"New Killer Star" was nominated for the 2004 Grammy Award for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance.
Based on the success David Bowie had by resurrecting his collaborative relationship with producer Tony Visconti on 2002's stellar HEATHEN, Bowie returned to the well with Visconti for its follow-up, REALITY. The result finds this New York City resident using his adopted hometown and cozy domestic life as impetus for another batch of fine millennial manna.
Featuring the backing of talented musicians such as guitarist Earl Slick, pianist Mike Garson, and drummer Sterling Campbell, the sound that permeates these 11 songs ranges from the SCARY MONSTERS-era shuffle of "Never Get Old" to the stripped-down, late-night lounge aura of "Bring Me the Disco King," a song dappled by Garson's piano runs and dusted off by Bowie after laying around for a decade. Balancing the sorrow of the sparse "The Loneliest Guy" with a sunnier mood, Bowie tips his hat to Jonathan Richman and George Harrison by way of eclectic covers of, respectively, "Pablo Picasso" and "Try Some, Buy Some," a little-known Harrison composition originally cut as a Ronnie Spector single. Avoiding the nostalgia treadmill that's mired down many of his peers, Bowie has instead used REALITY as yet another stepping-stone to latter-day greatness.
Includes a limited edition Bonus CD.
Recorded at Looking Glass Studios, New York, New York.
Personnel: David Bowie (vocals, guitar, baritone saxophone, keyboards); Gail Ann Dorsey (vocals); Tony Visconti (guitar, keyboards, bass, background vocals); Mark Plati (guitar, bass); Earl Slick, Gerry Leonard (guitar); Mike Garson (piano); Sterling Campbell, Matt Chamberlain (drums); Catherine Russell (background vocals).
Rolling Stone (10/2/03, p.117) - 3 stars out of 5 - "...REALITY turns out to be an intriguing place..." Spin (12/03, pp.123-4) - "...REALITY is a relaxed, even graceful affair, the work of a gentleman hobbyist tinkering with sounds and style before retiring to his study..." - Grade: B- Q (10/03, p.101) - 4 stars out of 5 - "...Bowie's best music since SCARY MONSTERS....The 49-minute, 11-track set edges towards excellence gradually, as if finding purpose and point through shredding layers of artifice..." Uncut (01/04, pp.84-7) - Ranked #27 in Uncut's "Albums Of The Year 2003" - "REALITY continues the confident trajectory of last year's HEATHEN." Magnet (11/03, p.88) - "...REALITY plays fast and loose, with melody beating mood every time. An unpretentious Bowie emerges..." Mojo (Publisher) (10/03, p.104) - 4 stars out of 5 - "...The sound of an artist engaging with his muse...Bowie's best album for 20 years..."
The Best!! This CD is so good, even a non-lover of Bowie would like it. Bowie can be uneven with his releases, but this CD is quality through and through. Many songs have become favorite Bowie classics of mine. Really sorry it didn't get much airplay (around here anyway). Once I put I on, I can't stop listening to it. As good or better than anything he has done! Favoites are "New Killer Star", very clever, and especially "Never Get Old". Get it and love it. Submitted by stroedel68 (wisconsin, usa) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Bowie is back. This is really a great work. Intelligent, elegant, great music, wonderful singing. Submitted by a reviewer (Lima, Perú) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
great cd This has to be a realy great cd with some very cleaver songs like " Bring me the Disco King" and " Never get old" The new version of " Rebel Reble" is outstanding and better than the old version, I saw bowie in the point in dublin his show was just great cant waith for his next cd. Submitted by mickjwall2 (Dublin Ireland) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Brilliant Excellent album, qwerky melodic rock album, with key songs including never get old and bring me the disco king, masterpieces.
Bowie back to his best, almost as good as Heathen ( not quite IMO ) , and a fantastic tour to go with it.
Brilliant Submitted by James (North Wales, UK) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
better than ever what a great album. David on his best shape. this album has future classics like New killer star, Never get old and the great cover of Pablo Picasso,big album for a big tour.
Dave Rules!!! Submitted by a reviewer (valdivia chile) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
The Best!!
great cd
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