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Universal acclaim- based on 34 Ratings

  • Summary: The compilation released as double or triple-disc collection of pop artist's music from 1964 to 2014 includes one new track and several unreleased/rare tracks.
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  • Record Label: Columbia
  • Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Contemporary Pop/Rock, Album Rock, Experimental Rock, Art Rock, Blue-Eyed Soul, Dance-Rock, Glam Rock
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  2. Mixed: 0 out of 10
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  1. Classic Rock Magazine
    Dec 16, 2014
    90
    It's a great way of refreshing an often overly familiar catalogue. [Jan 2015, p.124]
  2. Nov 20, 2014
    90
    The end result is something unexpected: a compilation that makes us hear an artist we know well in a whole new way.
  3. Dec 4, 2014
    90
    Yes, you could grab all of Bowie's massive discography, but his singles are so comprehensive that they stand out as a body of work on their own. Plus, Nothing Has Changed comes with the brand new song "Sue (Or In the Season of Crime)," which is remarkably unlike anything he's ever done before.
  4. 80
    Those new to, or unfamiliar with, Bowie’s expansive catalog would do well to start here and older followers who have lost the plot, especially over the past ten years, can catch up to one of the most consistently challenging artists of the past five decades.
  5. Dec 10, 2014
    80
    Nothing Has Changed, despite the exact nature of its target demographic being up for debate, remains a thrilling go-to for the semi-casual Thin White Duke observer, and is about as damn close to perfect as a Bowie anthology can get.
  6. Q Magazine
    Dec 8, 2014
    80
    The reverse-order approach does remind you that he has sustained startlingly well, and perhaps as importantly, that he's still in the game. [Jan 2015, p.135]
  7. Magnet
    Dec 10, 2014
    70
    Nothing Has Changed makes his entire discography sound more consistent than it actually is. [No. 116, p.52]

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  1. Jan 9, 2015
    10
    From latest to oldest, "Nothing Has Changed" is the finest Bowie collection to date. The 3 CD box is the way to go, the 2 disc version sadlyFrom latest to oldest, "Nothing Has Changed" is the finest Bowie collection to date. The 3 CD box is the way to go, the 2 disc version sadly light. "Nothing Has Changed" reveals once again what a fine artist Bowie is. Highly recommended. Expand
  2. Nov 20, 2014
    9
    It has been a long while since I've enjoyed a Bowie release from start to finish. His latest, 'Nothing Has Changed' does a superb job ofIt has been a long while since I've enjoyed a Bowie release from start to finish. His latest, 'Nothing Has Changed' does a superb job of providing both fan and newcomer with a wealth of his music. One of modern rock's true artists, Bowie's innovative persona shines through reminding the listener of how truly genius his musical explorations have proved to be. The 3 CD release is highly recommended. Brilliant, enthralling, polished and profoundly artistic this is one CD that will show signs of wear due to my frequent play! However, I have a single objection and that has to do with the inclusion of the Jagger/Bowie duet, 'Dancing In The Street'. It will remain the metaphoric sliver under my skin that festers for months to come until the body finally dissolves it. Regardless, buy CD, son. Buy it today! Expand
  3. Jan 11, 2016
    9
    the world is 4.5 billion years old and we happened to exist at the same time as David Bowie.

    The greatest solo artist of all time can't be
    the world is 4.5 billion years old and we happened to exist at the same time as David Bowie.

    The greatest solo artist of all time can't be represented in a single collection but this does a pretty decent job. Very comprehensive, wide ranging from the start to the very end of Bowie's career. Fans of Bowie will never be satisfied but any fan of music needs to have something by the Starman in their collection. This is a great place to start.

    For the fan, it's got several different versions of well tracks which makes this collection quite appealing.
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  4. Nov 21, 2014
    8
    It's been long desired by many fans that Bowie should release a big, career-spanning compilation, which he has done. For me, it remains also aIt's been long desired by many fans that Bowie should release a big, career-spanning compilation, which he has done. For me, it remains also a worry that Bowie, being the master he is, might be showing signs of a magnificent career of legendary music coming to a conclusion. Obviously, it's bound to happen some day, however The Next Day does suggest a great deal of ambition and determination still to come.
    The compilations are great, with all the greatest songs of all the albums arranged in neat, clean order, however the Single (Sue) remains for me a song not worth buying the 3rd disc for. Otherwise, its a great compilation.
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