David Bowie-Low (1977)

By 1977, David Bowie had been away from his glam rock journey for several years, a time during which the Thin White Duke had flirted with other styles after that period of feathers and sequins, such as the soul and rhythm and blues influences of his previous albums, "Young Americans" (1975) and "Station to Station" (1976). For his next album, "Low", Bowie had the essential collaboration of Brian Eno, who gave it a more electronic sound, but without losing the freshness and charm of the British singer's compositions. In addition to Eno, "Low" also featured musicians such as guitarist Carlos Alomar, a regular collaborator since "Young Americans", bassist George Murray, drummer Dennis Davis, keyboardist Roy Young, and guitarist Ricky Gardiner. Recorded between Chateau d'Hérouville Studios in France and Hansa Studio in Berlin during the final months of 1976, this new release comprised two distinct parts: a first side focused almost exclusively on more conventional sounds and a second dedicated to more atmospheric and instrumental tracks. The dark and rhythmic "Speed ​​of Life", with its irresistible melody, opens this work, considered by many to be one of their transitional albums, yet resulting in one of their lesser-known gems. The robotic "Breaking Glass", the electronic pop of "Sound and Vision", and the atmospheric "Always Crashing in the Same Car" conclude a dense and profound side of music that is as captivating as it is elegant. The second side features the dark and spacey "Warszawa", the ambient "Art Decade", and the experimental "Weeping Wall" and "Subterraneans". An album where Bowie once again demonstrated his different musical facets, with a collection of brilliant and unusual songs, thus achieving another essential work within his extensive and eclectic discography.