DAVID BOWIE Let’s Dance (EMI America)

The arrival of a new David Bowie album usually means the arrival of a new David Bowie as well, and this time around is no exception. Speculation has reached a fever pitch concerning this new persona. After several recent bizarre stage and screen roles—The Elephant Man, Baal, a prisoner of war, a gigolo, a vampire’s lover—not to mention his connection with Cat People, real people are wondering what new image he’ll come up with for the next step in his musical career. The envelope, please.