Publication: Rolling Stone Date: April 21, 1977 Writer: John Milward A thoughtful, perceptive review in Rolling Stone that explores David Bowie’s Low as the latest chapter in his lifelong fascination with masks, personas, and constant artistic reinvention. Pairing the record with the enigmatic presence of Brian Eno, the piece positions Low as a daring departure that blends Bowie’s theatrical instincts with Eno’s avant-garde sensibility. This early review captures a pivotal mo

Published in February 1977, Circus Magazine devoted its cover and a four‑page feature to David Bowie’s Low, examining his move to Europe, his collaboration with Brian Eno and Tony Visconti, and the avant‑garde shift that reshaped his music and persona.

A critic reassesses Bowie’s artistry through the lens of “Sound and Vision,” praising his restraint, structure and emotional clarity while questioning why his brilliance has taken so long to be universally acknowledged.

A minimalist NME advert from February 19, 1977 promoting Bowie’s single “Sound & Vision,” capturing the cool, detached aesthetic of his Berlin period.