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GangstaFam & Moonbeam: I've a question 4 u or other D.B. experts would this be the best album to get.... .....for someone who is a casual fan of his?it's a double disc right? i've always enjoyed the singles and some non single tracks, my favourite song by him willo forever be "I'm Afraid Of Americans" but unsure which collection would be the best to get or most complete. and with all the Bowie talk on the forums i figured i should spend the $9.99 and get it though i'd like your opinion 1st. thanks in advance | |
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how could you not mention Anxiety? | |
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lilgish said: how could you not mention Anxiety?
didn't realize i was suppose to. | |
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lilgish said: how could you not mention Anxiety?
i did say.... or other D.B. experts [Edited 11/12/05 18:36pm] | |
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CHIC0 said: or other D.B. experts would this be the best album to get.... .....for someone who is a casual fan of his?it's a double disc right? i've always enjoyed the singles and some non single tracks, my favourite song by him willo forever be "I'm Afraid Of Americans" but unsure which collection would be the best to get or most complete. and with all the Bowie talk on the forums i figured i should spend the $9.99 and get it though i'd like your opinion 1st. thanks in advance Like I always say, I'm not a true hardcore DB fan, but that two-disc Best Of compilation is the more concise way to go, especially if you just need a sampler. Also, try the Ziggy Stardust record... Check me out and add me on:
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It's a good collection. Although for my money I'll always prefer the Best of David Bowie 1969-1974 and 1974-1979 Collections. I find that his music is best when broken up into periods. I actually prefer the companion DVD to the collection you mentioned to the actual CD's. Do you have any interest in exploring him further? If so, I'd highly recommend picking up Ziggy Stardust. It'll change your life. | |
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CHIC0 said: lilgish said: how could you not mention Anxiety?
didn't realize i was suppose to. for heaven's sake. BANNED!!! just kidding. as intros to bowie go, 'best of bowie' isn't bad. if you find yourself confronted with different versions of the CD (there are different versions for every country, plus it's been reissued several times with various bonus discs, blah blah blah), spend the extra money and get the two disc set that goes a little more in-depth with the song selection. you won't be disappointed at all. actually, you know what? instead of buying the CD set, i'd even go so far as to say you should get the 'best of bowie' DVD instead. it has all the hits and the videos you may already be acquainted with, plus it has a treasure trove of less-seen videos and easter eggs. plus, as visual as bowie is as an artist, it's a really proper introduction to all that he's done over the years. plus, if his video for 'wild is the wind' doesn't make your heart melt, you just ain't human. | |
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Anxiety said: actually, you know what? instead of buying the CD set, i'd even go so far as to say you should get the 'best of bowie' DVD instead.
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I'd always had a passing interest in Bowie before the album came out, but I'd never bought anything by him before. Bought the 2CD edition on the day it came out back in '02 and never looked back. I'd say it's a great way into the man's catalog because you can experience the different phases of his career and decide which ones catch you, and then go out and buy the discs from those eras.
Don't buy the single disc edition, though. Also, don't buy the edition that's the disc of hits and the disc of remixes. Look for the version that has two discs of hits on it. I'm the first mammal to wear pants. | |
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silverchild said: CHIC0 said: or other D.B. experts would this be the best album to get.... .....for someone who is a casual fan of his?it's a double disc right? i've always enjoyed the singles and some non single tracks, my favourite song by him willo forever be "I'm Afraid Of Americans" but unsure which collection would be the best to get or most complete. and with all the Bowie talk on the forums i figured i should spend the $9.99 and get it though i'd like your opinion 1st. thanks in advance Like I always say, I'm not a true hardcore DB fan, but that two-disc Best Of compilation is the more concise way to go, especially if you just need a sampler. Also, try the Ziggy Stardust record... thank u | |
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GangstaFam said: It's a good collection. Although for my money I'll always prefer the Best of David Bowie 1969-1974 and 1974-1979 Collections. I find that his music is best when broken up into periods. I actually prefer the companion DVD to the collection you mentioned to the actual CD's. Do you have any interest in exploring him further? If so, I'd highly recommend picking up Ziggy Stardust. It'll change your life.
perhaps. just looking for an yntroductory course at the moment and go from there. Ziggy Stardust seems to be his defining moment though. i mean..he's no Kylie Minogue or anything... | |
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Anxiety said: CHIC0 said: didn't realize i was suppose to. for heaven's sake. BANNED!!! and i thought u didn't care. just kidding.
as intros to bowie go, 'best of bowie' isn't bad. if you find yourself confronted with different versions of the CD (there are different versions for every country, plus it's been reissued several times with various bonus discs, blah blah blah), spend the extra money and get the two disc set that goes a little more in-depth with the song selection. you won't be disappointed at all. actually, you know what? instead of buying the CD set, i'd even go so far as to say you should get the 'best of bowie' DVD instead. it has all the hits and the videos you may already be acquainted with, plus it has a treasure trove of less-seen videos and easter eggs. plus, as visual as bowie is as an artist, it's a really proper introduction to all that he's done over the years. plus, if his video for 'wild is the wind' doesn't make your heart melt, you just ain't human. so u think the video collection would be a better purchase than the actual cd? don't make be get both. i can't play the dvd in my car. so , for you guys, which are your favourite albums? | |
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Axchi696 said: I'd always had a passing interest in Bowie before the album came out, but I'd never bought anything by him before. Bought the 2CD edition on the day it came out back in '02 and never looked back. I'd say it's a great way into the man's catalog because you can experience the different phases of his career and decide which ones catch you, and then go out and buy the discs from those eras.
Don't buy the single disc edition, though. Also, don't buy the edition that's the disc of hits and the disc of remixes. Look for the version that has two discs of hits on it. i didn't realize there were 3 versions. i've seen only 2. thanks for the heads up. i might pick it up on tueday along with MADONNA's new album of course. | |
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CHIC0 said: so u think the video collection would be a better purchase than the actual cd? don't make be get both. i can't play the dvd in my car. so , for you guys, which are your favourite albums? you got netflix? put the best of bowie dvds on your queue, at least. but do what axchi suggested - get the two disc with the hits, not with the extra bonus crap. it's a good starting off point. favorite albums? really, anything he did between 1970 - 1980, you can't go wrong with. it's hard for me to single out an album from those years, because they're all so good. 'ziggy' is a good classic album to start with. if you like that, get 'aladdin sane', because it's kind of a continuation stylistically. if you get the bowie bug, you're in for a LOT of good music. | |
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skip that and get the upcoming box set that includes the already released "The Best Of David Bowie 1969-1974" and "1974-1979" with a 3rd disc of "1979-1987". that would be your best bet.
of course you're not going to be getting any of his stellar 90's-now work, but then, you wouldn't be getting much of that with the 2-cd BOB either. "I don't need your forgiveness, cos I've been saved by Jesus, so fuck you." | |
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Tessa said: skip that and get the upcoming box set that includes the already released "The Best Of David Bowie 1969-1974" and "1974-1979" with a 3rd disc of "1979-1987". that would be your best bet.
of course you're not going to be getting any of his stellar 90's-now work, but then, you wouldn't be getting much of that with the 2-cd BOB either. ok..now i'm >>>>> | |
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Anxiety said: CHIC0 said: so u think the video collection would be a better purchase than the actual cd? don't make be get both. i can't play the dvd in my car. so , for you guys, which are your favourite albums? you got netflix? put the best of bowie dvds on your queue, at least. but do what axchi suggested - get the two disc with the hits, not with the extra bonus crap. it's a good starting off point. netflix??? i think it's safe to say..no. oh btw...look what i found | |
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CHIC0 said: Anxiety said: you got netflix? put the best of bowie dvds on your queue, at least. but do what axchi suggested - get the two disc with the hits, not with the extra bonus crap. it's a good starting off point. netflix??? i think it's safe to say..no. oh btw...look what i found OMG! Bowie must really be famous! He knows Madonna!!! | |
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MikeMatronik said: CHIC0 said: netflix??? i think it's safe to say..no. oh btw...look what i found OMG! Bowie must really be famous! He knows Madonna!!! no one even heard of him until she mentioned him. sort of like what she did for Kylie's career when she wore her name on that shirt. runs and hides from Anxiety behind | |
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CHIC0 said: MikeMatronik said: OMG! Bowie must really be famous! He knows Madonna!!! no one even heard of him until she mentioned him. sort of like what she did for Kylie's career when she wore her name on that shirt. runs and hides from Anxiety behind Now you're just talkin' crazy. | |
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CHIC0 said: Tessa said: skip that and get the upcoming box set that includes the already released "The Best Of David Bowie 1969-1974" and "1974-1979" with a 3rd disc of "1979-1987". that would be your best bet.
of course you're not going to be getting any of his stellar 90's-now work, but then, you wouldn't be getting much of that with the 2-cd BOB either. ok..now i'm >>>>> Disc: 1 1. The Jean Genie 2. Space Oddity 3. Starman 4. Ziggy Stardust 5. John, I'm Only Dancing (Sax Version) 6. Rebel Rebel 7. Let's Spend The Night Together 8. Suffragette City 9. Oh! You Pretty Things 10. Velvet Goldmine 11. Drive In Saturday 12. Diamond Dogs 13. Changes 14. Sorrow 15. The Prettiest Star 16. Life On Mars? 17. Aladdin Sane 18. The Man Who Sold The World 19. Rock 'n' Roll Suicide 20. All The Young Dudes Disc: 2 1. Sound And Vision 2. Golden Years 3. Fame 4. Young Americans 5. John, I'm Only Dancing (Again) 6. Can You Hear Me 7. Wild Is The Wind 8. Knock On Wood (Live) 9. TVC 15 10. 1984 11. It's Hard To Be A Saint In The City 12. Look Back In Anger 13. The Secret Life Of Arabia 14. DJ 15. Beauty And The Beast 16. Breaking Glass 17. Boys Keep Swinging 18. Heroes Disc: 3 1. Let's Dance 2. Ashes To Ashes 3. Under Pressure 4. Fashion 5. Modern Love 6. China Girl 7. Scary Monsters 8. Up The Hill Backwards 9. Alabama Song 10. Drowned Girl 11. Cat People 12. This Is Not America 13. Loving The Alien 14. Absolute Beginners 15. When The Wind Blows 16. Blue Jean 17. Day-In Day-Out 18. Time Will Crawl 19. Underground | |
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CHIC0 said: MikeMatronik said: OMG! Bowie must really be famous! He knows Madonna!!! no one even heard of him until she mentioned him. sort of like what she did for Kylie's career when she wore her name on that shirt. runs and hides from Anxiety behind and thanks to that madonna witch, now EVERYONE knows who bowie is. whadda buncha philistines! | |
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Anxiety said: CHIC0 said: no one even heard of him until she mentioned him. sort of like what she did for Kylie's career when she wore her name on that shirt. runs and hides from Anxiety behind and thanks to that madonna witch, now EVERYONE knows who bowie is. whadda buncha philistines! banned!!! | |
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CHIC0 said: banned!!! | |
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That 2-disc set is quite tight for what it is. I think it stands as the best introduction to his entire career at this point, although it isn't perfect. If you want, I can send you something better. Feel free to join in the Prince Album Poll 2018! Let'a celebrate his legacy by counting down the most beloved Prince albums, as decided by you! | |
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Moonbeam said: That 2-disc set is quite tight for what it is. I think it stands as the best introduction to his entire career at this point, although it isn't perfect. If you want, I can send you something better.
I can send you something best! | |
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GangstaFam said: Moonbeam said: That 2-disc set is quite tight for what it is. I think it stands as the best introduction to his entire career at this point, although it isn't perfect. If you want, I can send you something better.
I can send you something best! i can send you something besterest! | |
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Moonbeam said: That 2-disc set is quite tight for what it is. I think it stands as the best introduction to his entire career at this point, although it isn't perfect. If you want, I can send you something better.
GangstaFam said: I can send you something best!
Anxiety said: i can send you something besterest!
1 of each please and you had better not be teasing me [Edited 11/14/05 7:09am] | |
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Anxiety said: favorite albums? really, anything he did between 1970 - 1980, you can't go wrong with. it's hard for me to single out an album from those years, because they're all so good. 'ziggy' is a good classic album to start with. if you like that, get 'aladdin sane', because it's kind of a continuation stylistically. if you get the bowie bug, you're in for a LOT of good music. Which version of 'Aladdin Sane' is the best one? I've seen a single disc and double disc. I really like "John, I'm Only Dancing" (on the bonus disc), but I've read nightmare stories about the remastering on the double disc 'Ziggy Stardust' reissue (which might be why it's now out of print). The 'Aladdin Sane' 2CD isn't bad like that one, is it? | |
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sextonseven said: Anxiety said: favorite albums? really, anything he did between 1970 - 1980, you can't go wrong with. it's hard for me to single out an album from those years, because they're all so good. 'ziggy' is a good classic album to start with. if you like that, get 'aladdin sane', because it's kind of a continuation stylistically. if you get the bowie bug, you're in for a LOT of good music. Which version of 'Aladdin Sane' is the best one? I've seen a single disc and double disc. I really like "John, I'm Only Dancing" (on the bonus disc), but I've read nightmare stories about the remastering on the double disc 'Ziggy Stardust' reissue (which might be why it's now out of print). The 'Aladdin Sane' 2CD isn't bad like that one, is it? i think the remastering on the aladdin sane AND ziggy stardust 30th anniversary reissues is great. i'm not a big audiophile, believe it or not - recordings don't have to be in some super-specific pristine quality for me to enjoy it, so i judge sound quality of stuff like this with a really broad brush...and i noticed a vast improvement with these reissues. also, the version of 'john i'm only dancing' on the 30th anniversary aladdin sane is the sax version, which i far prefer to the regular version. | |
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