Released 10 years ago
Legacy
David Bowie · 2016
78 min · 20 tracks · alternative rock · electronic · hard rock
A celebration of Bowie's diverse sonic legacy, blending rock, pop, and artful experimentation.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- nostalgic sing-alongs with friends
- celebratory tracks for gatherings
- dynamic shifts in energy
- short bursts of memorable hooks
- reflective moments between anthems
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking deep, lengthy explorations
- preferring minimalist soundscapes
Where this album fits
- Themes
- space-themed storytelling· political resilience anthems· artistic evolution· personal transformation
- Career context
- Released on November 11, 2016, 'Legacy' arrives shortly after David Bowie's critically acclaimed album 'Blackstar', which was released just two days before his passing. This compilation encapsulates his extensive career and highlights his evolution as an artist over five decades, showcasing timeless hits alongside more recent work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Brian Eno· Roxy Music· Talking Heads
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Another Green World by Brian Eno — Shares a similar blend of ambient textures and artful experimentation with a focus on personal evolution.Hounds of Love by Kate Bush — Features theatrical storytelling and emotional depth, mirroring Bowie's narrative-driven approach.Currents by Tame Impala — Combines psychedelic sounds and introspective themes, reflecting personal transformation akin to Bowie's work.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Let’s Dance (single version) 4:08
- 2 Ashes to Ashes (single version) 3:37
- 3 Under Pressure (2011 remaster) 4:04
- 4 Life on Mars? (2016 mix) 3:37
- 5 Changes 3:35
- 6 The Man Who Sold the World 3:58
- 7 Space Oddity 5:14
- 8 Starman (original single mix) 4:13
- 9 Ziggy Stardust 3:13
- 10 The Jean Genie (original single mix) 4:05
- 11 Rebel Rebel 4:30
- 12 Young Americans (original single edit) 3:15
- 13 Golden Years (single version) 3:27
- 14 Modern Love (single version) 3:57
- 15 China Girl (single version) 4:15
- 16 Fame 4:16
- 17 Sound and Vision 3:03
- 18 ‘Heroes’ (single version) 3:33
- 19 Where Are We Now? 4:09
- 20 Lazarus (radio edit) 4:05
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