" because it came out a good 30-40 years after the next oldest Bowie record I own and most pop musicians seem to run out of ideas long before then) but you have to be a lot more patient than most attention spans permit.Emotionally, I would say it traces similar ground as previous Bowie, with a paranoid tension overlaid across the top. I love the video for The Stars Are Out Tonight and who can't relate to I'd Rather Be High?!?
Ah, yet another David Bowie album. I like it that this is from a different period than so many other Bowie albums in this collection, and it feels like an interesting direction for him. And so *many* videos! That's probably the highlight of this album, frankly, and so many odd videos too; "The next day" probably takes the cake with its harsh take on Catholic clergy and Gary Oldman fitting right in, but "The stars (are out tonight)" also has a bit of an oddness to it (and great to see David Bowie and Tilda Swinton side by side, almost like a Bowie version of "Only Lovers Left Alive"), while "Where are we now?" is really well done and completely mesmerizing (and the whole time you expect the female head of that weird conjoined doll thing to sing); "Valentine's Day" was the only fairly normal video, and a correspondingly less interesting song; and I'm not really sure whether the video for "I'd rather be high" is an actual Bowie video or not, but if it is, only sort-of interesting. I also felt like the album started to fade off about 2/3s of the way through, maybe from "Dancing out in space" onwards (excepting "(You will) set the world on fire"). I've never been a big David Bowie fan, and so always have a hard time evaluating whether any of them are one of his better/great albums. I enjoyed listening to it, and appreciated it that it wasn't just a rehash of his earlier music. I give it 4 stars simply on the fact that he's managed to continue to make music for so many decades and not sound completely repetitive.
I'd never heard this before and was happy that it didn't suck. It's Bowie at his most innocuous.
I wasn't impressed on first listen, I expect wild innovation from Bowie. But second time around I realized how refined and elevated his song writing became. What a wonderful album.
I didn't like it
Thoroughly surprising. When an artist or band decides to release music late in their career, is it simply fan service or is there some new ground broken? In the case of Bowie, it seems to be both and I think he effectively leans toward the latter. I want to absorb these songs more and then revisit his final album, Blackstar. 4.5
A 3/5 album for Bowie is a 4/5 for everything else. Am I tripping, or is this the Bowie album that sounds most like Pulp?
I can’t fathom why this Bowie album would be on this list. The best songs are when Bowie does a Bowie impression and the others just seem to happen. The one really interesting track is If You Can See Me where he goes into the territory of drum n bass and I am here for that but otherwise it was a slog
Interesting - some very typical and classic Bowie. Some not as great.
The Stars (Are Out Tonight) Love Is Lost Where Are We Now?
ok but not great.
I have listened to a lot of Bowie from the 1001 algorithm, and I was reluctant to listen to this one. Bowie is an amazing artist, but his albums are very hit and miss for me. I expected this to be a miss, but there are a few surprises here. Definitely a late career surprise. Fans will be pleased, but I am not sure there is enough here to be on this list.
What treat this was to Bowie fans in 2013. Easily his best work in decades. This also doesn't belong on this list. I need to hear David Bowie before I die, yes. This isn't the album to sell me on his genius in David Bowie released 26 studio albums and this ranks about 15. I liked this album and enjoyed my listen but I'm scoring low because more deserving albums from 2013 belong here. 4/10 Average from greatness is still pretty great.
just not up to his earlier standards.
Not really a fan of this. A couple nice songs, everything else kind of blurred together.
This was a cool album. It was fun. It was very Bowie. I really respect and love how he would just make whatever kind of music he was interested in. It was always Bowie. Its weird, but its poppy, but its also kind of progressive. Its brilliant. I'm not sure if its my favorite Bowie album. In fact, I'm not really even sure why its on this list. I did enjoy it though! The middle songs were what we really drew me in. "Where are We Now?" through "I'd Rather Be High" is kind of the high point of the record for me. I love the energy and flowing nature of these songs. Overall, it doesn't really grab my attention like other Bowie albums have. I listened to it through twice too.
I really love this album. (Shocker). Coming after a 10 year hiatus I think this album knocks it out of the park. Despite not taking a leap into particularly unfamiliar genres, which Bowie is known for, this album is just a demonstration of great songwriting and performing. The instrumentation feels just as important and as interesting as the vocals and I don’t think this had been the case for Bowie since low/ heroes imo. However, it kind of feels less like an album and more like a collection of songs. No one track shines, more there are many 8/10 tracks that are all great by themselves not cohesive when put together. Also heat is boring and pretentious. Sounds like a strange leftover from heathen
Am i a bad gay person?
This grew on me the longer I listened to it, but I didn't like the first track
Standout song here for me is The Stars, which is excellent. A solid return to form for Bowie, though I think Blackstar is even better, by quite a way. (Is that on the list?)
This is a bittersweet heartbreaking album…I believe it was his next to last release. My favorite song “Dancing Out In Space” is so Bowie to me. Sounds new but it’s so his formula. Was so happy for a new release after some years of silence. “Where Are We Now” floors me, making me consider where I am now.
Why do people listen to this?
nice
Who is OK, but did not enjoy.
3-4
Dark
My dick was erect and only grew with each song
Interesting and typical early Bowie.
Just because it’s David Bowie doesn’t make it automatically a “must listen”. He has numerous albums on this list. This one didn’t need to be here. It doesn’t add a thing to his other work.
This was fine. Bowie might be my all time favorite artist, but have to honest, if these songs weren’t by him I don’t think any of them would pique my interest. It’s impressive to still make music 25 albums in, but nothing on here was more than fine.
I gave myself a full day to listen to this and im overall happy to say I dove in (b/c im admittedly not super Bowie experienced), but im not won over by this late, secret project The Bad: This felt too artsy fartsy (soundtrack/opera) and not enough rock n roll for me. It goes way further than I expected into the dark and poetry side of Bowie. Its missing that mystery element that other albums have - songs where I feel transported to a new universe. The good: * the instrument choices were awesome - all over the place and surprises on every song * range of songs is pretty wide without losing the vibe of the album work * where are we now - so chill and beautiful * if you can see me - totally rocking, 80s sound * Id rather be high - my favorite track on the album 2.5 stars. And im torn on where exactly to round to. 2 seems harsh and 3 seems generous for my taste
Definitely an important album in the overall Bowie story, even if not musically the most interesting. Some nice songs on here - first few tracks stand out - love almost all instrumentals across the album.
Honestly if it wasn't Bowie it might be 1/5 territory.
not the biggest fan of the newer ones
I wanted to like it. I didn't.
I was actually a little surprised to see this album pop up this morning. I know there are (rightly) quite a few Bowie records on this list but this one seems like an odd choice. Don't get me wrong - I love it but I didn't think it was really much of a commercial or critical success compared to other albums he's released. Maybe just listening to this album and Blackstar back to back gives kind of a telling look into his mindset as he reflected on aging and then knew he was close to death. I remember when this album was announced - his first in like ten years or something and nobody even knew he was working on it. And Where Are We Now as the lead single seemed odd to me. It's a great song but sort of a downer. But I remember going out to buy this album on the day it was released and playing it over and over for the next few weeks. As with all Bowie records, the musicianship on this is impeccable. And I absolutely love the way his voice aged. Compare this to Ziggy Stardust and then Let's Dance and then Earthling and then Reality and then Blackstar. His vocal changes over the years, whether he was putting them on or just getting older, were fabulous. And this album particularly seems like you can just hear him embracing the reality of getting older and having the deeper voice of an older man. While I don't think this album is as great as some of his other records, it's still recognizably Bowie and he can really do no wrong in my book. And while I don't think I would give this one a flat out 5/5, it's definitely 4.5/5. And you have to round this one up. Because Bowie.
Disappointing
I'm starting to wonder about my feelings towards Bowie. I just have not liked what I've heard so far. 2.5/5
I don't think I fully get Bowie. I always think he's just alright, not really sure about the massive hype. Never bad but never great. Another middle of the road Bowie album to add to the long list.
As much as I love David Bowie who had, by any metric, a brilliant career, I think he might be the most overrepresented artist on this list. This album is a perfec example (along with Young Americans) of a middle-of-the pack Bowie, that though enjoyable does not belong. A couple of memorabe songs but mostly a forggettable song list. 3 stars
Respect him a ton as an innovator but Bowie’s music really struggles to land for me. It just sounds…dated. Best part of this for me were the electric guitar ballads. His flat voice just ain’t it though. Definitely improved in the second half both sonically and with the focus on darker subject matter. Listened to: walking to volunteer. Favorite tracks: Valentine’s Day, Dancing Out in Space, You Feel So Lonely You Could Die
Decent, but far from the best Bowie album. Weird that its on this list, actually. 3/5
This feels like a project for the fans. Feels like classic Bowie in a lot of ways. Knowing what would come a couple years later really adds weight to everything.
This was my first full listen of a Bowie album. I can see why people like him. I know him from movies really but I know his story. I liked the album. I’m sure real fan would have picked a different album but I guess ull just have to go back and listen.
This was a great listen, although a bit long. Lots of wonderful Bowie flavor and so varied, as a lot of his music is. Four stars.
I think you have to be neck-deep invested in a very blinkered orthodoxy of Bowie's supposed genius to think this is much good at all, let alone some kind of swan-song masterstroke. This and 'Black Star' are the 2 Bowie albums I can remember being recommended to me on here and frankly their quality has been hugely exaggerated. Dull and irrelevant. You can't deny Bowie's place in music history, but this album has no place on this list. Still no Isley Brothers.
Kind of interesting. The guy can barely sing at this point, but he still put together some neat songs that work around his limitations while letting the good parts shine. It's got a very trebly jangle-pop sound, which is pretty different from his 70s output (I don't know if that's what he spent the 40 years in between working on). And it's got very nice production and a couple of cool flourishes. It's a little drony at times, tends to hang on a chord for a while on many songs, and while it's got more energy than you might expect from a 70-year-old, it's still a a little low-energy.
The last song was fuckjng NUTS dude I need Timothee Chalamet to take over some planets with that in the background
He's still making music? -Yes-
Nothing special, but not bad either. Just more Bowie innit
A few good songs, but nothing particularly noteworthy.
I do rate Bowie but this is not his best.
This kind of sucks. His voice is bad.
happy i listened to it but not my fav
Near 4 decades into his career and Bowie was still making an album this good. Really good stuff.
Bowie's later stuff was either a real hit or a real miss for this listener. The Next Day is one of those rare albums that fell somewhere in between.
Favourite songs: (You Will) Set the World on Fire, The Stars (Are Out Tonight), Love Is Lost, Dirty Boys, Valentine's Day, How Does the Grass Grow? Least favourite songs: Where Are We Now?, Heat 4/5
7/10 I’ve been up and down on the Bowie albums I’ve heard, this late effort finds him in a good place and at ease, I think. Just straight up art rock, well produced and played, with a few nods to the Bowie of old. Nobody dared tell him to cut 2-3 songs, but they should have Best: Where Are We Now?
Such an awesome sequence of songs at the beginning. Great album
I’ve never managed to get in to Bowie, but turns out I really like his later work. This is great, Blackstar was too!
Not bad, but hardly a "must hear" Bowie album.
A great album, one of the bets of that year, but still a fair way short of his very best work. A solid 5, but no more. An album that certainly bears many (many) repeat listens
Liked the second half.
Day213 - not my favorite but it’s still bowie and to still be making relevant music after six decades is incredible
This is much better than the albums that most late-career greats have put out. Really, though, on its own, it's fine. Nothing stands out and I'm not finding anything worth going back to. Listening to this at work and nothing pulled me out of my routine to find out what was going on with the music. In fact, most of it passed me by with no notes. The closing track is dark and moody as fuck though and I'd probably listen to a whole album of that. 2.5/5
2,5
Не люблю Боуи
Huh. I didn't expect to like this Bowie as much as the Bowie stuff I've known since I was a kid.
- Another record I did not know existed ... how is that possible when it comes to David Bowie? .... I blame myself. It's also another record that proves what an absolutely unmatched artist Bowie was; second to his last record of a long career yet still full of work of high quality. If I'm so blessed to have even a portion of this much to say this late in my career, I would die fulfilled. He was a gift to us. May we never forget.
This was a fascinating album, musically diverse, some nods to earlier Bowie songs, some tracks that I would have never guessed were even by Bowie if I had heard them in isolation. It definitely deserves a second listen, so I'm giving it a tenuous 4 stars.
Pretty good, not up to his earlier work though
this is an album that is front to back listenable but nothing really sticks out - 3.5 rounded up
not great. I'm not sure how this made it on to the list. I think this is a "Another record by David Bowie?!!" addition haha Not being a huge Bowie fan in general I didn't find much to love here. I didn't hate it but I think if it wasn't made by old David Bowie no one would have noticed... thus prob not a great addition to a list like this IMHO
Not really anything noteworthy about this release. A couple of bad songs, the rest are okay. As middle of the road as you can get. 5/10
4/5
Strange coincidence with this one as the generator gave me a Bowie album, then at the show tonight they play Moonage Daydream then the set closes with David Bowie. We listened to this on the way home after our quick escape from the lot. It needs a second listen when in a different head space as was a bit crispy after the show
10/10. David Bowie was a remarkable musician. I find it incredible that he was able to maintain such a good style of music late in his career. Unless I am mistaken, David Bowie has been included in the 1001 album list a whopping nine times, and he definitely deserves it.
Rockmusik, erstes Albeum nach langer Pause. Gut zu hören, typischer Bowie-Sound 4/5
Fav: The Stars (Are Out Tonight) Least Fav: Dirty Boys
A nice return to form after a decade of silence after a few weaker albums but not quite the classic that was hoped for but would be delivered a few years later with Bowie’s final album.
I can't believe this is David Bowie's 25th studio album. Not his best work, but enjoyable nonetheless
It doesn't need to be chart-topping music to make you want to vibe along. Bowie is a master at his craft and musically talented beyond what should be capable. But this kinda misses - maybe it's age catching up, or maybe I'm just too spoiled with all his earlier work.
If you don't like this you just probably don't get it. Bowies best talent is producing new styles with each project. Here he tries contemporary rock pop using influences from Jazz, Funk, and Punk. Is it Bowie at his best? Hell. Yeah. Bowie has nearly a dozen perfect albums. There's a reason why he's the GOAT.
4.0
I just finished watching The Labyrinth and this got recommended. I already love Bowie lol.
3 stars because it's David Bowie
This one took me a few listens but it began to grow on me. As a die hard 70s & 80s Bowie fan, his later albums never resonated with me at the time of release, so I’m glad I’m getting a chance to listen to a few on this project. Second half of the album stands out to be over the first half. 3.5
love me some bowie and i havent heard this one before. obviously not anywhere near his classics but its enjoyable. 7/10
Good stuff
Maybe would resonate with me more if I was also close to death and contemplating my very existence but unfortunately I have many years ahead of me so it was just kind of alright
It was alright, apparently it was his 25th studio album. Do we need so many albums from one man?
A fine album, though I don’t think it’s going to leave any lasting impression on me.
Subdued
Not the best Bowie album
Some tracks (like You Can See Me) edged past refreshingly experimental to excessively avant garde. I'm impressed Bowie was still pushing his limits later in his career, and there are still some bops here. Intriguing, but probably not something I'd revisit eagerly.
wow. one of the only Bowie albums I never listened to before, and it feels really strong and solid within his whole discography.
El regreso triunfal de uno de los artistas más relevantes del siglo XX y XXI. Al momento de revisar los comentarios en esta página, veo a muchos comentando que este disco carece de "creatividad", y no podría estar más en desacuerdo. Escuchando la discografía completa de Bowie, "The Next Day" (tal como adelanta su nombre), era la continuación natural del catálogo del camaleónico Jones. Retomando sonidos explorados en el "arco de Berlín" y en el "Scary Monsters", Bowie rinde homenaje a su propio trabajo con un pop sofisticado, intelectual y autorreferente. Un pequeño autoretrato cubista en el ojo de la tormenta antes de la trágica muerte del "Delgado Duque Blanco".
This does not belong on this list. It's Bowie so I was tempted to give it a 3 but this was a slog.
became irrelevant to the list once Blackstar released still incredible
i like it
It's Bowie but it's not the best Bowie.
Interesting album that will require another listen to see if I like it. 3/5 for now!
When you’re so famous for many original sounds, additional albums can be difficult. Is this the best Bowie? No. Is this good for Bowie in 2013? Hell yeah. Easily 3.5, possibly 3.75. A few standouts, nothing revelatory, but not a total waste.
3.5
Just not a fan of his music
Always a good album to return to, love the start of the jazz influence starting here. 8/10
Pretty meh for a Bowie album.
Lieber David, manchmal hätte man sich von Dir mehr Klasse als Masse gewünscht. So auch bei diesem (eines seiner letzten) Album, dass zwar an vernünftiges Grundrauschen hat aber irgendwie zwischen Gleichartigkeit der Songs oder deren Nervigkeit schwankt. Irgendwie drängt sich kein Titel meine Playlists (Vielleicht „Valentine‘s Day“). Warum Mr. Hero, soll ich das Album nochmals hören?
Can't really say I'm a Bowie fan, and I'm definitely not a late-Bowie fan.
Meh
What happened?
Better than we remember when it came out. But still one of his weaker showings. Dirty boys is still shite. Not Bowie at his best
Bowie post-Blur; coming out the gates like Damon Albarn or however you spell it rapidly aged fresh off Parklife. Love the album cover - won’t take the bait of calling it meta, though now I have. Notes of Springsteen. Think it would be unfair to judge this on the basis of his best, even if diamond dogs would present a, sadly, very damning comparison. After the first four songs, Where are we now brings me a hopeful familiarity - glam stardom floating between a career that embedded unrivalledly bright diamonds on top a middling period of forgetability. I think the track may precisely be an understanding of this strange progression. If you can see me definitely feeling like a necessary stepping stone before black star - think this album is slightly hesitant to fully delve into its forebearer’s experimental fervor. You feel so lonely you could die is strangely reminiscent of Black Pumas, and the theatricality of the rise and fall… perhaps I’m not as swain by the lack of character imbued. Don’t mind the guitar playing on heat, but space oddity but don’t think it fits the vocals that well. 1.8
It's okay, but this really isn't Bowies best work at all and I'm surprised by its inclusion on this list.
Compared to the previous album of Bowie I heard, this one was a little too experimental for me.
A Bowie fan. Had not listened to this. Felt like he was working to stay relevant.
Good artistry.
I think Bowie is fine, his music just doesn't seem to be my cup of tea. Due to how much everyone priases him I go in open-minded, but my 3 experiences at this point have fluctuated a lot in how I enjoyed them.
I’ve listened to this album before, but it’s never clicked with me the way it did this time. There’s something genuinely moving about The Next Day. It feels reflective, almost haunted in places — Bowie looking back while still pushing forward. “Love Is Lost,” “Valentine’s Day,” and “Where Are We Now?” are all superb. The latter in particular has a fragile, emotional weight that really stays with you. That said, while it’s a strong and deeply affecting record, I don’t think it quite sits alongside his absolute masterpieces. It’s powerful, but not quite transcendent. Favourite track: Love Is Lost Least favourite: I wouldn’t mind if I never heard Heat again — it doesn’t quite land for me. Album artwork: An iconic cover. The defaced “Heroes” image is bold, clever, and perfectly in keeping with Bowie’s sense of reinvention.
Not my favorite Bowie album but cool
a great return after 10 years
The Next Day has some really good moments but obviously isn't a patch on the best Bowie work, which I've often said I wasn't a huge fan of in terms of style, but I recognise the skill. There's obviously a sentimental value to this after his heart attack and the comeback matters, The Stars (Are Out Tonight) is a magnificent song, there's the unmistakable Bowie passion and yearning coursing through it but it lacks his edge or flair, so it's really only a 3. There's a ton of his work on this list and certainly not all of them are must-listens; including this does the others a disservice.
Yeah, not the best Bowie album we've had, by a long chalk, and Blackstar is far superior if we want to include his later work. The Stars and Valentine's Day are great songs (that middle portion of the album is pretty good), but it really fades away after about track 8 (which is just past way). Don't think that we needed this on the list, but it's not my least favourite Bowie album thus far. 3/5.
Didn't love it - Didn't hate it.
Wait, is this guy... gay or something?
It’s fine. His voice just doesn’t do anything for me.
There are some great moments I really enjoyed but Bowie also likes to experiment and while I applaud his efforts, I don’t always like actually listening to them. When it’s good, it’s really good, but when it’s not, it’s pretty forgettable.
This was made as a nostalgia piece for someone who isn't me.
It's a cool album, definitely a highlight from Bowie's later career. However, it's not as good as Blackstar, nor does it rise to the heights of his earlier career from the 70s and 80s. It's an issue that Bowie's lesser albums suffer from comparison with his incredible body of work, but I don't know how else to rate this except by comparing it to his other works 3/5
I've heard this before... Bowie's definitely made much better albums but it's still fantastic 4 stars
No hits! What’s up?
Decided I don’t like Bowies voice. Was always digging the music til he started singing..
Love David Bowie. I feel I liked the first Bowie album in this 1001 albums a little more though. Enjoyed listening to this one over the weekend. More Bowie please
Not Bowie's best.
Feels like a generic rock album spiced up by the fact that it is signature Bowie and his sound comes through. When I got to Boss of me, I started to vibe and think I could really get into it, but then dancing in outer space came on and it reminded me of everything I didnt like about Bowie and how dated some of it sounded. Completely solid but perfectly middling among this list.
I think I've always appreciated David Bowie more as a person and public figure than as an artist. This album doesn't really change that. The biggest compliment I can give it is that he is true to himself and the songs are distinctly Bowie. Unfortunately, his style never really appealed to me. He's the rock and glam version of a folky singer/songwriter that I don't care for most of the time. I'm surprised that this album appeared on here given his lengthy discography - is this really one of his top 5 ones? I'm sure we'll get more but this is pretty forgettable. It's not a bad album, I just immediately forgot each song after it played. I know they vary in tempo, key, etc, but they could all be the same, I wouldn't remember. I'd Rather Be High too, David.
This was fine? Some good songs but overall not very impressive
This is one of his best records he recorded in a long time. It has everything I love about Bowie.
Bowie必须10/10
I love Bowie immensely but even I'd have to say that he didn't find that "snap" with this one that made a lot of his previous work legendary. There isn't anything too special here.
whiny. not his best work
Sad to think he knew he was dying when he recorded it
Gear: Moondrop Variations Artwork: ⬜+ Mix: ⬜+ Musik: ⬜= Wertung: ⬜⬜⬜/5
I just don't see this as being influential or sonically impressive. There are much more interesting and impressive albums that could be on this list. Do I think it's impressive that Bowie was making music up until the end? Yeah, sure. I don't think this album can be cited as being seminal or groundbreaking. This album is fine. Enjoyable for sure. But why is this album on this list? I really should pick up the book that explains this stuff.
The Next Day I haven’t listened to this since it came out. I remember being quite into it, and it was quite a big deal, but I haven’t really thought about it since then. It’s interesting to listen now, removed from that period. Is it actually good, or did we think it was good because it came out of nowhere with no expectations, and Bowie was at the age and stage of career and life where he was held in high esteem, regardless of the quality of the album? The answer to that question comes about 30 seconds into the first track, this is genuinely good. I love the slightly off-kilter feel of The Next Day, definitely echoes of Beauty & The Beast. Great, great opener. Dirty Boys is cool too, again a kind of throwback, but I like the horn/drum/guitar combo. The Stars are Out Tonight I’m not a huge fan of, although it definitely picks up in the 2nd half with the strings and synths, but it does have more than a whiff of basic old man doing tasteful mid tempo guitar rock, as does Love is Lost a little, although the lyrics on that one are great. I really liked the downbeatness of Where Are We Now when it came out. First time re-listening now I wasn’t that keen, but 2nd and 3rd time reminded me what a great track it is. I like the lyrical perspective of Valentine’s Day, and the riff is good, but as a song it’s not my favourite. If You Can See Me is great, love the slightly frantic rhythms and the bass is great. Excellent track. I’d Rather Be High I like a lot, the guitar riff is great, catchy but slightly creepy too. Boss of Me has its moments, but apart from the horn it is a little forgettable. Love the weird little synth thing on Dancing Out in Space, really elevates the song. How Does the Grass Grow, lots of Wonderful Life by Black, but great guitar in the 2nd half. (You Will) Set the World on Fire is a bit of an oddity, the riff is decent but it sounds out of place production wise and for Bowie also, and the song seems pretty formulaic overall. You Feel So Lonely You Could Die is great, a nice change of pace away from some of the riff heavy songs that precede it. And then Heat really is excellent, really evoking some of that creepy spookiness from around Station to Station and Low. Great, great closer. Lyrically it is excellent throughout, despite looking back at the past, he manages to look into new corners and offer different perspectives, rather than just re-hashing things or just making fan service style easter egg references. Very clever how he manages to tread that line. I have a slight issue with some of the production, particularly the drum sound. I’m not sure how to describe it, it’s that very modern ‘big’ sound, right in the middle of the mix. Kind of echoey, but not in an 80s way, I guess it might be a consequence of the extreme dynamic range compression on everything nowadays. The 2010 onwards Macca albums also have this sound, as does that Stones album from last year. That drum sound and the overall sound generally feel particularly jarring on this record - with it referencing so much from his past the modern sound just doesn’t compare favourably with his older stuff, either as a counterpoint, contrast or as an evocation. It also feels like it could do with 2 or 3 fewer songs, it does feel wooly as you get towards the end and a sense that it’s slightly stretching things out. Overall it is a very good album, and an excellent one in the canon of aging white rockstars making records about their mortality. It’s much better than you should reasonably expect from him at that age and stage of life and health. Even if sometimes the music is a bit staid and it is a bit long, lyrically and thematically it’s so sharp and interesting that’s it never feels like it’s not a worthwhile listen. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Sorry, not a big fan, unfortunately. Perhaps I need to spend more time with it?
Couple of bangers (the stars and where are we now), rest is pretty good, couple of sucky sings, but david bowie has nothing to prove and hes got other way better albums
Two songs...
It was fine, but there are much better Bowie albums and there are much better albums from 2013. A lot of the entries in this list from the last 20 years really seem arbitrary. I think the authors don't really know music from this period.
Reminded me a bit of Ghosteen by Nick Cave. Slow, sad, dramatic, and not something I really enjoyed listening to. Perhaps if I had more time to synthesize the lyrics I'd feel differently, but the few times through I gave it didn't resonate with me and I don't see myself listening to this again.
Meh. I like a lot of David Bowie's music, but this probably shouldn't be on this list. From such a large body of work, there are much better albums. I haven't checked which other albums are to come, but I presume Ziggy Stardust will be there. Even Let's Dance. There must be way more than 1001 albums better than this. Voting 1/5 not because it's especially bad, but because I don't feel it belongs on the list.
Here I am, not quite dying. My body left to rot in a hollow tree. It's branches throwing shadows on the gallows for me. And the next day, and the next, and another day. RIP BOWIE
Muy estilo Bowie, para mi gusto más flojo que otros discos, mucha excentricidad y la verdad que el disco es raro como solo Bowie puede hacerlo. Sin embargo no le veo tanta garra, no está mal pero no sería un disco que volviera a escuchar, aunque a nivel de sonidos y experimentación tiene cosas chulas
David Bowie is transcendental.
I finally get a Bowie album. I’m surprised it’s 2013 Bowie but also glad it pushed me to listen through. I had heard The Stars and Where are We Now before. I’m a Bowie fan and hadn’t really listened to this particular album. I think it’s a strong come back. He keeps his signature but brings us his new point of view/his new concerns.
More interesting than the other Bowie records I’ve had.
I like Where Are We Now? I thought this album was fine, but not a must hear.
I think the inclusion of the last 2 Bowie albums on this list is purely fan driven. Although this album is very good, if you listen to Station or Ziggy it becomes apparent this album is not in the same league. I think Bowie's 70's output is exceptional but he has 9 albums on this list and other great artists like Buddy Guy, Robin Trower and Wishbone Ash have zero.
4.5/5
David Bowie always sounds good even without this being one of his classics
First album in recommendations for David Bowie, not one of his best works. But still a good album nonetheless. Favorite track: Valentines Day other picks: love is lost, set the world on fire
3/5
Where are we now? Boss of me
Probably my least favorite of his albums on this list. Really not spectacular.
Of all the music that Bowie has recorded, this piece of AOR / Middle of the road / play it safe / elevator muzak is what you send me? It's not bad. It's just not his best work by a country mile.
Alright album. Most songs are pretty forgettable and will only revisit a few if any
This must have been Bowie's average era.
Just Another Bowie
A great return for Bowie. He is unrestrained by commercial influences.
It's no blackstar, but very respectable late career project 👍
Don't think I've ever listened to a Bowie album before, but really enjoyed it! Wish I could give 3.5 stars. My favorite song was Boss of Me.
This was pretty meh, I can't say I'm a fan of this Bowie era.
Very mediocre. Kind of sad
Very average
2013 Bowie was the first time I felt him chasing trends, not making them.
🎧Decent, but not my kind of Bowie. Love Is Lost is a highlight. Album is overlong.
David Bowie is awesome and I enjoyed this album quite a bit. I do prefer his older albums however. I will consider this a high 3/5.
It’s good, Bowie was a genius. But I’d hardly call this one essential. I think they made the right call removing this in later editions in favor of “Blackstar”.
A solid album from probably one of the most creative and influential music artists of all time. Whilst it is not on par with music from his peak, the meaningful lyrics and good instrumentals in the background make for an enjoyable listen, albeit slightly sad and existential.
I've heard more than enough David Bowie to come into this record knowing how great it would be. Definitely wouldn't consider it one of the best albums in his discog in my personal taste but he does have a lot to offer here. Even in 2013 he holds onto the very old school rock sound which is perfectly fine, in fact it works well. I didn't feel much of a pull from certain tracks here compared to what I get from albums like Ziggy Stardust or Hunky Dory. Still a strong LP nonetheless.
Really enjoyed this one. Re-listed on a train journey the next day (ha) and enjoyed it just the same - same standout tracks Love Is Lost, Whera Are We Now, If You Can See Me, I'd Rather Be High, You Feel So Lonely You Could Die.
There are tons of other Bowie albums in the.book.anf I get why people.would criticise the inclusion of this one but there are plenty of strong songs on it. Really enjoy it
3+
Hmm…the story behind this album is interesting (and the cover’s cool), but it’s definitely not my favorite of Bowie’s work. No real standouts here.
His last couple albums and the Berlin trilogy are probably the best pieces of music in existance
Overly busy nasal monotony.
I mean it’s Bowie, it’s definitely not quintessential Bowie and it’s really hard to see how this made it to the list.
Interesting, odd, decent, definitely the worst Bowie album I've had so far, and probably the worst one I've heard, but I've mostly just heard the good ones. Seems strange this would be his first album in 11 years and this was the result. There are interesting movements in the second half of the album, some nice chords in unexpected places. I think it's good, but i dont think its great, maybe a high 3 on there. Better to come
Just a little better than average
Nothing great on here.
Valentines Day
A little dark and over-polished for my tastes. Set The World On Fire got my attention; felt more spontaneous and raw. But otherwise probably not an album I'll return to (which I'm disappointed by).
I wish I liked David Bowie more. I can't really engage. Base lines were nice in a couple of places. It felt innocuous and backgroundy. Won't pick up again. Disappointed actually. 2 stars because it's not horrible. Just uninteresting to me.
Fine album, other Bowie albums are better. Did have a bunch of good tracks like I'd rather be high.
Ughh more fucking Bowie
It's 21st century Bowie, for better or for worse.
If You Can See Me through this review then you must be Dancing Out In Space. But Where Are We Now?
3/5. Like most david bowie albums, I don't get it immediately. This one was mostly straightforward. I enjoyed some of the songs, and the album overall was a cool collection of callbacks and unique lyrical ideas. The instrumentation is highlight, changing tempos and aesthetic back to back for each song. Is it a necessary listen, no, but it is fun. Best Song: Where Are We Now?, Love Is Lost, How Does The Grass Grow?
Meh. I’ve gotten most of the Bowie records on the list and this is my least favorite so far. Felt like he was trying to call back to his glam era and it fell flat.
Favorite Songs: The Next Day, The Stars (Are Out Tonight), (You Will) Set the World on Fire
Ich mag David Bowie nicht genug um einen deep dive in seine neueren Alben zu machen wenn ich nicht mal die 3 die ich gut kenne regelmäßig höre. Aber hab hier die ersten paar Lieder gehört, ist halt Bowie
Bowie is my favourite musician/artist of all time. I personally believe he is the G.O.A.T. I've listened to his entire discography multiple times over. And pretty much constantly. It's pretty rare that a day goes by where I don't listen to at least one of his albums. So I was more than happy to re-listen to The Next Day. Although this album might not even crack the top 10 of my favourite Bowie albums, I'm such a fanboy and I absolutely love this album. Some seriously great songs on here. I mean Where Are We Now. What a beautiful song. The ending might just be one of his most romantic ever. I just love Bowie
1. The Next Day - Really electric start, the thumpy bass really gives this track a good oomph. I've always had a love/hate relationship with Bowie's vocals, but in this case, it suits the track really well - reminds me of talking heads. The guitars could be slightly further up in the mix in some places. The chorus is really awesome, almost reminds me of Queens of the Stone age, especially Times New Roman. Overall one of the better David Bowie tracks in my opinion. 2. Dirty Boys - This further emphasises the mood that the album is going for, quite like the EQ placed on Bowie's vocals, really does make the track feel mucky and unapologetic. The mix of horns and guitar really synergise well together, which is often a tricky thing to do well. Really nice sax solo as well, overall a really groovy track that i'm definitely going to go back to. 3. The Star (Are Out Tonight) - The keys are a pretty cool touch, I like the way the rhythm carries this song along, oddly quite a danceable tune even though it's moved away from Bowie's more disco like tracks. Not as big of a fan of the vocals on this track, feels a little bit all over the place, but the instrumental is very disciplined which allows Bowie to take a much more loose approach to the melody. The constantly moving bass makes this song feel very kinetic, and gives a sense of unpredictability to the track. 4. Love is Lost - Like the harmonies on the introduction, interesting choice of chords that feels very fresh. The track feels like it's brooding, which makes me unsure of the synthesiser in the top register, makes it feel a little gimmicky when combined with the vocals and bass line. Pretty cool change up in the middle, opened a new avenue within the song which I did not expect, sort of wish it lasted a little longer, as the whole idea was tied up in around 10 seconds. 5. Where Are We Now? - really like the space put into this song, the spaceyness really helps creates that feeling of helplessness. Bowie's vocal take on this is absolutely amazing, really concentrates the emotion into the lyrics, makes it a great listen. The drum part is quite interesting, the emphasis of beats creates a lot of anticipation hanging on the end of each bar. Really beautiful song. 6. Valentine's Day - Good song, not much special about the track in itself, reminds me much more of Bowie's earlier stuff, especially in the lyrical writing. The guitar part is really cool, sort of staying away from the traditional blues scale in parts, the tone is also quite fun to listen to. 7. If You Can See Me - Really awesome drums, as well as the guitar/bass line. Really odd but cool vocal line, the polyrhythms keep me engaged with the song. The only issue for me is it doesn't really choose to develop the motif all that much, makes the song a little bit one dimensional as a whole. 8. I'd Rather Be High - The singing reminds me of his earlier stuff, I really like the melodic stuff that has featured throughout the entire album, Bowie hasn't shyed away from utilising the instruments and their registers. I really like the chorus of the song, the way the bridge sort of eases into it through the melodie's resting point. 9. Boss of Me - Nice song, kind of just drags along, sort of song where you already have to be in an energetic mood to find the song enjoyable. I feel like the horns could have been used a bit better, potentially just put further forward in the mix. The piece does pick up a bit in the middle, but comparative to the previous tracks in the album, it still feels like the energy has tapered off significantly. Drums almost sound like a Garage Band loop, overall a filler track in my opinion. 10. Dancing Out In Space - Really cool guitar intro, the lead plays just the right amount of notes. Not a big fan of the vocals in this one, but it's sort of saved considering the amount of space the song allows for the instrumental to do its work. Maybe a little bit more mixing work could have been done on the vocals, feels unpolished compared to the instrumental track. Cool synthesiser. 11. How Does The Grass Grow? - I find it interesting how this album escapes its initial mood into a much more classic version of Bowie, makes the listening experience more interesting. I like the ya ya ya's, feel like I heard this track a long time ago as a kid, feels very familiar. I really really want to like the guitar solo, but in this case the dissonance doesn't really work for me considering it has frequented this and previous tracks already. 12. (You Will) Set The World On Fire - Really awesome guitar, might be the first time where it feels completely full in this album. The chorus is really nice and clean, the structure of the song is simple but really effective in this case. Really awesome guitar solo as well. Really good track. 13. You Feel So Lonely You Could Die - Quite a pretty track, brings back the good vocals from Where are We now, the strings are a nice touch, could've been used in a few of the previous tracks, but I appreciate how it is special to this song. The I - iv verse structure is nice but gets a little predictable, which is then absolutely shaken up in bridge. Pretty song, but I find the way it is performed it is hard to listen to the lyrical content of the song. 14. Heat - This song reminds me of how old he is at the time of writing the album, makes it feel a lot more personal, I really dig it. The tension building in this song is really well done, from the chord extensions to the synth in the very back holding whichever note. I actually really like the way that this song builds tension at the very end of the album, all just to fade away. An oddly strong finish for the album. This has become one of my favourite Bowie albums, such an interesting sound and it's cool to see how he has evolved and developed as an artist. Rating: 8.5/10
Not my favorite Bowie. I’m still having a hard time getting into Blackstar, to be honest. This one sounds great, but doesn’t do much for me. Some good songs though. And it’s David Bowie. 3.6
90/1001 🌕🌕🌕🌗🌑
Some nice bops. Good background music.
Mediocre indie rock album
I liked the first song
Think I’d rather go back to the day before.
Not his best, but it's still Bowie. Not sure it needs to be on the list with the many other, better Bowie albums though.
His Bowieness 👑 with another masterpiece! Although the time of Bowies hit-singles is long over, one can find here only great songs. Very diversified. Excellent production. High creativity. And what I especially like is the rockish note.🎸 Over 50 minutes of musical pleasure. You can hear this album the whole day long without getting bored - and continue "The Next Day" the same way. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
By all accounts, this is just a worse version of Blackstar. And I know it's cliche, but the writing is so bad that he even rhymes "sad" with "bad." A lot of the instrumentation is all over the place, and it just ends up sounding like a jumble of all kinds of genres without really being anyone of them. The only thing they have in common is that I don't really want to listen to them.
I enjoyed this album quite a bit. I can't argue it belongs on this list, but I am happy to have heard it.
I’m extremely high on Bowie’s last three records, including this one obviously. I think he sounds great vocally and musically reinvigorated. Granted, I’m pre-dispositioned to more organic sounds, but I still don’t think these arrangements or production stylings are by the numbers or stale or anything. Just a great batch of songs, one of my favorite albums of 2013. 4/5
I don't even think Bowie would put this on top 1001 albums to hear before you die. It is fine, just really not great
fuck db
2.5 - I really felt like Bowie's voice felt old in this. I think there were glimpses of Bowie being great musically, but for me it was quite mediocre and don't think it should be on the list just because it is bowie.
Very David Bowie David Bowie album. Good, as they all are, but not spectacular. More solid all round than some of the others we've listened to, but also without the big hits. Though it was nothing groundbreaking I quite enjoyed this one. The album cover is silly though. Fave Tracks: Dancing Out in Space 3.7/5
So many small moments that stick out like the Waterloo Sunset-esque riff on Valentine’s Day, the percussion on Love is Lost, or that little bass tickle on Boss of Me. Boss of Me also keeps sounding like it’s about to turn into the song Layla! The drums are soooo good on so much of the album. Must be the amount the toms are used. Gives the album such an earthy, intense sound. And the guitar makes that happen as well! Like the solo on Set The World On Fire, Jesus! Every song feels like it’s taken a basic musical template and added just a couple of small, stand-out elements which elevate the song so much and make the whole album captivating. I love the synth-y, shoegaze-y sound on some of the album like on Dancing Out In Space which sounds like Visconti got his hands on a My Bloody Valentine track and made it rock. Some really engrossing themes and narratives in the lyrics. All made better when you remember this was a surprise album release!
joa, irgendwie nix dabei
#213. This album just kind of sucks. The dude that made this list must have had a crush on Bowie or something. That's the only way this many of his shit albums could have made it on this list. 2/5: I'd rather not. Song added to playlist: Love is Lost I've created a playlist on Spotify that consists of the best and/or my favorite song from each of the albums in this book. This list can be found here if you are interested: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7MAXDGLWlwLkFLb8veGfkA?si=FqkQQPgZTFWG0jAUJXLFZA&utm_source=copy-link
Just okay.
David Bowie reinvented for the 2010s
Good
Meh
Bowie can do no wrong, I had no idea in 2013 he was releases this surprise album. Really enjoying this, love finding new Bowie album I’ve never heard.
I don't own this Bowie album, but its ok.
Disappointing really
ground control to major stinker
It's ok. A bit discordant for my tastes.
So sad to hear this knowing how would the next album go.
Late work of David
This is probably the weakest David Bowie album on the list, however it is still David Bowie and it is still very good. This is also the only one out of 9 I haven't heard before, so my thoughts may change on future listens. Overall this album this album has great lyrics and some really good song writing. However, I don't think it reaches the highs of his other albums. I also found some of the songs in the 2nd half to be a little bland. I am glad that this wasn't his last album, because I think a lot of the ideas covered on this album are done 10x better on Black Star. This album cover is great. Such a unique idea to reuse a previous album On my initial listen I would give this a high 4.
Classic David Bowie as in lyrically confusing but musically pleasing. I’d have to place this album with most of his other albums. Meaning, it’s not groundbreaking, it’s not hit after hit and I wouldn’t be a fan after listening to the whole thing. I guess I’m a greatest hits Bowie fan. His legendary status is what keeps me coming back for more. Choice Cut: The Stars
It's a really nice album. It's pretty solidly listenable and interesting throughout, and I like a lot of the songs. It feels imbued with real emotion, particularly in his vocals. I really love Where Are We Now? It's such a sad song. 3.5 rounded up.
This was honestly one of my favorite David Bowie albums. This one really clicked with me
Absurd that this is included.
I fully expected this to suck, but it had a few decent tracks
It's okay.
Dont like his vocals. Never liked Bowies music
Nothing stands out on this album. It’s fine.
David Bowie's not someone who I normally listen to, so it's interesting to get involved in his discography. First impression: Not a huge fan of his voice. Still, I think that it works interestingly with the production. And the violins in Heat? Those are great. Lyrics feel like they flip flop between being bland and relatively interesting (if you can see me is cool lyrically). Overall, I'm not a fan of music from this era, but I find Bowie to have some simple but interesting music. Probably a solid 3+/5.
Big 3
Meh
Not my favorite of his.
Every time a Bowie album comes up I get excited! This album feels like the beginning of his final act. A lot more industrial sound, and an art rock sort of mix. If You Can See me sounds like a song that belongs on Blackstar. I’d Rather be High on the other hand sounds like a throwback to the late Beatles era. Regardless everything on this album is great except for maybe Dancing in Outer space. But then How Does the Grass Grow follows that track and you forget all about about the silliness of the last one. Heat is a beautiful coda and the refrain “My father ran the prison” is just haunting.
A bit bland and stale throughout. Not my favorite Bowie record, but it’s still Bowie.
Love the album cover, but the album isn’t particularly good.
7/10 first few tracks were interesting, started waning a bit towards the end, but finished on a high note with Heat.
The album that at one point was Bowie's great return, as well as a return to form, shows a plethora of experimental leanings that would go on to shape his next album three years later. That said, 'The Next Day', being a slightly tongue-in-cheek reflection of Bowie's career (even the cover is a blunt callback to 'Heroes', sometimes suffocates in it's own nostalgia, as well as its insistence on being hip and modern. That is also something that has plagued Bowie's 00s output generally. But 'The Next Day' still stands as a powerful, albeit somewhat rough late career blossom.
Like a lot of late Bowie work, this felt very heavily jazz and r&b influenced, which I absolutely loved. Every single track stood apart and yet flowed into the overarching theme. Beautiful all around.
I still don’t really get the deal with Bowie. And this album just seems overlong and a bit tedious. Perhaps if I loved his music I’d have listened to this hundreds of times and I’d think much more of it. But I don’t.
2/5 just kind fucking boring lol
The man (man? spaceman)
Pretty good
Was pretty meh about this one actually
As a huge Bowie fan, I feel very strange giving this a 1 star review. This is a very solid 3 star album, but there's absolutely no need for it to be on the list, and that's what I reserve my 1 star reviews for. That's just how it is, sorry Mr. Jones. There are many other fantastic Bowie albums to check out - I would hate for this to be someone's introduction to him!
Bowie always does something interesting. More musical lives than a cat.
Decent. Worth a listen but not timeless or amazing like Wish you were here.
good but not my favourite from bowie
Its was groovy, few songs stood out but it all flowed well and I feel like I could happily listen to it again
Veeery good
Jeg synes sådan set at numrene er 3/5, helt fine med nogle enkelte bangers, men den er simpelthen så uessentiel at det trækker lidt ned. Ikke en af Bowies værste (han har lavet nogle stinkers!!), men et af hans mest forglemmelige
Jeg mindes at den her blev kaldt en "return to form" at the time, hvilket vist mest bare var fordi det var den var åbenlyst bedre end de foregående par plader. Det er en helt fint plade, men det er virkelig ikke noget særligt! James Murphys remix af Love Is Lost er mærkbart bedre end noget som helst på pladen
Lidt irriterende, lidt god. Ikke hans bedste..
Mediocre.
My first bowie album and I loved it! Lots of dynamic and varied ideas. Love the proggy songs. No wonder Bowie has achieved such legendary status - how many artists are making this level of music and not just rehashing their old successes at 40+ years in? Crazy.
So good
Every song is distinct and memorable. Never boring. Just, not every song works for me.
Favorite album of what we’ve listened to so far
I thought this was new to me, but I actually know a lot of these from indie/college radio. It's nearly perfect - late-era Bowie that keeps all of that glam bravado grounded with age.
Bowie doesn’t make bad songs.
I have never been a huge Bowie fan, only because I never really gave him a chance. I loved most, if not all, of his hits, bit never dug deeper. This album changed my mind. Even to me this, a casual fan, album this album sounds like an end of career album. I don't mean this is a negative sense. I hear everything he has done before with the wisdom and experience a long illustrious career brings into the narrative. I atill think this album was maybe a song or two too long, however, it was worth hearing and I believe I will give it another listen in time.
I like Where are we Now? And that’s about it. I like David Bowie, but don’t need to like everything he’s done.
I'm more familiar with Bowie's earlier work and his very last album (Black Star), and I'm a huge fan. I'm excited to listen to an album I have overlooked in the past. There are some really dark lyrics here, a lot like what's on 'Black Star.' As usual, Bowie's use of brass is fantastic throughout this album. There's lots of really interesting production decisions throughout this album on top of the jazz, between weird vocal effects ('If You Can See Me') and interesting percussion decisions. I listened to the deluxe edition, which has 17 tracks and feels a bit bloated, but the original of 14 tracks isn't bad. 4/5
A couple of interesting songs, but not the Bowie sound I was looking for.
old man tries to reclaim youthful energy and fails
Bowie is in his power on this album which is completely new to me. Some attributes I found very attractive: -Baritone sax a la Morphine is super deluxe. -Strong percussion -Strong guitars -Strong lyrics -Strong cohesive melodies -Big cathedral sounds -Varied and cohesive -New to me
I normally lament the 2010s albums that make the list only to get removed in the next edition. But not here. “The Next Day” is terrible. “Blackstar” came out three years after this, has stuck around on the list, and is so much more deserving. I’m not sure I really like “Blackstar” that much, but it was a fitting reinvention of Bowie’s sound, and actually worked much better with his voice. On the other hand, “The Next Day” feels like it was added only because it was a new Bowie album, but when hindsight judged it to be an utterly unmemorable Bowie album, the rare good removal decision was made.
I dislike slow ballads because Bowie's voice is not my favorite. But the faster, rockier songs on this album (and the minimal use of saxophone compared to other albums) are actually among my favorite on this list. I will likely not be revisiting Bowie but I am ending my 8th and final Bowie album on this journey on a high note.
If this didn’t have Bowie’s name attached to it, I’m not sure anyone would notice it exists.
I don't know much Bowie, except a couple songs. I think this album is on here because of his return after a long hiatus, but I'm not sure any of it is super outstanding to me. This list needs to be more discerning with artists with multiple great albums; we don't need every entry of their catalogue. 2*
Nice to hear bowie still had it 50 years in
Its okay. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Album Nr. 82 Von Bowie gibt es besseres. Dieses Album ist auf meiner persönlichen Skala lediglich im Mittelfeld unterwegs.
Sorry, not giving it a bloated rating because BOWIE. This album is weak.
Solid album but yet again Bowies songs don't really stick with me
Good album. Not a weak song throughout.
Incredibly forgettable and I hated the vocals
I just don't get Bowie
Even when I don’t love Bowie, I love Bowie.
A couple good ones but otherwise can be skipped. I’m assuming the the better Bowie albums are still to come