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
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. David Bowie - Lodger [Stereo 8 1979]
Bowie was finishing his "Berlin Trilogy" with Tony Visconti and Brian Eno. The Sound: Experimental, world-influenced, and frantic. 🏎️ The Experience: The "Lodger" on the Road In the case of Lodger , this mechanical
The (usually black or cream) feels utilitarian. In the case of Lodger