RIP David Bowie.

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fljoe0

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My favorite Bowie album is Heroes

It was way ahead of it's time. I wasn't all that crazy about it when it was released but over the years it has become my favorite. Side Two (listen to me talking about sides - how old am I? ;-D) is mostly electronic instrumentals. These songs on side two still sound great today and don't sound dated at all.

The album Low is similar to Heroes (even with a second side of mostly instrumentals) and is excellent but Heroes is the best.
 

RichardX

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What's everyone's favorite Bowie album?.....I know, I know, it's hard to pick.

One interesting thing about Bowie's work is that you can find something you may not have cared for from years ago and discover it is suddenly your favorite. The diversity and scope of his work is astounding. You can keep revisiting it over and over. Bowie was a unique and perhaps even singular example in modern times of what it means to be an artist. Other than perhaps Charlie Chaplin, I can't think of anyone else who falls into that category. Incredibly difficult at any time but all the more so in our age of celebrity where media and fans put performers in a box and expect them to do nothing other than what made them popular. Not taking risks, promoting the individual instead of the work is the hallmark of modern day performers. Bowie broke the mold. Nothing and no one like him in our lifetime. And a perfect ending with "Blackstar." It represents everything that was good about Bowie. Experimental but taking influences from others to create something completely original. There is always ambiguity to Bowie's songs that is sometimes frustrating if you need certainty. I know a lot of folks wanted to read a message into his final album relating to his illness and impending death, but with Bowie there are a lot of possibilities. Bowie always left it the individual to sort out. In which case there are always a variety of opinions about what he was trying to convey but no certainty. That is unique in itself. With most mainstream movies and books those creating them believe the audience needs certainty and resolution. It is often selling the audience short. Bowie never fell into that trap. Even in his populist "Let's Dance" era he was merely playing a rock star rather than being one.
 

muskrat

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Sold-out RocknRoll Heaven show last night, featuring Bowie and Lemmy, new band they're callin Starmotor, wow, good tunes. Too bad most you cats can't dig, but yez gotta be in touch with the other side'n'all. Glenn Frye on piano.

Opened fer Janis. Five buck cover, but that included beer. Tis Heaven, after all.