★ (Blackstar) (CD)

The digipack sleeve feels sturdy and premium, which is nice for a CD reissue. I’ve been spinning Blackstar again and the 2026 remaster really brings out the layers in the instrumentation.

It’s been years since I first heard Blackstar, and this 2026 CD reissue in the digipack sleeve finally gives it the physical treatment it always deserved. The print quality and card stock feel premium, and the disc itself plays flawlessly from start to finish. If you’re a Bowie completist, this is t

The digipack sleeve is sturdier than most reissues I've handled, and the pressing itself is pristine. Listening to this 2026 version of Blackstar feels like hearing it fresh all over again, the dynamics on tracks like "Lazarus" are just breathtaking.