Bowie At The Beeb

EMAIL PRINTby David Bowie

9.6 User Score:

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Album Info

Label: Virgin

Release Date: 03 October 2000

Discs: 3 CD Set

Genre(s): Rock, Alternative

Summary

Bowie's 1968-1972 BBC radio sessions are compiled onto two discs. Most editions of this album come with a limited edition third disc that consists of a concert recorded in 2000, featuring songs from the '70's, '80's, and '90's.

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What The Critics Said

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All Music Guide

This might not necessarily qualify as an archival record filled with unexpected revelations, but it is filled with wonderful music that deepens appreciation of Bowie's first great blast of creativity. Needless to say, any true fan needs it in their collection...

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Wall of Sound

Bowie at the Beeb isn't just a historic document; it's a fascinating portrait of a man ascending to the height of his musical powers.

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Q Magazine

The songs here are rougher, louder, and often more exciting than their "official" versions. [Nov 2000, p.123]

Billboard

The peerless BBC archive continues to yield heaven-sent live performances, and none is more enjoyable than this two-disc set surveying David Bowie's early appearances on the British network.

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Mojo

The quality of both performances and recordings is exceptional for the time, with elegant versions of Starman and Oh! You Pretty Things affirming the confident new direction of Bowie's pop sensibility, and muscular renditions of Suffragette City, Queen Bitch and Changes.

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Rolling Stone

These discs offer a fascinating glimpse into the years when he transformed his words into a persona: Ziggy Stardust, the first anti-rock star.

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What Our Users Said

The average user rating for this album is 9.6 (out of 10) based on 3 User Votes

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Karima K gave it a10:
fantastic album! bonus disk is just as amazing as the other 2

Peter B gave it a 9:
FINALLY ALL THOSE GREAT TRACKS I'VE LISTNED TO FOR MANY MANY YEARS IN VARIOUS QUALITY'S NOW IN GOOD QUALITY!

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