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Piss Me Off 09-26-2008 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Double X (Post 523694)
3. Slow Burn (Heathen)

I was veeery close to putting Afraid from Heathen on there, great album.

FireInCairo 09-26-2008 07:01 AM

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....and that is all i have to contribute

Akira 09-26-2008 10:37 AM

...it would be better if you contributed more.

jackhammer 09-26-2008 12:39 PM

Top 5 (in no order):

1. The Heart's Filthy Lesson from 1.Outside

Not just because it's the outro song to the film 'Se7en', it is also a brilliantly multilayered song that could appeal to rock and Electronic fans. There are some great sound f/x and loops which always sound good and never out dated.

2. Scream Like A Baby from Scary Monsters

It's built around a standard but eminently catchable guitar riff but what I love about the track is the odd keyboard lines that seem completely out of sync. Yet they fit. The manipulation of the vocals works too.

3. John, I'm Only Dancing . Single release available on ChangesBowie.

I am not a huge fan of his glam rock era but this catchy number works on a classic glam guitar sound punctuated with some simple but effective guitar work. Outside of his big hits, this track struck me early on in my life.

4. Subterraneans from Low

A wonderful piece of ambient bliss from his Berlin years. Simply gorgeous and atmospheric. His sax work on here is brilliant too.

5. Don't Look Down from Tonight

A very odd choice for me as it is essentially Bowie does Reggae and as a big Reggae fan I don't normally like what is known as 'Cod-Reggae'. Yet somehow Bowie pulls it off and it is just a great upbeat tune from him.

Album: Station To Station

I don't want to eleborate too much on this as a review may be needed in the future ;) but it remains for me one of his most interesting albums and was quite experimental for Bowie. Outside is very close to being my favourite too.

Similar Artists:

Where do you start?

No chameleon-esque Bowie no Radiohead methinks.

Why?:

Anyone who refuses a Knighthood gains kudos points but the main reason is his willingness to always expand his musical horizons whether he fails or not and have the warmth and intelligence to back his choices up. Vocally he is not the best but for a near 40 year career he is still one of the best British artists to grace our shores.

Akira 09-26-2008 04:04 PM

Nice one!

Now we know that Mr Bowie is going to be the first entry. But we would still love more and more votes peoples.

Surely someone else must like the guy?

Piss Me Off 09-26-2008 04:08 PM

I have to admit this is a bit of a limp response to such an awesome artist!

Akira 09-26-2008 04:10 PM

Yup, and 'tis the only reason why the coming artists aren't more obscure.

jackhammer 09-26-2008 04:23 PM

Obscure usually wins on a site such as MB and Bowie is revered a lot more on this side of the pond.

Double X 09-26-2008 09:05 PM

*cree cree*

(crickets chirping)

come on I thought this one would have at least 10 people voting? I mean David Bowie? I am not even a huge fan but I have listened to a lot of his stuff and I assume most people have...

Double X 09-26-2008 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Piss Me Off (Post 524167)
I was veeery close to putting Afraid from Heathen on there, great album.

Yeah Bowie had a great comeback with that album. One of my favorite albums of this decade.


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