★ [Blackstar]
by David Bowie
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★ [Blackstar] is ranked 4th best out of 94 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 7 in the list of all-time albums with a total rank score of 43,252.
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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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| ! | 6 hours ago | Praibonito | 21 | 88/100 |
| ! | 4 days ago | habibi333 | 915 | 73/100 |
| ! | 12/29/2025 17:13 | mutant | 1,634 | 55/100 |
| ! | 12/25/2025 09:00 | Finky | 1,534 | 71/100 |
| ! | 12/22/2025 23:09 | Devilwoac | 291 | 94/100 |
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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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His final album, recorded before his passing, stands as a deeply personal and eerily prophetic farewell. Each of its seven tracks carries its own unique weight. The album leans into a jazzy aesthetic, marking a subtle yet distinct shift in Bowie's musical direction.
Tamthebam 10/13/2025 08:27 | #311339
The last album he recorded in his lifetime and what a prophetic and personal album he left us with. All 7 tracks are special in their own way Lazarus and the title track do stand out but the remaining tracks are also great I Can't Give Everything Away, Girl Loves Me & Dollar Days especially. The album as a whole has a jazzy feel to it and is a slight departure for Bowie. The only negative I have is that I prefer the original version of Sue.
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 | #305066
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 | #300886
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
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