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Is It Any Wonder?

David Bowie · 2020

28 min · 6 tracks · alternative rock · electronic · hard rock

A reflective collection blending fresh mixes with Bowie's haunting melodies and sharp lyrical insights.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • reflective moments for introspection
  • short bursts of engaging content
  • haunting melodies for quiet nights
  • sharp insights during focused listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking lengthy immersive experiences
  • wanting upbeat party tracks

Where this album fits

Themes
posthumous reflection· reimagined nostalgia
Career context
Released on February 14, 2020, 'Is It Any Wonder?' comes during David Bowie's posthumous period, following his final studio album 'Blackstar' from 2016. This EP features reimagined versions of past works, showcasing his enduring influence and the continued relevance of his music even after his passing.
Stylistic neighbors
Brian Eno· Roxy Music· Talking Heads
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Ghosteen by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds — Both share a haunting introspection and reimagined themes of loss and memory.
A Moon Shaped Pool by Radiohead — Explores reflective atmospheres with layered production and emotional depth similar to Bowie's later works.
I Am Easy to Find by The National — Features a blend of nostalgia and haunting melodies, echoing Bowie's reflective lyrical style.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Baby Universal ’97 3:13
  • 2 Fun (Clownboy mix) 3:11
  • 3 Stay ’97 7:31
  • 4 I Can’t Read ’97 5:29
  • 5 Nuts 5:22
  • 6 The Man Who Sold the World (Eno ‘live’ mix) 3:35

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