The Platinum Collection
David Bowie · 2005
224 min · 57 tracks · alternative rock · electronic · hard rock
A sweeping anthology of Bowie’s eclectic genius, blending glam rock, soul, and avant-garde experimentation.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- nostalgic sing-alongs with friends explorative listening for deep dives cathartic bursts of energy
- Context
- Released in 2005, 'The Platinum Collection' serves as a retrospective of David Bowie's illustrious career, compiling tracks from his earlier works spanning the 1960s to the 1980s. At this stage, Bowie was enjoying a renaissance, having re-emerged as a prominent figure in music after a period of relative obscurity in the late 1990s.
- If you like
- alternative rock, electronic, hard rock
The Platinum Collection is an album by David Bowie, released in 2005. A sweeping anthology of Bowie’s eclectic genius, blending glam rock, soul, and avant-garde experimentation. 'The Platinum Collection' not only showcases Bowie's vast musical range but also achieved notable commercial success, reaching the top of charts in multiple countries. Its release coincided with a renewed interest in Bowie’s legacy, culminating in further critical reevaluation and appreciation of his influence on subsequent generations of artists. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Platinum Collection sound like?
A sweeping anthology of Bowie’s eclectic genius, blending glam rock, soul, and avant-garde experimentation. Rooted in alternative rock and electronic.
What makes The Platinum Collection by David Bowie notable?
'The Platinum Collection' not only showcases Bowie's vast musical range but also achieved notable commercial success, reaching the top of charts in multiple countries. Its release coincided with a renewed interest in Bowie’s legacy, culminating in further critical reevaluation and appreciation of his influence on subsequent generations of artists. Released in 2005, 'The Platinum Collection' serves as a retrospective of David Bowie's illustrious career, compiling tracks from his earlier works spanning the 1960s to the 1980s. At this stage, Bowie was enjoying a renaissance, having re-emerged as a prominent figure in music after a period of relative obscurity in the late 1990s.
Who is The Platinum Collection for?
The Platinum Collection works well if you're into nostalgic sing-alongs with friends, explorative listening for deep dives and cathartic bursts of energy.
How many songs are on The Platinum Collection?
The Platinum Collection has 57 tracks, running approximately 224 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 The Jean Genie 4:08
- 2 Space Oddity Standout 5:15
- 3 Starman 4:18
- 4 Ziggy Stardust 3:16
- 5 John, I’m Only Dancing 2:42
- 6 Rebel Rebel 4:30
- 7 Let’s Spend the Night Together 3:07
- 8 Suffragette City 3:27
- 9 Oh! You Pretty Things 3:14
- 10 Velvet Goldmine 3:11
- 11 Drive‐In Saturday 4:29
- 12 Diamond Dogs 6:05
- 13 Changes Standout 3:34
- 14 Sorrow 2:55
- 15 The Prettiest Star 3:14
- 16 Life on Mars? 3:52
- 17 Aladdin Sane 5:10
- 18 The Man Who Sold the World 3:56
- 19 Rock ’n’ Roll Suicide 3:00
- 20 All the Young Dudes 4:11
Disc 2
- 1 Sound and Vision 3:05
- 2 Golden Years 3:29
- 3 Fame 4:14
- 4 Young Americans 3:15
- 5 John, I’m Only Dancing (Again) 7:00
- 6 Can You Hear Me 5:07
- 7 Wild Is the Wind 6:00
- 8 Knock on Wood 3:00
- 9 TVC 15 3:34
- 10 1984 3:29
- 11 It’s Hard to Be a Saint in the City 3:49
- 12 Look Back in Anger 3:08
- 13 The Secret Life of Arabia 3:48
- 14 DJ 4:02
- 15 Beauty and the Beast 3:36
- 16 Breaking Glass 1:53
- 17 Boys Keep Swinging 3:20
- 18 “Heroes” 3:33
Disc 3
- 1 Let’s Dance 4:07
- 2 Ashes to Ashes 3:36
- 3 Under Pressure 4:05
- 4 Fashion 3:26
- 5 Modern Love 3:58
- 6 China Girl 4:17
- 7 Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps) 3:32
- 8 Up the Hill Backwards 3:15
- 9 Alabama Song 3:52
- 10 Drowned Girl (Vom Ertrunkenen Mädchen) 2:26
- 11 Cat People (Putting Out Fire) 4:12
- 12 This Is Not America 3:51
- 13 Loving the Alien 7:08
- 14 Absolute Beginners 5:37
- 15 When the Wind Blows 3:34
- 16 Blue Jean 3:11
- 17 Day‐In Day‐Out 4:11
- 18 Time Will Crawl 4:18
- 19 Underground 4:26
Release Date
January 1, 2005
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
224 min 8 sec
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