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Chip Away Boy
= Cult of Ray =
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 Posted - 09/05/2005 : 10:38:50
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 I am only beginning the appreciation, cause I ain't got the power anymore.
Right now I'm really enjoying Diamond Dogs with an emphasis on Hunky Dory!!!
"Mickey Mouse has grown up a cow" - Life On Mars (I just heard that lyric and realized it was used in the Bush song 'Everything Zen', hah!) |
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Erebus
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1834 Posts |
Posted - 09/05/2005 : 11:03:28
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 09/05/2005 : 11:08:57
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Whoa, wild timing! Earlier today my friend put on "Andy Warhol" and hit the repeat button and after about a half hour I did the same with "Life on Mars."
In fifth grade, I had a poster of Aladdin Sane over my bed. I still think it's beautiful. Bowie's amazing.
All this said, does anybody really like or listen to side 2 of the otherwise incredible Low?
Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank
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an erotic vulture
- FB Fan -
United Kingdom
67 Posts |
Posted - 09/05/2005 : 11:15:57
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I really like outside. Some of it's just so bloody weird. In a good way :)
Who said anything about carving you up, man?
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The King Of Karaoke
> Teenager of the Year <
USA
3759 Posts |
Posted - 09/05/2005 : 12:25:38
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Originally posted by kathryn
Whoa, wild timing! Earlier today my friend put on "Andy Warhol" and hit the repeat button and after about a half hour I did the same with "Life on Mars."
In fifth grade, I had a poster of Aladdin Sane over my bed. I still think it's beautiful. Bowie's amazing.
All this said, does anybody really like or listen to side 2 of the otherwise incredible Low?
Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank
FIFTH GRADE!!!!??? I wish I was that hip in fifth grade.
Here's what I had on my wall up until I was a sophmore in highschool.
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 09/05/2005 : 12:39:29
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Originally posted by The King Of Karaoke
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Originally posted by kathryn
Whoa, wild timing! Earlier today my friend put on "Andy Warhol" and hit the repeat button and after about a half hour I did the same with "Life on Mars."
In fifth grade, I had a poster of Aladdin Sane over my bed. I still think it's beautiful. Bowie's amazing.
FIFTH GRADE!!!!??? I wish I was that hip in fifth grade.
Here's what I had on my wall up until I was a sophmore in highschool.
Please email me that album right away!
Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank
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Ziggy
* Dog in the Sand *
United Kingdom
2491 Posts |
Posted - 09/05/2005 : 15:52:10
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I can't begin to pick a favourite! 'Diamond Dogs' is fabulous, especially the 'Sweet Thing/Candidate' medley. Haha.
I love the way that the much underrated 'Lodger' album goes side by side with Talking Heads' 'Fear of Music'.
There is a fault of unreleased and little heard material from all stages of David's career, that will probably only see commercial release when he dies. Such a shame. His record company is more content with putting out endless cash in reissues and the like, than the Anthology style box set that the material deserves, it seems.
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Perk
- FB Fan -
USA
210 Posts |
Posted - 09/05/2005 : 22:32:43
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Bowie is God.
Who else can sell the world ?
Old Bowie is comfort food for me.
Don't sweat the petty things
and don't pet the sweaty things |
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whoreatthedoor
> Teenager of the Year <
Spain
2873 Posts |
Posted - 09/06/2005 : 00:09:02
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Bowie I like.
But sometimes is too bizarre for me.
El amor es la distancia más larga entre un punto y otro |
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hWolsky
= Cult of Ray =
France
696 Posts |
Posted - 09/06/2005 : 02:08:58
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Originally posted by Ziggy
I can't begin to pick a favourite! 'Diamond Dogs' is fabulous, especially the 'Sweet Thing/Candidate' medley. Haha.
I love the way that the much underrated 'Lodger' album goes side by side with Talking Heads' 'Fear of Music'.
There is a fault of unreleased and little heard material from all stages of David's career, that will probably only see commercial release when he dies. Such a shame. His record company is more content with putting out endless cash in reissues and the like, than the Anthology style box set that the material deserves, it seems.
You are absolutely right, just one thing:
Bowie will never die.
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hWolsky
= Cult of Ray =
France
696 Posts |
Posted - 09/06/2005 : 02:11:48
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Concerning the words of the Sweet thing suite... I just very recently understood what they were about.
More than ever this is a song I would love to sing and perform...
And a song HE should perform today, along with Lady Grinning Soul and why not... Saviour Machine!
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bazza
* Dog in the Sand *
Ireland
1439 Posts |
Posted - 09/06/2005 : 03:35:10
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i absolutely love low. warszawa is one of the most amazing songs i have ever heard. station to station is a close second. my obvious third choice is never let me down 
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hWolsky
= Cult of Ray =
France
696 Posts |
Posted - 09/06/2005 : 04:58:33
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Low is such a trip. This man always knew how to be on top of pyramids, here beyond Kraftwerk and Eno.
I can't help feeling incomplete when I think of this music and the time I was deeply into... not so long ago...
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
11546 Posts |
Posted - 09/06/2005 : 05:07:35
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bazza
* Dog in the Sand *
Ireland
1439 Posts |
Posted - 09/06/2005 : 06:01:40
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Originally posted by Carl
I have a soft spot for Kooks.
 <Bazza sniggers>
only messin'
She will be your living end. |
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Carolynanna
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Canada
6556 Posts |
Posted - 09/06/2005 : 06:10:31
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There's way too many to pick a fave.
Cripes I even love the 80's Let's Dance. Modern Love and Blue Jean are great.
But of course Hunky Dory rawks! Perhaps oh you pretty things.
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Don't believe the hype. |
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hWolsky
= Cult of Ray =
France
696 Posts |
Posted - 09/06/2005 : 06:14:32
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The very first album is unique and is my favorite. His songwriting at that time was different full of influences but really weird in the end...
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
11546 Posts |
Posted - 09/06/2005 : 06:47:28
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Originally posted by bazza
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Originally posted by Carl
I have a soft spot for Kooks.
<Bazza sniggers>
only messin'
She will be your living end.
I have a hard spot, too! |
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darwin
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
5456 Posts |
Posted - 09/06/2005 : 09:32:10
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Originally posted by Ziggy
I can't begin to pick a favourite! 'Diamond Dogs' is fabulous, especially the 'Sweet Thing/Candidate' medley. Haha.
I love that bit too. And, the demo of the Candidate included on the CD is so different and great.
I have Ziggy, Diamond Dogs, Station to Station, and Space Oddity. What should I get next? |
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 09/06/2005 : 09:38:02
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Originally posted by darwin
I have Ziggy, Diamond Dogs, Station to Station, and Space Oddity. What should I get next?
Low
Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank
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bazza
* Dog in the Sand *
Ireland
1439 Posts |
Posted - 09/06/2005 : 09:47:27
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agreed. 110%
She will be your living end. |
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The Marsist
= Cult of Ray =
Ireland
730 Posts |
Posted - 09/06/2005 : 10:07:34
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bowie, dont get me started on bowie.love the man (except the 80s, not a good decade for him). ziggy stardust is in my top 5 of all time
Art is the child of Nature; yes, her darling child, in whom we trace the features of the mother's face, her aspect and her attitude.
-Beck
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hWolsky
= Cult of Ray =
France
696 Posts |
Posted - 09/07/2005 : 00:20:02
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The "Baal Ep" is splendid and the best thing he did in the 80's. If you want to know if a singer has it or not, make him sing some Brecht's songs!!
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hWolsky
= Cult of Ray =
France
696 Posts |
Posted - 09/07/2005 : 00:21:38
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Originally posted by darwin
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Originally posted by Ziggy
I can't begin to pick a favourite! 'Diamond Dogs' is fabulous, especially the 'Sweet Thing/Candidate' medley. Haha.
I love that bit too. And, the demo of the Candidate included on the CD is so different and great.
I have Ziggy, Diamond Dogs, Station to Station, and Space Oddity. What should I get next?
Honestly, get them all, at least the 70's ones and don't forget "the idiot" & "Lust for life", and "Transformer".
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bazza
* Dog in the Sand *
Ireland
1439 Posts |
Posted - 09/07/2005 : 01:21:08
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the buddha of suburbia OST is excellent as well - but extremely rare. I was jammy in that I managed to get a copy through a friend of a friend.
She will be your living end. |
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Scarla O
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
947 Posts |
Posted - 09/07/2005 : 01:24:32
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'Scary Monsters & Super Creeps'...a wonderful album.
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
11546 Posts |
Posted - 09/07/2005 : 07:48:31
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That and Hunky are the only Bowie albums I have. I love It's No Game (Part 1), Up The Hill Backwards and, of course, Ashes To Ashes!
BTW, I have to admit I like some of the songs on Let's Dance! |
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Scarla O
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
947 Posts |
Posted - 09/07/2005 : 08:08:47
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Oh yes - It's No Game Part 1 is phenomenal.
And there's no shame in liking some of the songs from Let's Dance but keep it to yourself if you find you've got 'Dancing With The Big Boys' going through your head ;)
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bazza
* Dog in the Sand *
Ireland
1439 Posts |
Posted - 09/07/2005 : 08:13:33
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so... bowies worst? never let me down i reckon.
She will be your living end. |
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hWolsky
= Cult of Ray =
France
696 Posts |
Posted - 09/07/2005 : 08:39:28
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Let's dance is not bad at all after all (oh, by jingo!). Mixes are a bit too long on the album, let's dance is kinda dence, but some good moments to dance along, Ricochet is fun, Criminal World rocks and cat People is good (though I prefer the Soundtrack Version). Shake It is kind of song I always play for dancing party! (watch my carpet, please!)
Tonight is not that bad either. Of course it bears no comparision with with his big Existencialist Albums like Hunky or the Man who $old... But it is acceptable.
However Never let me down is a real turd...
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Scarla O
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
947 Posts |
Posted - 09/07/2005 : 08:45:16
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Well, i think the 'Never Let Me Down', 'Black Tie White Noise' and 'Reality' are all of questionable quality...
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hWolsky
= Cult of Ray =
France
696 Posts |
Posted - 09/07/2005 : 08:51:08
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Black tie is not that bad... Really good moments: Jump (they say), Pallas Athena, Miracle Goodnight and the Morrissey cover... Same for Reality which is weaker in terms of production than Heathen... You skip some tracks, true but nothing compared to NeverLMD which sounds really horrible, there is not a single decent song apart from the concept of "Glass Spider"...
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Scarla O
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
947 Posts |
Posted - 09/08/2005 : 01:41:41
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Reality sucks wolsky! I can live with 'Fall Dog Bombs The Moon' (and 'New Killer Star' starts off well but the chorus ruins it) but the rest is 80s pap. It reminds me very much of 'Never Let Me Down'
Black Tie White Noise: Yep, 'Jump They Say' is a good track...but i can't find any others. Ok maybe (but not definitely) the Walker cover.
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hWolsky
= Cult of Ray =
France
696 Posts |
Posted - 09/08/2005 : 03:05:35
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It's true that there is a strong sent of 80's stuff... True for New killer star, awfull chorus... And the song reality is a big hurt indeed. But the loneliest guy, Bring me the disco king and Days are good for me.
Anyway, I'm curious to hear what will come next (it is supposed to be "more experimental")... Hope Bowie won't miss around with those new bands he says he's fond of...
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hWolsky
= Cult of Ray =
France
696 Posts |
Posted - 09/08/2005 : 03:37:15
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... I'm not talking about the PIXIES of course.
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Ziggy
* Dog in the Sand *
United Kingdom
2491 Posts |
Posted - 09/08/2005 : 08:21:14
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Yeah, 'Reality' sounded very rushed. Kinda telling that he didn't care much for it when very few of the songs were regulars on the world tour.
He's scheduled to play a duet with the Arcade Fire at the 'Fashion Rocks' event this week.
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