Although I did like the tracks with vocals on the first 2 albums of David Bowie's exploratory Berlin trilogy ("Low" and "Heroes"), I really didn't care for the instrumentals. On this, the third entry, Bowie decided to include only tracks with vocals, and the end product is the most even album of the trilogy. This CD replaces the vinyl LP that I bought in 1979. I don't believe I have played the LP since the early 80's, which means that I am now hearing this album with a new set of ears, guided by maturity and a more elastic idea of what constitutes good music. Bowie always found new ways to express himself, and this album, like most of his others, makes use of stylistic elements which grab your attention. In addition, the album was in the vanguard of the incipient New Wave movement: the right place at the right time.