It's hard to pick a single album from David Bowie's long, labyrinthine musical history. However, since special attention must be paid to Bowie's time in Berlin, we can confidently recommend Heroes, the most cohesive of the Brian Eno collaborations. It glides seamlessly from the hits ("Beauty and the Beast," "Heroes") to the more atmospheric ("Sense of Doubt," "Moss Garden") on the strength of Bowie's singular vocals and Robert Fripp's enigmatic guitar. (SG)

Susan Gale