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Genius Annotation

The pun of the title – “art decayed” – reflects David Bowie’s own concern with his artistic inspiration needing some rejuicing, as could be seen on another song from the Low album, “Sound and Vision”.

But like that other track, “Art Decade” was actually a sign that Bowie was well back on track, being another of his fine instrumental collaborations with Brian Eno.

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Credits
Written By
Vibraphone
Mini Moog Synthesizer
Recorded At
Château d'Hérouville, Hérouville-en-Vexin, Île-de-France, France; Hansa by the Wall, West Berlin
Release Date
January 14, 1977
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