The David Bowie estate is releasing numerous albums, both remixes (by Tony Visconti on some) and unreleased live albums. Cynics will think of these reissues and 'new' releases on the same wavelength as Bowie's one time RCA label mate, Elvis. On the other hand, that may be true; "OUVREZ LE CHIEN is a magnificent live recording of Bowie and band in 1995. Bowie finished an ambitious album "Outside" and wanted to clear the way to focus on this record with a much more challenging but textural sound. I love this record because there are traces of "Diamond Dogs," I think, due to the backup singing of George Simms, who gives it a Broadway feel to the material. I suspect that he was the secret ingredient or weapon in that touring band. The songs are newly arranged, and "Andy Warhol" is a tough piece with a beautiful melody. A great selection of tunes with a superb band backing the master. And on top of that, we get The Walker Brothers (Scott) "Nite Flight."
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