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Post by Jailbird on Nov 22, 2015 16:21:52 GMT -5
Here's Bowie being weird:  It would be stranger seeing a picture of him not being weird. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 22, 2015 17:55:55 GMT -5
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Post by theyknowwhatimean on Nov 22, 2015 19:14:29 GMT -5
So, these are the official lyrics:
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(David Bowie)
IN THE VILLA OF ORMEN
STANDS A SOLITARY CANDLE
IN THE CENTRE OF IT ALL
YOUR EYES
ON THE DAY OF EXECUTION
ONLY WOMEN KNEEL AND SMILE
AT THE CENTRE OF IT ALL
YOUR EYES
SOMETHING HAPPENED ON THE DAY HE DIED
SPIRIT ROSE A METRE THEN STEPPED ASIDE
SOMEBODY ELSE TOOK HIS PLACE AND BRAVELY CRIED:
I’M A BLACKSTAR
I’M A BLACKSTAR
HOW MANY TIMES DOES AN ANGEL FALL?
HOW MANY PEOPLE LIE INSTEAD OF TALKING TALL?
HE TROD ON SACRED GROUND HE CRIED ALOUD INTO THE CROWD
I’M A BLACKSTAR
I’M A BLACKSTAR
I’M NOT A GANGSTAR
I CAN’T ANSWER WHY
I’M A BLACKSTAR
JUST GO WITH ME
I’M NOT A FILMSTAR
IMMA TAKE YOU HOME
I’M A BLACKSTAR
TAKE YOUR PASSPORT AND SHOES
I’M NOT A POPSTAR
AND YOUR SEDATIVES BOO
I’M A BLACKSTAR
YOU’RE THE FLASH IN THE PAN
I’M NOT A MARVELSTAR
I’M THE GREAT I AM
I’M A BLACKSTAR
I’M A BLACKSTAR I’M WAY UP, ON MONEY, I’VE GOT GAME
I SEE RIGHT, SO WIDE, SO OPEN-HEARTED PAIN
I WANT EAGLES IN MY DAYDREAMS, DIAMONDS IN MY EYES
I’M A BLACKSTAR
I’M A BLACKSTAR
SOMETHING HAPPENED ON THE DAY HE DIED
SPIRIT ROSE A METRE THEN STEPPED ASIDE
SOMEBODY ELSE TOOK HIS PLACE AND BRAVELY CRIED:
I’M A BLACKSTAR
I’M A STARSTAR
I’M A BLACKSTAR
I CAN’T ANSWER WHY
I’M NOT A GANGSTAR
BUT I CAN TELL YOU HOW
I’M NOT A FLAMSTAR
WE WERE BORN UPSIDE DOWN
I’M A STARS STAR
BORN THE WRONG WAY ROUND
I’M NOT A WHITESTAR
I’M A BLACKSTAR
I’M NOT A GANGSTAR
I’M A BLACKSTAR
I’M A BLACKSTAR
I’M NOT A PORNSTAR
I’M NOT A WANDERING STAR
I’M A BLACKSTAR
I’M A BLACKSTAR
IN THE VILLA OF ORMEN
STANDS A SOLITARY CANDLE
AT THE CENTRE OF IT ALL
YOUR EYES
ON THE DAY OF EXECUTION
ONLY WOMEN KNEEL AND SMILE
AT THE CENTRE OF IT ALL
YOUR EYES
Can anyone make heads or tails of that? I'm pretty flummoxed tbh.
Oh, and Liam should sue, get his name added on the writers' credits: "I'm not a gangster"?? Quite obviously nabbed from Liam's infamous "Tonight, I'm a rock 'n' roll star - ain't no fuckin' gangster!"...
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Post by theyknowwhatimean on Nov 22, 2015 19:18:58 GMT -5
The album's already got its first review - 4/5 from Q magazine:  |
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Post by theyknowwhatimean on Nov 22, 2015 19:23:09 GMT -5
And an 8/10 in Uncut...  |
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Post by theyknowwhatimean on Nov 22, 2015 19:26:13 GMT -5
Obviously, I hate the NME - it's the law - but I have to say, I did like this, from one of their writers:
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Post by theyknowwhatimean on Nov 22, 2015 19:40:02 GMT -5
The album's already got its first review - 4/5 from Q magazine:   "...spotlights Bowie's experimental intent this time around, with its nod to latter-day Scott Walker" Called it, carryusallOver the moon that he's re-recorded Sue... and 'Tis A Pity She Was A Whore, not least because it means we've got two new songs to listen to that we didn't think we would have, and also because 'Tis A Pity really bloody needed it - you couldn't hear what the fuck was going on, barring the drums. |
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Post by theyknowwhatimean on Nov 22, 2015 19:43:09 GMT -5
MOJO have given it 4/5 as well.
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Post by tomlivesforever on Nov 22, 2015 20:42:18 GMT -5
Blackstar...where do you even start with that? Its obviously excellent but after a couple of listens I can't really properly explain all the things I like about it.
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Post by carryusall on Nov 23, 2015 0:50:08 GMT -5
The album's already got its first review - 4/5 from Q magazine: "...spotlights Bowie's experimental intent this time around, with its nod to latter-day Scott Walker" Called it, carryusallOver the moon that he's re-recorded Sue... and 'Tis A Pity She Was A Whore, not least because it means we've got two new songs to listen to that we didn't think we would have, and also because 'Tis A Pity really bloody needed it - you couldn't hear what the fuck was going on, barring the drums. Cheers for posting mate, pretty good review, positive and with good detail. 4/5 stars is pretty great for what seems like a pretty outre record, although in fairness Q and Mojo are usually very kind to artists of Bowie's vintage. With you about the re-recordings, new version of 'Sue' sounds pretty intriguing, I think it'd sound great with some heavier guitars. 'Tis Pity She Was a Whore' blew me away upon first hearing it, but that version's not going anywhere, and the transition from home demo to full studio recording should be a really rare glance into Bowie's process, which I'm really looking forward to it. But most of all I'm excited for the ones we havent heard yet. New Bowie songs! In those years he was away I always thought he'd come back, and I didnt think The Next Day would be the end, and I'm so glad he's back, he's doing some of his best work. And I fucking love blackstar |
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Post by theyknowwhatimean on Nov 27, 2015 15:00:44 GMT -5
Apparently the next single will be Lazarus, and it will come out sometime next month.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2015 15:03:18 GMT -5
Never been able to get into Bowie, can someone give a 15 or so song list to start with?
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Post by theyknowwhatimean on Nov 27, 2015 15:21:22 GMT -5
Never been able to get into Bowie, can someone give a 15 or so song list to start with? 1. Space Oddity 2. The Man Who Sold The World 3. Changes 4. Starman 5. The Jean Genie 6. Aladdin Sane 7. Young Americans 8. Fame 9. Station To Station 10. Sound And Vision 11. 'Heroes' 12. Ashes To Ashes 13. Fashion 14. Ziggy Stardust 15. Life On Mars? But I'd honestly just listen to his most famous albums - Hunky Dory, Ziggy Stardust, and Aladdin Sane - they should tell you all you need to know. If you don't like them, Bowie probably isn't for you. If you do, then go onto his so-called 'Berlin Trilogy' of Low, Heroes, and Lodger. And even if you don't like the original three I mentiones, still listen to Low and Heroes, they're totally different to the rest of his catalogue, and to be honest, especially where Low is concerned, different to anything I've EVER heard. |
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Post by theyknowwhatimean on Nov 27, 2015 15:31:38 GMT -5
Knowing how you like a good playlist, The Escapist, that list of songs works particularly well played in that specific order... |
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Post by carryusall on Nov 27, 2015 16:37:58 GMT -5
Blackstar is a late contender for my song of the year. It's like three classic Bowie songs in one!!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 28, 2015 9:46:34 GMT -5
I'm a casual fan/just getting into him; but I would add Absolute Beginners to that list. Don't know what's general consesus on that one, though.
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Post by carryusall on Nov 28, 2015 11:04:12 GMT -5
The album title keeps looking like a 1 star review
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Post by mossy on Nov 28, 2015 17:46:08 GMT -5
The album title keeps looking like a 1 star review I keep thinking that too! |
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Post by theyknowwhatimean on Nov 29, 2015 14:36:45 GMT -5
 Bowie's probably thinking 'Should I? Would be a bit awkward if the wife said no though...' |
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Post by theyknowwhatimean on Nov 29, 2015 14:37:57 GMT -5
Either the album hasn't received any more reviews, or the ones it has received have been shit, because Bowie's twitter account hasn't posted any others.
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Post by batfink30 on Nov 29, 2015 14:55:05 GMT -5
Never been able to get into Bowie, can someone give a 15 or so song list to start with? Bowie is incredible. Well worth getting into. |
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Post by batfink30 on Nov 29, 2015 15:03:40 GMT -5
Just hearing rumours of a Bowie tour at the end of February?! Not sure if it's true or not.
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Post by NYR on Nov 29, 2015 18:47:00 GMT -5
I don't know about you guys, but I'm digging the title track. It's weird in a fantastic way.
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Post by benoitbe1 on Nov 29, 2015 19:17:19 GMT -5
Blackstar is a fucking good track imo. The album should be great.
I though Bowie said I won't tour again. ?
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Post by theyknowwhatimean on Nov 30, 2015 5:27:47 GMT -5
Blackstar is a fucking good track imo. The album should be great. I though Bowie said I won't tour again. ? Nah, I doubt it. There was rumours he'd do Glastonbury after The Next Day came out, but it never happened. Read an article on the making of the album, the other day, and Visconti reaffirmed Bowie's position - there will be no more live appearances. |
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