David Bowie's Later Records � From the 1990s to Today
One of the most unique things about David Bowie is that he has a recording career that spans decades. Even with all of the hits he had in the 1970s and 1980s he continues to make music to this day.
In 1993 Bowie released his first solo record in six years in "Black Tie White Noise." This was a return to his original form after recording a pair of records with Tin Machine. This album was heavily inspired by Bowie's wedding to the popular model Iman and about other personal events, including the Los Angeles race riots and the suicide of Bowie's half-brother. The album includes the title track and "Jump They Say" and also featured appearances by soul singer Al B. Sure! and guitarist and former Bowie collaborator Mick Ronson.
1995's "Outside" is more of an industrial dance record. This is a form of music that combines experimental rock tones with heavy metal and dance influences. Bowie produced the album with Brian Eno, an experimental music legend who worked with Bowie in the past. The album is unique but did not sell too well in record stores.
Another part of David Bowie's recording history is 1997's "Earthling." This is a more electronic music-influenced record but it has a format closer to what is used in pop rock. The album is most noted for the song "I'm Afraid of Americans," which became a hit through a remix by Nine Inch Nails' Trent Reznor.
1999's "hours�" is another unique part of David Bowie's recording history. This is a lighter record in terms of sound and it was heralded for its unique use of electronic instruments. It even includes a song that features lyrics written by a person who won a contest to create lyrics for that particular song.
In 2002 Bowie released "Heathen," one of the most successful of his later records. This electronic-influenced record reached the Top 40 charts in multiple countries and features various guests. Among these guests include the Who's Pete Townshend, the Foo Fighers' Dave Grohl, King Crimson's Tony Levin and Dream Theater's Jordan Rudess.
The most recent of David Bowie's later records is 2003's "Reality." Like other later works in David Bowie's recording history this also features electronic influences and some shades of his late 1970s works.
David Bowie's later records feature all sorts of unique types of recordings. These records include many different experimental recordings and all sorts of works that are influenced by electronic music. He has also worked with many other notable musicians including members of Nine Inch Nails and the Who among others. These are great parts that show how Bowie has continued to be prolific even to this day.
