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This is the shit, right here. 5/5 Highlights: Cosmic Dancer Monolith Lean Woman Blues Get It On The King of the Mountain Cometh - B Side
uuuuh yeaahh
Boomer rock for cool dads
Another more classic from the 70s rock album. The melodies are pleasant, the voice is kind of soft. There is more calm music like `Cosmic Dancer` and `Monolith` or more Rock'n'Roll like `Jeepster`. Overall, a good rock album to listen.
Glam Anthems galore.
Get it on!!! Well...It is a good album but for me it is too slow and the tracks are not distinctive enough. I mean there are a lot of good tracks on this album e.g Mambo Sun, Planet Queen, Rip Off. But for the end of the album the album gettin tiring.
Okay album but only got half through it in truth 4/10
Quite the effect on its day, but a little ordinary now, perhaps.
Just a really fun album. Tons of fun rifts and melodies throughout, although I think it falls apart a bit on the second half, with many of the songs not making much of an impression. 7/10
I knew Bang A Gong but nothing else of T. Rex. I really liked Lean Woman Blues. The Motivator was so close to Bang A Gong that it would justifiably result in a copyright suit if it were written/recorded by someone else. Speaking of rip off, Rip Off should have been left off the album. It was an ill fit and not very good. Overall I liked his guitar sound. My expectations weren't high but I enjoyed this more than I thought I would. 3.5/5
Basic blues progression... simple is good. Less is more.
Pixies released a cover of mambo sun reccently, and I had no idea it was a cover until 5 minutes ago. Overall, pretty good album. I'm not crazy about his singing, but he makes up for that with his song writing.
This was more fun than I expected :)
About a week in and the best album so far! So many great tracks on their own. Introduced me to songs I have always known, but never paid attention to who performed them.
At last something I've wanted to listed to. Marc Bolan was for sure a genius. I once met a guy called Marc who's mum named.him after Marc Bolan, and his initials were also M.A.R.C.... Cosmic dancer is a a proper song. It is used so well on the opening scene of the film Billy Elliott. Bolan's guitar is easily recognisable throughout the album.
4.5 maar dat kan ik niet geven, heb al vaak genoeg een 5 gegeven dus dan krijgt deze hem ook
Pretty good bluesy rock n roll album.
I liked this more than I thought I would. It fades a little bit at the end. But pretty good overall
A distinctive sound that still works.
Very old school, but I am not a big fan of T. Rex. Still some very good songs on it.
Kind of a fun album. I didn't realize he did Bang a Gong.
Quite liked it. Low level rock
Electric Warrior launch the Glam Rock mouvement. That it it could be the only reason why its here, but on top of this this a an incredible reccord fill with great songs. The artwork is in my opinion a wonderfull one, a gold silouhette of Marc Bolan on a black background simple, but perfect. The name is pretty interesting, Electric Warrioir is a reference to the fact that they change their musicale direction a year prior, from psychedelic folk to pop rock, and in this case Glam Rock. The album open with 2 relatively slow track Mambo Sun and Cosmic Dancer. Both are incredible lyricaly and show a great writtingship by Bolan. Very poetic and fantasic lyrics with a very good music, some of the Best T.rex songs. Jeepster is one of my favorite, a bit more rockabilly and inspired by Howlin' wolf with more sexually explicit lyrics. Monolith is a bit like the first 2 songs, pretty slower with fantasist lyrics andf a reverse solo (Revolver Beatles style). Lean Woman Blues is a pure blues rock song, showing their great versatility and the range of their talent. I just love this song, the heavy riff and lyrics. Get It On is their most notable hit, the specific performance of this song on Top Of The Pop created Glam Rock. The riff of the song is known almost by everyone and the lyrics about sex are just so well written, unfortunatly its probabkly the only song people remeber from them, but we have to admit its by far their best. Its a perfect song, addictive, dancing, pure, sexual its everything Glam Rock should be. The song was of course a huge hit in the UK, and did pretty well outside, but T.Rex is pretty much only known for this song. Planet Queen is more accoustic in constrast, but honneslty one of the best song in the album, Marc's voice is really incredible here (like in all the song yes) Girl is a beautifull song, simple direct and mouving i love it. The motivator is in my opinion not so good, like not bad just not at the level of the other songs Life's a Gas as nothing particular Rip Off is probably the loudest song, with a heavy riff and fast lyrics, proto-punk in other terms. So obviously this album is a 5/5 just so much good song, so much more than just Get It On, one of the best Glam Rock album of all times all the way up with Ziggy Stardust. The legacy of this album is huge, for the following glam rock with artist like David Bowie, The New York Dolls and so many other glam bands that will take lesson from this reccord. But also in other music genra, like punk rock and glam metal that will be influenced by T.Rex. Finaly Marc Bolan, the charismatic leader is an underated guitarist, song written and frontman he is up there with all the greatest this album is nothing without him.
Electric Warrior I had this on CD, inspired by Paul’s admiration for them, but I can’t have listened to this in about 20 years. I’m glad it came up, as it has reminded me of what a great album this is: infectious, fun and joyous with endearingly silly lyrics which occasionally dance with genuine profundity. Mambo Sun and Cosmic Dancer are a banging opening pair, illustrating the two principal styles of song on the album; glammed up rock’n’roll grooves and spacey acoustic driven ballads. I love the string parts on Cosmic Dancer, quite George Martin in the cello and spare arrangement, and, of course, it’s just a great track overall. Jeepster, Monolith and Lean Woman blues finish off the first side brilliantly. Jeepster is obviously a classic, but I love Monolith’s hand claps and backing vocals, and Lean Woman Blues downtempo rock’n’roll blues is just great, with just the right lightness of touch to avoid it being a bog standard 70s blues dirge. Get It On, still sounds fresh and immediate 50 years on, just a banger. Planet Queen, what a track. I remember loving this back in the days of CDs, but I’d kind of forgotten about it. Superb.Love the mournful brass in Girl, and the engagingly daft lyrics, another great track. Love the little echoes of Get It On in The Motivator and the last 30 seconds are great, almost like morse code. Life’s a Gas and Rip Off round things off superbly, Life’s A Gas slightly downcast lyrics giving a nice bit of sobriety to the album before the scuzzy rock n roll of Rip Off. It’s such a smartly written, constructed and produced album, the spaciousness and echoey sound giving it a real deftness, allowing room for the grooves to breathe and for Bolan’s hip shaking boogie guitar to snake around the songs. It’s an easy 5 - a great, fun and playful album of supremely efficient pop rock perfection. 🦖🦖🦖🦖🦖 Playlist submission: Planet Queen
Wait, so Marc Bolan was obsessed with my favorite books, Lord of the Rings, and went on to start glam rock and inspire my favorite band, The Cure? Everything in my life suddenly makes sense. On a serious note, I feel like I’ve tried and failed to get into T. Rex before, but maybe I wasn’t listening to the right songs (beyond Get It On, which is a banger that everyone knows). This album is a lot of fun. It’s silly and campy, but it’s catchy. It also feels way ahead of its time. While it obviously owes a lot to blues and early rock pioneers like Chuck Berry, as well as the Velvet Underground, there’s a clear shift toward the harder glam rock that didn’t exist yet. It reminds me of George Harrison too, with its combination of slightly silly lyrics, spirituality, and deceptively simple melodies. But this album had significant influence of its own, notably on David Bowie (and the rest of glam rock). The campiness and theatricality also no doubt influenced the founders of goth. 5/5 — would listen again
Not bad
The vibes are just of a bad version of a Beatles rip-off band. Get It On and Lean Woman Blues can stand up on their own legs and be respectable songs, but nothing else is really any good. And honestly, the album gets pretty bad, too. The only really good things in the album are the two aforementioned songs, and they can't hold up a whole album on their own. AND they're not even really great songs, just good songs. Favorite Song(s): Get It On, Lean Woman Blues
sounds very familiar at start, then "Get it on" - now i know why
So first suggestion by 1001 Albums...
Seventies soft rock done exactly as it should be. Not too bad!
Electric indeed
One of the better 70s rock albums. There is not any really bad track here; some are actually quite good. Favourite: Cosmic Dancer. 3.5/5
1971 great music.
Yet another boring rock album.
Another Ok album. Was good background music for a drive.
Not a bad album, just not really for me.
Not bad.
9.5/10 It was worth giving it a shot! 'Cosmic dancer', 'Girl' are the most memorable ones. I'd absolutely listen other songs of their.
Not quite as good as The Slider in my opinion, but the first three songs and of course Bang a Gong makes Electric Warrior its timeless classic.
Better than The Slider, but I still really don't get the hype around this guy.
This album has a lack of fuel in the engine. I tried many times, but I just don't get it with T. Rex.
Not a fan whatsoever, felt bored and the songs were repetitive to me. Nothing stuck in my head and by the time it was done I was thankful to get rid of it.
Decent
Not bad
I remember the times my dad introduced me to his record collection when I was a kid. He had a fair chunk of T. Rex in there. I enjoyed nearly everything he introduced me to, but it's almost like a I hit a brick wall when he played anything from this band. I found nothing interesting there. However, they have made their way onto my radar again with this randomised list. So I genuinely gave ‘em another shot and it turns out I’m still not a fan as I straight up found this LP completely boring. There’s very little creativity on display in a musical sense, and virtually no sense of energy in many of the songs throughout the tracklist. The few times a bit of experimentation is thrown in it adds almost nothing to it. I don't know what it is, but outside of the chorus on the big hit 'Get It On' (or 'Bang A Gong'), there is almost no enthusiasm behind the instruments whatsoever. Bolan's vocals also leave a lot to be desired. It even feels like he is singing without any true confidence; as if he is holding himself back on purpose to get that 'cool cat' effect. It's frustrating to listen to. I wouldn't really mind any of this as much if the band actually had something substantial to say to balance things out; but they don't. Perhaps I have just learned, through this list so far, that I'm simply not a fan of the glam rock genre, given my previous rating for a Slade album. Because similar to that Slade album 'Electric Warrior' has aged like milk in comparison to a lot of the fine wine from the stacked era of the 70's.
Goodfather of Glarock
rooaaaarr raaahh argh grrr graahhy (that was fun)
Nearly a 4 some chunky old riffs
Mean, I was surprised by this one. Not today, but a year ago. When my mother died, I inherited her long neglected record collection. She had three albums variant by Tyrannosaurus Rex and T. Rex. The early stuff was very twinkly winkly, pan -pipey, hippy dippy bullshit. Then Marc Bolan went electric, and it was good. I listened to this album, start to finish, and never once wondered when it would end. Not a trace of hobbity folk like the earlier stuff (one half of the original duo was called Steve Peregrine Took! He's no longer a part of the outfit on this album). Just pioneering glam. Standouts for me include Jeepster and Cosmic Dancer. Anyway, for glittery stars.
I really love 70s rock, but this album is just OK. It’s repetitive and not a fan of the singing style. It’s one that I think I would have liked more if I heard it when it first came out. Bang a Gong is clearly the best song on the album, and almost sounds like a different band wrote and performed it. That’s even more true with It’s a Rip-off - it’s like someone finally got them in the studio when they weren’t on shrooms (but maybe on uppers?). Also, what did “bang a gong” actually mean in the UK in 1971? 2.5-ish⭐️ (but I’ll round down)
WOO
Bra album, swagger vibes.
Really fun, plenty of songs I’d listen to again happily! When it came up on the generator, the band name and album cover looked soooo familiar and I was trying to figure out what song(s) I maybe knew from the album and nothing seems familiar from the title but then oh the song I knew came up and I was like ohhhhhhh.
4.5. some of these songs absolutely fucking rip.
I still don't get the hype for this record, and i've given it a fair shake plenty times. I always think "this time will be different" but it just doesn't speak to me I guess. It feels too reserved and doesn't go hard when I feel like it should. It has it's moments sure but not enough to make me want to come back. 2.5/5
I've never really taken to glam rock, but I can still appreciate it as a genre. Well formed and memorable tracks that will stand the test of time. 4/5
I think I’ve given this album a bad rap in the past, because it is quite good, and a shining example of glam rock. This album is at its best when it gets as close to David Bowie as possible, for example on “Cosmic Dancer” and “Planet Queen”. These songs would have easily fit in on Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars, not just because of their titles and space-age lyrical themes, but because of the orchestrations and smooth vocals. “Get It On (Bang a Gong)” is iconic and along with the fantastic “Jeepster” does a good job cementing the album. But where it really falters are the more bluesy songs like “Lean Woman Blues” and “Girl” which fall flat compared to the more glam-esque songs. Overall though there’s a lot more that I like here than I originally remember, and “Girl” has grown on me even if “Lean Woman Blues” hasn’t. “Mambo Sun” is a great opener, and “Like a Gas” feels like it would be a great closing track. “Rip Off” is the actual closing track and it’s fine but it feels like the album peters out at the end.
Classic album. Good rock if you like the style.
Прикольно, но не сильно мое
I don't mind hearing this at all. Not great, but definitely not the worst album on the list. Favorite song: bang a gong.
You can bang the gong all you like, it still won't make me dig the rest of the album....
Das ist in jeder Hinsicht ein Klasse-Glam-Rock-Album. Marc Bolan zelebriert jeden einzelnen Song und die Arrangements sind so eingängig und toll umgesetzt, dass man jedes Lied sofort wieder erkennt. Ich genoß jede einzelne Note und freute mich dieses Album noch einmal zu hören und zu inhalieren.
Plenty of great glam riffage, I enjoyed it considerably more than its successor (The Slider) although the two aren't miles apart stylistically, I just felt it had more tunes. Maybe I was just in more of a T. Rex mood today.
Heavy overdrive on the guitar paired with great rhythm made this a good listen. Enjoyed it!
I dunno why but I love this album as a whole.
Add this to the “one big song so the album should be on the list” list. 3/10
сексуальный инструментал, приятный голос, бешенная харизма. Не хватило хита в альбоме.
utter shite
british blues bang a gong
Flashbacks to nicesurf
Very interesting. Hadn’t appreciated how 1950s inspired so many of the songs are. Good songwriting for sure but not really my scene at all.
就喜欢这种吵吵闹闹的摇滚
Solid 3.5. Glam rock 101.
Not my thing.
T-Rex - my favourite dinosaur, my favourite garden decking company, my favourite baking vegetable fat butter alternative and now a band that’s made a bloody brilliant record. 4.6
Прикольный, не ожидал, понравилось.
Glam Rock's ground zero. This is one of the albums that you can listen to over and over again without getting bored. Get it On is a must on every 70s classic playlist!
Banger after banger here, don't pretend it ain't so.
One of glammiest of glam albums, without the cheese of later artists such as Roxy Music. Pretty solid.
I really liked this one! Mambo Sun and Bang a Gong 👍🏼
Not as good as I was hoping sadly! Couple of huge tunes on it but other than that, I’m not having it!
Although it wasn’t the kind of genre I would usually listen to, I still enjoyed it quite a lot. I especially liked the song “Rip Off” Great album overall.
Solid
I can see how influential this album is. A lot of its sounds and concepts I recognize from other bands and songs that definitely came after. That said, not a big fan of it. It's too glitz, glitter, and pop for me. I like rock but hard rock. Always cool to glance into the legacy of a genre but unfortunately no saved songs and no real interest to come back.
Second album by this artist, and I am not mad about that. This guy is really good. T. Rex makes music fun and makes me want to listen to it again. There is talent here, rock and roll vibes (but not too much), some awesome guitar, lyrics that you can hear and understand and just want to get up and dance. There are 50's vibes that move into folk (Cosmic Dance) into a more rock vibe (Get it On) with a little blues for good measure (Lean Woman Blues). Last time I saw Slash's inspiration, this time I am getting Black Keys vibes.
T Rex is great. I only knew one of their songs before this project. Now I know several. Good stuff!
This was a really great album. Thoroughly enjoyed! It’s catchy and groovy and cool, and it feels different and fresh for that era.
This didn't really wow me. Everyone knows Bang a Gong (Get It On) but it's another song that has slowly been so overplayed that it no longer excites. I was excited to hear the rest of the album but it too didn't excite me all that much. I did like Cosmic Dancer's bizarre love of dancing and Life's a Gas and Rip Off. The rest just kind of played. Maybe you need to hear the entire album played as much as Bang a Gong to appreciate it. Or would that make you hate it?
Als je geregeld het Trash Theory kanaal op YT checkt, over het ontstaan van genres, dan kun je niet anders dan respect hebben voor de pioniersrol van Marc Bolan in de alternative rock arena. Een visionair op vele fronten, in z'n presentatie en in z'n muziekopvattingen. Dit is zijn magnum opus, voor velen. En qua dichtheid aan typische catchy T. Rex tracks dan is dat ook zeker zo. Het is aandoenlijk, het jammed, en het swingt aan alle kanten. En de passie waarmee elk nummer wordt gepresenteerd valt te prijzen. De eerste helft van het album is waanzinnig vermakelijk, met de fabuleuze reeks 'Mambo Sun'- 'Cosmic Dancer' - 'Jeepster' - 'Monolith'. Hiermee wordt wel direct het gehele T. Rex spectrum tentoongesteld, en horen we later veel van het zelfde maar dan minder pakkend. Natuurlijk veren we halverwege weer even op bij 'Get It On', die weigert ooit te vervelen. Ook het kalmere 'Life's A Gas' moet hier genoemd worden. Deze was me onbekend, en bestempel ik bij deze als favoriete ontdekking van de week. Vlammend begin, gezapige tweede helft. Maar een gewichtige plaat in het canon der alt rock, en absoluut een grote wens nog eens tegen te komen in een platenzaakje. 7,5/10 Highlights: Cosmic Dancer Jeepster Get It On Life's A Gas
Ken de hitjes van T. Rex maar nog nooit echt een album geluisterd. Cosmic Dancer zou zo één van de grootste Bowie hits geweest kunnen zijn. Get it On is natuurlijk echt een klassieker. Life's a Gas is mijn persoonlijke favoriet en nieuwe ontdekking. Kort maar prachtig. Verder lijkt het allemaal best veel op elkaar. Zo heeft the Motivator bijna dezelfde tune als Get it On. Vreemd dat twee zo vergelijkbare nummers op een plaat staan. T.rex was een getalenteerd mannetje, lekker plaatje. Maar niet bijzonder genoeg om echt vaker op te gaan zetten. 7/10 Highlights Cosmic Dancer Life's a Gas Rip Off
Meh, it was fine.
Enjoyed this much more than I thought I would. It makes me want to go on a road trip. I’m giving it a low 4.
4 for Bang a gong plus 0 for everything else
Przyjemne. Bardzo niezobowiązująca płytya, ale nie wiem czy się czymś wyróżnia. Get it on to znany utwór, kojarzy mi się ze Suitsami. Obiektywnie 3/5. Nie ma wad, ale też niczym nie zachwyca.
Liked it overall Standout songs: Cosmic Dancer Jeepster The Motivator
The only song I have heard of by T. Rex is Bang a Gong. That was after hearing The Power Stations remake. I am still much more of a fan of later version. I also had heard T. Rex was a pre-glam band who influenced many like Bowie and The New York Dolls. I feel many of the songs need a bit more of an aggressive approach. Much like Robert Palmer gave to Bang a Gong. Feels like they are holding back a bit. That being said, it was an enjoyable album.
for a minute there i thought id die i thought id stay
Get It On and Hot Love are classics. The rest was just ok for me 3/5
Quality 70s rock
It was good, I don't expect anything from this but I really wasn't disappointed. Great Album :D
I thought Life’s a Gas was really good, and the vibes were pretty consistently solid throughout, but I wasn’t too moved by it! Maybe it will grow on me over time!
Pretty fun! Some good bops and unique sounds but has never done a whole lot for me. I do revisit it every so often and have a good time though and today was no different!
A perennial album for me, one I have loved dearly for my whole adult life. A one time 'favourite album' and joyous and funky celebration.
i've never listened to this before but my next door neighbour in halls certainly did
Stonesy/Bowieish boogie rock
First time listening to this, and Bang a Gong is the worst track on here. There's a lot more personality to these guys than I would have expected from that one single.
I liked it a lot immediately - it's very catchy and easy to listen to. At the same time, it doesn't seem to treat itself too seriously (without going too far in that regard) which makes me like it even more. I like how sexy it is without going too macho like other 70s rock bands. More like, yeah it's all fun and a bit magical, isn't it? I have quite a long list of favorites from this album: Mambo Sun, Cosmic Dancer, Monolith, Get it on, Planet Queen and Life's a Gas. It could have been a 5 but I felt like something was missing from perfection. Still, I'd like to get it on (!) vinyl!
Day 38 - July 9th, 2024 Simple classic pysch rock. What can I say? It's good. 4/5
Yea, twas fun
Electric Warrior by T. Rex stands as a quintessential glam rock album, with Marc Bolan's super vocals leading the charge. The record exudes a cool, laid-back vibe that captures the spirit of the early 1970s. While some rhythms and riffs may feel repetitive, they contribute to the album's hypnotic and cohesive quality. Tracks like Get It On and Jeepster showcase Bolan's knack for catchy melodies and charismatic delivery. The production, rich with layered guitars and lush arrangements, enhances the overall experience. Each song flows seamlessly into the next, creating a unified listening journey. Despite the occasional repetitive rhythm, the album's charm and swagger keep it engaging throughout. Bolan's vocal performance is consistently compelling, injecting each track with personality and flair. The balance of rock anthems and softer, more introspective songs adds depth to the album. NUMBER OF BANGERS - 6 STAND OUT TRACK - Life's a Gas
WOW, I thought this was a One-Hit wonder.
Pues muy chulo.
It’s solid fuzzy Beatles rock. Pretty okay.
Electric Warrior is the second studio album by T. Rex, originally released in 1971. This is my first time listening to a T. Rex album. I was expecting some super poppy glam stuff but I was pleasantly surprised. There's some cool psych stuff in here. Apparently this album was a step for the band sonically, moving from their previous folk sound to a more refined pop/glam oriented sound. I feel like the glam label that was placed on T. Rex is a bit restricting and not reflective of their sound, at least on this record. This still has that folk influence, but also some harder rock elements and even psych. It's especially evident in "Cosmic Dancer", which is probably my favorite song off the record. This will definitely be getting more spins from me.
Slightly pervy, but kind of throbbing and muted, and it's easy to see how they changed things.
Enjoyable album, great vibe, though only a couple memorable songs.
Geci jó volt, első olyan ismeretlen album amit mentettem gyűjteménybe. Ez a korai féldepis indie vibe nagyon bejött.
mambo sun och cosmic dancer var en så stark start, underbara låtar 🌈🌈 Dessvärre dippade kalaset efter dessa. Avskalat är absolut inte dåligt per definition, men detta lät bara väldigt tomt och ofärdigt. Samma groove som mambo sun hände aldrig igen 👹 Även när det kändes som idéerna fanns där levererade det bara inte. Get it on och hot love led lite av samma grej men är så köriga att de ändå är intressanta. Dock när han lugnar ner sig gör det ju inget att det inte händer så himla mycket, så girl och life's a gas var iaf bra 👍 loco toppar och dalar supersvårt betyg, men överlag blev det bara liiiite för tråkigt bästa: självklart cosmic dancer 🌷🌷🌷🌷 bara jättefin
Det mesta gillade jag inte Bästa låt: Monolith
I really liked this! Very much my vibe
I forgot to take notes on this album while I was listening but other than David Bowie, T. Rex is my favorite glam rock act. Cosmic Dancer and Get It On are great and everything else fits the album sound.
marc bolan is just not for me
A little on the boring side for me with a few ok tracks. Will I listen to again: 0%
Sort of a glam rock. Not my jam but not terrible
Pretty good
Ok some hits
Fun! There are some really good songs on here. I didn't know anything about this coming in and was expecting a more hard rock type of sound from a band called t Rex, for some reason, but it's more glam. I'm interested in hearing more from this band. The album drags a bit toward the end though, for me.
Get it on es un temazo
Great, more mellow / oblique than I’d anticipated
Cute
just boring most of the time
4.4
I quite liked this album and know how much David Bowie LOVED Mark Bolan so I have to give it a three, even though it was a bit boring lol! :-)
Except for 'Get it on' I didn't really get it on for this
Solid album.
5/10, достойно, но а) я такое не люблю, б) все треки однотипные
This record should have been titled “Bang A Gong: T Rex greatest HIT”. Beyond that good but dated tune, nothing of note.
Kinda good, but didn't hear anything very special. Some Bowie-like vocal chain action which I hate too
It says a lot that this was the top-selling album in the UK in ‘71 - the same year as Who’s Next and Bowie’s Hunky Dory. Also says a lot that it doesn’t have the same staying power as those two albums. It’s got some catchy songs that were enjoyable to listen to, but I don’t see myself seeking this out for a 2nd or 3rd play.
Elements of the Troggs and Mungo Jerry, it’s a fine sounding album, with “Bang a Gong” at the next level.
Loved Cosmic Dancer.
3.5*
Just so cool
4.0 pleasantly surprised.
#36 - some bangers in here and a unique sound! Quite advanced for '71, I like it
this shit was that good shit that sauce i look for on here type shit 4.4/5
Auch nach über 40 Jahren noch tolle und eingängige Rockhits.
5/10
Tengo una debilidad especial por T Rex
Love this album. One of the first albums I bought on vinyl as a kid when it came out. I listened to this constantly. The remastered expanded version is even better. I’m still not sure what a Jeepster is though….
Fun listen! Like a post-beatles hangover with a bit of Stones, and funky disco.
Hot Love is good, the rest ok
Good shit. Simpsons: No
Good vibes. Some of the songs / riffs sound very similar. But still enjoyable on a sunny day. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Good solid album.
I really liked this. Loved it in Billy Elliot. Life’s a Gas was a perfect penultimate song and Rip Off brought it all together. Get it On was almost too good everything after felt lesser but I still loved it all. If The Boss got 5 then this masterpiece deserves 5 too
DECENT
Not bad, sounds like it kicked off the hair metal movement.
Noiiice. Haven’t touched this one since the 70s era, so nice to revisit. Lives up to the hype for the most part. Some new songs stood out.
This was a good album. I like the sassy rock tones from the lead singer. The songs were simple, but punchy. Drum and guitar tones were solid.
Bang a gong man! These are good vibes!
My expectations for this album were relatively low, I thought T-rex was a bit of a one-hit-wonder. At first I thought my expectations were correct but it won me over with that sort of glam-like sound that just puts me in a good mood.
Glam rock. Un megahit. Vinilo.
Like it!
Really feels like a relic of its time great music also not for me
I'm surprised that I'm not familiar with this band. The only song I recognized was "Bang a Gong". It was a fun album with an interesting sound. There were a few songs that kind of slowed down the momentum, but I have a feeling I'll listen to it again, and it will grow on me.
It was a fun album at times, but didn't feel substantive. At times it felt like it was trying too hard to come off as amazing and glamorous, which ended up sounding overly dramatic or like it was too much. The song that's stood the test of time ("Bang a Gong (Get It On)") was fun, if silly. Overall, it wasn't a *bad* album, per se, but if I find myself wanting to listen to fun glam rock I've got better options.
Not really my style but had 1 or 2 songs I liked.
Sounds good
Not available in Mexico
pretty nice to listen to in the background, its a vibe
### **Electric Warrior by T. Rex: An In-Depth Review** Released in 1971, T. Rex's "Electric Warrior" is a landmark album that firmly established Marc Bolan and his band as pioneers of the glam rock genre. This in-depth review will explore the lyrics, music, production, themes, and influence of the album, as well as highlight its pros and cons. #### **Lyrics** Marc Bolan's lyrics on "Electric Warrior" are an intriguing blend of mysticism, romance, and playful absurdity. Bolan often veers away from conventional storytelling, opting instead for evocative imagery and enigmatic phrases. **Key Tracks and Analysis:** - **"Cosmic Dancer"**: This track features introspective lyrics that touch on existential themes. "I danced myself out of the womb / Is it strange to dance so soon?" captures a sense of eternal recurrence and self-discovery. - **"Jeepster"**: Here, Bolan's playful, swaggering lyrics dominate. Lines like "Just like a car, you're pleasing to behold / I'll call you Jaguar if I may be so bold" showcase his ability to mix humor with sexual innuendo. - **"Get It On"**: Perhaps the most famous track on the album, it blends straightforward rock 'n' roll bravado with a touch of mysticism. "Well, you're dirty and sweet, clad in black / Don't look back, and I love you" perfectly encapsulates the glam rock ethos. Overall, the lyrics are marked by a combination of poetic flair and a carefree attitude that aligns well with the album's sonic landscape. #### **Music** Musically, "Electric Warrior" is a seamless fusion of rock, folk, and blues, with a pronounced glam rock sheen. Bolan's distinctive voice and guitar work are front and center, supported by the band’s solid rhythm section and Tony Visconti's lush arrangements. **Instrumentation and Arrangement:** - **Guitar**: Bolan's guitar playing is both raw and melodic. He employs a mix of crunchy riffs and fluid lead lines, as evident in tracks like "Mambo Sun" and "Rip Off." - **Strings and Brass**: Visconti's production includes string and brass arrangements that add depth and sophistication. The lush strings on "Cosmic Dancer" and the brass on "Get It On" are standout examples. - **Rhythm Section**: The bass and drums provide a steady, infectious groove throughout the album. The interplay between Steve Currie's bass and Bill Legend's drumming is tight and dynamic. The music is characterized by its simplicity and effectiveness. Bolan's riffs are catchy, and the melodies are memorable, making the album accessible yet richly textured. #### **Production** Produced by Tony Visconti, "Electric Warrior" benefits from a polished yet organic sound. Visconti's production style enhances Bolan's vision, creating a cohesive album that feels both intimate and grand. **Production Highlights:** - **Balance**: Visconti manages to balance the rawness of rock with the sophistication of orchestral elements. This is particularly evident in tracks like "Monolith," where the strings blend seamlessly with Bolan's guitar. - **Soundscapes**: The album employs various soundscapes, from the reverb-drenched "Girl" to the dry, punchy "Jeepster." This variety keeps the listener engaged and adds to the album's dynamic range. - **Vocals**: Bolan's vocals are front and center, with just the right amount of reverb to give them presence without overwhelming the mix. His voice is distinct and charismatic, adding to the album's charm. The production on "Electric Warrior" is meticulous yet unobtrusive, allowing the songs to shine while providing a lush backdrop that enhances their impact. #### **Themes** "Electric Warrior" explores a variety of themes, from love and sexuality to mysticism and existentialism. Bolan's lyrics often juxtapose the earthly with the ethereal, creating a rich tapestry of ideas and images. **Major Themes:** - **Romance and Sexuality**: Many songs on the album, such as "Jeepster" and "Lean Woman Blues," focus on themes of love and desire. Bolan's approach is often playful and hedonistic, reflecting the carefree spirit of the era. - **Mysticism and Fantasy**: Tracks like "Cosmic Dancer" and "Planet Queen" delve into more mystical and fantastical themes. Bolan's fascination with mythology and the cosmos is evident, adding a layer of depth to the album. - **Identity and Self-Expression**: The album also touches on themes of identity and self-expression. Bolan's flamboyant persona and the glam rock aesthetic are celebrations of individuality and nonconformity. These themes, combined with Bolan's lyrical style, create an album that is both grounded and otherworldly, reflecting the dualities that define the glam rock genre. #### **Influence** "Electric Warrior" had a profound impact on the music world, helping to define the sound and style of glam rock. Its influence can be seen in the work of numerous artists who followed, from David Bowie to The New York Dolls. **Cultural and Musical Impact:** - **Glam Rock**: The album's success played a significant role in popularizing glam rock. Bolan's blend of rock 'n' roll with flamboyant visuals and theatricality set the template for the genre. - **Future Artists**: Many future rock icons, including David Bowie, were influenced by "Electric Warrior." Bowie's Ziggy Stardust persona owes a debt to Bolan's pioneering work. - **Legacy**: The album is considered a classic, frequently cited by critics and musicians as a pivotal work in rock history. Its songs continue to be covered and referenced, demonstrating its lasting appeal. #### **Pros and Cons** **Pros:** - **Catchy and Memorable Songs**: Tracks like "Get It On" and "Jeepster" are timeless rock anthems with infectious hooks and memorable lyrics. - **Innovative Production**: Tony Visconti's production adds depth and richness to the album, making it a sonic pleasure from start to finish. - **Distinctive Style**: Bolan's unique blend of rock, folk, and glam, along with his charismatic persona, gives the album a distinct and enduring appeal. - **Variety**: The album covers a wide range of musical styles and themes, keeping the listener engaged throughout. **Cons:** - **Repetitiveness**: Some critics argue that the album can be repetitive, with similar-sounding riffs and structures across different songs. - **Lyrics**: While often poetic and evocative, Bolan's lyrics can sometimes feel nonsensical or lacking in depth, which might not appeal to all listeners. - **Overproduction**: For some purists, the lush production and orchestral elements might detract from the raw rock 'n' roll energy that defines the genre. ### **Conclusion** "Electric Warrior" by T. Rex is a seminal album that encapsulates the spirit of glam rock with its blend of catchy melodies, innovative production, and charismatic performance. Marc Bolan's enigmatic lyrics and distinctive guitar work, combined with Tony Visconti's lush production, create a record that is both timeless and influential. While it has its flaws, such as occasional repetitiveness and overproduction, the album's strengths far outweigh these minor issues, solidifying its status as a classic in rock history. The album's exploration of themes like love, mysticism, and self-expression, coupled with its musical variety, ensures that it remains engaging and relevant. "Electric Warrior" not only defined a genre but also inspired countless artists, leaving an indelible mark on the music world. Whether you are a longtime fan or a new listener, the album offers a rich and rewarding experience that showcases T. Rex at the height of their creative powers.
Not overly catchy or interesting. Cosmic Dancer best track
If you’d tell me Electic Warrior was released in 2010 I’d believe it. Very chill, very good 8.1/10
Pretty fun casual listening, might have to check out T. Rex a little bit more. 3.5/5
I had not ever listened to this album before but I thought it was pretty good.
A personal favorite.
classic, chill rock. get it on is a banger
Wow. This is the band that Ty Segal based his sound on, no doubt. Turned me onto T. Rex. What a record.
Had promise but i quickly become bored with the melody. All it did was drive me to want to listen to CCR in the end.
Listened Before? N It was okay. I think the author is a bit hung up on 1970s British rock, because this is yet another one that doesn't stand out. The big hit off the album (Bang a Gong) is severely overplayed in the US, so I can only imagine how overplayed it is in England. Anyway, just sorta generic. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Cosmic Dancer
It's a good album, but there are only two REALLY good songs, that I'd willfully put on, Get it On and The Motivator. 6/10 means 3 stars
Tons of great songs and clearly an influential album relative to sounds of the time.
T. Rex are the epitome of cool for me. This album oozes swagger and sexuality. It rocks hard but also sounds tossed off and casual. And it's stacked with great songs. "Mambo Sun" is such a great opener. That drumbeat combined with the riff captures that laidback rock star style so well. "Jeepster" is a classic too. I love the dirtbag poetry of the line "Girl, I'm just a Jeepster for your love." Brilliant. The riff is so catchy. I've heard a few bands copy it (and even heard T. Rex basically reuse it on other songs) and I don't blame them. It's awesome. "Bang a Gong (Get It On)" is the huge hit here and I love it. It always makes me happy when I hear it. I'm also a big fan of the closing track "Rip Off." It sounds wild and loose. The slower "Life's a Gas" that comes right before it would have been a fine song to end the album on but I love when bands sneak in one more high energy number before the end. Just great from beginning to end. One of my personal favorite rock albums.
Pretty straightforward slightly blues-influenced classic rock. There's some good dynamics throughout, and the band has a good feel for when the music needs to start rocking or when it needs to chill out. "Get It On" is a classic rock anthem and staple in any good mid-summer BBQ playlist. Enjoyable, solid, and tight.
Last time I got T. Rex it was #42 on the list. Now I'm at #881 a good three years later, and I feel as though I can appreciate T. Rex a bit more this time around. And in truth, I am enjoying Electric Warrior more than I remember enjoying The Slider. Not everything is sticking, but man he wrote some bonafide hits here.
Get it on was the only song Inwas familiar with. Pleasantly surprised with the other tracks. A fun first listen.
Loved it. A little Bowie, strong songwriting with hooks, and a lot of early 70s bubblegum AM pop with rock star sex appeal and you get a classic. For me, T. Rex hit their stride with this album; I like this glam rock version of the group over their earlier, folk rock version of the band. Bang a Gong is such a fun, sexy bop and it’s not the only one like it throughout. If there’s a small knock on the album, some songs are a little thin beyond a catchy hook but that’s the thing: the hooks are often so solid that it holds up as a cohesive work. A fun listen.
I did like their song Bang a Gong but not a fan
One of the weakest starts of a rock album I've ever heard, had to abort the listen The vocalist in particular is really underperforming, and the mix makes it even worse
This was decent. Nice variety of styles on here, and Bang a Gong is a, well, a banger.
I liked this a lot more than the other T. Rex. This one is more varied and I feel like the songs have individual personality where The Slider sounded like the same good song, multiple times. 3.75/5
I think I prefer Roxy Music for my glam, but I cannot deny Marc Bolan’s guitar tone (his voice, however…). Really killer set. B+
Pretty good
Much of the same, i like his soft voice. Does not get boring.
Wow this is still really great music, time has only made this recording better. Marc Bolan was a brilliant composer and musician that unfortunately passed way before his time. David Bowie had it right.
One of the best glam rock albums ever. Mambo Sun and Monolith are under-appreciated gems, and of course there’s hits like Jeepster and Bang a Gong. This album is not peak Bolan, but it’s pretty close.
Unverkennbar.
I loved this so so so much. Trex has always floated on the periphery for me. I knew some songs but never committed to an album. I was so surprised by how much sound they could fit into an album. Some songs reminded me of ELO. Some were pure rock-n-roll and some made me feel feels. I love it.
Excellent guitar instrumentals but the album is a bit slow for my taste. "Get it On" stood out to me and I recognised the riff from Oasis’ "Cigarettes and Alcohol".
Wasnt feeling this album besides for 3 songs
4/5 stars
very nice
It's okay
Lekker album, nog nooit van de band gehoord. Lekkere chille muziek, maar ook niet gauw saai. Sommige liedjes wel veel herhaling qua tekst en ritmes.
This was fine. No impression on me at all.
no lo voy a escuchar en vez de esto voy a escuchar blue
А ничего. Я был занят другими делами, потому играло на фоне, но играло приятно
Brilliant. Gone too soon.
Easily one of the best glam albums.
really good, but not consistently amazing. super solid 4.5
Excellent album. I can see where artists l listen to get their style from!! Wow
I actually found myself disappointed by this one. I was just expecting to hear more interesting instrumentals than what I got. Granted, my expectations were decently high coming in, so this album is still pretty good overall. It just left me wanting on several songs. Bang a Gong will always slap though
Bien ! Je réécouterai à l'occasion
Eh, it started off pretty rough, but I lightened up to it a little. Not really my thing, but there's a few interesting things happening here in terms of genre fluidity.I'd give it a 2.75, so it'll get a 3 on this scale.
Pretty solid classic rock. I don't remember having heard any of these songs beyond "Bang a Gong" before, but I generally liked this album. 3.4.
It is fine.
Some of these songs are absolute classics that I grew up with. Others I didn't find until years later but ended up becoming recent favorites. The album has some strong points and some weaker points, but overall it's just a solid classic.
Disappointing
SINAAA
Bolan and T. rex are criminally underrated. Paved the way for bowies swag
Epic
Wow! So much better than I anticipated. The early 70s edgy glam rock shone through in this album.
great album, sounded good with some blues influence and great gutar
This is an album well ahead of it's time. Mambo Sun Great song. Could've been released in the 2010s and wouldn't have seemed out of place. The vocals are slightly dated but you can tell right the off the bat that this is proto-Black Keys and Arctic Monkeys.
This is good. I really enjoyed this.
Rock, Pop, 1971 -> 3
pretty standard blues rock. Nothing too special, drummer and bass player are probably more bored than me.
This is a fantastic record. Many times when I hear an album noted for how influential it is, I'll be a bit bored because so many people have copied it, that I've hear all of the jokes before. But not here. T. Rex doesn't sound like the bands it influenced. Those bands sound like T. Rex. I definitely hear some Bowie-like qualities here, but the sound is more like two artists channeling the same vibe rather than one following the other. Bang a Gong is the perfect example of an awesome song that has been totally played out. I've skipped it so many times in the past, but it sounds great on the tracklist here. Cosmic Dancer is a new surprise favorite of mine. I'm impressed with what Bolan was able to do here though I do wish the album was more consistent. Four stars.
Always liked this record. Super groovy, but comparatively subtle and tasteful as 70s rock records go.
Marvin’s version of “Get It On” is better.
Such a good vibe. Loved it and just recently scored it on vinyl. I’m sold.
I love this one. This album is an old comfort listen for me. Hearing it makes me think of being on an airplane, being on a train, going somewhere.
I really liked a lot of this and I really hated a lot of it. There's a tight 4 star album in here somewhere.
Didn't love the vibe. It almost felt cheesy to me. But it wasn't the worst!
This was enjoyable enough but I think if Get It On wasn't such a bop it would be a little bleh.
No individual track stands out massively and yet it's just a super fun sound.
Bangin
I think a true rating would be 3.5 but I'll round it up to 4 because Bang a Gong is such a proper tune. Some good songs on here but was kinda meh on a lot of it as well.
the only time that my ears perked up is when i thought i heard cigarettes and alcohol by oasis and got excited. Cigarettes and alcohol is much better and more exciting. this is the type of music that gets put in the background while you’re playing uno and you don’t really care about i’m just bored truly
decent 2. I just like, the songs are chill i guess like i can mess with the vibe but sometimes they really draw out. like its a 4 minute song playing the same shit with like the chorus 4 times with no other buildup. what saves it is how chill this genre is and some catchy parts in some of the songs 1. Mambo Sun 2. Life's a Gas 3. Cosmic Dancer
I can see why Get it on was the only hit off this album, but it was enough to get 3 stars
So classic 🎸 great production and playing to complement the groovy tunes
mer beatles rip off tack! de hä va nice
Great listen. Life’s a gas is one of the best songs from that era. IMO.
Get It On is a great song, but the rest of the album lacks the energy and catchiness that their one hit song emotes. This is an okay album, but not one I’ll likely come back to. T. Rex will be relegated to one hit wonders in my book.
Mostly boring, but some songs are fun and Bolan gets a pass. 'Get It On' was on a "Rock Oldie" compilation that was among my first active and conscious music listening experiences. And the part time hippie here had fun with his Prophet, Seers & Sages. But really, one of the albums that could be anywhere from a 2-4 for me. Today, 4.
Drags.
T. Rex was an early producer of glam rock that was the creation of Marc Bolan. Bolan released a few solo tracks, and was part of a band called John's Children before forming Tyrannosauras Rex, a folk band that met with modest success in London's hippie scene. After four albums, the band changed directions, their sound, and their name became T. Rex. T. Rex is part of the same tradition that gave us Ziggy Stardust - early 70's glam rock. This album includes "Bang a Gong," the arguable "one-hit wonder" of T. Rex's career - which was covered by Robert Palmer's supergroup, The Power Station.
Some familiar songs, but overall not totally my vibe. Was worth a listen.
Rocking, gritty, jamming sounds. A record with a variety of instrumentation and rhythms, with some improvisationaly-wild vocals at times.
This is what I got into in high school a good thirty five years later. It does have that optimistic, swaggering quality to it that makes glam rock so identifiable.
Initial listen was relatively positive but not mind blowing. I queued up another round after listening to some other stuff. Similar feel this time around. It might have been ground breaking at the time, but whatever they were doing was clearly absorbed by everyone, and now seems pretty normal. Perhaps it's an issue of them being an early visual glam sort of operation. Obviously that doesn't translate to the recording.
Great sound, okay voice, and nothing to stand out here. It's good, but could be better. Jeepster and Get It On were some favorites
How did they get away with making The Motivator just Get It On again? I don’t really see the hype behind this one. Favorite songs were Monolith, Get It On, Girl, and Rip Off.
Pleasant dorky rock. The big hit was unexpected yet appreciated, and the rest was nice to hear. Might spin this one again someday.
Rock primi 70, chili, tranquillo, a tratti ricorda un po' il country, piacevole come sottofondo I guess, non spinge troppo. Mi ero rotta e ho voluto fare subito la review. Canzone preferita "Get it on", abbastanza famosa.
4/29/24. A bit of blues rock, wasn't too familiar with T. Rex initially. You can hear this sound in a lot of later popular rock albums so it's definitely influential, but thought this record was decent. Enjoyable.
I’m mixed on this one. On one hand, it’s cool as hell - lots of elements mixed in, great instrumentation, great harmonies - it’s got a lot to like and clearly good music. But, on the other hand, not a single song on this album got me really excited - Get It On is a perfect example - it’s a very good song, but for me, it generally blends in as fun but forgettable on classic rock radio. Overall, musical appreciation is a 4+ but enjoyment is a high 2, maybe low 3. Overall, I’d say a 3+ for me.
One of THE essential glam rock albums. Bold, brash, and propelled by Marc Bolan’s unashamedly brilliant slinky charisma.
Good
When you look at the cover of Electric Warrior, you see a statement being made. It's an iconic image that seems to say "You're about to get rocked!" When you listen to Electric Warrior, you can hear so many albums and artists that came after it. It sounds so ahead of it's time. I think it's still totally relevant today (2024). The line from Life's a Gas, "Ah Life's a gas/I hope it's gonna last." is especially poignant, since it sadly didn't last much longer for Marc Bolan, who died in a car crash in 1977. Liked songs added: - Cosmic Dancer - Bang a Gong (Get it On)
I already like this album bich
Experimentak, excellent album. Jazz, blue, rock and even some hits!
This is a groovy album and one of my favorites. It's one of the best of the glam rock era for sure.
The Blues is an interesting genre. It has its markers, the I IV V progression, the shuffle mimicking a pulsing heart, the wails and call and response. Having listened to it for most of my life in 3 different languages I've always been fascinated how this African American export finds its way into the speaker boxes across the world. This album is no exception. It's a master class in Blues rock and roll. I'm not fond of number ratings, they've never made sense to me since music is subjective. My impression of this album is, it's a Blues album done in a British way. It has a sophistication to it that is contrasted with the spaced out dirty over drives of the lead and rhythm guitars. The drums swing, go straight and at times waltz. Great album overall.
Gitarrenpop der 60er. Gut zum nebenherhören. Nichts besonderes
Just meh.
Majestic departure from his early Tolkien freak folk days, this album is already one of my all time favorites. His one of a kind larger than life personality is dripping throughout the whole album and album has no skips. Some total bangers on here, as well as some slower joints such as the reflective “Cosmic Dancer”. Follow it up with “The Slider” & turn it up for track 1. Bolan forever.
There is a great feeling for groove in these songs. Still you can't shake the feeling that T. Rex is a bit of "dad rock". Might be unfair to say it but yeah.
beetje gemengde gevoelens hierbij... de glamrock nummers vind ik wel goed, maar de softe zijn een beetje te soft naar mijn smaak... Bolan blijft natuurlijk wel een geweldige gitarist.
Not a fan
Solid album, loved the 70s sound especially the production with the horns, guitars and full sound from the guitars etc. Some songs felt very samey but clearly the album had a cohesive sound. Love Bring It On but haven't saved any other songs so give it a pass Rating.
His voice bothers me
downloaded 2,5,7,8 and 15. loooys of songs. didn’t hate it
Tasting this like a fine wine. Its alright. Hints of Prince and Bowie to come. A dry mix and a fuzzy soft guitar tone with Bolan’s vocals set in a dreamy bed. Nothing too remarkable on the album. Nothing too inventive to these ears that have been raised on its legacy. Im not sure how much glam Bolan embodied in his music. He wore glitter and was bisexual and those became traits of his heirs but musically what is he doing? A kind of strut and sneer and quite a lot of hand percussion. Not much to work with sonically. Just some chords and riffs and lines of song. Nothing that blues musicians weren’t really doing at the time: shuffles and grooves. Perhaps his influence was in being a cross over artist who brought psychedelic rock and fantasy folk to more bluesy settings. I dunno. However, I’m in this for the music not necessarily the cultural significance of the artist of the album. Does this still hold up 50+ years later? It does, enough. But pretty much back ground music at this point. Bolan’s lyrics teeter on the edge of parody. Is he saying anything? Not really. But one gets the impression that he doesn’t really give a fuck. Just wanted to make a good album. Mostly succeeds but I’m not adding it to the library.
Well, that was fun. Lots of pretty good ideas and feels here. The backing vocals strategically placed, a nod to the 50s. The use of reverse tapes, the little guitar fills, the subtle hits of horn and strings, the production. And then there is Cosmic Dancer, a gem of a song. There is a fragility in the voice of Marc Bolan that makes these songs different and more interesting than if they were just odes to life and pleasure. It is always sexy, but there is an innocence and something else here, a little restrained and sad. You can sense the tears are not far under all the makeup. He really captured what must have been the atmosphere in 1971, when the joy and the sunniness of the hippie movement collapsed on itself and started to show something much grittier.
I liked it
Look, this albums fine, that’s not the problem. What’s wrong is that the last 5 albums I’ve gotten are calmer ones. Look, all I’m asking for is just please give me something, anything that isn’t classic rock, hell I’d be fine with jazz.
4.75
Only knew it as the album with "Get it on" on it. I did not know what to expect. It's good! Especially the production - which is perfectly ballanced between pretty and raw. I can hear how influential theese ideas and sounds has been to so many artists - way too many to mention here! As a classical album compared to other classics i will rate it 2. As an album compared to other albums i will rate it 5. stand out tracks: Mambo Sun Cosmic Dancer Monolith Planet Queen
4.5, so many many bangers. only knock on T. rex's sound is that it doesn't have much of a dynamic range to it. gets old after 30 min.
I don't really like T Rex but I do like Electric warrior. Except Jeepster. Who could like Jeepster? As soon as I put on Mambo Sun I reflected what an influence this is on 21st Century bands like The Black Keys. Its got such an effortless groove. Cosmic Dancer has a Beatleseque / day in the life orchestral underbelly and is Bolan at his sublime best. But its 'Get It On' which shimmers the blues into a new, funky and swaggering era. Simple, effective and all encompassing. Its the high point of Glam Rock full stop. In its expanded form on streaming sites this is still too much T Rex for me but, all in all, you can really believe, at the end of the day, "Life is Just a Gas" withits beautiful, dreamy melody.
I’m biased because I love T Rex. All of the songs on this album are classics in their own right. Instantly recognisable from either a movie or covered by another band
I danced myself out of the womb Is it strange to dance so soon
Glam at its best.
Such a cool album! Must have been mind blowing to hear it for the first time!!
Fantastic album and a lamentable loss Glam with no spam
I have not heard of this album before but I know of the band T. Rex. I did enjoy listening and even recognized the song Bang a gong (get it on). A lot of the songs sounded very similar so I don’t have a favorite at the moment but I will continue listening!
Much enjoyed this one. Everyone knows "Bang a Gong" but I liked all the tracks.
The singer's vocal style annoys me and combined with the generic rock music makes this seem dated to me. Stand-out: Life's a Gas
It sure is fine!
My man Marc Bolan, rippity pip in peace. I feel like T-Rex is really not as appreciated as other bands in their genre. They helped coagulate the velvet goldmine sound, the glam rock that Bowie helped perfect as Ziggy Stardust. Even though they made it to the rock n roll hall of fame, deservedly, I wonder why they didn’t get as famous as Bowie or even Eno. T Rex has a great bluesy sound without being derivative. Understated and classy. This was the breakout record with Bang A Gong, but heaters like Cosmic Dancer are where they shine. Sexy booty rock haha. Like this is what you play when you’re trying to seal the deal ya know? 😏 Jeepster is a kinda silly love song but it still works. Planet Queen is another funky slow one. Basically, this album is heavy on the chill vibe. Perfect choice for lounging or doin a J in your living room.
This didn't do much for me. Not bad, but not compelling.
Coming to this only knowing "Bang a Gong" (and incorrectly always assuming it was an '80s hit). This album has got a great sound and feel to it; reminiscent of glam era Bowie but more subdued. The production is done really well, making it always feel like a single cohesive work; a true album. That being said, there wasn't anything that was really mind-blowing on a first listen. I do feel like this is a grower though, and I know if I keep listening to it (and I will) I'll continue to find little interesting details that will make me fall in love with it. The raw energy of "Rip" is such a killer way to close an album.
god damn vibey. damn 5/5
same person as yesterday. same score as yesterday
A great album. I never heard it through until now and now wish I had.
I came into this with very high expectations, considering the big hit "Get It On" (aka Bang A Gong). I left somewhat underwhelmed, but I'll start with the pros. Great guitar riffs, a fun vocal performance from Marc Bolan that was extremely typical (and rightly so) for its time, and just an overall fun vibe. Comparable to Ziggy Stardust. The tracks are produced very well, almost to an 80s punk-rock standard. Now for the cons. The tracks just aren't particularly memorable, excluding the aforementioned Get It On and a few others (Cosmic Dancer, Jeepster, The Motivator). In fact, most tracks sound like budget versions of Get It On, demonstrating a lack of musical versatility. Although I just complimented Bolan's vocal, it gets just a little grating towards the end of the album. And the comparison to Ziggy Stardust flops as a positive when you realise just how much more conceptually interesting and catchy Ziggy Stardust is. Key tracks: Cosmic Dancer, Jeepster, Get It On, The Motivator
I want to love anything called T.Rex, but I was just kind of bored most of the album.