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THE REVIEW
When in the distant 1981, my sister returned from England with two Bowie records (Ziggy Stardust and Heroes), my life changed.
Since then, I've always followed Bowie and I've almost always liked him.
Today, 21 years later, it's with pleasure that I buy "Heathen," on whose cover there's a sticker labeling the album as a "Classic David Bowie Circa 2002".
You can say anything about Bowie, and many (those who think there is non-"commercial" music [?]) might not like him. But Bowie has been everything, done everything, played everything. And he's still here, with his magnificent voice.
He covers a Pixies song ("Cactus"), one by Neil Young ("I've Been Waiting For You") with Dave Grohl (formerly of Nirvana, now Foo Fighters) on guitar, and he calls Pete Townshend (The Who) who delivers a legendary rock guitar riff in "Slow Burn".
In short, I like these figures: they know what rock 'n' roll is, they've lived it (see "Velvet Goldmine") and they can still churn out decent music. Which is no small feat.
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This review celebrates David Bowie’s 2002 album Heathen as a testament to his enduring influence and creativity in rock music. Featuring covers of Pixies and Neil Young and collaborations with Dave Grohl and Pete Townshend, the album demonstrates Bowie's timeless voice and ability to stay relevant. The reviewer reflects on a lifelong admiration for Bowie, dating back to early classics. Heathen is praised as a solid and classic Bowie work from the early 2000s.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
David Bowie
English singer-songwriter and actor David Bowie (born David Robert Jones, 1947–2016) was a pioneering, genre‑shifting artist known for his personas, musical experimentation and a career spanning pop, rock and avant‑garde projects.109 Reviews
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