Hours is a mellow, refreshing and consistent listen. It marks a new level of maturity in Bowie's writing and carries subtleties that instil pleasantly reminiscent thoughts of earlier days in the chameleon's lifespan, without ever sounding retro or out of date. It's not the most thrilling of listens, but Hours's subtle and oftentimes beautiful compositions, served as good indicators of the quality of what would come next in a career that spanned over five decades and took as many turns as a theme park rollercoaster.
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