LOW

One of the most interesting albums for proggers as well as pop/rock listeners and the first one that marks the start of Bowie's exposure to electronic music. Even in this digital outfit, Bowie excels with his craftmanship, showmanship and profesionalism.

Brian Eno makes excellent contribution as helps raise the band as one of Bowie's masterpieces. Keyboards, special drum sound and effects have replaced guitars and traditional rock keyboards. Songs are rather short but fresh.

The atmosphere is rather pessimistic and no wonder if post-rock found something valuable here.

The first instrumental song is the perfect intro to the album's mood. Energetic, powerful. "Breaking glass" is a electro- rock track with bluesy guitar, you could dance to it and equally listen with pleasure. "Sound and vision" shares previous feelings of Bowie for American R&B. "Be my wife" has a powerfully strong piano chords

I like the synth feel of the second half of the album with almost non-existent Bowie's voice.

"Warszawa" is my most favourite track here because it seems to be a solely Eno track, with beautiful dark keyboard textures and melody. Bowie delivers experimental vocal that sounds like Asian inspiration.Excellent stuff!

"Art decade" follows closely with electronic beats and melancholic synth chords - a spacy music. The mastery of Eno!

"Weeping wall" brings more variety with a guitar, pulsating beats and excellent synth sounds. "Subterraneans" is a more reflective piece, two synth leads playing melody and a simple bass synth providing lower support. Bowie's multilayered vocals define melody. Saxophone brings a more human touch in the second half. This is an excellent addition and masterpiece for any music fan.