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David Bowie Let's Dance (1983)
Originally Released 1983\nCD Edition Released 1985 ??\nRemastered + Expanded CD Edition (Virgin) Released 1995\nRemastered Enhanced CD Edition (Virgin) Released September 28, 1999\nHybrid 2-Ch SACD Released October 21, 2003\n\nVirgin release with "Under Pressure" bonus track not found on the original album.\n\nProduced by David Bowie - Nile Rodgers\n\nAMG EXPERT REVIEW: After summing up his maverick tendencies on Scary Monsters, David Bowie aimed for the mainstream Let's Dance. Hiring Chic bassist Nile Rodgers as a co-producer, Bowie created a stylish, synthesized post-disco dance music that was equally informed by classic soul and the emerging New Romantic subgenre of New Wave, which was ironically heavily inspired by Bowie himself. Let's Dance comes tearing out of the date, propulsed by the skittering "Modern Love," the seductively menacing "China Girl" and the brittle funk of the title track. All three songs became international hits, and for good reason -- they are catchy, accessible pop songs that have just enough of an alien edge to make them distinctive. However, that careful balance is quickly thrown off by a succession of pleasant but unremarkable plastic soul workouts. "Cat People" and a cover of Metro's "Criminal World" are relatively strong songs, but the remainder of the album indicates the Bowie was entering a songwriting slump. However, the three hits were enough to make the album a massive hit, and their power hasn't diminished over the years, even if the rest of the record sounds like an artifact. -- Stephen Thomas Erlewine\n\nAmazon.com Editorial Review\nDavid Bowie returned to recording after a four-year break with this relatively clean-cut 1983 album. Although offering another definite new direction for Bowie, with Nile Rodgers of Chic helping to produce a stylish post-disco dance sound, Let's Dance is a mixed bag. Much of the album's success was due to its three danceable hit singles--"China Girl," a sensuous Bowie/Iggy Pop collaboration, the distinctive "Modern Love," and the funky title track. However, much of the rest of the album is bland and vapid, marking the start of serious decline in Bowie's songwriting skills. A cover of Metro's "Criminal World" and "Cat People" are the only other strong tracks here. --James Swift \n\nAmazon.com Editorial Review\nThe Thin White Duke comes out of his shell and decides it's time to dance again, albeit (of course) with a slightly artistic stance. With this record, a whole new post-punk generation discovers the human chameleon, on what is his most extroverted and accessible record since the glam days. The title track was a major hit single, and both "China Girl" (he hadn't forgotten Iggy) and "Modern Love" got lots of airplay. Overall, it was as shiny as a new penny and as friendly as a puppy thanks to help from former Chic-sters and Stevie Ray Vaughan. --Chris Nickson \n\nRolling Stone - Ranked #83 in Rolling Stone's "100 Greatest Albums Of The 80s" Survey. \n\nQ Magazine (1/96, p.146) - 3 Stars - Good - "...a splendid comeback, all romance, funk, [and] Stevie Ray Vaughn..." \n\nCD Connection Review\nThis is an Enhanced audio CD which contains regular audio tracks and multimedia computer files. \n\nPersonnel: David Bowie (vocals); Stevie Ray Vaughan, Nile Rodgers (guitar); Robert Aaron, Stan Harrison (flute, tenor saxophone); Steve Elson (flute, baritone saxophone); Mac Gollehon (trumpet); Rob Sabino (keyboards); Carmine Rojas, Bernard Edwards (bass); Omar Hakim, Tony Thompson (drums); Sammy Figueroa (percussion); Frank Simms, George Simms, David Spinner (background vocals). \n\nRecorded at Mountain Studios, Switzerland. \n\nDigitally remastered by Peter Mew and Nigel Reeve (1999, Abbey Road Studios, London, England). \n\nThough he continued to evolve throughout his career, Bowie's post-SCARY MONSTERS output was markedly less stellar than his acclaimed '70s work. LET'S DANCE, however, is arguably his most memorable '80s recording. It didn't hurt that he reached out to some talented friends, like Stevie Ray Vaughan (who makes his recorded debut here as lead guitarist) and co-writers Iggy Pop ("China Girl") and Peter Godwin (of "Images of Heaven" fame, who helps out on "Criminal World.") Ultimately, though, it's Bowie's unique vision that makes LET'S DANCE a success. His funky, synth-driven avant-pop romps are shot through with a romance and poignancy that sets them apart from much of his later work. "Modern Love," for example, manages to be irresistibly catchy and ostensibly upbeat while depicting alienation and unfulfilled desires. YEAR: 1983
This blues cd contains 8 tracks and runs 39min 50sec.
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