David Bowie (October 1, 1977) – “Bowie’s A Hero!” News Feature - Melody Maker
This short Melody Maker news report highlights the impending release of David Bowie's album "Heroes" and reflects growing critical enthusiasm surrounding the record. The article presents the album as a significant artistic achievement and reports on plans for Bowie's forthcoming British tour.
Publication: Melody Maker
Date: October 1, 1977
Country: United Kingdom
Under the headline "Bowie's A Hero!", Melody Maker reports on the forthcoming release of David Bowie's album "Heroes" through RCA Records. The article references a major review by Allan Jones elsewhere in the issue, noting that the critic described the record as "truly modern music for a modern world."
The report states that the album was scheduled for release the following week and highlights Jones's view that the record provided further evidence of Bowie's continuing artistic growth and maturity. Considerable emphasis is placed on Bowie's evolving creative direction and the significance of the new release within his catalogue.
The article also reports that plans for Bowie's next United Kingdom tour were being finalised. Readers are informed that the album had been recorded in Berlin, reinforcing the connection between Bowie and the innovative musical environment associated with the city during this period.
Attention is additionally drawn to the title track "Heroes", which had already been released as a single. The report notes that Bowie was due to perform the song on television in Marc, further increasing anticipation for the album.
CONTEXT AND NOTES
Published during the release week of "Heroes", the feature captures the excitement surrounding one of David Bowie's most acclaimed albums. Rather than functioning as a full review, the article serves as a news item promoting the release and summarising the enthusiastic critical response it was already receiving.
The report is notable for linking the album to Bowie's artistic development, presenting "Heroes" as another important step in a career increasingly associated with innovation and experimentation. The references to Berlin, the forthcoming tour and television appearances underline the scale of activity surrounding Bowie during late 1977.
FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS
Event: Announcement of the release of "Heroes"
Era: 1977 Berlin era
Tone: Enthusiastic and promotional
Photography: No photograph visible in the supplied clipping
WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS
• News report announcing the release of "Heroes"
• Allan Jones's praise for the album as "truly modern music for a modern world"
• Mention of Bowie's forthcoming UK tour plans
• Reference to Bowie's television performance of "Heroes" on Marc
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