of Bowie's 26 studio albums from worst to best, Bryan Wawzenek of Ultimate Classic Rock placed Black Tie White Noise at number 25 (above Never Let Me Down). In a 2018 list which included Bowie's two albums with Tin Machine, the writers of Consequence of Sound ranked Black Tie White Noise number 18 out of 28. David Sackllah wrote that the record holds up "fairly well" and, as the beginning of an experimental era, Black Tie "stood as one of his better works from the decade". CD-ROM and reissues In 1994, an interactive CD-ROM based on Black Tie White Noise was developed by ION and released by MPC. The CD-ROM, which Bowie intended to be "fully interactive", gave users a chance to remake the "Jump They Say" video using pre-existing footage and view excerpts from the Black Tie White Noise film. It was not well received, although Perone considered it innovative for its time. Bowie initially expressed excitement in the project, but it ultimately did not live up to his expectations, stating in 1995 that he "absolutely loathed it". In August 2003, Black Tie White Noise was reissued by EMI in a 3-CD deluxe edition to mark its tenth anniversary. It featured the original album, a CD of remixes and other tracks from the period (such as "Real Cool World"), and the original Black Tie White Noise film. In 2021, the album was remastered and included as part of the box set Brilliant Adventure (1992–2001). Track listing Notes "Jangan Susahkan Hatiku" ("Don't Let Me Down & Down" with the first half-sung in Indonesian) supplanted "Don't Let Me Down & Down" in the version of the album released in Indonesia. Personnel According to the liner notes and biographer Nicholas Pegg. David Bowie – vocals, guitar, saxophone, dog alto Nile Rodgers – guitar Poogie Bell, Sterling Campbell – drums Barry Campbell, John Regan – bass Richard Hilton, Dave Richards, Philippe Saisse, Richard Tee – keyboards Michael Reisman – harp, tubular bells, string arrangement Gerardo Velez – percussion Fonzi Thornton, Tawatha Agee, Curtis King, Jr., Dennis Collins, Brenda White-King, Maryl Epps – background vocals Al B. Sure! – vocal duet on "Black Tie White Noise" Reeves Gabrels – lead guitar on "You've Been Around" Mick Ronson – lead guitar on "I Feel Free" Wild T. Springer – lead guitar on "I Know It's Gonna Happen Someday" Mike Garson – piano on "Looking for