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Battlecries + Champagne: A non-linear David Bowie podcastLet's Dance Remixes + Alternate VersionsIn this episode, John, Andrew and Aaron sway through the crowd of remixes and alternate versions of tracks from David Bowie's 1983 album Let's Dance. Tracks covered:00:06:52 Let's Dance remixessingle version 6:52demo 9:49Club Bolly mixes 19:49Trifactor vs. Deeper Substance remix 24:38Nile Rodgers' strings version 29:10Honey Dijon mixes 33:17RQntz mixes 38:3600:42:27 China Girl remixesSingle version 42:27Riff & Vox mix 45:52Cinemix 49:5400:54:50 Modern Love mixesSingle version 54:50P...
2026-03-021h 18Battlecries + Champagne: A non-linear David Bowie podcastLet's DanceIn this episode, Aaron, Andrew and John listen to the sound of the devil breaking parole as David Bowie turns superstar with 1983's Let's Dance. 04:55 Where Are We Now?album context and recording history27:19 Let’s Face The Music and Dancetrack-by-track review and overall appreciation of the album1:19:17 Your Record Sleeves Are Better Than Your Songsanalysis of album artwork and album-related visuals1:30:55 VideoTimecomments on the album's music videos (Let's Dance, China Girl and Modern Love)
2026-02-021h 53Battlecries + Champagne: A non-linear David Bowie podcastYoung Americans Alternate MixesIn the YBA (You've Been Around) episodes of Battlecries + Champagne, we review and give context to tracks connected to the album covered in the previous episode. In this episode, John, Andrew and Aaron dive deep into outtakes, alternate mixes and songs connected to the Young Americans era. There's never no turning back! Tracks covered:00:07:44 The original tracklisting of Young Americans (aka The Gouster)00:42:22 Young Americans (alternate edits/mixes)00:46:51 Fame (single edit)00:49:29 Fame 90 (remixes)01:15:15 Mother01:21:39 Rykodisc mixes of Win, Fascination and Right01:24:04 F...
2026-01-051h 31Battlecries + Champagne: A non-linear David Bowie podcastPeace On Earth/Little Drummer BoyCome in, come in! Aaron, Andrew and John invite you to gather round as they cover David Bowie's 1977 duet with Bing Crosby. As always, they try and not leave an aspect unstirred, not even a mouse! 02:47 Where Are We Now?contextualising Bing Crosby and the history behind the duet20:25 Let’s Face The Music and Dancecommentary on the song29:40 You've Been Aroundcommentary on the 2019 version with the London Symphony Orchestra32:24 Your Record Sleeves Are Better Than Your Songscommentary on t...
2025-12-181h 08Battlecries + Champagne: A non-linear David Bowie podcastYoung AmericansIn this episode, Andrew, John and Aaron cover David Bowie's breakthrough album in the United States, 1975's Young Americans. In terms of the episode breakdown and cry:00:04:40 Where Are We Now?album context and recording history00:32:03 Let’s Face The Music and Dancetrack-by-track histories & review, overall appreciation of the album 01:47:45 Your Record Sleeves Are Better Than Your Songsanalysis of album artwork and album-related visuals01:59:34 VideoTimecomments on Bowie's promotional appearances from the era. Specifically, Young Americans performed on...
2025-12-012h 11Battlecries + Champagne: A non-linear David Bowie podcastZiggy Stardust Alternate Mixes & Outtakes!In the YBA (You've Been Around) episodes of Battlecries + Champagne, we review and give context to tracks connected to the album covered in the previous episode. In this episode, John, Andrew and Aaron dive deep into outtakes, alternate mixes and takes of songs from the The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars era. And, don't worry, there's room for everyone! Tracks covered:02:04 - Round & Round09:51 - Amsterdam15:53 - Velvet Goldmine21:37 - Holy Holy25:48 - The original tracklisting of The Rise a...
2025-11-031h 21Battlecries + Champagne: A non-linear David Bowie podcastThe Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from MarsThe first album-centric episode of Battlecries + Champagne, a non-linear David Bowie podcast, covers the entry point of most 1st-generation fans: The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars. Together, Aaron, Andrew and John cover:00:01:45 Where Are We Now?album context, recording history and inspirations behind the songs00:47:36 Let’s Face The Music and Dancetrack-by-track review and overall appreciation of the album01:43:18 Your Record Sleeves Are Better Than Your Songsanalysis of album artwork and album-related visuals01:55:07 VideoTime...
2025-10-012h 04Battlecries + Champagne: A non-linear David Bowie podcastLegacy: The Very Best of David BowieIn the world premiere of the latest David Bowie podcast, Battlecries + Champagne, creator and host Aaron runs through the 2016 compilation album Legacy: The Very Best Of David Bowie with his sister Kaitlan to judge how definitive the album is in capturing Bowie’s best material for new fans. They also discuss Bowie hits that were left off the album. Contents:00:03:13 Where Are We Now?an overview of the more important Bowie compilation albums over the years00:23:11 Telling LiesTop 5 omissions on Bowie comps that help obfuscate the...
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