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 edge and strong performances across tracks like “Fantastic Voyage”, “Boys Keep Swinging”, “DJ”, and “Red Money”.

CONTEXT AND NOTES

Released on May 25, 1979, Lodger completed the influential Berlin Trilogy. This Melody Maker review captures the critical reaction to Bowie’s continued artistic reinvention during one of his most creative and forward-thinking periods.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

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

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

A full-page review with the headline “BOWIE: avant-AOR” and a striking portrait of Bowie. The layout features dense columns of text typical of late-1970s Melody Maker, offering a detailed assessment of the album.

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