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Knowledge comes from death’s release: Blackstar recalls David Bowie’s influence on goth

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David Bowie’s newest album, Blackstar – released shortly before the artist’s death – has skyrocketed to the top of the charts.

It’s also become a subject of intense scrutiny by critics and fans: What was the reclusive singer’s state of mind as he approached the...

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