1001 Albums Summary

I haven’t explored much of David Bowie's music before, and in fact, Blackstar is the first Bowie album I’ve listened to from start to finish. So, what’s my take on it? Simply put, it’s incredible. As I mentioned, my experience with Bowie has been limited—I've probably only heard about ten of his songs in total. I always associated him with a jazzy, disco-infused glam rock vibe. But this album took me by surprise with its art rock and experimental sound. Blackstar is a no-skip album for me. Every track is solid, with none dipping below an 8/10 in my book. The album's second single, 'Lazarus,' and the closing track, 'I Can't Give Everything Away,' are particular standouts. The latter, especially, has a serene, haunting quality that feels poignant without being overly somber. In short, Blackstar blew me away. It’s inspired me to dive deeper into Bowie’s discography.