David Bowie (1967 album)

David Bowie is the debut album by David Bowie. It was released on June 1, 1967 in Deram Records. The music is little to compare with the one that made ​​him famous later, but oscillates between Folk Rock, Pop and Music Hall.

Formation

The album was written by Bowie himself and recorded with Mike Vernon from November 1966 to February 1967 in the Decca studios in London. Before the appearance in June 1967 two singles have already been released, Rubber Band / London Boys and in December 1966, and The Laughing Gnome / The Gospel According to Tony Day in April 1967.

Reception

Roy Carr and Charles Shaar Murray of the NME wrote, "a listener strictly accustomed to David Bowie in his assorted '70s Guises would probably find this debut album Either shocking or else simply quaint ." Allmusic.com awarded 2.5 out of 5 stars. Dave Thompson wrote: " ... though this material HAS BEEN repackaged with mind- numbing frequency examined as to seem all but irrelevant today, David Bowie breastfeeding remains a remarkable piece of work. "

Title list

All tracks were written by David Bowie.