David Bowie established himself in the music world as a solo artist with his single “Space Oddity”. It was released only 5 days ahead of the Apollo launch and David Bowie never looked back since that day. True to his spirit, Bowie’s last album was released on his 69th birthday which was also just two days before his death from cancer. It was also the time when Tim Peake set out to complete the first ever space walk by a British astronaut.
In recent years Bowie had become a recluse. He stopped giving interviews and appearing on stage. His release of “BlackStar” in January 2016 and “The Next Day” in 2014 surprised everyone, as he had managed to keep it a secret from the public till the release date. During this time period Bowie remained absent from the public yet, yet managed to create mystery and intrigue among his fans.
The Blackstar album seems to be influenced by the past. It gives us a peek into how jazz influenced him during his childhood. Mr. Bowie had made statements in the 90s saying “You have to accommodate your pasts within your persona”. His BlackStar is a living proof of what he preached.
Justin Bieber entered the music industry with his third studio album titled Purpose. He regained his lost public favor. His songs were a hit in terms of establishing a personal connect with the audience. His songs in the album featured an honest emotional interrogation. The song What Do You Mean is the Purpose’s divine centerpiece. The song Where Are You Now is a perfectly pitched vocal medley depicting vulnerability. This song from Purpose contributed to the success of his image restoration. The album thus proved to be a transparent apology for Justin Bieber. He laid his soul through the songs in the Purpose.
The album Purpose demonstrated a request for pardon by the way of music. The lyrics filled with agony and despair just required a meager interpretation. Justin Bieber’s songs in the album Purpose is an exact reflection of his current situation. The songs Company and I’ll Show You depicts the emotional readiness under different circumstances. The song I’ll Show You is an open letter to his fans where he suggests to do the good part. The opening song Mark My Words portrays a soulful plea. All the songs from Purpose exhibit the best of Justin Bieber’s pop styles. He has indeed made the right confession with his album.