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 of travel, alienation, and cultural displacement, while analysing standout tracks such as “Fantastic Voyage”, “Boys Keep Swinging”, “DJ”, and “Red Money”. Bowie’s collaboration with Brian Eno and his evolving persona are central to the discussion.

CONTEXT AND NOTES This review appeared the day after Lodger’s official release, marking the conclusion of Bowie’s groundbreaking Berlin period. It reflects the high expectations and critical fascination surrounding Bowie as he continued to reinvent himself following the success of Low and “Heroes”.

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

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS A full-page NME review with the bold headline “DAVID BOWIE: Lodger (RCA)” and a prominent atmospheric portrait of Bowie. The layout features dense columns of text typical of late-1970s NME, with a sidebar promoting other albums.

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