The bridge between Young Americans' Philly-style soul and the more abstract Berlin trilogy, Station to Station blends chilly atmospheres with some of Bowie's most direct, powerful vocals. These six tracks are remarkably eclectic, moving easily from the ominous throb of "Station to Station" to the silky funk of "Golden Years". The impassioned, spiritual "Word on a Wing" features one of Bowie's most personal-sounding lyrics, while a sumptuous cover of the standard "Wild Is the Wind" closes the album on an unexpectedly beautiful note.