Cocaine, Kabbalah, and Rock Music: Inside David Bowie’s Fascinating 1976 Album

In this episode, you will be able to:

Explore the Impact of Cocaine on David Bowie’s Music: Uncover how this influential substance shaped Bowie’s creative journey and impacted his musical expressions.
Dive into the Analysis and History of David Bowie’s Berlin Trilogy: Gain a deeper understanding of the context and influences that led to the creation of these iconic albums.
Discover the Influence of Kraftwerk on Rock Music: Uncover the pivotal role of Kraftwerk in shaping the evolution of rock music and Bowie’s own musical style.
Trace the Origins and Influences of Industrial Music: Learn about the diverse sources that contributed to the birth and development of the industrial music genre, and how it intersected with Bowie’s work.
Track the Evolution of David Bowie’s Musical Style: Follow Bowie’s artistic evolution through his music, and gain insights into the diverse influences that shaped his ever-changing sound.

The key moments in this episode are:

00:01:52 – Berlin Trilogy

00:10:07 – Band Dynamics

00:14:27 – Industrial Music Influence

00:23:01 – Analysis of Song Structure

00:28:38 – Exploration of David Bowie’s Characters

00:32:18 – David Bowie and the Thin White Duke

00:33:13 – The Aryan Leanings and Mysticism

00:34:25 – The Thin White Duke’s Search for Meaning

00:37:13 – Reflections on "Golden Years"

00:46:21 – "Word on a Wing" and Sincerity

00:52:38 – "TVC15" Analysis

01:03:11 – "Funky and Dirty" – "Young Americans"

01:05:13 – "Somebody You Want" – Interpretation of Lyrics

01:07:47 – Bowie’s Performance

01:11:17 – Bon Jovi Mix-up

01:17:29 – Anticipation for Low

01:33:31 – Reacting to Unconventional Cover

01:43:13 – Ending the Episode

01:45:15 – Sweet Dream Rebirth

01:46:30 – Finding Inner Peace

01:48:12 – Embracing Change

01:50:05 – Gratitude and Positivity

Station to Station: Side B