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On This Day: February 13, 1982 Baal EP by David Bowie

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On This Day: February 13, 1982 Baal EP by David Bowie.

On this day, February 13, 1982, David Bowie released Baal, a five-track EP recorded for his role in the BBC television adaptation of Bertolt Brecht’s play Baal. The EP showcased Bowie’s ability to step beyond rock and pop, embracing the theatrical and cabaret-style music that fit the dark, poetic themes of Brecht’s work.

Unlike his mainstream hits, Baal featured stripped-down arrangements with orchestral backing, allowing Bowie’s vocals to take center stage. The songs were adapted from...
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