Changes Single Review: 1972

January 8, 1972, New Musical Express.

DAVID BOWIE Changes (RCA)

A PENETRATING self-analysis of David's outlook on the ever-changing world and the attitudes of society. And let me assure you that it's not nearly so highfalutin as that description sounds!

A catchy little medium-pacer with a hook chorus, it has the commercial benefit of a stuttering gimmick on the frequently-repeated title word.

Not a disturbing or fantasy disc like some of Bowie's previous singles, but a shrewd insight into the contemporary scene, cleverly presented in a manner designed to have mass appeal.

By the way, it also marks David's disc debut as a sax player! Not an obvious hit but, with sufficient exposure, definitely in with a chance.