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offbalance80's review against another edition
4.0
A delightful series of essays about Rob Sheffield's relationship with the different iterations of Bowie. In lesser hands, this could have been tedious. However, Sheffield has proven across his other essay collections (as in his magazine work) to be able to entertain the reader with his turns of phrase so much, you really care more about the ride than the destination. On Bowie is peppered with great facts an anecdotes, and a genuine warmth towards its subject. Definitely not to miss if you're a Bowie or a Sheffield fan.
cook_memorial_public_library's review against another edition
4.0
A 2016 staff favorite recommended by Susie.
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anniea89's review against another edition
4.0
Rob Sheffield knocks it out of the park yet again with On Bowie. Like his previous books, he interweaves facts with anecdotes from his own life creating a more intimate space between writer and reader as his writing treads into familiar and relatable areas, more than simply a piece of rock journalism. Nowhere is this more clear than in this book, written immediately in the aftermath of David Bowie's death, making the grief and the love more palpable. Sheffield takes us through the Bowie's albums- the ones he loved, the ones he hated, the ups and downs of his lengthy career.
An absolute must read for any music fan.
An absolute must read for any music fan.
fantastic_cosmic's review against another edition
5.0
Great in its own right but also as a key to turn the lock of distant future generations' curiosity on Bowie's impact to those lucky enough to share the years he spent visiting Earth.
montemaq's review against another edition
5.0
Rob Sheffield is a master of awakening nostalgia in the reader without being schmaltzy. His taste in music is so approachable and unpretentious, as is his writing. I wish he would write this book a million times over about every artist that I love. Points because it's Bowie, but mostly Rob gets all the points himself with his refreshing and beautiful style. Cannot wait for the Beatles book!
jcovey's review against another edition
3.0
Wonderful fan gushing, made by and for the already indoctrinated member of the cult of Bowie, at least for the first half. Unfortunately the author begins to phone it in as it approaches the end.
Really? 'Blue Jean' was the highlight of his late 80's work? Not 'Absolute Beginners' or 'This is Not America' or even the 'Loving the Alien' single? And to then go on to heap praise upon Earthling and even Hours without even a single mention of his real 90's masterpiece, The Buddha of Suburbia? For shame.
Really? 'Blue Jean' was the highlight of his late 80's work? Not 'Absolute Beginners' or 'This is Not America' or even the 'Loving the Alien' single? And to then go on to heap praise upon Earthling and even Hours without even a single mention of his real 90's masterpiece, The Buddha of Suburbia? For shame.