The Next Day
81/100
How David Bowie managed to keep this album a secret is amazing, considering how we now know, due to Russian hackers, that Jay-Z is delinquent $600 on his recent cable bill. A vow of silence between musicians kept this album a surprise until a couple months back, after it had already been completed. By then, we had Bowie's first single, "Where Are We Now?" which is one of the mellowest tracks on a rocking album spiced with funk and, on one song, Beatles harmonies. Reviewers seem nearly unanimous in praising this one--expect to see if on many "Best Albums of 2013" lists. If you're a Bowie fan who wants just a little bit more, here it is. You won't be let down like I was when I bought Never Let Me Down, the follow up to the Let's Dance album. Man, that follow up was a stinker. The song I liked the most was "The Stars (Are Out Tonight)." (The beginning of this Youtube clip is a bit rough, but then it settles down.)
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