Blackstar

This album had a deep story, Bowie releasing it on his birthday and then passing away just two days later, so there was a bit of a swan song/introspective vibe, but with that being said it didn’t resonate with me whatsoever. RIP to the starman.

co to za szajs

This was weird in an annoying way.

1. blackztar - 0 2. uuhore - 0 3. lazaruz - 1 4. ZUE - 0 5. girl lovez me - 0 6. dollar dayz - 0 7. everything auuay - 0

Whew that was tough. Art pop is such an interesting genre and albums are either really likeable or just awful (to yourself) some of my favourite albums are art pop and they are usually rated highly because it is super difficult to produce a good art pop album. This album is no stranger it is top 75 albums on rym. But I did not feel that at all, like Robert Wyatt this was just super difficult for me. I really need someone to explain what is so good about it I mean are they just pity points for him really it isn't even like it reminds people of his old music. I thought his voice was poor, half the songs were just annoying and I felt no flow at all. Clearly critics disagree with me but not an album I will go back to, I'll just stick to the hits. There was one stand out ish song which redeemed it slightly but doesn't save the 1 star. Stand Out Song: Lazarus

Why on earth is this in this list? This has to be Bowie's worst album, and it's not even close. I'm going to be real happy never listening to this again.

Just not my thing

fuck DB

Blackstar is undoubtedly a poignant farewell from a legendary artist, and it's clear that a lot of thought and emotion went into its creation. However, while it's visually captivating and the vinyl edition's artwork isa glorious surprise, I found the overall tone of the album not to my taste. Bowie's voice, while undoubtedly iconic, didn't resonate with me personally, and I struggled to connect with some of the tracks on a visceral level. Despite this, I appreciate the experimental nature of the album and Bowie's willingness to push boundaries even in his final work. NUMBER OF BANGERS - 0 STAND OUT TRACK - None

WTF is this doing here? Provocative choice for this list but it needs another decade of maceration before it can be fairly evaluated. This is Bowie's last album, made when he was terminally ill, though as I understand it he didn't disclose that to the backing band, which happens to be the one that jazz saxophonist and fellow Berklee alum Donny McCaslin was leading at that time when Bowie saw them play at a club and invited them into the studio. Every time I listen to this record it sucks me in deeper, but putting stars on this feels weird. My 1 star is for the editors of this list.

Weird. Lots of swearing. Sounds bad.

Perhaps an unpopular opinion, but this album makes me wish that Spotify had a 2x option like Audible does.

Should be in the 1001 albums not to listen to before you die. Typically I like Bowie.

Snooze

I am not a Bowie fan so this is not appreciated by me.

I really like Bowie, but I think this album is only regarded so highly because it was his parting gift to his fans before his death. The man made some very good music, but this album is not.

So bored

I'm assuming a Brit created this 1001 list. How in the world is this even in the top 10,000 to listen to? I'd have rather listened to Cold Slither on repeat for 24 hours.

Meh meh meh meh meh meh

A little strange for my tastes.

Honestly, I'm not feeling it. Bowie's style, in general, just doesn't appeal to me. Sometimes it can grate on me, similar to Bjork.

He was very expressive

Not my thing at all ... I hated it

Not for me. It was moody and depressing. I struggled through it. I know this was his last album. I haven’t listened to much of David Bowie’s music. Perhaps I will like some of his other albums more.

2/10 Riktigt flummig, lite coola trummor, annars ganska platt och överskattat. Fattar inte grejen med David Bowie riktigt.

not my lane

I love David Bowie but this one is.... weird.

As much as I love him as an artist, I don't vibe with his sound. This one was almost a caricature of David Bowie

Opens up off putting... but calming. Reminds me of vanilla sky soundtrack. Electronic and saxophone.. not a fan. Why is every song 5+ minutes?

David Bowie is great. This is not good.

On the second song and so far this all just translates as noise not music. Not liking it. Hopefully it turns around soon. It got a little better but I don't like it. 1 out of 5.

Wtf, Bowie? Starting the album off with a ten minute song is not a good look. Especially when it’s so… esoteric? Slow? I’m not even sure what it’s supposed to be. The first track can be skipped without missing anything. The same can be said for every track on this album. I’m sorry, but this just isn’t it. I couldn’t find a single redeeming song on this album.

Couldn't get into it. 1/5

Known before: Band Standouts: 1. Blackstar Rating: 2.0

OK I get it, he is a legend. The band was noticeably excellent. But I am just not a Bowie fan. His weird voice only annoys me. Always feel like we are in outer space.

Did not like. I have mixed feelings about Bowie. Some songs there’s nothing like it but some songs sound awful. “I’m a blackstar, I’m not a gangster” - I was done with this album.

melodies of some songs are fine, but vocals were that enjoyable for me. 1.5/5 - S

I’m wondering if fans thinks that this isn’t a good first introduction to Bowie. As much as I could appreciate the artistry and knowing how revered he is, I didn’t enjoy a lot of the album; certain songs I actively didn’t like. The production was really cool and the opening track was well done, but many of the compositions were not appealing to me. It felt like the experiment album an iconic artist puts out later in their career, and I struggled to get into it. 3/10

- I don’t think I can get past his moaning voice lol - he’s so off beat as well - instrumentation isn’t the greatest either - Lazarus is tolerable

Det skulle vara kul om det var kul, men det var det inte. Det är synd att säga det men albumet var supertråkigt. Det skulle funka bra som bakgrundsmusik medan man kör nån stealth mission i nåt spel, men på egen hand har det inget lyssningsvärde. Man hör att Bowie är på dödsbädden.

Känsla: Slöt, monotont, och rent av trist. Kändes som en klagosång nästan. Musiken: Följde inte den dramatiska kurvan eller nåt. Den hade inga höjdpunkter utan bara tragglade på med samma beat o rhtym. Min slutliga dom: 1 stjärna En klagosång med trist musik ger inte ett högt betyg i mina öron.

i didn’t really like it tbh

We may as well rename this the “26 David Bowie and 975 other albums….” project.

I'm sure this has a lot of artistic merit or whatever, but I really did not enjoy the sensation of listening to this. Historically I haven't been a fan of late period Bowie, and this feels like the strongest hit of late period Bowie there is. Decidedly not for me.

En muista mitään ja hyvä niin.

no.

Wanted to at least like it but damn...I hated it

Not for me. I’m a fan of Bowie, but this was just weird and messy.

Pointless indulgent twaddle

Meh

the first 5 minutes of the first song are truly horrible in such a way that it distorts how the rest of the album can be perceived. there are some very solid instrumental sections, but Bowie always had a very moaning-like sound and personally never understood why people liked it, he has a couple great songs but there are none here.

Nao gostei nem um pouco

I like that they printed the rating of the album in the cover.

I gotta be honest I really didn’t like it 1/5

Heartbroken to report that I just don’t like listening to Bowie’s music. I almost didn’t finish this album at several points. Just not my cup of tea, RIP though dude. You seemed cool.

Two Bowie albums in one week…I know I have to listen but I feel like that should just be the review. That was my review last night when the new album dropped. This morning as I attempted to listen to it, I realized I was right. This is by far the worst Bowie album I've heard which is an accurate, non-hyperbolic statement. I skipped every single song due to length, repetiveness and boredom. Just because it is David Bowie does not mean it needs to be on this list.

Dull and seemed to go on forever.

I have listened to this before. I have never been a Bowie fan. This is not a great start for my album a day.

Skipped

His last, and least album - if it had not been for his death this would have sunk without a trace, as it should have. It is a shame that someone capable of producing work such as Hunky Dory, Ziggy Stardust (to avoid its full title), Aladdin Sane, and Low should have been reduced to producing this. It has absolutely no redeeming features whatsoever.

Not my favorite Bowie album

Did not like. Just because it was his last album doesnt make it his best.

I just don't get why people love Bowie. This was just noise at one point.

Couldn't get into it

J'ai pas tellement apprécié

Hate to say it but this was not good

I almost had to shut this one off. It was really tough to get through. I just don't get the appeal of Bowie. Guess anything really is "art"

Way too weird for me, but I've never been a Bowie fan outside of a few of his hits.

Ersten drei Songs nicht mein Geschmack.

Not a good album in my opinion, I believe personally that it was his attempt to be different and "alternative". I did not find any single song that was really grabbing my attention or I even liked one bit. For me it was a 1/10, just could not find anything to like.

Mag es nicht

Did not enjoy

Too artistic? Not enjoyable.

Doesn't stand out, jazzy, meh

Did not like at all; every song was a slog to get through

-How many more Bowie albums are you gonna make me rate?!?!? -Not his best album -Very weird but I wouldn't expect any different -I liked when his songs are more dancey and rockish -Album art could be better, it's too plain. I like the idea of the different parts of the star but make it look cool -Didn't really like any songs

Did not enjoy.

Not for me. Starts with a weird long song that doesn't do anything for me and gets worse. Just stressful to listen to.

Not a bowie fan. Still not a bowie fan

Pseudo-Prog. Takes normal pop and makes it harmonically weird, but inconsequential. And the lyrics are plain weird, not even artistically so.

I'm sorry Bowie...

Bowie has a grating and unpleasant voice. The songs generally are uninteresting or unpleasant to listen to, often both.

Very abstract rock, did not like it at all

Pretty decent

Track two- tis a pity she was a whore XD