★ [Blackstar] (studio album) by David Bowie
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★ [Blackstar] is ranked 5th best out of 92 albums by David Bowie on BestEverAlbums.com.
The best album by David Bowie is The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars which is ranked number 8 in the list of all-time albums with a total rank score of 45,753.
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★ [Blackstar] track list
The tracks on this album have an average rating of 86 out of 100 (all tracks have been rated).
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90/100  | 13 hours ago | Pienk | | 80/100 |
60/100 | 3 days ago | idiotican | | 74/100 |
85/100 | 06/09/2025 18:34 | MemphisDelft | | 81/100 |
85/100 | 06/08/2025 17:47 | Invader666 | | 65/100 |
95/100 | 05/30/2025 04:08 |  AAL2014 | | 76/100 |
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This album is rated in the top 1% of all albums on BestEverAlbums.com. This album has a Bayesian average rating of 85.6/100, a mean average of 84.5/100, and a trimmed mean (excluding outliers) of 85.6/100. The standard deviation for this album is 13.5.
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Not for me. although Lazarus is stunning and is one of his best songs. I also enjoyed the final track but the rest of the album is not good.
One of my favourites from Bowie, a dark but great farewell. I can't read any really important message in the lyrics, but it is a very original album in my opinion. The singing is peculiar, strange... it really seems to come from the afterlife
ChlebHead 08/31/2024 19:18
Song rankings
1. Lazarus
2. ★
3. I Can’t Give Everything Away
4. Dollar Days
5. Sue
6. ‘Tis A Pity She Was A ____
7. Girl Loves Me
Truly Magnificent! The stories he sings are always Amazingly Bizarre - possibly my 3rd Fav Bowie Album
seb7 01/03/2024 23:31
I can’t give everything away
Oh my god
A phenomenal final album that closes out a fantastic career with possibly his greatest ever release. Bowie's words are deeply personal making it tough for anyone to listen to this album and not get emotional. His voice sounds fantastic and it helps to create this melancholic atmosphere which is so easy to get lost in. The music is ambitious and experimental as well which makes for an engaging, edge of the seat listen that captivates me right from the first second. The 3 songs on here which are outstanding are the title track, Lazarus and I Can't Give Everything Away. This closing track is simply sensational and it acts as a perfect send off to one of the greatest musicians of all time as it feels so personal and heart wrenching. Overall, David Bowie created the perfect farewell album that is not only musically stunning but also one of the most emotional experiences you will ever encounter.
A parting gift that showed ambition, risk and the proof of Bowie's lifelong devotion to his craft. Blackstar is a testament to making the most of every moment of your life even in your final steps that you're able to still have an impact on the world even when slipping away from it. A true masterpiece.
The Best Last album by any solo artist, Bowie was and is the best solo artist ever
imacgill 07/24/2022 21:39
Rest easy David. My favourite Bowie album is his last.
TOP V.
I. Blackstar
II. Larazus
III. 'Tis a Pity She Was a Whore
IV. I Can't Give Everything Away
V. Girl Loves Me
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