David Bowie’s ‘Hunky Dory’ Period Explored Via A New Box Set

According to ultimateclassicrock.com, a new David Bowie set titled, Divine Symmetry, is going to celebrate the Hunky Dory era with 48 previously unreleased tracks and demos as well as new alternative mixes that were provided by original co-producer Ken Scott. The collection is set to hit shelves on November 25th, as a four CD/Blu-ray package and digital equivalent that includes BBC radio sessions, various live and studio recordings, and home demos. A vinyl LP edition titled ” A Divine Symmetry (An Alternative Journey Through Hunky Dory)” will be available on February 24th, 2023.

Divine Symmetry’s first CD is titled, “The Songwriter Demos Plus,” and features demos as well as two recordings from San Francisco hotels, Disc Two is a live BBC Radio concert hosted by John Peel, disc three is “BBC Radio Session and Live”, disk four is “Alternative Mixes, Singles and Versions”. The Blu-ray is highlighted via “A Divine Symmetry (An Alternative Journey Through Hunky Dory).” The box set also includes two books, a 100 page hardback with exclusive memorabilia and pictures, and a 60 page replica of Bowie’s notebooks from the Hunk Dory era, alongside handwritten lyrics, recording notes, set lists, and costume drawings.

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