The Thin White Duke’s Descent: David Bowie’s Cocaine Psychosis

In this episode, you will be able to:

Explore the cultural influences behind David Bowie’s "Station to Station" for a deeper understanding of the album’s creative inspiration.
Understand the impact of cocaine on creativity and its role in shaping the music and art of the 1970s.
Uncover the significant role of witches in 1970s culture and their influence on music, art, and societal norms.
Explore the influence of mental illness on artists and how it shaped their creative expression during the 1970s.
Discover the use of the Tibetan Book of the Dead in rituals and its impact on the cultural and artistic landscape of the 1970s.

The key moments in this episode are:

00:01:12 – "Compilation Confusion"

00:07:27 – "Transition and Experimental Phase"

00:11:08 – "Bowie in Movies"

00:15:58 – "Paranoia and Cocaine"

00:17:27 – Nick Rogue’s Lack of Understanding

00:19:33 – Bowie’s Attraction to Dark Themes

00:22:37 – Station to Station Recording Memory

00:25:18 – Fascination with Bizarre Stories

00:32:46 – Bowie’s Paranoia and Extreme Behavior

00:34:43 – Laundry Break

00:41:28 – The Thin White Duke Persona

00:49:21 – Flirting with Fascist Imagery

00:55:31 – Coco Schwab’s Influence

01:00:36 – David’s Paranoid Fantasies

01:08:00 – Vivid Interpretation of Station TVC One Five

01:13:11 – Seeking Help from Wally Almlark

01:24:55 – Music and Personal Issues

01:26:39 – Tour and Personal Eligibility

01:30:43 – Financial Struggles and Recording

01:35:31 – Patreon and Apple

Station to Station: Side A