U havent got Scary Monsters??!?!?!?!

bananacologne said:

chill, my friend! I will definitely, as soon as I can.

The ones I want to get next are Scary Monsters, Pin Ups, Diamond Dogs. Then Lodger, Space Oddity and Young Americans. Then maybe some 90s stuff.

...oh and, of course, Reality. Does anyone what kind of bonus songs will be on the special version? Old songs re-recorded?



Pfff, long way to go actually. Fortunately, you can get most of the old albums rather cheap.

Interesting. From my, by now, limited point of view, that one might be in my top3.

bananacologne said:

chill, my friend! I will definitely, as soon as I can.

The ones I want to get next are Scary Monsters, Pin Ups, Diamond Dogs. Then Lodger, Space Oddity and Young Americans. Then maybe some 90s stuff.

...oh and, of course, Reality. Does anyone what kind of bonus songs will be on the special version? Old songs re-recorded?



Pfff, long way to go actually. Fortunately, you can get most of the old albums rather cheap.

What is the expert's view on the "Alladin Sane" album? That one I think is FULL of great songs. Some might be, like "the prettiest star", a little to sweet, but I still like them.
"Panic in Detroit" absolutely rocks, IMO.

calldapplwondery83 said:

pass on Pin Ups until you've got Scary Monsters, Diamond Dogs, Lodger, and Young Americans. in fact, Pin Ups is almost entirely missable, aside from the stunning "Sorrow"

U havent got Scary Monsters??!?!?!?!

bananacologne said:

chill, my friend! I will definitely, as soon as I can.

I don't know much about him at all but I'm starting to like him just as much as Prince. I was listening to Low the other day and I think the first half is really cool. I really like Be My Wife.

I had to smile when I sawe Black Tie White Noise next to NEWS in the new releases section of HMV. My two favourite artists!!

Do you have the Aladdin Sane album? Can't stop listening to that one!

Every Bowie album from 1969-1983 is good. After that it's all shit. That is all you really need to know.

Every Bowie album from 1969-1983 is good. After that it's all shit. That is all you really need to know.

WatchThemFall said:

I don't know anything from 1980-1999 yet, but you also don't dig, let's say "Heathen"? I can't really comment on "hours..." right now, as I have not heard it for quite some time, but "Heathen" is good, IMO.

And Aaron could you tell me who Nile Rogers is? I know I heard that name before (connected to Bowie and propably somewhere else too), but really cannot remember at the moment.

I'm really quite curious to hear what "Earthling" for example sounds like. Isn't is more or less DrumN'Bass? Anyway, I really dig "I'm Afraid of Americans".

WatchThemFall said:

sorry, you're wrong. everything from 84-87 is shit. well, not even everything. even with all the shit that surrounded them, he still managed to pull a steady stream of decent tracks from those crap albums and soundtracks.


Tin Machine I is pretty decent. Tin Machine II is okay, as well, though I'm not sure why it's a Tin Machine album. Doesn't seem like the vibe they were going for on the first album or live.

Every succeeding album from Black Tie on is better than the last.


I've always found it ironic that Nile Rogers is largely to blame for both the fall and rise of David Bowie in the 80's and 90's, respectively.

Let's Dance is a pretty great album, but it isn't really much of a Bowie album, and unfortunately, he kept trying to repeat the forumula for most of the rest of the decade.

After clearing his head with/of Tin Machine, he went back to Nile Rogers to bring his solo career out of the doldrums. While not his best 90's album (probably the lowest on the rung, actually), it definitely points to a return to form, which has been improved upon and sustained since then.

AaronSuperior said:

I agree with nearly everything here. Don't buy into the whole "sucked after '80' thing. That's like saying Prince didn't make anything decent after he changed his name.

Tonight is half good and not as bad as people make it out to be. Some of the Iggy Pop remakes are embarrassing but there are several genuinely good pop songs in there.

Never Let Me Down is wretched. Every negative thing you hear about this album is true.

There are several wonderful non-album tracks from this period. Make sure you check out "Under Pressure", "Cat People" soundtrack version, "Absolute Beginners", "This Is Not America" and "As The World Falls Down".

Tin Machine(s) I & II are a bit odd. There are some great songs in the mix though. Kind of his version of 'The Hype' circa 1990. Bowie's always been awkward in a band setting but I think the experience humbled and excited him.

Black Tie/White Noise is extremely underrated in my opinion. There are some glorious soul and dance songs on there. It might sound a bit of its time now but he did it very well. As is true of all his mid-90's releases.

Buddha of Suburbia is what many consider to be his return to form. It's a bit all over the map with ambient instrumentals, techno experiments and modern rock songs. But you can hear the wheels turning. He was becoming passionate again.

Outside is an absolute fucking trip. I could do without the segues (which I do thanks to cdr's). But with the songs alone you get his most experimental work since the Berlin Trilogy. A fitting return to collaborating with Eno. Most Bowie fans swear by this album and it brought in an entire crop of fresh young blood.

Earthling rocks. It's a very angry and ballsy record. 4 killer singles too.

Hours is misunderstood. I hear more and more how many fans hate it. And I don't understand. They say it's boring and a return to the mainstream. But I couldn't agree less. Bowie isn't known for being honest or open in his writing. He's very ironic and intelligent but rarely do you get to see or feel what's really going on. And I'd say hours and Heathen are the closest we'll get other than possibly Low and Scary Monsters. And it also seems that many Bowie fans need a concept or a costume to keep their interest. Hours doesn't use any gimmicks. It's just vintage Bowie doing what he does best without any trends. For once, he was acting his age.

Heathen is glorious. Beyond words. I've rarely heard anything so grand and self-assured. A beautiful album that can compete with some of his best. Although I truly love everything he's done in the 90's, it all feels like foreplay for what's happening now. And if the live show I just saw is any indication, the new album will be of the same ilk. It's a very good time to be a Bowie follower.

TRON, this wonderful summary is EXACTLY why you're one of my favorite Orgers. We ever hang out, you bring the Berline trilogy CDs and I'll bring the wine!

how about blacktiewhitenoise and the "buddha of suburbia" soundtrack? I think that are some of the most underrated bowie's albums..

Bowie isn't known for being honest or open in his writing. He's very ironic and intelligent but rarely do you get to see or feel what's really going on.

Every Bowie album from 1969-1983 is good. After that it's all shit. That is all you really need to know.