Reality [Bonus Disc] [Limited] by David Bowie (CD, Sep-2003, 2 Discs,

Description: See photos for condition and content. Will combine shipping on multiple orders. Realityis the twenty-fourth studio album by the English musicianDavid Bowie, originally released in Europe on 15September 2003, and the following day in America. His second release through his own ISO label, the album was recorded between January and May 2003 at Looking Glass Studios in New York City, with production by Bowie and longtime collaboratorTony Visconti. Most of the musicians consisted of his then-touring band. Bowie envisioned the album as a set of songs that could be played live. A mostly straightforwardrockalbum with a more direct sound compared to its predecessorHeathen(2002),Realitycontains covers ofthe Modern Lovers' "Pablo Picasso" andGeorge Harrison's "Try Some, Buy Some". One of the tracks, "Bring Me the Disco King", dated back to 1992. A primary theme throughoutRealityconcerns reflections on ageing, while other songs focus on despaired and diminished characters. The cover artwork depicts Bowie as ananime-style character that exhibited the idea that reality had become an abstract concept. Released under a variety ofCDformats,Realitycharted in numerous countries and reached number three in the United Kingdom. It failed to outperformHeathenin the United States, reaching number 29. The album was not supported through conventional single releases, although "New Killer Star" and "Never Get Old" appeared in some countries.Realityreceived largely positive reviews from music critics on release, with many highlighting the music, lyrics, vocal performances and the growing maturity in Bowie's songwriting. Bowie supported the album on the worldwideA Reality Tourthroughout 2003 and 2004, his biggest and final concert tour, which ended prematurely after Bowie was hospitalised for a blocked artery. Bowie thereafter largely retreated from public life and did not release another studio album untilThe Next Dayin 2013, makingRealityhis last album of original material for ten years.

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