David Bowie Toy (2021)
Label: Parlophone
Total Length: 50:36
Format: 1 x CD / 2 x Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo
Recorded at: Sear Sound Studios, New York City ,Looking Glass Studios, New York City.
Recorded date: The primary sessions took place from July to October 2000 ,The album was originally intended for release in 2001, but was shelved due to a financial dispute between Bowie and Virgin Records.
Released: Official Premiere: November 26, 2021 (Initially released as a single disc within the Brilliant Adventure (1992–2001) box set) ,Standalone Box Set (Toy:Box): January 7, 2022 (A 3-CD or 6-LP expanded edition featuring "Alternative" mixes and "Unplugged & Somewhat Slightly Electric" versions).
Toy is a unique project that saw David Bowie revisiting and re-recording some of his earliest, lesser-known songs from the 1964–1971 period. After his triumphant performance at Glastonbury 2000, Bowie took his live band into the studio to capture a "live" and spontaneous sound for these vintage tracks.
Though it leaked online in low quality in 2011, the 2021 official release was the first time the album was heard in its intended high-fidelity mix. It serves as a bridge between the introspective 'hours...' and the more polished Heathen.
01. "I Dig Everything" Single from 1966, Early On (1964–1966) 5:03
02. "You've Got a Habit of Leaving" Single from 1965, Early On (1964–1966) 4:48
03. "The London Boys" B-side of 1966 single "Rubber Band", The World of David Bowie 3:47
04. "Karma Man" The World of David Bowie 3:46
05. "Conversation Piece" B-side of "The Prettiest Star", Five Years (1969–1973) 3:53
06. "Shadow Man" Previously unreleased; originally recorded in 1971 during the sessions for Ziggy Stardust 4:40
07. "Let Me Sleep Beside You" The World of David Bowie 3:14
08. "Hole in the Ground" Conversation Piece (Home demo) 3:32
09. "Baby Loves That Way" B-side of "You've Got a Habit of Leaving", Early On (1964–1966) 4:37
10. "Can't Help Thinking About Me" Single from 1966, Early On (1964–1966) 3:25
11. "Silly Boy Blue" David Bowie (1967) 5:35
12. "Toy (Your Turn to Drive)" New piece intended for Toy - released as a digital download in 2003 4:16
All tracks are written by David Bowie.
