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David
18 Jul, 2023

David's Session - Jul 23

The themes were: Play one of your “Music Oracle” cards. , Music used in Film, Television, or streaming video services., Fill your boots.

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David
03 Feb, 2023

David Bowie - Moonage Daydream (A Film By Brett Morgen)

30 odd years ago, one of my prized possessions was a bootleg copy of “His Master’s Voice”, Bowie’s last stand as “Ziggy” at the Hammersmith Odeon on July 3rd 1973.

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David
04 Dec, 2022

As a semi-completist Bowie-phile, I was inspired to acquire this 3CD box of revisited, pre-fame, early recordings. As a school kid in the early 70’s, and before I really knew who David Bowie was, I remember listening to the 1967 record “David Bowie”.

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David
01 Dec, 2022

David Bowie - Hunky Dory (2015 Mix Blu-Ray Audio) (1971)

Ok, when it really boils down to it, Hunky Dory is David Bowie’s best record. It’s best because it was my first, very innocent exposure to folky Dave transitioning into the rock’n’roll messiah.

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David
08 Jan, 2022

David Bowie - Toy (2021)

I’m not really sure how I feel about this record - I’m listening to it as I type. This is the first time I’ve heard this since acquiring it as part of the massive “Brilliant Adventure” box.

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David
11 Dec, 2021

David Bowie - Hours (1999)

Co-written with Reeves Gabrels, this is Bowie’s most mellow record since “Hunky Dory”. It still rocks out in places though, especially with Mr.

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David
08 Dec, 2021

David Bowie - Earthling (1997)

The stunning sonics of this newly pressed vinyl box continues. It’s certainly a box of goodies that just keeps giving. This is another record which I’ve only listened to in parts (“Little Wonder” & “I’m afraid Of Americans”) and most probably not in its entirety in one sitting.

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David
06 Dec, 2021

David Bowie - 1. Outside (1995)

For many, this could be their introduction to David Bowie. For me, I had already kicked him into touch a decade and a half earlier following “Let’s Dance”.

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David
04 Dec, 2021

David Bowie - Buddha Of Suburbia (1995)

To be honest, this is an album I never really knew existed. Made after “Black Tie White Noise” and around the time of “Outside” to soundtrack a British TV series, it never appeared on my radar at all.

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David
02 Dec, 2021

David Bowie - Black Tie White Noise (1992)

My life is complete (again!). Having loudly proclaimed this fact already this week when I recieved Volume 2 of the fabulous “Deutsche Elektronische Musik”, things got even better today.

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David
20 Apr, 2021

Martin's Session - Apr 21

The themes were: Something fine, finessed, fragile or sofisticated, Something foreign, far-fetched, far out or unfamiliar, Something flamboyant, flashy, flaunting or florid

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David
08 Dec, 2020

Bruce's Session - Dec 20

The themes were: Discoveries of the Year 2020, Looking forward to 2021

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David
13 Nov, 2020

David Bowie - The Metrobolist (2020)

Oh by jingo this is good! The Man Who Sold The World Tony Visconti 2020 Remix! Ronno makes his first appearance following his thrown-in-the-deep-end BBC sessions of 1971.

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David
09 Oct, 2020

David Bowie - Let's Dance (1983)

If you started your Bowie introduction with this record, that would be a bit unfortunate but palatable at least. It was definitely the beginning of the slide into his own level of mediocrity that lasted the next 10 years.

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David
06 May, 2020

David Bowie - Tonight (1984)

I’ve taken a BIG gamble of late with the purchase of another big Bowie box which arrived at my door this very morning.

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David
16 Apr, 2020

David Bowie - Outside (1995)

I’m actively re-assessing Bowie’s records since 1980’s “Scary Monsters”. I have openly stated my apparent unwillingness to accept there was still genius lurking past “Ashes To Ashes” This isn’t Covid-19 related cabin fever talking either, it’s a genuine regret that I’ve followed the sway of the critics rather than making up my own mind.

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David
13 Nov, 2019

David Bowie - Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps) (1980)

I lugged my big Bowie box #3 down stairs into the lounge this afternoon and played what is probably Bowie’s last great album recorded at the arse end of the 80’s.

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David
11 Sep, 2019

Richard's Session - Sep 19

The themes were: The “SHAKE” record, where it shifted or consolidated, The “BANG” record, where it shifted or consolidated again

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David
26 Feb, 2019

David Bowie - Heroes (1977)

For me the last great Bowie record. It’s abrasive and harder edged in places than “Low” but is similarly radical with it’s mix of ambient textures.

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David
24 Feb, 2019

David Bowie - Low (1977)

I remember like it was yesterday popping into one of many of my favourite record shops on my way home from school and hearing this complete game changer for the first time.

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David
22 Feb, 2019

David Bowie - Station To Station (1976)

Thank fucking Christ for this record! This was a big return to form for the Thin White Duke. Nothing was ever conventional for Bowie after this record.

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David
21 Feb, 2019

David Bowie - Young Americans (1975)

The single “Young Americans” was a real surprise when I first heard it on the radio. While the R&B sound was hinted at on “David Live” I don’t think anyone was expecting this.

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David
13 Feb, 2019

David Bowie - Aladdin Sane (1973)

Here it is! Not my favourite Bowie record by any stretch but definitely in my most important records of all time collection.

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David
10 Feb, 2019

David Bowie - The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars (1972)

For me THE high water mark of Bowie’s whole career. The whole album is basically all reflex in my brain. I know every note, every nuance, every lyric.

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David
09 Feb, 2019

David Bowie - Hunky Dory (1971)

There’s possibly nothing in my entire collection that is as ageless as this masterpiece. The fact that my son Peter listened to this in his car on his wedding day speaks volumes.

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David
07 Feb, 2019

David Bowie - The Man Who Sold The World (1970)

I’ve waited what seems like an eternity to play this. I’ve just returned from a week away and within the first hour of being home I feel a real anticipation that turns into necessity, to get on with playing Bowie’s second record.

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David
01 Feb, 2019

David Bowie - Space Oddity (1969)

I’m breaking out the Bowie box sets this February. It’s wall-to-wall studio Bowie records only this month - starting with this, his first “proper” album through to 1980’s “Scary Monsters”.

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David
19 Dec, 2018

David Bowie - Hunky Dory (1972)

I was helping to deliver my boy and his groomsmen to his wedding venue on Sunday, when Peter (my son) turned on the car stereo.

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David
21 Aug, 2018

Richard's Session - Aug 18

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David
24 Jul, 2018

Chris's Session - Jul 18

The themes were: Round/circular, Heaven/hell, Circus, Bonus Track

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David
19 Dec, 2017

Martin's Session - Dec 17

Theme: Theme: Other Forms - three tracks or clips that celebrate, feature or reference forms of art/creativity other than music. Bonus Meta-theme: nominate one track as a Secret Santa-type homage to another SU&L member.

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David
15 Oct, 2017

David Bowie - Pinups (1973)

It’s a strange one this one. While rubbished by many, Bowie purists and otherwise, this is quite possibly my second favourite Bowie record (my actual favourite Bowie record seems to be one of many!

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David
21 Apr, 2017

David Bowie - Station To Station (Harry Maslin Mix) (1976)

Live: David Bowie - 24/11/1983 - Athletic Park, Wellington What a fucking tragedy! I was just a year or two too young to go to Bowie’s 1978 concerts in Auckland and Christchurch.

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David
23 Nov, 2016

David Bowie - Diamond Dogs (1974)

On Vinyl (Remastered 2016) One of my favourite Bowie records - this REALLY takes me back. As a barely-teenager, I was really starting to get completely obsessed with the whole alien freak thing and happened to win this on a local radio promotion.

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David
09 Nov, 2016

David Bowie - David Live (1974)

On vinyl of course! Another essential record from my formative teenage years. First experienced, along with many other auditory pleasures, at my Uncle’s pad in Palmerston North.