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.

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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 cultural displacement, while praising the album’s adventurous spirit and strong performances.

CONTEXT AND NOTES Released on May 25, 1979, Lodger completed the groundbreaking trilogy that began with Low and “Heroes”. This Melody Maker review captures the critical anticipation and analysis surrounding the album, reflecting Bowie’s status as one of the most innovative artists of the late 1970s.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: Album review of David Bowie’s Lodger Era: 1979 – Berlin Trilogy / Lodger release Tone: Analytical and appreciative Photography: Black-and-white portrait of David Bowie Audience: UK music weekly readers

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS A full-page review with the bold headline “BOWIE: avant-AOR” and a prominent portrait of Bowie. The layout features dense columns of text typical of late-1970s Melody Maker, offering a detailed critique of the album’s conceptual and musical strengths.

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