After 'Station to Station' proved that Bowie could be brilliant again, 'Low' showed how much the rock scene needed him.  Split between song-oriented and instrumental sides, 'Low' remains one of the man's  greatest achievements.  In truth, while many critics seem to rave about the  instrumental side a  lot, the heart of the album belongs to side 1.  7  catchy tunes (2 instrumental) that instantly stick in your head, while  maintaining musical integrity.  The instrumentals are good, don't get me  wrong.  However, they don't match the immediacy of the shorter numbers.  Still, a great album nonetheless.