David Bowie Returns On "The Next Day"

justbill

David Bowie celebrated his 66th birthday this morning by releasing a new single and announcing that his first album in 10 years will come out in March. News of a new release from the legendary musician came as a surprise to fans, as Bowie has been out of the public spotlight for years and many assumed he had essentially retired from music.

The new single, "Where Are We Now?," is already being sold in the iTunes Music Store in 119 countries. Bowie's 30th studio recording, dubbed The Next Day, is also available for pre-order on iTunes. Produced by long-time collaborator Tony Visconti, "Where Are We Now?" was written by Bowie and recorded in New York. The single is accompanied by a haunting video directed by Tony Oursler which harks back to the singer's time in Berlin.

The Next Day will be released March 12 in the U.S., with a March 8 released in Australia and March 11 in the rest of the world. The album will be released as a 14-track standard version, or a deluxe edition with bonus tracks. The tracklisting, according to Bowie's website, is as follows:

1. The Next Day
2. Dirty Boys
3. The Stars (Are Out Tonight)
4. Love Is Lost
5. Where Are We Now?
6. Valentine's Day
7. If You Can See Me
8. I'd Rather Be High
9. Boss Of Me
10. Dancing Out In Space
11. How Does The Grass Grow
12. (You Will) Set The World On Fire
13. You Feel So Lonely You Could Die
14. Heat

Bonus tracks:
15. So She
16. I'll Take You There
17. Plan

Source: FMQB and http://www.davidbowie.com/the-next-day
Watch the music video for "Where Are We Now?" here: http://vimeo.com/56864830

smoke

I fucking love Bowie - easily in my top 5. And I can't tell you how glad I am that he's putting this out- I truly thought he was done.

For anyone (Russ) that was excited by the idea of industrial Axl that didn't quite pan out, Bowie's forays into the genre 12ish years back would be any other artist's best work, if that artist wasn't a monster like Bowie who has at least 10 "best" works, each sounding nothing alike.

I've heard a snippet of the song, but I may completely avoid it to take in the whole album in March.

Me_Wise_Magic

Listened to the new song earlier today. A slow song with some emotional lyrical content to it. Hoping this record has some upbeat works and a couple rockers. Haven't heard Bowie do a rocker in quite awhile. I would love for an industrial Axl as well. I'm Afraid of Americans gave a great industrial sound with Bowie's fierce lyrics to them and production. Hoping for the best with his new album. Would love to see him live some day soon.

I agree with your points, smoke!

Glad someone posted this information on the thread.
http://www.davidbowie.com/news

Mikkamakka

It's really good and big news. His new song sounded good for the first listen, a bit similar to one of his last bigger singles (don't wanna spoil it for those who are waiting for the full album.)

I know that Bowie's health wasn't too good in the past years, but... to tell the truth, in this case, I'd welcome a new tour even more than a new album, cause I've never seen him live.

apex-twin

Sounds good to me, too.

'Walking the Dead' gave me a chuckle, a spot-on wordplay. Also enjoyed all the Berlin references as 'Heroes' and Low are likely the pinnacles of his recording career. To me, The Next Day has a shot at becoming a worthy addition to his discography.

Me_Wise_Magic

http://www.vevo.com/watch/david-bowie/t … RV31300002

New Bowie video. Very strange video; but the song is enjoyable and has a classic sound which I dig. I'm hoping he does tour again. With NIN going on back on the road and Bowie & his backing band. It sounds like the rest of this year and early 2014 are going to be fucking sweet.

polluxlm

On day I'd like to know the logic behind this "not available in your country" stuff.

smoke

Much stronger than the first one. Still looking forward to this release!

Me_Wise_Magic

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/david-bo … um-review/

Looks like Bowie's new album is getting good press! I may pick it up once I buy a few other CDs I have my eye on already.

Furbush

Great read... Check it.
http://entertainment.time.com/2013/03/0 … ious-best/

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