“He trod on sacred ground”
David Bowie graces one of a dozen NME magazine covers (December 9) and there’s a cool double-page spread featuring him in the NME People Of The Year 2016 list.
Under the heading: “For shaping the year from beyond the grave”, you can read the full article here.
They also have ★ in their Albums Of The Year 2016…
“‘Blackstar’ brought the curtain down on a remarkable life and career with one last dazzling feat of theatricality. You can debate where David Bowie’s 27th and final album ultimately sits in the grand scheme of his discography, but you can’t deny the emotional resonance of its songs, nor fail to admire the intricate planning that went into its making. From the occult references in its lyrics, to the hidden artwork on its LP sleeve, to the heart-breaking video for ‘Lazarus’, ‘Blackstar’ was an album of secrets, clues and riddles, and a fitting last transmission from the now-ascended master.”
See that full list here.
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