Welcome to the Blackout (Live London '78)
David Bowie · 2018
107 min · 24 tracks · alternative rock · electronic · hard rock
A raw and electrifying live performance that captures Bowie’s theatrical energy and musical innovation.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- theatrical energy in every track
- captivating live performance atmosphere
- dynamic shifts in emotional intensity
- extended tracks for deep immersion
- nostalgic journey through classics
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer polished studio recordings
- dislike lengthy concert performances
Where this album fits
- Themes
- London punk scene· theatrical glam rock· Berlin Trilogy influence
- Career context
- Released in 2018, 'Welcome to the Blackout (Live London '78)' showcases David Bowie during a tumultuous phase of his career, following his acclaimed Berlin Trilogy. This album captures a vibrant concert from the late 1970s when Bowie was solidifying his status as a genre-defying artist, blending rock, electronic, and avant-garde elements while on tour for his album 'Low'.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Brian Eno· Roxy Music· Talking Heads
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Lust for Life by Iggy Pop — Captures raw energy and theatricality, blending punk and art rock in a vibrant performance atmosphere.Remain in Light by Talking Heads — Shares avant-garde elements and a fusion of rock with electronic textures, creating a dynamic soundscape.For Your Pleasure by Roxy Music — Merges glam rock with art pop sensibilities, featuring theatrical storytelling and lush instrumentation.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Warszawa 6:27
- 2 “Heroes” 7:33
- 3 What in the World 4:01
- 4 Be My Wife 2:45
- 5 The Jean Genie 6:34
- 6 Blackout 3:42
- 7 Sense of Doubt 3:25
- 8 Speed of Life 2:37
- 9 Sound and Vision 3:10
- 10 Breaking Glass 3:31
- 11 Fame 3:52
- 12 Beauty and the Beast 4:58
Disc 2
- 1 Five Years 6:08
- 2 Soul Love 2:51
- 3 Star 2:30
- 4 Hang On to Yourself 2:39
- 5 Ziggy Stardust 3:24
- 6 Suffragette City 3:50
- 7 Art Decade 3:08
- 8 Alabama Song 3:58
- 9 Station to Station 11:08
- 10 TVC 15 4:17
- 11 Stay 6:58
- 12 Rebel Rebel 3:51
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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