Time Will Crawl

David Bowie · 1987

20 min · 4 tracks · alternative rock · electronic · hard rock

A haunting blend of electronic textures and introspective lyrics that encapsulate Bowie’s contemplative late-'80s sound.

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Time Will Crawl is a single by David Bowie, released in 1987. A haunting blend of electronic textures and introspective lyrics that encapsulate Bowie’s contemplative late-'80s sound. The single reached No. 29 on the UK Singles Chart, demonstrating Bowie's continued relevance in the pop landscape. Its themes of time and introspection resonated during a decade marked by rapid change, influencing subsequent artists exploring similar lyrical depths. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

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What does Time Will Crawl sound like?

A haunting blend of electronic textures and introspective lyrics that encapsulate Bowie’s contemplative late-'80s sound. Rooted in alternative rock and electronic.

What makes Time Will Crawl by David Bowie notable?

The single reached No. 29 on the UK Singles Chart, demonstrating Bowie's continued relevance in the pop landscape. Its themes of time and introspection resonated during a decade marked by rapid change, influencing subsequent artists exploring similar lyrical depths. By 1987, David Bowie was transitioning into a new phase of his career, following his commercial peak in the late '70s and early '80s. 'Time Will Crawl' was released as a standalone single and marked Bowie's exploration of electronic music, showcasing his adaptability after the critical disappointment of the previous album, 'Never Let Me Down'.

How many songs are on Time Will Crawl?

Time Will Crawl has 4 tracks, running approximately 20 minutes.