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Though one of rock's most influential figures, David Bowie's accomplishments are pocked by some distinct ironies. His willful efforts at being a musical and visual chameleon spurred triumphs in genres as diverse as folk, glam, new wave, and electronica. Given the dizzying range and success of his '70s incarnations--from Ziggy to the Thin White Duke to the gaunt, goth-cypher of Low and Heroes--he seemed the artist most well-equipped to weather the changing tides of taste and trend, yet saw his career essentially shrink to cult status after scoring his biggest triumphs when he reshaped the soulless, dance-oriented club music of the early '80s into his own image. This 20-track compilation does little to address the Chinese puzzle that has been Bowie's post-'85 career, but it does deliver an artistically dizzying slate of hits as it skips from one early peak to the next, from evocative cabaret ("Space Oddity," "Changes") through muscular glam-rock ("Suffragette City," "The Jean Genie") to R&B ("Young Americans," "Fame") and post-punk flirtations ("Ashes to Ashes," "Fashion") to the dance-club hits ("Let's Dance," "China Girl," "Modern Love") and '80s one-off duets ("Under Pressure" with Queen, "Dancing in the Streets" with Mick Jagger) that essentially marked the end of his superstar reign. Whole eras and at least one classic '70s album (Low) go completely unaddressed, but all of Bowie's signature hits are here, as well as Earthling's powerful, underappreciated "I'm Afraid of Americans." --Jerry McCulley

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Date: 2008-05-08
good disc
Great compilation of Bowie tunes,Amazon shipped FAST. One song is a little off though,I'm afraid of americans is a little disturbing all in all a great disc!

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Date: 2008-04-06
Bowie of course
Yes, I purchased this CD. And I have most of the CDs an LPs these titles came from. I have been a Bowie fan since the late 60s, after I heard 12-string guitar opening to Space Oddity, I was hooked. I've read some of the reviews here about Bowie's longevity, peaking in the 80s, his influence on many music forms. I don't disagree with any of it. However, I must point out that the mere quantity and difference in his music is what keeps him fresh to new audiences today. His music can be re-discovered and enjoyed by many. I look at his overall accomplishment in composing and assembling his many recordings using some of the best musicians available to make it happen. His work in the 21st Century, HEATHEN and REALITY are very interesting and rank high in my regard and this is a Ziggy/Aladin Sane/Diamond Dogs diehard speaking. Given any mood, you will find a Bowie recording to reflect it. And that what Bowie really offers is a reflection of the kind of music at given point in time. He did not invent Punk, Plastic-Soul, Techno, etc, but he mirrors these genres and provides his take on it. That is what is most impressive, in addition to his honesty and good humor. For example, I'm not gay, yet I get a big kick out of songs like Queen Bitch just as I did with some of Lou Reed's early tunes. Honesty speaks to everybody. Great talent makes is a good listen.

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Date: 2008-02-24
OK but nothing great
I'm always amazed when people proclaim the greatness of Bowie. The truth is, no matter how innovative he was at the time/now and how great his voice is(and it really is), his stuff is mostly boring and weird. That said, Ashes to ashes and Loving the Alien are two of the best tracks I've ever heard.

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Date: 2007-11-27
true pop icon of the 70's and 80's
Bought for my boyfriend, I decided to keep it myself! If you don't currently own any of David Bowie's work, this is the CD to buy as it encapsulates his whole career as a musician.

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Date: 2007-09-11
A Very Old Friend
I was born a Formula 1 fan. NASCAR is good, INDY IRL is good, but formula 1 Grand Prix is the ultimate form of racing. Jim Clark, the greatest drive of all time, died in a crash at the German Grand Prix on my 15th birthday April 7th 1968. Every year since then I watch the movie "Grand Prix" just to get a short glimps of him and remember. This book is a collection of memories others have of this great man.

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