Quick Reflection on David Bowie and Blackstar

I often feel as though artists, even those with lifelong careers, tend to be trying to get the same core message across over and over again. There's a beautiful futility to it. Despite his many changes, I don't think Bowie is really any different from other artists in this regard. From beginning to end, his cosmic prophecy cast a celestial light on the absurdities of life.

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