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All Saints

David Bowie · 2001

76 min · 16 tracks · alternative rock

A haunting blend of ambient soundscapes and minimalist compositions that reflect Bowie's artistic evolution in the early 2000s.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    A New Career in a New Town Start here — This track encapsulates the sense of transition and reinvention prevalent in Bowie's work, combining melancholic melody with a hopeful undertone. Its blend of synthesizers and piano highlights Bowie's ability to convey emotion through minimalism.
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    Warszawa — An evocative piece inspired by the city of Warsaw, it showcases Bowie's talent for creating rich sonic landscapes that evoke a sense of place and history. The haunting choral elements paired with orchestral instrumentation represent a high point in his ambient experimentation.
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    Moss Garden — A serene composition that reflects an introspective quality, blending Japanese influences with Western avant-garde sensibilities. Its tranquil soundscape illustrates Bowie's fascination with cultural synthesis and personal exploration during this era.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • haunting soundscapes for introspection
  • reflective melodies for quiet moments
  • slow-building tension and release
  • immersive exploration of sonic textures
  • nighttime contemplation in solitude

Maybe skip if you

  • seeking upbeat, fast-paced tracks
  • prefer catchy hooks and anthems

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Deep Cut — Showcases Bowie's ambient works, appealing to dedicated fans but not as accessible.
Themes
avant-garde exploration· minimalist beauty
Career context
Released in July 2001, 'All Saints' is a compilation album that showcases David Bowie's instrumental and ambient works from the late 1970s to early 1980s. This period followed his critically acclaimed work during the Berlin Trilogy, capturing the experimental essence that defined his career at this time. The album comes after his commercial success with 'Hours...' in 1999, marking a return to more avant-garde explorations.
Stylistic neighbors
Brian Eno· Roxy Music· Talking Heads
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Tracklist

  • 1 A New Career in a New Town Start here 2:54
  • 2 V-2 Schneider 3:12
  • 3 Abdulmajid 3:37
  • 4 Weeping Wall 3:28
  • 5 All Saints 3:37
  • 6 Art Decade 3:47
  • 7 Crystal Japan 3:10
  • 8 Brilliant Adventure 1:53
  • 9 Sense of Doubt 3:57
  • 10 Moss Garden 5:05
  • 11 Neuköln 4:34
  • 12 The Mysteries 7:14
  • 13 Ian Fish UK Heir 6:30
  • 14 Subterraneans 5:41
  • 15 Warszawa 6:22
  • 16 Some Are (The Low Symphony) 11:19

What to play next

Heathen
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Heathen

2002

Continues the ambient exploration with a more structured sound and themes of renewal.
Hours
Go back to

Hours

1999

Sets the stage with similar introspective themes and atmospheric elements.
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