Bowie - Blackstar (2016) & RIP David Bowie :(

[Hypnos]

Aren´t we gonna talk about this?

[Sgt. Crackpot]

Oh shit, it's already released? Bowie doesn't screw around.

I quite liked the Lazarus song they launched a few days ago as part of the announcement. It was kind of dark, and somewhat like his Heathen era.

I'll grab the album and will report back after a couple of listens.

[tragabigzanda]

Took my first listen, really like it. It's definitely in a similar vein as Outside and Heathen. Some cool textures, with the punchy drums, multi-layered vox, and saxophone. My faves so far are the title track, and Sue.

I think it's probably got more staying potential then The Next Day, which I liked immediately, but sort of forgot about after a month.

[verb_to_trust]

What songs are Mos Def and Talib Kweli on?

[i got bugs]

What songs are Mos Def and Talib Kweli on?

First thing that came to mind

[tragabigzanda]

I don't think this has been mentioned either:

[Sgt. Crackpot]

I don't think this has been mentioned either:

1998.

[tragabigzanda]

I don't think this has been mentioned either:

1998.

Power Lloyd is a band name that could only come from the 90s.

[Kevin Davis]

I'm a Bowie neophyte -- I actually just grabbed the 2CD "Best of Bowie" a week ago and am loving it. I have "Young Americans" and really only liked the lead track (though I absolutely love that song), so I held off on exploring his work further, but this hits collection is just incredible -- one irresistible song after another, many of which I've known for years without ever placing. I plan on going back to "Young Americans" once I've had my fill of the comp.

Recommend me some albums, RM.

[BurtReynolds]

I've never really listened to him either, but I like this. Feels a little short though, but thats just me probably.

[VinylGuy]

Earthling was the one that i really liked back in the day...Im not a fan of his albums, but more of his singles actually.

[tragabigzanda]

The Berlin trilogy is the best place to start. Outside is my personal favorite, but I doubt anyone would agree with that.

[BurtReynolds]

The Next Day album reminds me of Nick Cage. Good stuff.

[Kevin Davis]

Nick Cage, the guy from the "National Treasure" movies?

[BurtReynolds]

oh shit

[Wendy Carlos's Twin]

I'm a Bowie neophyte -- I actually just grabbed the 2CD "Best of Bowie" a week ago and am loving it. I have "Young Americans" and really only liked the lead track (though I absolutely love that song), so I held off on exploring his work further, but this hits collection is just incredible -- one irresistible song after another, many of which I've known for years without ever placing. I plan on going back to "Young Americans" once I've had my fill of the comp.

You couldn't have picked a worse album to start off with. "Young Americans" is by far his weakest album from the 70's and is still somewhere near the bottom on my all-time list.

[Sgt. Crackpot]

I'm a Bowie neophyte -- I actually just grabbed the 2CD "Best of Bowie" a week ago and am loving it. I have "Young Americans" and really only liked the lead track (though I absolutely love that song), so I held off on exploring his work further, but this hits collection is just incredible -- one irresistible song after another, many of which I've known for years without ever placing. I plan on going back to "Young Americans" once I've had my fill of the comp.

You couldn't have picked a worse album to start off with. "Young Americans" is by far his weakest album from the 70's and is still somewhere near the bottom on my all-time list.

Aye, agreed.

For that era, check out: The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars and Hunky Dory.

There's no single definitive album for Bowie. He has had so many eras and styles.

For his more recent albums, Reality is worth a few listens. Give it a chance, as it's a real grower. Heathen is pretty good too.

Then there's his 80's and 90's albums too. Best to take your time with this, or you'll overdose and won't get a chance to give each album a proper course of listening.

[Mecca]

i thought bowie retired a few years ago?

[verb_to_trust]

One, two, three
Mos Def an' Talib Kweli
We came to rock it on to the tip top
Best alliance in hip hop, why oh

[Sgt. Crackpot]

i thought bowie retired a few years ago?

From touring perhaps. AFAIK he suffered a health scare (heart issue) during a concert about 10 years ago, so he's just making music when possible but not much else.