Today we’re remembering the prolific artist and pop culture icon, David Bowie. Something rather poetic about Bowie’s passing is that he died two days after he released his final album, Blackstar. Tony Visconti, who co-produced the album with David Bowie, described Blackstar as a swan song and “parting gift” from David Bowie to his fans. Not only that, Blackstar was a critical and commercial success; it was a chart-topper that has since been certified Gold in the United States and Platinum in the United Kingdom. David Bowie’s final album is a remarkable conclusion to a stellar career and a brilliant, well-lived life.

Certainly Blackstar is a shining example of a final album, but there are many other final albums — whether thoughtfully planned or not — that are also iconic and hold a special place in music history. For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from a band’s or artist’s final album do you want to hear?

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Songs Played:
John Prine - When I Get To Heaven
Amy Winehouse - He Can Only Hold Her
Nirvana - Heart Shaped Box
Sonic Youth - Sacred Trickster
R.E.M. - Mine Smell Like Honey
Soul Coughing - Circles
Leonard Cohen - You Want It Darker
The Beatles - Come Together
The White Stripes - Conquest (bonus)