Topic: So I have a friend who's not really into Bowie... (Read 12063 times)

pat101 · « **on:** 12 Aug 2008, 08:09 »

I know, it's strange.
But she requested a crash-course mix cd and I'm attempting to put one together, but the man has a ton of material and I'd hardly consider myself an expert. So outside the hits, which songs do YOU think should be used to convince others of Bowie's greatness?

Funk Thompson · « **Reply #1 on:** 12 Aug 2008, 08:13 »

Labrynth sound track

Thrillho · « **Reply #2 on:** 12 Aug 2008, 08:58 »

'Bring Me The Disco King' from Reality, 'Slow Burn' and 'Afraid' from Heathen.

Vendetagainst · « **Reply #3 on:** 12 Aug 2008, 09:42 »

1. Outside
I Have Not Been to Oxford Town
The Voyeur of Utter Destruction
I'm Deranged

Space Oddity
Space Oddity
An Occassional Dream

Ziggy Stardust
Moonage Daydream
Starman
Ziggy Stardust
Suffragette City

Let's Dance
Modern Love
Ricochet
Cat People

Heroes
Heroes
Sons of the Silent Age
Blackout

dalconnsuch · « **Reply #4 on:** 12 Aug 2008, 16:49 »

i wouldn't be able to make a compilations but what i would do

is strap your friend down to a chair and play the entire discography of bowie

from start to finish

Inlander · « **Reply #5 on:** 12 Aug 2008, 17:15 »

Quote from: tommydski on 12 Aug 2008, 09:46

One of the few instances whereby I will suggest a compilation.

I'm going to back tommy on this. Just get or put together a compilation of his singles: that's where the man's A material is.

ViolentDove · « **Reply #6 on:** 12 Aug 2008, 17:43 »

Literally.

hipster jesus · « **Reply #7 on:** 12 Aug 2008, 17:48 »

Quote from: Vendetagainst on 12 Aug 2008, 09:42

a list of songs

This, but I'd add a few songs from Hunky Dory and Scary Monsters to the list. Also, "Young Americans" wouldn't be a bad addition.

michaelicious · « **Reply #8 on:** 12 Aug 2008, 18:54 »

I'm not really into Bowie. I'm okay with that.

Inlander · « **Reply #9 on:** 12 Aug 2008, 19:00 »

Quote from: ViolentDove on 12 Aug 2008, 17:43

Literally.

Yeah, I know, it was an obvious kind of a thing to say, but it seemed politer than saying "Bowie had awesome singles but generally mediocre albums".

Oh shit!

IronOxide · « **Reply #10 on:** 12 Aug 2008, 20:56 »

Man, the Berlin Trilogy are all pretty good shit, as is Ziggy Stardust. Some of the others weren't that great, but that is four albums that are pretty much gold straight through.

E. Spaceman · « **Reply #11 on:** 12 Aug 2008, 21:20 »

so are Hunky Dory and Station to Station, really.

redphoenix11 · « **Reply #12 on:** 12 Aug 2008, 21:42 »

There's a 2CD Bowie compilation that came out a few years back that's pretty decent called (obviously) Best of Bowie. It misses out some of my favorite Bowie songs, like "Station to Station", and the Berlin Trilogy is underrepresented, but it's a pretty good primer since it has at least one song from every album.

RedLion · « **Reply #13 on:** 12 Aug 2008, 22:39 »

Quote from: Inlander on 12 Aug 2008, 19:00

Quote from: ViolentDove on 12 Aug 2008, 17:43
Literally.

Yeah, I know, it was an obvious kind of a thing to say, but it seemed politer than saying "Bowie had awesome singles but generally mediocre albums".

Oh shit!

Man, Ziggy Stardust and Low are fucking fantastic albums.

Inlander · « **Reply #14 on:** 12 Aug 2008, 22:56 »

Generally. I said GENERALLY. David Bowie has put out about a squillion albums. My opinion is that the majority of those - not all, but certainly the majority - contain awesome singles and a whole lot of dud album tracks. But if you were going to try to get someone into Bowie only by making them listen to the good albums, you'd be neglecting all of those awesome singles that aren't on the good albums, which is why when it comes to Bowie it's better to approach him through singles first, rather than albums. In my opinion.

ComfortEagle · « **Reply #15 on:** 12 Aug 2008, 23:51 »

Quote from: tommydski on 12 Aug 2008, 09:46

One of the few instances whereby I will suggest a compilation.

Try Best of 1969/74. Missing out on the Berlin Trilogy but if they like him enough they'll get to those.

That is a really excellent comp. I second the idea.

Hat · « **Reply #16 on:** 13 Aug 2008, 06:10 »

I find the overall lack of faith in aladdin sane fucking DISTURBING

WE ARE ALL PROSTITUTES

pinkpiche · « **Reply #17 on:** 13 Aug 2008, 07:09 »

I really don't like David Bowie. Sorry guys.

tommydski · « **Reply #18 on:** 13 Aug 2008, 07:17 »

Thanks for posting!

Orbert · « **Reply #19 on:** 13 Aug 2008, 08:50 »

What kind of stuff does your friend usually listen to? That's important. Bowie has gone through many phases and dabbled in lots of different styles.

Everybody here is making good suggestions, but my first thought is that you pick some Bowie that is kinda close to what your friend usually likes. If you're not familiar enough with Bowie to make that decision, post some of your friend's favorite bands/artists and we'll suggest things accordingly.

Thrillho · « **Reply #20 on:** 13 Aug 2008, 09:25 »

Quote from: Hat on 13 Aug 2008, 06:10

I find the overall lack of faith in aladdin sane fucking DISTURBING

WE ARE ALL PROSTITUTES

Man, I hated that record. Sounded like Ziggy watered down to me. The album, not the character, cause I know it was the same character. And yes, I even hate 'Jean Genie.'

hipster jesus · « **Reply #21 on:** 13 Aug 2008, 14:30 »

Aladdin Sane has its moments. I love the cover of "Let's Spend the Night Together" on there, and there are a couple other good songs on there. However, I think the newer version of "Panic in Detroit" that was one of the bonus track on the Rykodisc release of Scary Monsters is better than the original (except for that fucking ridiculous interlude).

flux capacitor · « **Reply #22 on:** 16 Aug 2008, 20:02 »

Bowie

do we have youtube tags on this forum?

MadassAlex · « **Reply #23 on:** 16 Aug 2008, 20:21 »

Quote from: pat101 on 12 Aug 2008, 08:09

So I have a friend who's not really into Bowie...

Fantastic!

flux capacitor · « **Reply #24 on:** 17 Aug 2008, 11:23 »

Quote from: flux capacitor on 16 Aug 2008, 20:02

Bowie

do we have youtube tags on this forum?

fixed

imapiratearg · « **Reply #25 on:** 17 Aug 2008, 17:23 »

My stepfather looks,
Just like David Bowie
But he hates David Bowie
I think Bowie's cool
I think Lodger rules

squawk · « **Reply #26 on:** 17 Aug 2008, 18:22 »

I think my stepdad's a fool

Uber Ritter · « **Reply #27 on:** 17 Aug 2008, 18:30 »

LIfe on Mars.
Suffragette City.

s42 · « **Reply #28 on:** 17 Aug 2008, 19:07 »

China Girl is awesome.

RedLion · « **Reply #29 on:** 18 Aug 2008, 15:41 »

Can you hear me, Major Tom?

Retrospectre · « **Reply #30 on:** 23 Aug 2008, 04:13 »

Just play the second side of Low until she's converted.

Thrillho · « **Reply #31 on:** 23 Aug 2008, 07:43 »

Quote from: Retrospectre on 23 Aug 2008, 04:13

Just play the second side of Low until she's killed herself.

Zingoleb · « **Reply #32 on:** 24 Aug 2008, 11:05 »

I'm amazed and slightly saddened that no one's mentioned the Bowie/Queen "Under Pressure" collaborative effort...

Thrillho · « **Reply #33 on:** 24 Aug 2008, 14:33 »

This forum doesn't like being obvious.

Or rather, it has its own list of 'obvious' stuff that always gets suggested instead.

2HourHiatus · « **Reply #34 on:** 24 Aug 2008, 19:40 »

Andy Warhol from Hunky Dory and Sound and Vision from Low because Andy Warhol is just plain amazing, and Sound and Vision is so goddamn catchy.

Orbert · « **Reply #35 on:** 25 Aug 2008, 08:08 »

pat101, are you ever coming back? This is your thread, after all. Updates? Feedback?

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tommydski

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