Assisted By The Actor Review: 1972

A Record Mirror Bowie Triumph

Published in the UK on January 15, 1972, Record Mirror’s album review “Hunky Dory - Assisted By The Actor” hailed David Bowie’s Hunky Dory (RCA Victor SF 8244) as his best album to date. Produced by Ken Scott and “assisted by the actor,” the review praised the showcase of Bowie’s “almost violent range” of voice, strong backing (notably Rick Wakeman), and consistency across the production — including a good “Song For Bob Dylan.” The piece concluded it must do Bowie’s reputation a lot of good.

Review Overview

Publication Details

Magazine: Record Mirror (UK).

Date: January 15, 1972.

Format: One-page album review.

Text from the Review

DAVID BOWIE

Hunky Dory (RCA Victor SF 8244). Produced by Ken Scott and "assisted by the actor." About right David does act out his songs and this is quite definitely his best album to date. Good backing musicians, notably Rick Wakeman, but it all showcases the almost violent range of the Bowie voice. A good "Song For Bob Dylan," but there's a strong consistency over the whole production. Must do the Bowie reputation a lot of good.

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