David Bowie (June 14, 1975) “EARLY BOWIE: comic inanity” – Album Review – Melody Maker (UK)

Highly critical review of the David Bowie compilation album Images (a double album of his pre-fame 1966–1967 recordings), dismissing much of the material as “comic inanity”.

PUBLICATION: 

Date: June 14, 1975

Country: United Kingdom

Section / Pages: Albums / Review (Page 37)

Title: EARLY BOWIE: comic inanity

CONTEXT AND NOTES

By mid-1975, Bowie was at the height of his fame following the Young Americans era. This Melody Maker review reflects the common critical attitude toward his pre-Ziggy recordings at the time — viewing them as immature and irrelevant compared to his glam and soul-rock breakthroughs. The review also covers a Cat Stevens album in the same spread.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

Event: Compilation Album Review Era: Pre-Fame / Deram Era Reissue (1966–67 material reviewed in 1975) Tone: Harsh, dismissive, sarcastic Photography: Atmospheric portrait of young David Bowie with acoustic guitar

“EARLY BOWIE: comic inanity”

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

Melody Maker page featuring a large atmospheric photo of a young Bowie playing guitar, bold headline, and extensive critical text. Classic 1975 music weekly layout with visible print grain.

RELATED MATERIAL

• David Bowie (June 10, 1972) “The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust” Advertisement – Record Mirror (UK)

• David Bowie (June 10, 1972) “Bowie at his best” – Album Review – NME (UK)

• David Bowie (June 23, 1973) “Life on Mars” Single Advertisement – Melody Maker (UK)

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