Review: David Bowie's live shows were as unique as his recordings. This one from his time in Japan captures him at work on May 16, 1990 as the legendary performer was at the height of his Sound+Vision Tour, a celebration of his greatest hits and a farewell to older material. The Tokyo Dome show showcased Bowie's magnetic stage presence as he worked through his repertoire and blended theatrics with masterful musicianship. Featuring timeless tracks like 'Space Oddity' and 'Heroes,' the performance highlighted Bowie's unparalleled artistry all backed by a dynamic band and cutting-edge production which makes for a great listen all these years on.
The Gospel According To Tony Day (single version) (2:50)
Love You Till Tuesday (single version) (3:01)
Did You Ever Have A Dream (single version) (2:09)
When I Live My Dream (single version - mono) (3:53)
Let Me Sleep Beside You (3:20)
Karma Man (3:06)
In The Heat Of The Morning (2:58)
London Bye Ta-Ta (2:37)
When I'm Five aka Love You Till Tuesday (Soundtrack version - mono) (3:06)
Ching-A-Ling (Full-Length version) (2:53)
Sell Me A Coat (remix - mono) (2:57)
Review: David Bowie's first LP, released in 1967, remains a fascinating collection that offers a glimpse into his future career. Tracks like 'She's Got Medals' showcase early gender-bending themes, while 'Please Mr. Gravedigger' and 'Uncle Arthur' delve into dark, quirky narratives unlike anything else in his discography. 'We Are Hungry Men' foreshadows dystopian themes, depicting a world driven to cannibalism due to food scarcity. While some songs highlight human frailties with sharp observations, others like 'Love You Till Tuesday' and 'Maid of Bond Street' are irresistibly catchy despite their family-entertainment style arrangements. This album stands out in Bowie's catalogue for its uniqueness and the clear divergence from his later, more rock-oriented work. Now reissued on green vinyl, this LP invites a new generation to appreciate Bowie's early artistic exploration.
Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra, Op 34 (17:12)
Review: This recording of the Philadelphia Orchestra performing Sergei Prokofiev's 1936 story and orchestral score Peter and the Wolf was recorded in 1977 and was originally released in 1978. The role of the narrator on the recording was initially offered to both Peter Ustinov and Alec Guinness who both turned it down, before David Bowie agreed to take on the role, supposedly as a Christmas present to his son. On the B-side is another equally as charming piece of recent classical history, Benjamin Britten's Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra as narrated by Hugh Downs.
Review: Tin Machine II was first released by Victory Music in 1991. It was the second and last studio long player from Tin Machine and was followed by a tour. Once it was done, the band's legendary frontman David Bowie went back to his solo career and never looked back. Over the years, the album has take on cult status with Uncut magazine once calling it "extraordinary" and placing it in their list of 50 Great Lost Albums. It is a must-have record with plenty of pure-Bowie moments such as 'baby Universal' and singles like 'You Belong In Rock N Roll,' which did well in the charts at the time.
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