Sound + Vision
David Bowie · 1989
230 min · 50 tracks · alternative rock · electronic · hard rock
A kaleidoscopic collection of Bowie’s eclectic sound, blending rock, pop, and avant-garde experimentation.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- kaleidoscopic sonic exploration
- live tracks for vibrant energy
- eclectic mix for adventurous listeners
- short bursts of captivating ideas
- nostalgic reflections on past sounds
Maybe skip if you want
- dislike lengthy compilations
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Themes
- cultural renaissance· Major Tom's legacy· youth rebellion anthems
- Career context
- Released in 1989, 'Sound + Vision' arrived during a period when David Bowie was enjoying a renaissance after the commercial success of his late 1980s albums. This box set showcased his vast catalog, including early hits and live performances, while also serving as a retrospective of his influential career leading up to this point.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Brian Eno· Roxy Music· Talking Heads
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Remain in Light by Talking Heads — Explores cultural themes with a mix of avant-garde and rhythmic experimentation.So by Peter Gabriel — Shares an eclectic sound palette and explores personal and cultural narratives.Avalon by Roxy Music — Combines art rock sophistication with lush production, echoing Bowie's eclecticism.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Space Oddity (original demo) 5:10
- 2 Wild‐Eyed Boy From Freecloud (B‐Side version) 4:50
- 3 The Prettiest Star (single version) 3:11
- 4 London Bye Ta‐Ta 2:35
- 5 Black Country Rock 3:33
- 6 The Man Who Sold the World 3:56
- 7 The Bewlay Brothers 5:22
- 8 Changes 3:35
- 9 Round and Round 2:41
- 10 Moonage Daydream 4:39
- 11 John, I’m Only Dancing (outtake) 2:43
- 12 Drive‐In Saturday 4:30
- 13 Panic in Detroit 4:25
- 14 Ziggy Stardust (live) 3:16
- 15 White Light/White Heat (live) 3:57
- 16 Rock ’n’ Roll Suicide (live) 4:30
Disc 2
- 1 Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere 3:08
- 2 Sorrow 2:53
- 3 Don’t Bring Me Down 2:07
- 4 1984 / Dodo 5:29
- 5 Big Brother 3:21
- 6 Rebel Rebel (single version) 3:01
- 7 Suffragette City (live) 3:50
- 8 Watch That Man (live) 5:07
- 9 Cracked Actor (live) 3:30
- 10 Young Americans 5:12
- 11 Fascination 5:45
- 12 After Today (outtake) 3:50
- 13 It’s Hard to Be a Saint in the City 3:49
- 14 TVC15 5:31
- 15 Wild Is the Wind 5:58
Disc 3
- 1 Sound and Vision 3:05
- 2 Be My Wife 2:57
- 3 Speed of Life 2:47
- 4 Helden (1989 remix) 3:39
- 5 Joe the Lion 3:07
- 6 Sons of the Silent Age 3:19
- 7 Station to Station (live) 8:50
- 8 Warszawa (live) 6:52
- 9 Breaking Glass (live) 3:35
- 10 Red Sails 3:45
- 11 Look Back in Anger 3:07
- 12 Boys Keep Swinging 3:18
- 13 Up the Hill Backwards 3:15
- 14 Kingdom Come 3:44
- 15 Ashes to Ashes 4:23
Disc 4
- 1 [data track] 36:28
- 2 John, I’m Only Dancing 2:40
- 3 Changes 3:20
- 4 The Supermen 2:45
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