Photo: Press/Jimmy King
David Bowie has excited fans by unveiling a new photo of himself and promising them that 'good news' is about to be announced. Could it be a tour? See the photo above.
The photo is another of a select few that the Thin White Duke has allowed to be taken of himself this year by close friend and collaborator, Jimmy King.
Revealing the photo on his official Facebook page, Bowie posted: “'Keep your 'lectric eye on me babe...'Good news coming."
The first line is a lyric from his classic 'Moonage Daydream', while the good news is hoped to be a tour announcement - but could also relate to the premiere of his new video for the James Murphy remix of 'Love Is Lost' at this evening's Mercury Music Awards. Who knows - Bowie himself may even make an appearance (but that is really blood unlikely).
Listen to James Murphy's remix of 'Love Is Lost' below
Bowie's critically-acclaimed and Mercury-nominated comeback LP will be re-released across three discs on 4 November. The new edition will contain the original 14-track CD, a 10-track CD of bonus tracks and a DVD of the four promotional films made for the album: 'Where Are We Now?', 'The Stars (Are Out Tonight)', 'The Next Day' and 'Valentine’s Day'.
The 10-track bonus CD includes four previously unreleased tracks, two new mixes and 'God Bless The Girl' - which has only been released on the Japanese issue of The Next Day.
The full tracklisting for the bonus material onThe Next Day Extra is:
01 Atomica
02 Love Is Lost (Hello Steve Reich Mix by James Murphy for The DFA)
03 Plan
04 The Informer
05 Like A Rocket Man
06 Born In A UFO
07 I’d Rather Be High (Venetian Mix)
08 I’ll Take You There
09 God Bless The Girl
10 So She
The Next Day Extra will be released as a Jonanthan Barnbrook-designed package with a lyric booklet and a book of stills from the promo films.
Meanwhile, David Bowie is among the favourites to win this year's Mercury Music Prize, alongside the likes of Foals, Laura Mvula and Disclosure.
Below: David Bowie's The Next Day - What The Critics Had To Say
