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Bowie Avoids a Let Down

David Bowie claims that his new album, Never Let Me Down, includes every style he's played throughout his 17-album career. Rock critic Ken Tucker says the music is an improvement over the pop legend's recent movies and records.

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Other segments from the episode on May 21, 1987

Fresh Air with Terry Gross, May 21, 1987: Interview with Jamie Wyeth; Review of David Bowie's album "Never Let Me Down"; Interview with Clive Barker; Review of the film "Ishtar."

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