A Better Future

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A Better Future

FromFrom A To Ziggy — Alphabetical David Bowie

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Apr 29, 2016

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“This is one of those episodes where there’s the potential to offend some people.” Will we have any listeners left after this episode? We can only hope for “A Better Future!”

Released:

Apr 29, 2016

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the podcast exploring every David Bowie song in alphabetical order

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Baby Loves That Way: “This is a non-mutual open relationship.” Don’t tell Baby, but she’s in an exclusive relationship with Davy Jones. “Baby Loves That Way!” by From A To Ziggy — Alphabetical David Bowie
19 min listen
After Today: “I want the montage of me turning my life around set to this song.” Pure optimism! Find out which of us is lukewarm to peppy vibrancy, and which of us hates being happy. by From A To Ziggy — Alphabetical David Bowie
13 min listen
Across The Universe: “It is David Bowie being the Bowiest he could possibly be.” Like Superman and Batman. Like Fred Flintsone and George Jetson. Like peanut butter and bananas. Seldom does a meeting of such colossal importance shake the foundations of what we previously i... by From A To Ziggy — Alphabetical David Bowie
17 min listen
The Bewlay Brothers: “It’s like Koyaanisqatsi the song.” Travis and Thomas purport to unpack the multifaceted meanings of “The Bewlay Brothers.” by From A To Ziggy — Alphabetical David Bowie
27 min listen
Afraid: “I wish I was a little bit taller…” Do you believe in Beatles, or do you just believe in John? We discuss Bowie’s ironic twist on the comforts of delusion in the face of self-doubt. We stumble through the lyrics to Skee-Lo’s 1995 hit song “I Wish. by From A To Ziggy — Alphabetical David Bowie
16 min listen
After All: “Oh by jingo!” The Neverending Story is basically Crowley for six-year-olds. Speaking of not speaking of ’80s childrens’s movies, wasn’t Labyrinth great? We bring up Beatles once again, and the stylophone makes its first appearance. by From A To Ziggy — Alphabetical David Bowie
16 min listen
Amazing: “What was the Electoral College makeup of Tin Machine?” Soaring proto-alternative arena rock. Witness David Bowie inventing both Pearl Jam and Nirvana. We appeal to Kanye West to find us a bootleg video of this song. by From A To Ziggy — Alphabetical David Bowie
22 min listen
Aladdin Sane (1913–1938–197?): “It’s like the Quentin Tarantino movie of piano solos.” Who will love Aladdin Sane? Find out today on From A To Ziggy! by From A To Ziggy — Alphabetical David Bowie
23 min listen
Alabama Song: “… And John Leguizamo in shortface.” As made famous by The Doors, Bowie takes us back to the source, reviving Lotte Lenya’s rendition of this number. The Doors made drinking sound fun before we were legally allowed to imbibe the crazy water, by From A To Ziggy — Alphabetical David Bowie
17 min listen
Bang Bang: David Bowie Bowie makes Iggy Pop pop in his own cover cover of the song “Bang Bang!” by From A To Ziggy — Alphabetical David Bowie
24 min listen
African Night Flight: “David Bowie invented rap.” Don’t worry, we immediately redact that pull quote. Inspired by German airmen stationed in Kenya, Bowie does however spit anachronistic, stream-of-consciousness flow that would seem to fit just as well on Kid A as on Stankon... by From A To Ziggy — Alphabetical David Bowie
18 min listen
All The Young Dudes: We discuss Mott The Hoople’s most famous song. Would Bowie’s version have fit into Ziggy Stardust? Plus, how this song is like Beck’s “Loser” or Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit.” Boogaloo, dudes! Today on From A To Ziggy! by From A To Ziggy — Alphabetical David Bowie
25 min listen
Abdulmajid: “This is the first song on my David Bowie mixtape!” We discuss an obscure instrumental out-take from the “Heroes” sessions, as well as 90s electronic music, Nintendo 64, and cultural appropriation. Welcome to the show! by From A To Ziggy — Alphabetical David Bowie
14 min listen
Amsterdam: “And it turned out I was accidentally at a rave.” We talk about our mutual love for dub before suddenly remembering this episode is about David Bowie’s rendition of a Jacques Brel song. We then quickly derail into a polemic against accidental misogyny... by From A To Ziggy — Alphabetical David Bowie
21 min listen
Andy Warhol: “You don’t even have to know what Andy Warhol looks like to know what Andy Warhol looks like.” The man. The myth. The legend. We discuss all things “Andy Warhol.” by From A To Ziggy — Alphabetical David Bowie
21 min listen
Atomica: “It’s turning into a Dr. Dre video in here!” Is this song David Bowie’s wry commentary on the isolation of stardom and the futility of human connection? Or is it just big, dumb pop? Let’s get this show on the road! Let’s get “Atomica!” by From A To Ziggy — Alphabetical David Bowie
20 min listen
All Saints: “The technology doesn’t exist yet to do this song. Put it away for 18 years, and we’ll come back to it.” (not David Bowie, ca. 1976) How many saints do you get with your current provider? Not enough, you say! Want “All Saints? by From A To Ziggy — Alphabetical David Bowie
13 min listen
Baby Can Dance: “It’s got a very different flavor from your non—Tin-Machine Bowie. Your organic, free-range Bowie.” Channeling a discussion from an alternate timeline, we discuss the sound of Tin Machine, and why this album is either a comfy reverb blanket or a sonic ... by From A To Ziggy — Alphabetical David Bowie
27 min listen
Amlapura: “Hey hey, it’s a tall ship” Bowie pays tribute to an obscure tragedy-beset island town. We discuss Bowie’s connection to Bali, Hugh Padgham’s reverb (not featured in this song), and how much Bowie resembles Ethan Hawke on Tin Machine II’s gatefold. by From A To Ziggy — Alphabetical David Bowie
23 min listen
Battle For Britain (The Letter): “It’s another cut-up.” The Blitz was (When we talk) a major campaign (about B) in the (we mean) “Battle For Britain (The Letter).” by From A To Ziggy — Alphabetical David Bowie
27 min listen
Always Crashing In The Same Car: Get off the road! On today’s episode, we’re Always Crashing In The Same Car. by From A To Ziggy — Alphabetical David Bowie
19 min listen
All The Madmen: “If our music teacher when we were in school wanted us to not dismiss recorders, they probably should’ve just played this song.” We take a long look at mental illness and Nietzsche. Also The Matrix! (But not the sequels.) Yea, into the evil! by From A To Ziggy — Alphabetical David Bowie
31 min listen
Absolute Beginners: “It was Zoobilee Zoo by way of Casablanca.” Love song or cliche? With an 80s music video like this one, who cares?! Thomas and Travis talk about the song, but also Flight of the Conchords, grunge music, a weird 80s kids’ show, S Club 7, by From A To Ziggy — Alphabetical David Bowie
21 min listen
Baal’s Hymn: “He wants the Young Bavarians.” Pull up a chair and have some vulture soup as we listen to “Baal’s Hymn!” by From A To Ziggy — Alphabetical David Bowie
21 min listen
Baby Universal: “You don’t grow into a baby, right?” Hallo humans, can you feel us thinking? Is this thing on? We’re thinking (and talking well) about Tin Machine’s “Baby Universal!” by From A To Ziggy — Alphabetical David Bowie
20 min listen
And I Say To Myself: “The quintessential Nice Guy(TM) song.” Our earliest David Bowie song so far, in which a lonely young man vents his frustration and blames the object of his affection for continually rejecting his advances. Just how narcissistic is this song? by From A To Ziggy — Alphabetical David Bowie
14 min listen
Bleed Like A Craze, Dad: “It’s Kray/Kray.” Shame, shame, shame on you if you don’t tune in for our episode on “Bleed Like A Craze, Dad.” by From A To Ziggy — Alphabetical David Bowie
17 min listen
Art Decade: “Puns within puns.” We examine a portrait piece whose name was inspired by a German pun on art deco. Our discussion of Art Decade decayed quickly, so we talk more about 1978’s Stage and live recordings in general. by From A To Ziggy — Alphabetical David Bowie
25 min listen
As The World Falls Down: “A more commercially viable and palatable Dark Crystal” (Labyrinth tagline) We get reeeaaally distracted and talk mostly about movies and TV from our childhood. Because see there’s this movie Labyrinth about this girl who—oh! by From A To Ziggy — Alphabetical David Bowie
25 min listen
Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere: We can talk anyhow (and get along) If we can only remember the name of this song. Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere! by From A To Ziggy — Alphabetical David Bowie
18 min listen

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Everything’s Alright: “This is a fecund track.” We talk eyebrows, a guitar shaped like oneself, and Six Degrees of Dave Grohl. Plus, Thomas forgets Richard Hatch’s name (and his role on the original Battlestar Galactica). Did you miss us? Don’t worry, “Everything’s Alright!” by From A To Ziggy — Alphabetical David Bowie
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Everyone Says ‘Hi’: “Relentlessly cheery…” David Bowie never waves bye-bye, because “Everyone Says ‘Hi!’” by From A To Ziggy — Alphabetical David Bowie
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’87 And Cry: “Duck Tales is the kid-friendly version of Indecent Proposal” David Bowie schools us on class warfare, trickle-down economics, and irresponsible child-rearing. Eighty-six that smile, you; we’ll give you something to “’87 and Cry” about! by From A To Ziggy — Alphabetical David Bowie
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Eight Line Poem: “Needles everywhere!” Plenty of tactful cactus innuendo as we discuss David Bowie’s “Eight Line Poem.” by From A To Ziggy — Alphabetical David Bowie
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The Drowned Girl: “After you get your hands on duck weed, everything makes you quack up.” What do gorilla drummers, Northeastern kids, and flat adverbs have in common? They’re all utterly unrelated to David Bowie’s “The Drowned Girl!” by From A To Ziggy — Alphabetical David Bowie
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Drive-In Saturday: “Kids love Deliverance.” Why does David Bowie looks so disappointed on this album cover? Plus Jagger stag films, and more post-apocalyptic stuff! Keep your weekend open, because we’re going to the “Drive-In Saturday!” by From A To Ziggy — Alphabetical David Bowie
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The Dreamers: “The precursor to the running man.” Boy bands entrancing you with ridiculous dance moves? Can’t help getting force-fed by a post-apocalyptic raven militia? Wake up! You’re one of “The Dreamers!” by From A To Ziggy — Alphabetical David Bowie
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Don’t Sit Down: “A nice bluesy jam between two slices of hippy bread.” When David Bowie presents a song with a message and values we stand for, we “Don’t Sit Down!” by From A To Ziggy — Alphabetical David Bowie
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Don’t Look Down: “A mystery wrapped in an enigma stuffed inside a turducken.” David Bowie goes reggae, a genre we both gush over. In fact we mostly talk about that, but “Don’t Look Down” on us, because we also discuss this song! by From A To Ziggy — Alphabetical David Bowie
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Don’t Let Me Down & Down: “Cheddar and synthesizers.” David Bowie ramps up the 80’s cheese & cheese. Get ready for some slow jam & jams. But whatever you do & do, “Don’t Let Me Down & Down!” by From A To Ziggy — Alphabetical David Bowie
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Don’t Bring Me Down: “On the floor in your man cave is not classy enough to go French on.” What kind of pillows are these for my David Bowie man cave? I asked for horse hair! “Don’t Bring Me Down!” PS: Thomas is totally serious about changing his name if you send him stuff. by From A To Ziggy — Alphabetical David Bowie
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Dollar Days: “Fun with homophones!” Life not making cents? Currency-vents giving you banksiety? Have some Denver mint tea, settle up, and take an interest in “Dollar Days!” by From A To Ziggy — Alphabetical David Bowie
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Dodo: “Orwell, that’s life.” Totalitarianism, your permanent record, and you. Didn’t hear it from us, but you will on this episode: it’s “Dodo!” by From A To Ziggy — Alphabetical David Bowie
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Do Anything You Say: “Kinda pathetic, really.” Three Ninjas, young David Bowie goes emo (again), and Dusty Springfield chimes in! Want us to talk about these things and more? Sure, we’ll “Do Anything You Say!” by From A To Ziggy — Alphabetical David Bowie
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The Dirty Song: “Mouth love songs. And songs love mouth.” What do bottled water facts and mouth-love playlists have in common? They’re both explored—thoroughly (for that’s our way)—in our episode on “The Dirty Song!” by From A To Ziggy — Alphabetical David Bowie
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Dirty Boys: “Kinda old-timey danger” A gang of James Cagney-like street toughs visits the library. And just how polite are Canadian drug dealers? Take a powder, bluenose; we’re running with the “Dirty Boys!” by From A To Ziggy — Alphabetical David Bowie
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Did You Ever Have A Dream: “The hero is a guy named Hugh.” Places to go, people to see, languages to speak! “Did You Ever Have A Dream?” by From A To Ziggy — Alphabetical David Bowie
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Diamond Dogs: “How better to command Hunger City than astride my tiny horse!” Before Cat People, David Bowie brought us dog people, tiny horses, the whole apocalyptic menagerie. Keep cool, Adam and Mike return for “Diamond Dogs!” by From A To Ziggy — Alphabetical David Bowie
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Dead Man Walking: “There’d just been a war, so you had to make riffs last.” Mike and Adam return to discuss Neil Young, Jimmy Page, and low-budget gangster flicks starring David Bowie. Let us dance, dance, dance, like a “Dead Man Walking!” by From A To Ziggy — Alphabetical David Bowie
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Dead Against It: “It’s like Aqua tried to write an indie record.” Join guests Adam and Mike from Breaking Glass — The Bowie Catalog to decide whether we support this David Bowie song or we’re “Dead Against It!” by From A To Ziggy — Alphabetical David Bowie
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Days: “Some good old-fashioned dwelling.” David Bowie really knows how to bum us out. No matter; we could talk about his songs all the “Days” of our lives! by From A To Ziggy — Alphabetical David Bowie
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Titles in the series (100)

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