Low
David Bowie · 1977
50 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock · electronic · hard rock
An avant-garde exploration where ambient soundscapes intersect with fractured pop melodies and introspective lyrics.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- fractured melodies with introspective themes soundscapes for deep focus short tracks encouraging quick engagement
- Context
- David Bowie's 'Low' was released on January 14, 1977, marking a significant departure from his earlier glam rock style. This album followed the commercial success of 'Station to Station' and coincided with Bowie's move to Berlin, influenced by his desire for artistic reinvention and recovery from personal struggles. It was the first of what would become known as the Berlin Trilogy, showcasing a stark shift towards experimental music.
- If you like
- alternative rock, electronic, hard rock
Low is an album by David Bowie, released in 1977. An avant-garde exploration where ambient soundscapes intersect with fractured pop melodies and introspective lyrics. 'Low' is often hailed as a groundbreaking work that helped shape the landscape of electronic and art rock. It received critical acclaim upon its release, reaching No. 11 on the Billboard 200 and influencing numerous artists across genres, including new wave and ambient music pioneers. Its innovative use of instrumentals alongside lyrical content marked a turning point in popular music's approach to songwriting and production. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Low sound like?
An avant-garde exploration where ambient soundscapes intersect with fractured pop melodies and introspective lyrics. Rooted in alternative rock and electronic.
What makes Low by David Bowie notable?
'Low' is often hailed as a groundbreaking work that helped shape the landscape of electronic and art rock. It received critical acclaim upon its release, reaching No. 11 on the Billboard 200 and influencing numerous artists across genres, including new wave and ambient music pioneers. Its innovative use of instrumentals alongside lyrical content marked a turning point in popular music's approach to songwriting and production. David Bowie's 'Low' was released on January 14, 1977, marking a significant departure from his earlier glam rock style. This album followed the commercial success of 'Station to Station' and coincided with Bowie's move to Berlin, influenced by his desire for artistic reinvention and recovery from personal struggles. It was the first of what would become known as the Berlin Trilogy, showcasing a stark shift towards experimental music.
Who is Low for?
Low works well if you're into fractured melodies with introspective themes, soundscapes for deep focus and short tracks encouraging quick engagement.
How many songs are on Low?
Low has 14 tracks, running approximately 50 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Speed of Life 2:47
- 2 Breaking Glass 1:53
- 3 What in the World 2:23
- 4 Sound and Vision Standout 3:03
- 5 Always Crashing in the Same Car Standout 3:33
- 6 Be My Wife 2:56
- 7 A New Career in a New Town 2:55
- 8 Warszawa Standout 6:23
- 9 Art Decade 3:47
- 10 Weeping Wall 3:28
- 11 Subterraneans 5:42
- 12 Some Are 3:16
- 13 All Saints 3:38
- 14 Sound and Vision (remixed version) 4:40
Release Date
January 14, 1977
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
50 min 29 sec
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