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  • Summary: The nine-track collection of mostly acoustic songs recorded on Bowie's 50th birthday in 1997 was originally planned as a Record Store Day release.
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  1. Classic Rock Magazine
    Jun 17, 2020
    90
    Supple but robust at 50, Bowie's power glows undimmed. [Jul 2020, p.93]
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  2. musicOMH.com
    Jun 17, 2020
    90
    ChangesNowBowie has absolutely no right to be as good as it is, especially with the daring song selection and languid arrangements. But much like the Bowie at Glastonbury 2000 collection, ChangesNowBowie is proof (if any were needed) that when he was committed to a project – and having fun – David Bowie was the greatest musical artist that Earth has ever seen.
  3. PopMatters
    Jun 17, 2020
    80
    ChangesNowBowie shows a confident artist having a little fun in a relaxed mood.
  4. Pitchfork
    Jun 17, 2020
    60
    Unlike other Bowie live albums, this doesn’t document a specific tour or phase. It’s just a quiet, pleasant footnote to a busy era.

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  1. Ricko
    Dec 4, 2020
    8
    This is a super release of a somewhat stripped back Bowie for the more serious fans, (i.e. those who go beyond the greatest hitsThis is a super release of a somewhat stripped back Bowie for the more serious fans, (i.e. those who go beyond the greatest hits compilations). Having said that, it is a reasonably accessible set of tracks and opens with "The Man Who Sold The World", which thanks in part to Kurt Cobain is one of his most recognisable songs. This version is a mix of acoustic guitars and what sound like sitars which give the songs a real Eastern feel. "The Supermen", from the same album is also included here. "Aladdin Sane" is present and sounds excellent stripped back to the bare bones. There is an absolutely stomping version of the Velvet Undergrounds "White Light'White Heat" and a heartwarming if slightly laid back run through of "Lady Stardust". "Shopping For Girls" along with the dark "Repetition" are two of the more out there selections on this and enhance the release. The albums closes in style with 2 tracks from his 1971 classic "Hunky Dory" in "Andy Warhol" and "Quicksand". Bowie's vocals are incredibly clear across the whole release and the bares bones backing really highlights how unique a voice he had and how he made the most of what he had. The setup also proves the old adage that if the songs are good it doesn't matter what way they are arranged. It's a nice to have rather than an essential release from Bowie. Where it may lack in intensity it makes up for in sheer quality songs and playing.… Expand

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