David Bowie – Let’s Dance

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Artist: David Bowie

Title: Let's Dance

Year: 1983

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Tracklist

  • 1. Modern Love - 2018 Remaster (4:48)
  • 2. China Girl - 2018 Remaster (5:33)
  • 3. Let's Dance - 2018 Remaster (7:37)
  • 4. Without You - 2018 Remaster (3:09)
  • 5. Ricochet - 2018 Remaster (5:13)
  • 6. Criminal World - 2018 Remaster (4:25)
  • 7. Cat People (Putting Out Fire) - 2018 Remaster (5:09)
  • 8. Shake It - 2018 Remaster (3:52)

Review

'Let's Dance' is a pivotal moment in David Bowie's career, blending post-disco, dance-rock, and new wave into a mainstream-friendly package. Recorded at New York's Power Station with co-producer Nile Rodgers, this 1983 release features some of Bowie's most recognizable hits. The title track's invitation to "put on your red shoes and dance the blues" became an anthem, while 'China Girl' and 'Modern Love' dominated airwaves.

Stevie Ray Vaughan's lead guitar work adds a distinctive edge, particularly on the reimagined 'Cat People (Putting Out Fire)'. Bowie's knack for reinterpretation shines through in covers of Iggy Pop's 'China Girl' and Metro's 'Criminal World'. The album's themes of cultural identity and passionate love provide depth beneath its danceable surface.

Despite initial mixed reviews, 'Let's Dance' has stood the test of time, becoming one of Bowie's most beloved and best-selling albums. The clarity and energy of Rodgers' production encapsulate the essence of 80s pop-rock. The subsequent Serious Moonlight Tour cemented Bowie's superstar status, proving that his artistic vision could adapt and thrive in new musical landscapes. - Ellis

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