The Thin White Duke's Descent: David Bowie's Cocaine Psychosis

In this episode, you will be able to:

• Explore the cultural influences behind David Bowie's "Station to Station" for a deeper understanding of the album's creative inspiration.


• Understand the impact of cocaine on creativity and its role in shaping the music and art of the 1970s.


• Uncover the significant role of witches in 1970s culture and their influence on music, art, and societal norms.


• Explore the influence of mental illness on artists and how it shaped their creative expression during the 1970s.


• Discover the use of the Tibetan Book of the Dead in rituals and its impact on the cultural and artistic landscape of the 1970s.

The key moments in this episode are:

00:01:12 - "Compilation Confusion" 

00:07:27 - "Transition and Experimental Phase" 

00:11:08 - "Bowie in Movies" 

00:15:58 - "Paranoia and Cocaine" 

00:17:27 - Nick Rogue's Lack of Understanding 

00:19:33 - Bowie's Attraction to Dark Themes 

00:22:37 - Station to Station Recording Memory 

00:25:18 - Fascination with Bizarre Stories 

00:32:46 - Bowie's Paranoia and Extreme Behavior 

00:34:43 - Laundry Break 

00:41:28 - The Thin White Duke Persona 

00:49:21 - Flirting with Fascist Imagery 

00:55:31 - Coco Schwab's Influence 

01:00:36 - David's Paranoid Fantasies 

01:08:00 - Vivid Interpretation of Station TVC One Five 

01:13:11 - Seeking Help from Wally Almlark 

01:24:55 - Music and Personal Issues 

01:26:39 - Tour and Personal Eligibility 

01:30:43 - Financial Struggles and Recording 

01:35:31 - Patreon and Apple 

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