Let's Dance
The Thin White Duke comes out of his shell and decides it's time to dance again, albeit (of course) with a slightly artistic stance. With this record, a whole new post-punk generation discovers the human chameleon, on what is his most extroverted and accessible record since the glam days. The title track was a major hit single, and both "China Girl" (he hadn't forgotten Iggy) and "Modern Love" got lots of airplay. Overall, it was as shiny as a new penny and as friendly as a puppy thanks to help from former Chic-sters and Stevie Ray Vaughan.--Chris Nickson