DAVID BOWIE

DAVID BOWIE
1.OUTSIDE, VERSION 2 (1996)
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After the failure of 'Black Tie, White Noise', David Bowie returned to the musical scene with this conceptual album that represented the reunion of Bowie and Brian Eno once again since late 70's. There are very good songs in this record, like 'I'm deranged' (included in the opening credits of the disturbing David Lynch's film 'Lost Highway'), 'Strangers When We Meet' (a new version taken from the soundtrack of 'The Buddha Of Suburbia') that contains a wonderful piano performance by Mike Garson, 'The Motel', 'Wishful Beginnings' or 'Hallo Spaceboy', to cite but a few examples. Same as its predeccesor, 'Outside' is a catalyst of various musical styles (Rock. Techno, Jazz, Pop, Ambient, Electronic music) that will be probably remembered as one of Bowie's most audacious works.
'Outside' is, in my opinion, his most respectable album since the fantastic 'Scary Monsters' from 1980. Some pieces like 'We Prick You' or 'The Voyeur of Utter Destruction' are quite Techno for me, but this record is still being an enjoyable experience and very recommended to anyone who likes Bowie's music.

1. Leon Takes Us Outside
2. Outside
3. Heart's Filthy Lesson
4. Small Plot of Land
5. Segue - Baby Grace (A Horrid Cassette)
6. Hallo Spaceboy
7. Motel
8. I Have Not Been to Oxford Town
9. No Control
10. Segue - Algeria Touchshriek
11. Voyeur of Utter Destruction (As Beauty)
12. Segue - Ramona A. Stone/I Am With Name
13. We Prick You
14. Segue - Nathan Adler, Pt. 1
15. I'm Deranged
16. Thru' These Architects' Eyes
17. Segue - Nathan Adler, Pt. 2
18. Strangers When We Meet
19. Hallo Spaceboy (Pet Shob Boys Remix)