Is it real or is it Ziggy? Before his time was up, the singer had plenty of tricks up his sleeve. Never one to back down from a challenge, the acclaimed Thin White Duke always came back stronger despite managing to churn out nearly as much unforgettable music as he is memorable. pagansPublished in 2002, the work was exceptional in its breadth and brilliance. Reality, released the following year, lengthens the energy and then some.
Bowie and producer Tony Visconti once again throw the dice with a minimum of design and maintenance. The breathtaking tension of “New Killer Star” immediately sets the stage for the Jonathan Richman-penned “Pablo Picasso,” an exotic hip-shaker with a ferocious Spanish guitar solo, and “Never Get Old,” which boasts a hypnotic chorus that’s… , uh, never gets boring.
Other numbers like “Looking For Water,” “She’ll Drive The Big Car,” and “Fall Dog Bombs The Man” nod to the singer’s glamor days in the ’70s, while occasional departures from the hustle and bustle like George’s tasteful cover Harrison’s “Try Some, Buy Some” and the soporific, tongue-in-cheek “Bring Me The Disco King” give the CD a nice and perceptive stability. Definitely further realityBowie and his band sound revitalized and ready for a new phase in a dazzling career.
Unfortunately, the Tour is lagging behind reality would have been Bowie’s last play and a sequel would not follow for 10 years. Best sellers and incredible works in their own way, both from 2013 the next day and 2016 Dark Starthe singer’s last studio release, didn’t pack quite the same bold punch as reality. Often lost in the jumble of 26 albums, it’s definitely a lost gem worthy of further interpretation. And a reminder of the genius of David Bowie.
~ Shawn Perry
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