The Platinum Collection
David Bowie · 2005
224 min · 57 tracks · alternative rock
A sweeping anthology of David Bowie's eclectic styles, blending glam rock, art pop, and soul into a vibrant sonic tapestry.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Jean Genie Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Space Oddity — This track not only defined Bowie's early career but also introduced the world to his alter ego, Major Tom, becoming a cultural touchstone in music history.
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Starman — As an anthem for youth and rebellion, this song marked Bowie's rise to fame and solidified his place as a leading figure in the glam rock movement.
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Changes — This song reflects the constant reinvention theme of Bowie's career, resonating deeply with listeners navigating their own transitions in life.
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'Heroes' — 'Heroes' stands as one of Bowie's most iconic songs, embodying themes of hope and perseverance amidst adversity that resonate universally.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- nostalgic sing-alongs with friends
- explorative listening for deep dives
- cathartic bursts of energy
- varied pacing for dynamic sessions
- late-night reflective journeys
Maybe skip if you
- prefer short, standalone tracks
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Starting Point — A comprehensive anthology showcasing Bowie's diverse styles for new listeners.
- Themes
- space-themed narratives· 1970s glam rock· identity transformation
- Career context
- By the time 'The Platinum Collection' was released in 2005, David Bowie had celebrated over three decades in music since his debut in 1967. This compilation comes after his critically acclaimed albums in the late 1990s and early 2000s and serves as a retrospective showcasing his diverse contributions to popular music during his career peak.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Brian Eno· Roxy Music· Talking Heads
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 The Jean Genie Start here 4:08
- 2 Space Oddity 5:15
- 3 Starman 4:18
- 4 Ziggy Stardust 3:16
- 5 John, I’m Only Dancing 2:42
- 6 Rebel Rebel 4:30
- 7 Let’s Spend the Night Together 3:07
- 8 Suffragette City 3:27
- 9 Oh! You Pretty Things 3:14
- 10 Velvet Goldmine 3:11
- 11 Drive‐In Saturday 4:29
- 12 Diamond Dogs 6:05
- 13 Changes 3:34
- 14 Sorrow 2:55
- 15 The Prettiest Star 3:14
- 16 Life on Mars? 3:52
- 17 Aladdin Sane 5:10
- 18 The Man Who Sold the World 3:56
- 19 Rock ’n’ Roll Suicide 3:00
- 20 All the Young Dudes 4:11
Disc 2
- 1 Sound and Vision 3:05
- 2 Golden Years 3:29
- 3 Fame 4:14
- 4 Young Americans 3:15
- 5 John, I’m Only Dancing (Again) 7:00
- 6 Can You Hear Me 5:07
- 7 Wild Is the Wind 6:00
- 8 Knock on Wood 3:00
- 9 TVC 15 3:34
- 10 1984 3:29
- 11 It’s Hard to Be a Saint in the City 3:49
- 12 Look Back in Anger 3:08
- 13 The Secret Life of Arabia 3:48
- 14 DJ 4:02
- 15 Beauty and the Beast 3:36
- 16 Breaking Glass 1:53
- 17 Boys Keep Swinging 3:20
- 18 “Heroes” 3:33
Disc 3
- 1 Let’s Dance 4:07
- 2 Ashes to Ashes 3:36
- 3 Under Pressure 4:05
- 4 Fashion 3:26
- 5 Modern Love 3:58
- 6 China Girl 4:17
- 7 Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps) 3:32
- 8 Up the Hill Backwards 3:15
- 9 Alabama Song 3:52
- 10 Drowned Girl (Vom Ertrunkenen Mädchen) 2:26
- 11 Cat People (Putting Out Fire) 4:12
- 12 This Is Not America 3:51
- 13 Loving the Alien 7:08
- 14 Absolute Beginners 5:37
- 15 When the Wind Blows 3:34
- 16 Blue Jean 3:11
- 17 Day‐In Day‐Out 4:11
- 18 Time Will Crawl 4:18
- 19 Underground 4:26
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Electric Warrior
T. Rex
Shares the glam rock ethos and theatricality, with a similar blend of catchy hooks and experimental sounds.
Avalon
Roxy Music
Explores themes of identity and nostalgia with lush production and art pop sensibilities akin to Bowie’s style.
Another Green World
Brian Eno
Combines ambient textures with avant-garde experimentation, paralleling Bowie's sonic explorations and innovation.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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