MB Essential Guide Poll: ***David Bowie*** (lyrics, ambient, blues, country)

Piss Me Off · 09-26-2008, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Double X

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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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

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.

09-26-2008, 07:01 AM	#12 (permalink)
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09-26-2008, 12:39 PM	#14 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	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. __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”

09-26-2008, 04:08 PM	#16 (permalink)
Piss Me Off Moodswings n' Roundabouts Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: At the corner of Dude and Catastrophe Posts: 4,512	I have to admit this is a bit of a limp response to such an awesome artist! __________________ Last FM Rate Yr Music Muxtape

09-26-2008, 04:23 PM	#18 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	Obscure usually wins on a site such as MB and Bowie is revered a lot more on this side of the pond. __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”

09-26-2008, 09:05 PM	#19 (permalink)
Double X sleepe Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: boston Posts: 1,140	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...