David Bowie
David Bowie · 1969
45 min · 9 tracks · alternative rock · electronic · hard rock
A kaleidoscopic blend of folk, rock, and avant-garde elements that introduces Bowie’s theatrical persona.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- theatrical storytelling through sound
- reflective moments of quiet introspection
- surreal imagery and vivid narratives
- whimsical melodies for daydreaming
- immersive journeys into imagination
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Themes
- late '60s counterculture· space exploration isolation· lost love reflections
- Career context
- Released on November 4, 1969, 'David Bowie' was the artist's self-titled second album, following his debut 'David Bowie' in 1967. At this point in his career, Bowie was still searching for his sound and identity, experimenting with various musical styles and lyrical themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Brian Eno· Roxy Music· Talking Heads
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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The Piper at the Gates of Dawn by Pink Floyd — Shares a similar psychedelic atmosphere and lyrical exploration of space and existential themes.Happy Sad by Tim Buckley — Combines folk and experimental elements, reflecting on love and introspection in a haunting manner.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Space Oddity 5:22
- 2 Unwashed and Somewhat Slightly Dazed 6:12
- 3 Letter to Hermione 2:35
- 4 Cygnet Committee 9:37
- 5 Janine 3:26
- 6 An Occasional Dream 3:01
- 7 The Wild Eyed Boy From Freecloud 4:51
- 8 God Knows I’m Good 3:22
- 9 Memory of a Free Festival 7:08
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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