Because so few were made compared to the LP, it is a prized item for Bowie completists.
In the case of Lodger , this mechanical interruption added a weird, industrial layer to songs like or "Repetition." It made the music feel like part of the machine. 🖼️ The Aesthetic: A Fallen Man David Bowie - Lodger [Stereo 8 1979]
Because the tape is divided into four programs, songs were often faded out in the middle, followed by a loud as the playhead moved. Then, the song would fade back in. Because so few were made compared to the
The 8-Track tape (Stereo 8) release of David Bowie’s Lodger in 1979 is a fascinating relic of a music industry in transition. It represents the final gasp of a dying format carrying the sounds of a man who was already living in the future. 🎛️ The Setting: 1979 Then, the song would fade back in
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