David Bowie

1.Outside: The Nathan Adler Diaries: A Hyper Cycle

First released1995

"1. Outside" was recorded primarily at Mountain Studios in Montreux, Switzerland and other locations between 1994 and 1995. The album was produced by David Bowie and Brian Eno, continuing their collaborative relationship from the Berlin trilogy era. The production employed experimental recording techniques and utilized digital technology alongside traditional instruments, reflecting the mid-1990s approach to rock music production. The album's conceptual framework drew from Eno's "Oblique Strategies" and featured layered production with extensive use of sampling and electronic manipulation. Released in September 1995, the project represented Bowie's artistic return after a period of relative commercial decline and showcased his willingness to embrace avant-garde production methods later in his career.