The Next Day
David Bowie · 2013
60 min · 17 tracks · alternative rock · electronic · hard rock
A bold fusion of art rock and eclectic sounds that reflects on fame, mortality, and reinvention.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- reflective moments of nostalgia
- short bursts of energetic expression
- thought-provoking lyrical depth
- late-night introspection with flair
- sudden shifts in emotional tone
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Themes
- celebrity culture critique· nostalgic reflection· post-hiatus reinvention
- Career context
- Released on March 8, 2013, 'The Next Day' marked David Bowie's return after a decade-long hiatus since 'Reality' (2003). This album arrived during a period of personal reflection for Bowie, following health issues that had largely kept him out of the public eye. It was both a comeback and an artistic statement that redefined his legacy in contemporary music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Brian Eno· Roxy Music· Talking Heads
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Push the Sky Away by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds — Explores themes of mortality and reflection with a haunting, atmospheric soundscape.The King of Limbs by Radiohead — Shares an experimental approach and introspective lyrics about modern existence and disconnection.Bish Bosch by Scott Walker — Combines avant-garde structures with lyrical depth, addressing fame and existential themes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Next Day 3:26
- 2 Dirty Boys 2:58
- 3 The Stars (Are Out Tonight) 3:57
- 4 Love Is Lost 3:57
- 5 Where Are We Now? 4:09
- 6 Valentine’s Day 3:02
- 7 If You Can See Me 3:12
- 8 I’d Rather Be High 3:44
- 9 Boss of Me 4:09
- 10 Dancing Out in Space 3:21
- 11 How Does the Grass Grow? 4:34
- 12 (You Will) Set the World on Fire 3:32
- 13 You Feel So Lonely You Could Die 4:37
- 14 Heat 4:25
- 15 So She 2:31
- 16 Plan 2:02
- 17 I’ll Take You There 2:41
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