Album

Reality

David Bowie

2003 · Rock

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Reality by David Bowie

Reality is a Rock album by David Bowie, originally released in 2003. On Gatefold: 76 pressings tracked, owned by 32 collectors.

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Bowie in 2003 was more modest but still sharp. There's no concept or grand design here, just a bunch of good songs, including Jonathan Richman's snotty name-dropper “Pablo Picasso” and George Harrison’s spiritual “Try Some, Buy Some.” Bowie's at his best on spiky, menacing rockers like "New Killer Star," which has enough hooks for three songs. This mostly upbeat album ends with a left turn, "Bring Me the Disco King," where brushed drums and film-noir piano strand you in a dark part of town.

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Tracklist

  1. 1-1New Killer Star4:41
  2. 1-2Pablo Picasso4:06
  3. 1-3Never Get Old4:25
  4. 1-4The Loneliest Guy4:12
  5. 1-5Looking For Water3:28
  6. 1-6She'll Drive The Big Car4:35
  7. 1-7Days3:19
  8. 1-8Fall Dog Bombs The Moon4:04
  9. 1-9Try Some, Buy Some4:25
  10. 1-10Reality4:24
  11. 1-11Bring Me The Disco King7:45
  12. 2-1Fly4:10
  13. 2-2Queen Of All The Tarts (Overture)2:53
  14. 2-3Rebel Rebel3:11

Sound DNA

  • Rock
  • Art Rock
  • polished
  • detached
  • cinematic

Album notes

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24th studio album released September 2003.
The Reality Tour Video - and later CD release - can be found here > A Reality Tour.

Credits

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Performers

  • Carlos AlomarGUITAR
  • Catherine RussellBACKING VOCALS BAND , BACKING VOCALS
  • David BowieBACKING VOCALS BAND , GUITAR, KEYBOARDS, STYLOPHONE, BARITONE SAXOPHONE , PERCUSSION, SYNTH, BACKING VOCALS BAND , GUITAR, KEYBOARDS, STYLOPHONE, BARITONE SAXOPHONE, PERCUSSION, SYNTH, BACKING VOCALS
  • David TornGUITAR MUSICIAN , GUITAR
  • Earl SlickBAND , GUITAR GUITAR
  • Gail Ann DorseyBACKING VOCALS BAND , BACKING VOCALS
  • Gerry LeonardBAND , GUITAR GUITAR
  • Mario J. McNultyMUSICIAN , PERCUSSION PERCUSSION DRUMS
  • Mark PlatiBAND , BASS, GUITAR BASS BASS, GUITAR
  • Mike GarsonBAND , PIANO PIANO
  • Sterling CampbellBAND , DRUMS DRUMS
  • Tony ViscontiBACKING VOCALS BASS BASS, GUITAR, KEYBOARDS, BACKING VOCALS
  • Bill JenkinsMUSICIAN , PIANO PIANO
  • Matt ChamberlainDRUMS MUSICIAN , DRUMS
  • QueenFEATURING

32 collectors on Gatefold own this · 76 pressings tracked on Gatefold

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