Lodger cover

Lodger

Released

The last of what would be termed the Berlin albums, reflecting not only a conclusion of living and recording there but regular collaborative work with Brian Eno in particular, Lodger sometimes seems like it’s in the shadow of its two immediate predecessors. But its variety makes it another key listen, Bowie stretching his vocal abilities in new ways on songs like “African Night Flight” and “Yassassin” while serving up another clutch of standards in the surging “Boys Keep Swinging,” the snarky kick of “DJ” and the dramatic “Look Back in Anger.”

Ned Raggett

Recommended by

Suggestions
Zaireeka cover

Zaireeka

The Flaming Lips
Dandelions on Fire cover

Dandelions on Fire

Carla Bozulich, Simone Massaron
Empty Homes cover

Empty Homes

Loud As Giants
FRKWYS Vol. 13: Sunergy cover

FRKWYS Vol. 13: Sunergy

Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith, Suzanne Ciani
Phallus Dei cover

Phallus Dei

Amon Düül II
Ready To Fly cover

Ready To Fly

The Verlaines