Bowie-Where do I start?
Bowie-Where do I start?
I love him, even saw him live once. I just saw a video for Fame Live at the Beeb on VH1C.....wow, that was incredibly cool.
All I ever had was Changes 1 & 2......help from any of you Bowie fans? I know you're out there!
All I ever had was Changes 1 & 2......help from any of you Bowie fans? I know you're out there!
I'm not angry anymore....
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I LOVE Bowie. LOVE. I'm such a Bowie geek that (as Otis will attest), I even get all geek about substandard stuff like Let's Dance (trhat wasn't a confession, by the way). I'm so pleased that he's done great work like Reality and Heathen recentlly. I still adore the Thin White Duke.
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Noiseradio, I imagine you can't sleep tonight?noiseradio wrote:I LOVE Bowie. LOVE. I'm such a Bowie geek that (as Otis will attest), I even get all geek about substandard stuff like Let's Dance (trhat wasn't a confession, by the way). I'm so pleased that he's done great work like Reality and Heathen recentlly. I still adore the Thin White Duke.
Preacher was a talkin' there's a sermon he gave,
He said every man's conscience is vile and depraved,
You cannot depend on it to be your guide
When it's you who must keep it satisfied
He said every man's conscience is vile and depraved,
You cannot depend on it to be your guide
When it's you who must keep it satisfied
Re: Bowie-Where do I start?
Hunky Dory is one of my favorite albums by anybody. From there I support Aladdin Sane, Station To Station and Low, and the next tier down would be Ziggy Stardust and Diamond Dogs. I thought <i>Heathen</I> was the best thing he'd done in 20 years. Those I think are the strongest albums, but just about every other one has something for me. Then again, I liked Tin Machine too.SweetPear wrote:I love him, even saw him live once. I just saw a video for Fame Live at the Beeb on VH1C.....wow, that was incredibly cool. All I ever had was Changes 1 & 2......help from any of you Bowie fans? I know you're out there!
I agree with Extreme Honey... start with Ziggy Stardust. It may not be his best album, but it's the best introduction for a new listener. Either that or Hunky Dory.
But here's a more authoritative peice.
http://beingtheremag.com/content/0412/gettintoknow.html
But here's a more authoritative peice.
http://beingtheremag.com/content/0412/gettintoknow.html
This morning you've got time for a hot, home-cooked breakfast! Delicious and piping hot in only 3 microwave minutes.
I would agree with Wardo - Hunky Dory, Aladdin Sane, Station To Station, Low, Ziggy Stardust and Diamond Dogs.
Then there is Heroes and Lodger. Basically you cant go wrong with anything before and including Scary Monsters. Anything made in the 70's
Then there is Heroes and Lodger. Basically you cant go wrong with anything before and including Scary Monsters. Anything made in the 70's
echos myron like a siren
with endurance like the liberty bell
and he tells you of the dreamers
but he's cracked up like the road
and he'd like to lift us up, but we're a very heavy load
with endurance like the liberty bell
and he tells you of the dreamers
but he's cracked up like the road
and he'd like to lift us up, but we're a very heavy load
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Am a fan of "David Live," but mainly for the reason that I was there...LOL. Sound quality sucks compared to modern live recordings, but, what the hey...As for studio work, I agree with the recommendations of Ziggy , Hunky Dory, and Alladin Sane (God, I miss Mick Ronson....enjoyed his work with Ian Hunter as well
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Now I'm good and psyched!
So I'm going to Amamzon and I'm buying........ZiggyStardust and Hunky Dorey....what do ya think, yes?
(BTW...I love Blue Jean. Not really a confession, but I'm sure that'll hurt a die-hard Bowie geek just like the "Elvis fans" who just love Everyday I write the Book
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I really am excited about collecting his records. I've loved his work and have been a fan all along, just never bought anything. He's been incredibly consisent throughout the years, has aged gracefully (like EC) and still puts out quality stuff.... and he's still very, very cool. I'm excited!
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So I'm going to Amamzon and I'm buying........ZiggyStardust and Hunky Dorey....what do ya think, yes?
(BTW...I love Blue Jean. Not really a confession, but I'm sure that'll hurt a die-hard Bowie geek just like the "Elvis fans" who just love Everyday I write the Book
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I really am excited about collecting his records. I've loved his work and have been a fan all along, just never bought anything. He's been incredibly consisent throughout the years, has aged gracefully (like EC) and still puts out quality stuff.... and he's still very, very cool. I'm excited!
Thanks guys.
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I'm not angry anymore....
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That's a big Me Too. Scary Monsters is probably my favorite Bowie of all, even measured against all the holy classics.pophead2k wrote:Can't go wrong with anyone's suggestions thus far. I'm a HUGE fan of Scary Monsters. It is far, far ahead of its time.
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Scary Monsters is a damn fine album. The other one that is making me stand up and take notice lately is Station to Station. I think it gets less attention than Low and Heroes, but I like it at least as well as those.
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I think "Lodger" is the overlooked gem in Bowies catalogue, full of great warped pop songs "Red Sails" and "Move On" "Look Back in Anger" , some of his very best work.
Ive also always enjoyed "Pinups" which seems to get a lot of bad press.
Ive also always enjoyed "Pinups" which seems to get a lot of bad press.
echos myron like a siren
with endurance like the liberty bell
and he tells you of the dreamers
but he's cracked up like the road
and he'd like to lift us up, but we're a very heavy load
with endurance like the liberty bell
and he tells you of the dreamers
but he's cracked up like the road
and he'd like to lift us up, but we're a very heavy load
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I love Bowie too. While I think the early albums are great, I absolutley love everything between -76 and -80. My favourite album is Scary Monsters without doubt. It was the first Bowie-album I got and it was a great introduction, so I'd recommend starting with that.
The Eno-Trilogy, Low, Heroes And especially Lodger are all excellent. As is Station To Station. Of the more recent releases, I find Outside to be really great as well. Heathen and Reality are also very good.
The Eno-Trilogy, Low, Heroes And especially Lodger are all excellent. As is Station To Station. Of the more recent releases, I find Outside to be really great as well. Heathen and Reality are also very good.
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All of them, and not much mention, if any, has been made of the mighty Young Americans, which is a little patchy, but contains some of his best moments ever, e.g. the unbeatable title track and fantastic slow burner Win. I love the whole transition from Diamond Dogs through the David Live tour into the white boy funk grooves of Young Americans.
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