15 David Bowie Songs That Showcase His True Genius

8. Sound & Vision (1977)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WoDamvrfUbQ 1977's Low is the first of Bowie's revered "Berlin Trilogy" (though it was actually recorded in France) and his first after quitting the cocaine habit he feared would take his life. Split into two distinct "sides" (which made much more sense in the days of vinyl than CDs/MP3s), side one was full of conventional songs, while side two took in longer, experimental, instrumental compositions, inspired by Brian Eno. The album was originally meant as a soundtrack for the Bowie-starring film The Man Who Fell To Earth, but Bowie's compositions went unused. The standout track of Low's more straightforward compositions, Sound & Vision combines a bouncy, upbeat guitar part with the downhearted lyrics that cover every track. Given that he was quitting drugs at the time, it's understandable that there was "a lot of pain" on the album, but Sound & Vision showed that even at his bleakest, Bowie could still craft a perfect pop tune,