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2016 will be a year full of amazing releases, especially since it started off with David Bowie’s “Blackstar.” Considering the events surrounding its release, it’s easily going to be the album of the year. “Blackstar” dropped on Jan. 8, David Bowie’s 69th birthday; two days later, Bowie passed away after an 18-month battle with liver cancer. These chain of events don’t even begin to cover the eeriness of this album, as evident in “Blackstar” with lyrics such as “Look up here, I’m in heaven,” and “Something happened on the day he died, spirit rose a meter and stepped aside.” Fans considered the album to be a parting gift from Bowie, which his producer later confirmed. The album presents quite a variety of sound; there’s deep, melancholic tunes that tap into our feels, but there’s also songs to jam out to with the infectious, retro vibe typical of Bowie’s music. Considering that this is not only Bowie’s 25th studio album but also his last musical chapter, it’s definitely worth a listen.
You can find “Blackstar” on both Spotify and Apple Music.
Perfect if you like: Queen and other 80’s glam rock
Favorite Tracks: “I Can’t Give Everything Away” and “Girl Loves Me”
