The Best of David Bowie 1980/1987
David Bowie · 2007
144 min · 34 tracks · alternative rock · electronic · hard rock
A vibrant collection of Bowie's eclectic hits blending pop, rock, and experimental sounds from the 1980s.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- nostalgic reflections on 80s hits
- sing-along participation with friends
- upbeat tracks for social gatherings
- varied pacing keeps attention engaged
- celebratory anthems for lively moments
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking cohesive long-form pieces
- prefer slower, more introspective music
Where this album fits
- Themes
- 1980s pop culture· New Wave innovation
- Career context
- Released in 2007, this compilation showcases David Bowie's commercial peak during the 1980s, following his critically acclaimed album 'Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps)' in 1980. By this time, Bowie had solidified his status as a pop culture icon, with hits that defined the new wave and synth-pop movements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Brian Eno· Roxy Music· Talking Heads
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Speaking in Tongues by Talking Heads — Shares the same innovative blend of art rock and danceable rhythms with an eclectic pop sensibility.Rio by Duran Duran — Captures the vibrant pop and new wave energy of the 1980s, with lush production and catchy melodies.Avalon by Roxy Music — Explores atmospheric soundscapes and sophisticated pop, echoing Bowie's blend of art rock and ambient textures.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Let’s Dance (single version) 4:07
- 2 Ashes to Ashes (single version) 3:36
- 3 Under Pressure 4:05
- 4 Fashion (single version) 3:26
- 5 Modern Love (single version) 3:58
- 6 China Girl (single version) 4:17
- 7 Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps) (single version) 3:32
- 8 Up the Hill Backwards 3:15
- 9 Alabama Song 3:52
- 10 Drowned Girl 2:26
- 11 Cat People (Putting Out Fire) (film version single edit) 4:12
- 12 This Is Not America 3:51
- 13 Loving the Alien 7:08
- 14 Absolute Beginners (single version) 5:37
- 15 When the Wind Blows 3:34
- 16 Blue Jean 3:11
- 17 Day‐In Day‐Out (single version) 4:11
- 18 Time Will Crawl 4:18
- 19 Underground (single version) 4:26
Disc 2
- 1 Ashes to Ashes 3:45
- 2 Fashion 3:33
- 3 Under Pressure 4:12
- 4 Drowned Girl 2:45
- 5 Let’s Dance 4:17
- 6 China Girl 4:13
- 7 Modern Love 3:58
- 8 Cat People (live) 4:29
- 9 Blue Jean 3:32
- 10 Loving the Alien 4:54
- 11 Absolute Beginners 7:59
- 12 Underground 4:50
- 13 When the Wind Blows 3:43
- 14 Day‐In Day‐Out 6:52
- 15 Time Will Crawl 4:14
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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