YOU THINK SO YES I DO

from wikipedia’s entry on “Lodger”

“Much of Belew’s work on the album was composited from multiple takes played against backing tracks of which he had no prior knowledge, not even the key.

Other experiments on the album included
using old tunes played backwards,
employing identical chord sequences for different songs,
and having the musicians play unfamiliar instruments.”

aside: every bowie album that comes out new always has affixed to it “his best since Scary Monsters.” now, technically i should say “well sure, scary m’s has Teenage Wildlife on it,” but I’m more inclined to say “his best since the last album,” which is true.

i’m also a subscriber to the belief that his 2004 (right?) health problems derailed a third album in what would have constituted another Trilogy-like sequence. Doesn’t Heathen and Reality seem like there’s one more part?

of course, people rarely think “i am making a trilogy” when they make things. i wouldn’t say that a “trilogy” was ever the plan. but gee whiz, the next album woulda been pretty sweet, no?

anyways, i would die 4 another Bowie album. i don’t want a world tour, you don’t even have to put a cover on it, do whatever you want. i just think there’s gotta be ooonneee mooorree in there, no?

(i say this all with utmost respect, no chiding or disappointment. i’m too scholarly for all that)