Rock royalty David Bowie has released his first album in a decade, and it doesn’t fail to live up to his esteemed name.

This triumphant collection of songs captures the essence of what makes Bowie so interesting by drawing from all corners of his stylistically varied career. Bowie has effectively created an album that sounds like the proper culmination of his entire body of work.

The album easily stands shoulder-to-shoulder with many of his 1970s classics, and while it often dips its toes in the waters of the past, it maintains an eye toward the future in classic Bowie fashion.

The 66-year-old artist has pulled off what many consider impossible for an artist of his age — creating a work that feels fresh, relevant and just as vital as any of his other works.