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.
Why this album works
- Best for
- nostalgic reflections on 80s hits sing-along participation with friends upbeat tracks for social gatherings
- 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.
- If you like
- alternative rock, electronic, hard rock
The Best of David Bowie 1980/1987 is an album by David Bowie, released in 2007. A vibrant collection of Bowie's eclectic hits blending pop, rock, and experimental sounds from the 1980s. This compilation is significant for encapsulating Bowie's most commercially successful era, featuring chart-topping singles like 'Let’s Dance' and 'Under Pressure.' It received positive reviews and highlights Bowie's influence on subsequent artists within the pop and rock genres, reaffirming his legacy as a pioneering artist. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Best of David Bowie 1980/1987 sound like?
A vibrant collection of Bowie's eclectic hits blending pop, rock, and experimental sounds from the 1980s. Rooted in alternative rock and electronic.
What makes The Best of David Bowie 1980/1987 by David Bowie notable?
This compilation is significant for encapsulating Bowie's most commercially successful era, featuring chart-topping singles like 'Let’s Dance' and 'Under Pressure.' It received positive reviews and highlights Bowie's influence on subsequent artists within the pop and rock genres, reaffirming his legacy as a pioneering artist. 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.
Who is The Best of David Bowie 1980/1987 for?
The Best of David Bowie 1980/1987 works well if you're into nostalgic reflections on 80s hits, sing-along participation with friends and upbeat tracks for social gatherings.
How many songs are on The Best of David Bowie 1980/1987?
The Best of David Bowie 1980/1987 has 34 tracks, running approximately 144 minutes.
Tracklist
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Disc 1
- 1 Let’s Dance (single version) Standout 4:07
- 2 Ashes to Ashes (single version) Standout 3:36
- 3 Under Pressure Standout 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 Standout 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
Release Date
January 1, 2007
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
144 min 28 sec
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