# David Bowie – Dead Man Walking Review
David Bowie's innovative approach to electronic music found fresh expression with the 1997 release of Dead Man Walking on RCA Records. By this point in his career, Bowie had established himself as a fearless musical explorer willing to embrace contemporary production trends. This 12-inch vinyl showcases his continued commitment to remaining relevant within cutting-edge dance and electronic music scenes of the late 1990s.
Released during a period when drum and bass, techno, and house music dominated club culture, Dead Man Walking represents Bowie's deliberate engagement with these genres. The album's context reflects the broader experimental moment of mid-to-late 1990s electronic music, when established artists frequently collaborated with remix specialists to reach dance floor audiences. Rather than simply re-recording existing material, Bowie embraced this remix culture as a legitimate artistic avenue.
The three-track EP opens with the House Mix of Dead Man Walking, a six-minute exploration combining Bowie's distinctive vocal presence with pulsing electronic production. The Vigor Mortis Remix version extends this concept to over six minutes, offering a darker, more intense interpretation within drum and bass territory. The B-side's Telling Lies (Paradox Mix) shifts toward electro-influenced territory, providing rhythmic variety across the release.
Throughout Dead Man Walking, Bowie's adventurous spirit shines as prominently as the sophisticated electronic production. The release demonstrates his refusal to rest on legacy status, instead engaging directly with contemporary dance music culture. For vinyl collectors interested in Bowie's experimental period and the intersection of art rock with 1990s electronic music, this RCA release remains an essential addition.
