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David Bowie (June 16, 1979) “Lodger” – New Album Advertisement – New Musical Express (UK) PUBLICATION Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: June 16, 1979 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Advertisement / Promo Page Title: LODGER — David Bowie New Album Available now THE STORY This striking ad features a dynamic full-page photograph of Bowie in a dramatic pose against a grid background, promoting the release of Lodger. The album was recorded in Switzerland and N

David Bowie
Jun 16, 19791 min read


David Bowie (June 16, 1979) “Lodger” Advertisement – NME (UK)
Full-page promotional advertisement for David Bowie’s new album Lodger, featuring a dynamic and artistic photograph of Bowie. PUBLICATION: Date: June 16, 1979 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Full-Page Advertisement (Page 13) Title: LODGER THE STORY The ad displays a full-length image of David Bowie in an energetic pose against a graph-paper grid background, promoting his latest studio album Lodger (catalogue BOW LP1). It includes a “POST CARD” style layout encouragin

David Bowie
Jun 16, 19791 min read


Iggy Pop (June 10, 1979) “I’m Bored” / “African Man” – 7" Single (NL)
Iggy Pop released the single “I’m Bored” on Arista Records (5C 006-62705) in the Netherlands. A-side: “I’m Bored” (written by Iggy Pop, produced by James Williamson) B-side: “African Man” (written by Iggy Pop, produced by James Williamson)

Iggy Pop
Jun 10, 19791 min read


David Bowie (June 9, 1979) “Lodger” Advertisement – Melody Maker (UK)
Full-page promotional advertisement for David Bowie’s new album Lodger, featuring a dynamic and artistic photograph of Bowie Date: June 9, 1979 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Full-Page Advertisement Title: LODGER THE STORY The ad displays a full-length image of David Bowie in an energetic, dramatic pose against a graph-paper grid background, promoting his latest studio album Lodger (catalogue BOW LP1). It uses a creative “POST CARD” layout design. CONTEXT AND NOTES

David Bowie
Jun 9, 19791 min read


David Bowie (June 2, 1979) “Lodger” – New Album Advertisement – Melody Maker (UK)
Full-page promotional advertisement in Melody Maker for David Bowie’s new album Lodger, the final part of the Berlin Trilogy. PUBLICATION: Melody Maker Date: June 2, 1979 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Advertisement / Promo Page Title: LODGER — David Bowie New Album Available now THE STORY This dynamic ad features a striking full-body photograph of Bowie in a dramatic mid-movement pose against a grid background, promoting the immediate availability of Lodger. The a

David Bowie
May 30, 19791 min read


David Bowie (May 26, 1979) Lodger Review - Melody Maker
A full-page album review from Melody Maker dated May 26, 1979, examining David Bowie’s Lodger, the final instalment of his Berlin Trilogy. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Melody Maker Date: May 26, 1979 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Album Review THE STORY The review describes Lodger as a bold, adventurous work that blends art-rock with global influences. It highlights Bowie’s themes of travel, alienation, and cultural collage, while praising the album’s experimental ed

David Bowie
May 26, 19791 min read


David Bowie (May 26, 1979) Lodger Review - NME
A full-page album review from New Musical Express dated May 26, 1979, examining David Bowie’s Lodger, the final album of his Berlin Trilogy. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: May 26, 1979 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Page 37 – Album Reviews THE STORY The review offers a thoughtful and detailed assessment of Lodger, describing it as a restless, cosmopolitan work that blends art-rock with world music influences. The critic explores themes o

David Bowie
May 26, 19791 min read


Ron Wood (May 26, 1979) Gimme Some Neck Review - NME
A full-page album review from New Musical Express dated May 26, 1979, examining Ron Wood’s solo album Gimme Some Neck SOURCE DETAILS Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: May 26, 1979 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Album Review THE STORY The review gives a generally positive assessment of Ron Wood’s third solo album. It praises Wood’s easy-going charm and his ability to blend rock ’n’ roll with his signature style, while noting that the album is more consiste

Faces
May 26, 19792 min read


David Bowie (May 26, 1979) Lodger Advert - Melody Maker
A striking full-page advertisement from Melody Maker promoting David Bowie’s new album Lodger, the final instalment of his Berlin Trilogy.

David Bowie
May 26, 19791 min read


David Bowie (May 26, 1979) Lodger Review - Melody Maker
A full-page album review from Melody Maker dated May 26, 1979, examining David Bowie’s new album Lodger. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Melody Maker Date: May 26, 1979 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Album Review THE STORY The review presents Lodger as the final part of Bowie’s Berlin Trilogy, describing it as a bold, experimental work blending art-rock with world music influences. The critic notes Bowie’s continued fascination with themes of travel, alienation, and cul

David Bowie
May 26, 19791 min read
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