A balanced but slightly sceptical one-page album review in NME examines David Cassidy’s second solo LP *Rock Me Baby*, praising his genuine vocal talent and musical ambition while questioning whether he can fully escape his teen-idol “plastic” image. The piece acknowledges Cassidy’s growth as an artist but notes the persistent shadow of his Partridge Family fame and the commercial pressures that come with it. This January 27, 1973 NME review captures David Cassidy at a transi

David Cassidy's "Rock Me Baby" single cover, released by Bell in Germany, featuring the tracks "Rock Me Baby" and "Two Time Loser". In the glittering pop landscape of late 1972, David Cassidy was at the absolute peak of his teen idol fame. Fresh from the success of The Partridge Family and his own solo hits, the heartthrob delivered a upbeat, soul-tinged rocker with “Rock Me Baby.” The track showcased a slightly harder, more grown-up edge while still maintaining the infectiou