David Bowie 'Hours...' (2021)
Label: Parlophone
Total Length: 47:06
Format: 1 x CD / 2 x Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo
Recorded at: Seaview Studios, Bermuda (Primary recording location).
Recorded date: Recording sessions took place between April and June 1999.
Released: Original Album: September 21, 1999 (Notably one of the first major artist albums available as a digital download) - 2021 Remaster (Box Set): November 26, 2021 (Part of the Brilliant Adventure (1992–2001) box set) - 2021 Remaster (Standalone): August 5, 2022 (Available as a separate CD and Vinyl).
'hours...' marks a significant stylistic shift for David Bowie, moving away from the experimental industrial and drum-and-bass sounds of the mid-90s toward a more melancholic, introspective, and acoustic-driven sound. It is often described as one of his most personal and "stripped-back" albums of that era.
The 2021 Remaster provides a warmer and more balanced audio experience compared to the original 1999 release. The remastering highlights the intricate acoustic guitar work by Reeves Gabrels and the soulfulness of Bowie’s vocals, which took center stage on this record. In 2026, this version is considered the gold standard for fans who appreciate the album's dream-like, autumnal atmosphere.
01. "Thursday's Child" 5:24
02. "Something in the Air" 5:46
03. "Survive" 4:11
04. "If I'm Dreaming My Life" 7:04
05. "Seven" 4:04
06. "What's Really Happening?" 4:10
07. "The Pretty Things Are Going to Hell" 4:40
08. "New Angels of Promise" 4:35
09. "Brilliant Adventure" 1:54
10. "The Dreamers" 5:14
Looking Glass Studios, New York City (Additional recording and mixing).
Chung King Studios, New York City.
All tracks are written by David Bowie and Reeves Gabrels; except "What's Really Happening?", with lyrics by Alex Grant.
