Search - David Bowie :: Hours

A Better Release!

Martin A Hogan | San Francisco, CA. (Hercules) | 05/01/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Originally, "Hours" was released in 1999, but this re-released issue is a welcome surprise. Back in 1999, Bowie's "Hours" did poorly, but on a second listen, there is a lot of talent and new material that seems at first seems like a throw-away "Hunky Dory". Sure, "Thursday's Child" and "Something In The Air" seem like frivolous pop, but take a second listen. There is a lot of layering going on and some of Bowie's lyrics are more complex than initially heard.



This new release with five new track versions is worth the purchase. "Seven" is pure pleasurable pop, mixed just right and "Something In The Air" seems like a precursor to the "Rapture" (yes, in the Bible), with its ethereal, doomsday insinuations. At the very least, it's all a good collection for a ride in the car.

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Sad, Slow, and Soothing

M. A. Ball | United States | 01/20/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Hours is the exact opposite of the previous album, Earthling, because it isn't heavy, loud, and upbeat. "The Pretty Things Are Going To Hell," is the only song that sounds like it could have been off of Earthling. It's still a really good CD though, just in a completley different way. I love both of them, but some fans seem to like just one or the other. I can see why because of the really big change in music. Even the lyrics are a good bit different. A lot of the songs Bowie sings on Hours deals with sadness and regret.



I'm pretty sure there were two hits off of Hours, and they were "Thursday's Child," and "Survive." I know for sure they were both made into music videos. It seems like a lot of people like "Thursday's Child" way better than "Survive," but I absolutley love that song. It's my favorite one off the album. Why don't more people like it?! Other great songs on here are "Something In The Air," "Seven," "The Pretty Things Are Going To Hell," "New Angels Of Promise," and "The Dreamers." If you like Bowie's music in the mid-late 90's and 00's, you'll probably like this one too. It's been selling for pretty cheap, so you should buy it and give it a chance!







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