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It's a pretty cool listen, No their best but still decent.
Niet vervelend niet leuk
Quite a few songs were quite similar. The songs that stood out to me the most were Rabbit Fighter and Chariot Choogle.
I never was a fan of glam rock.
It just felt heavily repetitive, and although I enjoyed it on the most part I just needed more range or at least a shorter length so the sameness didn't drag.
Loved the guitar riff, but as an album I did yown
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2.5
Not T. Rex's best work but up there
This felt a little different than the regular glam rock record, which is a plus for me. Favourite Track(s): Buick Mackane Least Favourite Track(s): Rock On
T. Rex really only know how to make a few types of songs, but they do it very, very well. "Metal Guru" is a blast of an opener and lets you know what a rock-n-roll good time you're in for. The lyrics to "Baby Boomerang" sound like stream of consciousness nonsense, but it sure is fun. "Telegram Sam" is basically "Bang a Gong (Get it On)" Part 2, but hey, if you're gonna imitate something, copy from the best. I also liked the kind of ethereal, spacey songs like "Spaceball Ricochet," "Mystic Lady," and especially "Ballrooms of Mars." I first listened to this album at night as I was falling asleep and those songs in particular were great for that. This was a great album and I'll come back for more listens.
Simple glam rock with catchy hooks makes it a worthwhile listen.
Pretty good stuff.
Pure glam rock. Pure fun.
I just don't have a strong opinion on this album. It's good but it didn't strike me in any way.
This was good
Heard it before. I like T. Rex but something about this album just doesn't really work for me which is a shame. Or maybe I'm too tired today 2/5
The texture of the guitars on some of these songs sounds uncannily similar to those on In the Aeroplane Over the Sea. I think you'd have trouble ever convincing me to listen to this voluntarily. It's not painful but I don't like it. I haven't taken the time to absorb it deeply (in particular I haven't paid attention to the lyrics because I have to really focus for that). If someone begged me to return to this I therefore might be able to revise this rating, but, for now, 4/10.
metal guru ok this is a vibe i’m enjoying fading out is cheating but otherwise i love it i don’t reminder much of this but it feels like it was a 3-4
I've got this one on vinyl and it rips.
They're a good group, and this is a great album, but I feel like they're mostly forgettable. I really enjoyed listening to this, never heard a song by them I didn't like, but I never pop off for any T. Rex tracks.
no feelings behind this
One of the more instantly forgetable albums on this list. RYM: N Saved a song: N
Lots of fun. Great riffs, influential but no one's done it better.
Nothing on the album completely blew me away at first, but every song was at least good, and I kept hearing sounds that reminded me of music from different eras. At times I heard the Beatles and Pink Floyd, while some of the heavier blues-rock moments reminded me of Led Zeppelin. Other songs sounded surprisingly close to rock that would emerge in the ’80s and ’90s. “Buick Mackane” was the first real banger for me and my favorite discovery. “Telegram Sam” was another highlight, with a guitar sound that immediately reminded me of “Bang a Gong (Get It On).” Overall, I liked the album more for what I heard in its influence than for the individual songs themselves. For something released in 1972, parts of The Slider sounded remarkably ahead of their time. I may not want it in my vinyl collection, but after listening to it, I completely understand why it belongs on the 1,001 Albums list. ★★★½ Favorite Discovery: “Buick Mackane” Vinyl Verdict: No
Это очень хороший альбом, по звучанию напоминающий Боуи времен Зигги
Heard before?:❌️ Will listen again?:❌️
Gear: Penon FAN 3s Artwork: 🍲🪖🪮 Production (2012 Visconti Master):📢⚡🙂↕️ Music: 🌪️✨💙 Rating: 🛝🛝🛝(🛝)/5
one of my all times favs….
An OK album. I didn't know the singer.
Bueno
Decent album.
Álbum energético de Hard Rock clássico. Bem executado e divertido. TRN VX Pro+
I knew two songs from this record going in "Metal Guru" and "Telegram Sam". Unfortunately there's not much else here for me personally - I found the songs quite boring and lacking energy a lot. I guess I wouldn't generally rate T Rex as fantastic in my opinion - though they do have some good hits but maybe the other albums are better? If there's any more on this list then I'll find out.
Pretty good
Simpaticón, se me pegó el Metal Guru como un jingle. Nota: 3.4
The first song, if you don’t look at the title, you’d think he was saying I Met a Balloon. Anyways, catchy song. So, my take, the songs are very similar. Sort of a sleazy rock. I think I’m a fan. Defiantly a “what could have been” wonder with these guys. This album will not turn you away dear reader.
Astro!
Starts off a little over the top, as one might expect. Great, only 12 more tracks of this. Turning the volume down immediately. The third track isn't that bad, or at least until the chorus. The main groove is catchy. The next track is decent as well. Deeper into the album, this isn't as glammy as I dreaded, though still more glammy than I'd prefer. There are definitely some strong points. I'm not sure I'll ever listen to this again, but I can see why people like it. 3/5
Metal Guru, Rock On, The Slider, Telegram Sam, Ballrooms of Mars, Chariot Choogle
I found it hard to take this album very seriously. The vocal performance leaves me feeling like this music was made to be some sort of mockery of the rock scene, but I think it's likely just very British. A few cuts were fine but I've already forgotten the rest.
I really loved this, especially the harder guitars amongst all the glam rock. However, I have never felt that I could go further with T-Rex, never wanted to explore all their albums, and this, though well done, didn’t change my mind.
Okay rock. Not my favorite and nothing too memorable. Good music to listen to and tune out at work.
Meh. The lyrics are dadaist nonsensical shit. Feels repetitive. The songs are too similar with one another and all of them pretty much have the same arrangement. Nothing new gets explored. Perhaps I expect too much after hearing so many musicians citing T. Rex over the years as a major influence, but this did feel fairly underwhelming and only essential in so much that we can get to the hair metal and hard rock of the 80s that finally made this stuff actually rock. Probably won't listen to this album again. I can see why David Bowie was able to completely borrow his vibe and out glam rock him.
Me gustó mas el otro de la banda. Este me llamó menos. 5/10
In another universe, this might be a perfect album to me. I wrongly dismissed T Rex when I was younger; I liked some of their earlier psychedelic folk music (i.e. the Tyrannosaurus Rex albums), but for whatever reason I didn't quite understand the classic T Rex records that were so influential on punks. Now, on relisten many years later, I found this album to be a pure joy. The riffage is surprisingly great, the vibe is cool as hell, and Bolan's songwriting is never generic or cliched except when it's intentional. There's lots of fun, funny, tongue in cheek weirdness here and it feels like Bolan (along with some of his obvious contemporaries) was among the first to unlock how richly one could parody the image of the "rock star."
This seems like a good one of 'those' for people who like these
lovely
It was just fine. Wasn't off putting but felt nothing listening to it.
Great Songs: The Slider, Baby Boomerang, Main Man Good Songs: Metal Guru, Rock On, Spaceball Ricochet, Buick Machine, Telegram Sam, Rabbit Fighter, Baby Strange, Cadillac, Thunderwing, Lady Mid Songs: Mystic Lady, Ballrooms of Mars, Chariot Choogle Bad Songs:
It's a 70s rock album. Why is this "must listen to"? I have no idea. Maybe they are some sort of inspiration for guns and roses. Idk. Boring.
Not interested in another one of these Playlist add: "Telegram Sam"
8/10 I don't have a specific favorite track, but this is a pretty consistent glam rock album all in all.
There’s nothing terribly wrong with this, but it pales in comparison to the demented pervy weirdness of “Electric Warrior”. Less of the same.
Have this one on vinyl It’s good
Сара 3,5 Марко 3,5
Playful, fun, catchy as all hell. Why did T. Rex slide into the dustbin of glam rock history?
It inspired Renaldo & The Loaf somewhat so it gets a bonus star for that.
not good and not memorable at all
The songs are all a bit repetitive, but they do all at least have a unique sound.
++: The Slider, Baby Boomerang, Buick MacKane, Telegram Sam, Rabbit Fighter, Chariot Choogle +: Metal Guru, Mystic Lady, Rock On, Ballrooms of Mars, Main Man +-: Spaceball Ricochet, Baby Strange 7,0/10
I can see so much of the stuff I love in this. Love the psychedelic elements! :D
Very unique sound. I can see how T. Rex could’ve been an influence to music artists like Elliott Smith, The White Stripes/Jack White, The Black Keys, etc. I loved Buick Mackane, but otherwise I wasn’t too in love with anything else as much—maybe the gritty sound of Chariot Choogle. I noticed that I had other songs saved from different albums already (not sure where I heard them), but I am curious if there is a possibility I will fall in love with T. Rex with another album.
It’s fine. I didn’t mind it
Marginally prefer Electric Warrior, but this is still a really fun album. Catchy, groovy, and I do really like Bolans voice. Maybe it lacks substance in some ways, but it doesn’t harm it. Telegram Sam is such a sleazy, eerie track in the best way
love u marc bolan but all the songs on this sound the same x
For my 700th album milestone, I was gifted a wonderful classic Glam Rock album by the band that could have been. When I was growing up, my dad introduced me to T. Rex, and he always thought this was their best album(I'm more of an "Electric Warrior" guy, but they're both great). Favorite Track: "Rock On".
Fun!
Pretty alright. I prefer the more higher tempo rock songs than the quirky ballads on here.
I wrote about the previous T. Rex album that it was missing edge. Here it seems that they found something to fill that hole: glam.
Fun and unique
pass
Wow what an amazin chill jam rock album, relaxing and positive
ahhh nije mi ovo nikako sjelo... premda ga mogu itekako cijeniti, između ostaloga zato što zvuči kao da je izašao krajem ili barem sredinom sedamdesetih, a ne sedamdeset druge, ništa mi se ovdje nije baš svidjelo... često mi se doimlje kao nešto šuplje i krnje i kao da je svaka pjesma izgrađena na vrlo jednostavnom rifu koji se u nedogled ponavlja. pridruži li se takvoj repeticiji glas koji mi nikako ne sjeda, album mi je na zadnjoj pjesmi već dozlaboga dozlogrdio i jedva sam čekao da završi... jebga bolan
Just Ok English rock. Nothing really stood out to me. Too boring
A nice surprise. On first glance I was ready to be disappointed. But this turned out to be much more fun and experimental that I thought. Decent.
This was fine, but I wouldn't listen again.
Highly enjoyed!!
I dont know what to add 👀
Masterpiece! This album is in my top 50. 'Metal Guru' is super! All other songs are very nice too. Marc Bolan forever!
Et album man glemmer - kedelig musik, nu London stil bare glam rock - virkelig kedeligt/dårligt
Very much the sound of a kind of cool but the songs just aren’t there for me.
OK
Decent
Oh, I just realized I really like T. Rex.
Great album with great singles. Brilliant guitar riffs and harmonies. Nonsense lyrics. Typical T-Rex.
Second and final T. Rex album. I'd kind of forgotten that these guys had a second list album, truth be told. "Electric Warrior" has a pretty fantastic album cover, though I can't say I cared much for the actual music. 70s rock is kind of just fated to be an unmemorable, samey mush in my opinion. "Get It On" was pretty sweet, however. I'm not expecting too much from this album, though it'll hopefully be able to wrench out another good song like that of its predecessor. Here goes. Not bad. Glam rock and power pop aren't at all within my wheelhouse, though I can appreciate quality when I hear it. This isn't reinventing the wheel by any stretch of the imagination, though it does succeed at being a tried and true offering from glam rock. Marc Bolan's vocals and the songwriting quirks which are exhibited on this album are generally well-paired with one another, and the instrumentals are solid to boot. The interplay between the plucky acoustic guitars and the rough, bluesy electric guitars is engaging and other embellishments like the strings and vocal effects were solid as well. There's nothing else to remark about this album, truth be told. I was a little fatigued of it by the end, though on the whole this music made for a solid and engaging listen. Book time. Recorded in Paris/Copenhagen and released at the height of T. Rex's popularity. David Bowie was a fan of this band and dedicated his "Lady Stardust" single to the frontman of T. Rex. "Telegram Sam" and "Metal Guru" topped the UK singles chart, with the former single selling 200,000 copies within its first four days of release. "Bolan proved once again that he was the master of refined, catchy tunes." A perfectionist, too - he apparently shelved songs which required more than two or three takes. There was apparently friction during the recording of this album, with Bolan having a bit of an ego and the producer being unsatisfied with the band's formulaic sound. Marc Bolan died in a car crash in 1977 "...leaving a musical legacy that has influenced a diverse range of musicians, from gothic-rock knights Bauhaus to American hard-rock band Guns N'Roses." Wikipedia says that Ringo Starr photographed the front and back cover of this album. Critics were mixed on this album at first, though it has since attracted more consistent praise. The guitarist and co-writer of The Smiths cites this album as a favourite alongside Gary Numan. The album peaked at No. 4 on the UK charts and performed similiarly well on the Australian and US charts, peaking at No. 13 and No. 17 respectively. It charted nowhere else, though it appears to have been a bit of a sleeper hit in Germany, where it was the 48th and 44th best-selling album of 1972/73. Yeah, this seems like a respectable pick. I cosign this inclusion.
01) Metal Guru - 8,5 02) Mystic Lady - 7,5 03) Rock On - 7,0 04) The Slider - 7,0 05) Baby Boomerang - 7,5 06) Spaceball Ricochet - 7,0 07) Buick MacKane - 7,0 08) Telegram Sam - 8,5 09) Rabbit Fighter - 7,5 10) Baby Strange - 7,0 11) Ballrooms of Mars - 7,0 12) Chariot Choogle - 7,5 13) Main Man - 7,0 TOTAL: 7,38 (74/100) Current ranking: 425/965
3.5 down, good just not 8/10
Just so-so for me.
Every track is a damn classic! Waaahaaaa-yeeeaaaahhhhhhhh OhhhhhhhOOOHHHHHHH!!
Acoustic demos on the deluxe edition are great too. Classic. Americans really missed out on T Rex - only one single broke through.
good!! not as intense as i was expecting
The most listened to and first song tested me. I almost actively despise this - I'm sorry to any fans. It does seem important in bringing hard rock to pop if that hand't been done yet and seems like a transition from 60s to 70s. Some of the less popular songs are ok. At least not every song is about sex. I think.
I don’t think I appreciated until today quite how much Tony Visconti was involved in shaping the glam sound of the early 70s. As well as his well known collaborations with Bowie, he produced all of T. Rex’s albums including string arrangements and backing vocals as required. This album has a notably heavier rock sound - even if Metal Guru couldn’t quite be classified as heavy metal, Chariot Choogle is most definitely heading that way. The quieter tracks are probably a better showcase for Bolan’s unique and slightly fey vocals, and there are definite similarities with Bowie’s sound on the album closer Main Man. We can only wonder what sort of directions Bolan’s career might have taken if not for his tragic death in a car crash in 1978. As it is we are left with a fine collection of a songs and a haunting picture on the album cover (probably snapped by Tony Visconti rather than Ringo as the album credit has it).
Yesssss!!! Cool album.
I respect T.Rex as a foundational influence for a lot of my favorite bands, but I don't have the connection to it they did. I liked every song, but it just doesn't have the same impact on me. It's one of those “your favorite band's favorite bands” situations. That said, I enjoyed it.
Pretty fun album, I like it
Does what T.Rex does, love them
Bowie sounds like Marc Bolan, sounds like, Billie Corgan.
rawr
Really cool. Groundbreaking music
Always thought of Bolan as a singles sort of guy / band. This hasn't really changed my mind.
moer like t-rox
Solid effort and good songs - especially for the seventh album. A couple of tracks stand out but most of it sounds just like T. Rex.
this glam rock album fucks. hehe i really like it. favorite song: ballrooms of mars!
I also don’t feel any particular way towards this album. It’s not something I would go out of my way for though.
contrariando a opinião popular, esse aqui é beeeem mais legal e divertido do que o outro t.rex que tem na lista. músicas empolgantes e que, por algum motivo, talvez de mixagem, pareça tão moderno. se me dissessem que esse album foi gravado em 2008, eu acreditaria.
It was fine. Pretty good.
Not quite my tempo
Catchy yet empty. Becomes boring. Gets a 2 as the first few were okay til it vastly outstayed its welcome.
это странный вокал и странный фальцет ему подпевает
Es un buen álbum. O sea no sé si es justo lo que yo escucharía pero lo pude disfrutar.
T. Rex is one of those bands that slipped through my sphere of musical awareness. Bang a Gong and 20th Century Boy might have been the only songs of theirs I'd heard. I enjoyed this muchly, though. It sounds friggin' great for a '70s record. One thing that glam rock has going for it: Big drums!
I sort of like Marc Bolen. This album was sort of listenable. Overall, not very much up my alley.
Solid. Good transmission from the 70s.
I love glam rock, and just based on the handful of songs that I know and love (Bang a Gong, of course, also Jeepster and 20th Century Boy) think T. Rex was among the best. Enjoyed this too although nothing jumped out at me the way those favorites did. I should work my way through Bolan's whole catalog.
5/5 - This is a great time -- tons of vocal hooks and catchy guitar riffs. This has aged really well for me.
p270. 1972. 2 stars. Limited 70s glam rock, and proof that T.Rex were always a better singles band than album artist. There are some great riffs here, but there is also far too much filler.
It's a great classic rock album. Nothing mindblowing, but sung well and played well, with good songs. A strong 4/5
goeie glam rock.. maar ook niet meer
Wasn't expecting this but I enjoyed this album immensely like it was bop after bop. Catchy riffs and tunes through and through. It sounds suprisingly fresh given its release date. Favorites: Metal Guru, Cadillac, Chariot Choogle, Thunderwing, Telegram Sam
I really have nothing to say about this album. It is good (not great) and has a cool vibe. All I was really thinking about while listening was Long Legs. This is in between a 3 and 4 for me, but I'll round up, since the album cover is cool. Low 4.
T. Rex’s 1972 album The Slider lands as a consistently underwhelming effort that struggles to escape a sense of sonic monotony, ultimately resulting in a 2/5 rating. While the project features occasional bright spots—such as the infectious hook on "Buick McCaine," the genre-bending ambition of "Telegram Sam," the unique melodic appeal of "Baby Strange," and the enjoyable energy of "Chariot Choogle"—these moments are frequently overshadowed by a pervasive repetition that makes the tracklist feel indistinguishable. The listener is often left underwhelmed by standard rock arrangements that blur together, exacerbated by production choices that fail to provide necessary clarity or separation between the diverse instrumentation. Despite flashes of impressive guitar work on tracks like "Rabbit Fighter," the album lacks the distinct character needed to elevate it, leaving the majority of the record feeling like a collection of pleasant but ultimately forgettable songs rather than a cohesive or essential listening experience.
I don't understand why I like David Bowie but I don't like T. Rex. This is basically Ziggy Stardust 2...why does it put me to sleep?? Same thing with Electric Warrior. I've tried so many times and it never hits. It feels like I'm listening to it through a wall.
This one was a fun listen - there was a lot of great energy with the music. Sometimes I felt like things dipped into being a little weird, but it all still sounded quite fun!
i was listening to cosmic dancer last night and thought i should get more into t rex and now i got this generated. sign from the universe yay
Left me like https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1Xd30B0f5A
Marc Bolan was David Bowie’s big rival at one time. I remember all of T-Rex’s sound the same. Metal Guru is a fantastic song. Great guitar hook. Nothing else really stands out. Songs do sound the same. Lyrics not good. Often nonsensical Even with Telegram Sam the album is not good. Two stars.
This felt really cohesive, but without having all the songs mindlessly blend together. I liked this more than I expected.
Tight album musically. Really enjoyed these vibes
Catchy, but not a single memorable line. Discount Bowie.
Love the sound of this album.
While The Slider may be more well known for its' album artwork, you should be aware that this album rips just as much as Electric Warrior even though it is a lot less known. Electric Warrior has Bang A Gong, The Slider has Metal Guru and plenty of other hidden bangers. I had no idea what to expect with this project as I haven't heard anyone really talk about it, and boy am I glad I came in with no expectations. I should have known it would continue the Glam Rock sound defined on Electric Warrior, but I had no idea how much tighter of a project this would be. Each song gets better and better and it never falls short of impressing me. I thought it wasted the best song upfront with Metal Guru, but there is Telegram Sam, Ballrooms Of Mars, Mystic Lady and so many other great tracks here. It really goes to show how impressive of a writer Marc Bolan is as he cranked out a whole other album of straight bangers. Out of the 3 T. Rex albums I have heard I would easily recommend them all but definitely The Slider the most. Once again I am telling y'all, don't sleep on T. Rex they are so goated!!!
I was never much of a glam rock enthusiast, with a couple of obvious exceptions, but The Slider is a solid album. There are still plenty of tracks I'll be skipping in the future, they're just not my thing, but there are more than enough that I enjoy. Overall, though, I feel like the album quickly gets stuck in a rut of repetitive riffs and song structures. Favourite track: The Slider
It's a pretty fun album, but most of the songs just establish a motif and just run with it on repeat until it feels very tired. Kind of surprised that my favourite tracks are not the famous singles.
weirdly t rex has been mentioned to me a lot these days so it was funny it was today's album but i didn't really like that many tracks off this album beside main man
Pretty cool glam act. Can hang with Bowie.
What a cool album. The singer sounds a good twenty years ahead of their time. My wife thought it was a 90s album at first listen thanks to that. The songs are really unique stuff, especially considering the year it was released. The mixing continues the unique theme. Raw acoustics, wall-to-wall reverb for the singer, dirty and distorted electric guitar riffs. It all works really well despite seeming to clash in theory. I liked the rougher, faster paced songs most, but even the slower more introspective pieces were excellent. Definitely worth checking out.
I had wanted to explore this band after catching a single or two (from other albums) on my Spotify autoplay. This was a good opportunity to listen to and learn more about them, but wasn’t a notable album for me otherwise.
6.5/10
Trex
Anyone else getting "Rocking Muppets" vibes from "Rock on?" I like the crunchy-yet-clean guitars. I can't think of anyone else who was doing that in 1972. This is an exceptionally well recorded and mastered album Telegram Sam is essentially the same song as Get It On. For 1972, I think this was something very different, and I can absolutely understand why T. Rex were such a sensation at the time. Overall, enjoyable for me. ⭐⭐⭐.49
very nice disco glam rock before any one else
There are a lot of songs in the beginning of this album I enjoyed, but the longer it went on, it just got blander and blander.
REALLY COOL ALBUM. I remember seeing this on cd in a record store and instantly thought " who names themselves T.Rex?? " but now I know that the goat does. I knew them from teenage dream - a song from Scott Pilgrim that I really enjoyed. Ever since I made that connection this album has been straight banger. Really good and will listen when it shuffles in my playlist, not sure if I would ever be feeling like just the album though. So this deserves a 4
Really nice listen. I love the guitar and the soundscape. The first few songs are really hitting.
Found it a little uneven but it does cook when it’s on
4 out of 5. This was a good time! Hope more of their albums come up during this challenge.
Didn't click as much as their other record did.
Would I listen again: nah
favorite song "main man", but overall a little too 70s glam rocky for me
Interesting that this album had none of the songs that I knew yet I enjoyed it all the same. Energy comes through in every song, and if you didn't like a song, it was over in under 3 minutes. It sent me on a pleasant afternoon of T. Rex listening.
Glam rock is my weakness. Great album nonetheless.
oh neat, another T.Rex. It definitely sounds like T.Rex. Yep. Not really intense enough to be encouraging me to 'rock on' but ok. Somewhat better than the last one but still not really my jam.
Just another rock album.
6, empieza bien pero se pierde entre medio con el sonido
T rex is such a cool name for a band
Pretty awesome and will re-visit Review: 8.1/10 Fave song: Mystic Lady
gillar! tycker inte lika mycket om när det glider över för mycket mot rockabilly-hållet däremot. tycker om t.rex men kunde känna att detta albumet ibland smälte ihop lite väl mycket
Mientras uno lo va escuchando se vuelve pegajoso, pero en general es bastante monótono, todas las canciones las encuentro bastante parecidas
This was an ok listen. Reminded me of Love and Rockets in spaces. Telegram Sam later became Bang a Gong. 3/5
Pretty good older rock album.
i absolutely loved this!! i felt so inspired to write music the second the album ended.
Solid riffs and cool vocals. If you're looking for the roots of 70s rock, here you go. "Roots" is key, though. T. Rex isn't the rock juggernaut they were made out to be - mostly wind up rather than follow through. The cover of Electric Warrior looks like the most monster rock album of all time. But, well ... s'okay, right? The Slider ranks a little below EW for me, which is to say I'm glad I listened to it but likely won't again.
Solidly British
4.5
Little *Warrior* (8.5) ★★★★
I am not the highest on glam rock. I think it is hit or miss. 3.5 stars
I think this is a very good album, but for whatever reason it seems to lack some of the magic of *Electric Warrior* for me. Still, there's some pretty great stuff here. My favorites are "Telegram Sam", "Buick Mackane", and my personal favorite "Ballrooms of Mars". 4 stars.
More of a B-minus Rex. There is an ultra classic glam sound throughout here that is very slinky and slip-slidy with a perfect sexy balance of strings, fuzzy rock n roll riffs and purring meowing backing vocals. Actual songs themselves tend to be a somewhat half-powered bunch. Right off the bat is the outright catchiest and also most annoying song with Metal Guru Iz-It-You (or easy chew, or ere’s a tune). The Smiths really did the tune a favour by re-using the best of it for their 1986 single Panic. There are some other semi-decent highlights like the title track and Ballroom From Mars but it’s really only on Buick Meccano that the band kick it up a maelstrom notch and feel extra imperious and supercharged with the spirit of true rock coursing through their veins and beefing up their DNA momentarily before disappearing again.
Pretty decent rock album I think it would’ve been a bit better if it wasn’t right after Jimi Hendrix
Not much to say here. It’s a well-made rock album, but aside from catchy hooks and guitar riffs, it’s really only that - a well-made rock album. There wasn’t a memorable moment aside from checking to see if it was almost over.
Hell yeah. So fun.
Really fine album with some good, fun songs. Early glam was definitely its best era.
Beyond the excellent metal guru there is not much here to enthuse about. Very samey. The start of something good but nothing more
My mom has been telling me for years that T Rex rips. I know and like their hits, but another one I’ve fully made time for. And guess what? They rip. I wanted a pure classic rock vibe in the gym this morning, and that’s what I got. A goodie. Will look for them in the record stores.
Meh, guy didn’t do enough drugs to make a better album.
The perfect album to hear in a pool hall, but nothing stood out.
Dino-mite!
I think the world is far too kind to Bowie and the type of trash he brought into the world of music
Yet another T. Rex album that leave me without much sentiment about it. There were some more memorable songs but in the end I don't think I'll ever go back to it.
Electric Warrior is a better album, and it's only okay outside of the hits and this one is much like the normal T. Rex songs.
Why am I so late to the T. Rex game?? My exposure was really just limited to “bang a gong”, but there is so much more here. It’s got it all really, rock grooves, glam attitude, fun songwriting.
Rating:★★★
Kept hoping for Bang A Gong but got nothing instead.
Second T. Rex Album, I like it but also its the second one I've heard so idk it's not showstopping to me but it still is a solid album I think
Already the band's second album on this list, which adds up to two too many.
OK. Distinctive sound but the album grinds on a bit with not a lot of variety between tracks.
This was my first ever spin of this. Fun album.
I like T.Rex and this is a fun album …not as good as some of the others, but enjoyable.
Not as deep nor as broad as Bowie, not as monumental as The Beatles or The Stones, nevertheless, Bolan carved out a perfectly realised niche for himself. Formulaic, but it is a formula which is deployed with irresistible confidence and swagger. The singles, Metal Guru in particular, are probably the best tracks but it's a solid package from start to finish.
New band to me. Rock on sounded a lot like Axl Rose. It def sounds newer than the 70s. Nice, but probably won't revisit. 3*
I didn't find anything particularly remarkable about this album. I found it to be a bit boring and too repetitive at times. Some of the tracks were better, with Chariot Choogle standing out to me in particular, but not enough to elevate this album overall.
Fine album, but I feel like the other T. Rex album I got, which contained more familiar songs, pretty much covered everything that needs to covered about T. rex.
I really liked this. Can easily see how the influence of T. Rex has worked its way into alt rock over the decades and has me eager to dig a little deeper into their discography.
Good winter morning songs. Easy listening for a slow start to the morning. Slight Beatles feeling
Second T Rex album I’m encountering on this list. Enjoyed the first. A great sound here. That early 70s glam rock. An easy listen. Mystic Lady is one song I really like early on album. It’s kind of a perfect mix of ballads and harder fun rockers. Love both sounds. This is great. Spaceball Ricochet is awesome for the slower sound on the album. Love that there’s a harder guitar on some of this, almost a heavy metal sound. Buick McClane stands out for that heavier sound. This album is just great. Great song after great song. I’m leaning a 4. It’s possible that this could be a 5, but seems to be missing that extra stand out. It’s just as good as Electric Warrior, except maybe doesn’t have a single song I like as much as Cosmic Dancer. Love it though.
Some good songs but too glam for my liking
I'm not really familiar with any of T. Rex's stuff outside of the big hits, so I didn't know any of the songs on this album. T. Rex was really the pioneers of glam rock, and this album is clearly a solid example of the genre. For me personally, the album was very hit or miss. I really loved a couple of the more rock heavy, upbeat songs. But, I found some of the slower songs to be a bit boring. I also thought that a lot of the songs were very repetitious - same lyrics repeating, same chords repeating. Solid album, but not adding it to my personal playlist.
Okay to good album. But I won’t add it to my permanent list.
4/10 Fun beats but I thought a lot of the lyrics were pretty weak
Fun album. Metal Guru is a great opener and was very refreshing after listening to Steely Dan.
came in with no expectations and was honestly thrilled. some modern, interesting sounds in here, sprinkled on a sundae of solid rock n roll. there's a couple of skips but it's mostly consistent jams. favorite song is Metal Guru or Rabbit Fighter. soft 4
Rating: 7/10 Resoundingly solid glam rock, fun and energetic and has a fuzzy and raw sort of sound which is cool. The songs are all pretty good but after Metal Guru I don't think there are many exceptional highlights for me
Marginally more catchy and interesting than other 70s rock we've been served in the past, but ultimately pretty forgettable within a week or two 5.5/10
that was really fun! i liked that more than the other album. However it does start to get repetitive after the first half of the album a bit. Fav tracks: Metal Guru; Mystic Lady
chill rock 👍
Samey and meh.
A reecouter
I hate to admit there are some decent tunes on this album. I think I'd prefer them sung and played by a different band though
metal guru, Spaceball Ricochet, ballroom of mars, main man
I’m more of a singles girl when it comes to them but this is fun and there is more variety than I expected. Grew on me on second listen. Started to get a wee bit bored towards the end and his voice starts to grate but overall a winner. 3.5
Many similar sounds were released around the same time as the Rolling Stones, according to the year of their release.
Not as good as Electric Warrior, but still a solid album.
Marc Bolan was one of the greatest lyricists of the glam era
De ä så gott
Okay
King of glam-rock, reminiscent of David Bowie. After a couple of listens, the melodies are growing on me. Some songs remind of White Stripes, though not quite as stripped down (e.g. Buick Mackane, Baby Strange).
Maybe only a high 3, but I appreciate this albums general David Bowie meets Jack White vibe. Not as good as either if those artists, but surpringly listenable.
Doesn't hit as hard as Electric Warrior. Really liked 'Spaceball Ricochet,' tho.
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Dig it. Not as great as Electric Warrior but definitely continues the sound.
👍
Meh slide right off
My kind of 70s white guy rock. Who thought that making rock music fun would make it enjoyable? And 29? What a loss. Sad, sad, sad.
Loved this record! Very much in the similar art rock / edging to glam rock spheres that Bowie was living in at that time. Bangers, and even the non-singles were wonderful. Consistency is key, and this is a good example of it.
I think I like glam rock as a genre cos of my teenage obsession with Ziggy Stardust. Rock On also takes me back to the BBC show Life on Mars!!! This album tails off a tiny bit and is a touch samey but still a solid 7.5/10. Rounded down cos they dont do half stars on this thing!
This was a really fun one. T Rex is w musician that I didn't know their name, but once we started i knew way more than I expected. I really enjoyed listening to this album.
Like the Beatles at their rockiest, a lot of great guitar tones and good vibes throughout. While I did love the guitar tones, riffs and was pleasantly surprised by how many songs I knew, I didn’t love the singing and the songs overall didn’t stay with me.
para escuchar algo distinto estuvo bastante bien, suena a algo de iggy pop pero no tan arriba
Amazing! This came out the same year as Ziggy Stardust, and I might like this more. It also reminds me of a more gritty unpolished ELO. This album is what I was hoping to get out of going through this list. I had heard of T.Rex and a song or two but never given an entire album of theirs a real listen. I'm real glad I did, this was dope. I will be spinning it again.
An incredible album from T. Rex. The Slider, Electric Warrior and Tanx are highly underrated.
Music is nice enough but the repetitive nature of each song becomes tedious. I see no genius here.
I tried to explain to my kids what “glam rock” was. Honestly I’m still not entirely sure, but I know that Mark Bolan is at the forefront of whatever it is. It feels like he and Bowie basically invented and perfected this sub genre and they are by far the best purveyors of it. In typical fashion the list has sidestepped the more obvious and successful Electric Warrior, but this one ain’t bad. I will say for my money I prefer Bauhaus’s frenetic cover of Telegram Sam over the more subdued original on this album.
As a follow up to the great Electric Warrior, Slider is a massive disappointment. Way over produced, and no real standout songs.
a lot of misdirected screaming, cool guitar riffs
Hmm, not doing much for me, definitely of its time, and does sound a bit dated... and I do find his voice a bit irritating, but that's a very personal thing! Not compelled to give this a 2nd listen, but did manage to listen to the whole thing!
i found it too soft, repetitive, a little boring even. none of the songs really stood out. though i couldn't say that this is a bad album. it's some fine glam rock, it's just that i've had higher hopes for this.
It had the potential to be significantly better than it is.
This had been on my list for awhile. I enjoyed their sound and I'm looking forward to listening to more of their music in the future.
8/10… glitter rock / pre punk / *1972
I really enjoyed this album it did everything pretty perfectly. It’s a solid rock album. Maybe wasn’t a fan of one or two songs, but they were still good.
Some solid rock. As usual I prefer the instrumental stuff over the vocals, so stuff like "Buick Mackane" plays better to my tastes
Solid album. I liked listening to pretty much all of it. It's not 100% my kinda thing but its close enough. Just some classic/glam rock. Nothing blew me away but it was good enough to get a 4.
This one was okay, it feels pretty standard. Not bad but nothing stood out to me
These are so good at White Castle.
Solid album that doesn’t have the obvious hits like the other one, but I liked it.
This is an album caught between very good and ok. It’s a 2010’s album
Not a T rex fan at all, worked in a pub where they had a tribute night once a year, still scared from it
Not familiar with this band. It was a nice discovery, I liked the Metal Guru track, but besides that the album is rather forgetable.
Nah
Some cool old rock sounds, pretty good album. Wasn't mad for it though. I think it's his voice isn't quite my thing
Quite boring to be honest
The Slider is the seventh album from British glam-rock band T. Rex. They began their career as "Tyrannosaurus Rex," but abbreviated their name after their first few albums. Their fifth and sixth album included a few hit singles; this album was released as the band was at the height of their popularity. The Slider is regarded as one of the classic albums of glam-rock. The band makes simple, brash, glam-rock into catchy pop songs. Great examples are both "Metal Guru" and "Telegram Sam," the two most successful singles from the album.
Rythmic
Not as celebrated as Electric Warrior but just as much glam fun. What a run by Bolan!
Whoa- this one blew me away.
Very meh
Not a glamourous album from a glam rock icon.
It’s fine
Listened to this on repeat like threes times while I was cleaning the house and didn’t notice. Not sure if that’s a good thing or bad thing
It had some good moments but some bad ones too. Would be interested to listen to another one by them sometime
Ok
Never listened much to T. Rex. I know his popular songs but not more. Therefore quite impressed by this album. Like it.
Was it just me or were a couple of the first songs super repetitive.. I really couldn't get past that. The album got better I suppose as it went on but this rating is a gift on my part.
Really great record by Bolan & co.
Great band from ye olde times. Bang a Gong was a hit twice!
It was okay I guess, but I'm not a fan of this genre, and it just brings to mind other pop bands from the same era. Something about the production or musical arrangements seems to hark back to the 60s, even to the 50s, and this leaves me cold. I mulled long and hard on this, and was going to go with two stars. However, in reflection I'm going with three. I think some of my bias is that this falls into the category of "pop music for the generation immediately before mine". I think it's natural to have distaste for your parent's and older sibling's music. I also partly lump this into the even worse category of "music that sounds a bit like Gary Glitter did", which makes my stomach churn. I think it's unfair to downvote Marc Bolan on this basis, so there you go.
I understand the cultural significance but its just...not that good
8/10
With its iconic album cover and a track-list defined by memorable melodies and surreal lyricism, "The Slider" is an effective blend of boogie-rock and ethereal ballads. Driven by fuzzy guitar riffs and cosmic imagery, the album feels more grandiose than its predecessor, "Electric Warrior". For many, including me, T.Rex and this record represented a formative entry point into rock music even though this was the "pop" music of its time. Lyrically, Marc Bolan’s work remains fascinating and imaginative. He possessed a particular talent for blending "street-level" rock-and-roll swagger with a specific brand of cosmic nonsense. These lyrics function as textures that complement the heavy reverb and polished production. It is this surrealist quality that prevents the album from feeling like a standard blues-rock derivative, granting T. Rex a distinct identity compared to their contemporaries. A primary example of this is 'Telegram Sam' - a track full of swagger and populated by a strange roll-call of characters. The standout track for me is 'Ballrooms of Mars' - It trades the upbeat boogie for a slower, more cinematic atmosphere that feels transportive. The lyrics are some of Bolan’s most evocative painting a picture of a strange, celestial dance floor. The track showcases Tony Visconti's production at its most atmospheric. For those looking to explore this record, the reissues and remasters featuring bonus material are highly recommended. Unlike many expanded editions, the extra tracks are all worth inclusion and listening to - specifically 'Thunderwing', which is a vital addition to the era’s output. Furthermore, while some suggest that the T. Rex discography ends here, it is worth ignoring that consensus. Subsequent albums, particularly "Tanx", contain excellent material and are well worth the time, especially when heard via the restored reissues. "One and two and bobbly-bobbly-boo-boo, yeah!" - five stars. Side A 1 "Metal Guru" (5/5) 2 "Mystic Lady" (4/5) 3 "Rock On" (4/5) 4 "The Slider" (5/5) 5 "Baby Boomerang" (5/5) 6 "Spaceball Ricochet" (5/5) 7 "Buick MacKane" (5/5) Side B 1 "Telegram Sam" (5/5) 2 "Rabbit Fighter" (4/5) 3 "Baby Strange" (5/5) 4 "Ballrooms of Mars" (5/5) 5 "Chariot Choogle" (5/5) 6 "Main Man" (4/5) Total - 61 Average - 4.69 308/1001 168/308 albums reviewed were new to me.
Man that was fun. I didn’t really know these guys before the generator project
I'm not that big on this album. The songs don't seem to go anywhere and tend towards the repetitive. That isn't inherently a bad thing, but 45 minutes of it is fatiguing. I don't know if I will come back to this one. Favorite track: "Telegram Sam"
It's ok, but quite repetitive. Definitely of its time.
solid rocking album.
Pleasantly surprised
While I really liked the first album by T.Rex, this one fell a little flatter for me. I still enjoyed it, but I wasn't really vibing with any specific songs.
Their enunciation may be terrible (it took me way too long to realize they were saying "Metal Guru" and not "medagaroo") and we have have the return of the ever mysterious verb "choogle", but boy can these guys rock.
Some nice classic rock music here. Not his best album, but most of his albums are simiarily good anyways. I do like the music here, but it can feel a bit chaotic at times. Electric Warrior had more focus and some better songwriting I feel, this can sort of drown in the chaos at times. I guess that’s part of the charm of Glam as well.
Groovy. 3.5/5
Ever rose has its thorns, and ever day has its dawn. This 1972 Classic by T-Rex is the roots and dawn to the glam age. Fostering a little more of the rock sound, and later cross pollinating with Bowie’s image and you have 1980s glam rock. I like my metal a little heavier personally but I respect Marc Bolan’s efforts, especially when taking into consideration the time period. Metal Guru is a bit of an over statement but you can definitely hear some KISS and Poison in there. Mel Brookes putting a song called Spaceball Ricochet on the album for the upcoming movie was a new level of marketing. It was a good album with no regrets but it was also difficult for me to find a “favorite song.” I think Chariot Choogle probably wins the title but I don’t know if the song will stick with me long term.
Random thoughts: * I love me some glam T Rex. Marc Bolan was clearly awsome! * With that being said, The Slider is not necessary. Everything you need from T Rex you can get form the far superior album Electric Warrior. * This feels like just going back to that well but with less good songs. * There are moments here but not worth a second inclusion onto 1001. * Go play Electric Warrior 10 more times and only listen to this one if you ever get bored with Electric Warriror.
I have the same reaction to T. Rex every time. At first it’s the best thing ever. Then it gets less and less interesting. By the 5 th song I’m sick of it.
My first ever album. How could I give any less than five.
Not really a fan of T. Rex, and The Slider did nothing to change that. Generally just kind of boring. It's not terrible, just does nothing for me.
They're calling it the most forgettable album ever.
this was pretty mid
I feel like Marc Bolan had a similar effect on glam, punk/post, and new wave that Buddy Holly had on rock and roll. No one would argue about the talent each artist possessed and both enjoyed periods of commercial success. Both were seen as effortlessly cool to the younger music fans of the world. Sadly, both also died in tragic accidents before they could reach the height of their powers, but left an impact on the music world that has influenced countless bands and artists. For Buddy Holly, it was horn-rimmed glasses and his hiccuping singing style. For Marc Bolan it was platform boots, glitter on his face, and some killer riffs. Either way, rock and roll ain't what it is without these two
Can never determine if I like T. Rex or not. With glam rock, I really have to be in the mood for it but Bolan cuts a charming enough figure.
Never heard this one before. It was okay.
What a great listen this was! Rock music that has a vibe both deep and fun. Also nice to be back in the era of great sounding recordings. They did a great job with the production of this album. I’ve only ever heard Electric Warrior so it was great to listen to this one and I’m definitely gonna check out the rest of his discography!
Not my favorite of theirs but not bad.
I liked a lot of the instrumentals on this album; it’s a standard rock sound but quite a classic sound which I think I’m always going to enjoy. I’d say there was a decent amount of range between the songs perhaps it could use some more signature guitar riffs here and there in songs. My notable songs are ‘Metal guru’ and ‘Buick Mackane’, I felt like the second listen was better than the first, but I do feel like some songs became a little samey sounding. Overall, I do think this is a good solid album and I’m debating whether to rate 3 or 4 stars, I think for me it wasn’t just quite enough to put into the 4 stars. So It’s on the high end of 3 stars, I just felt like I could of used a little bit more here and there, but I wouldn’t say there’s a bad song and understand why it would be on this list.
Opens with an absolute banger
I guess I had to be there? I’m not seeing the hype.
Album #123 T. Rex: The Slider Electric Warrior 2: Electric Boogaloo. I remember listening to an interview with Marc Bolan around the time that Electric Warrior was released, where he said that the album was his attempt to appeal to the American market. It’s safe to say that he succeeded in that, creating one of the most pivotal albums of the 70s, which would define glam rock and music production; to this day, it is one of the silkiest listens you can find. The Slider was certainly an attempt to build on that success, and yet again, Bolan accomplished what he set out for. Only two tracks on this album dare to go over four minutes; this is a collection of short but sweet rock songs, each one taking enough time to establish its identity and sound, and leaving before they get dull. I feel like I could listen to T. Rex for hours without it ever feeling imposing. I will say that there are a few tracks on here that aren’t quite up to the insanely high standard that Bolan set with Electric Warrior, but that might just be because I am not as partial to the rock-and-roll-influenced tracks. Either way, this is still a wonderful follow-up to one of my favourite albums, and certainly deserves a spot on this list on its own merit. Best Tracks: Ballroom Of Mars, Metal Guru, Rabbit Fighter Worst Track: Baby Strange Score out of 10: 8.5
Boring rock strikes again. It lacked variety, didn’t really have many memorable riffs or melodies. Considering I really like rock music, I seem to dislike a lot of rock music.
Have you ever wanted to listen to 13 different variations of ‘get it on’? Then ‘The Slider’ is the album for you! Was crying out for something other than a two chord progression with the odd horn section thrown in by the end. So little variety in the songwriting which did very little for me.
T Rex remains the biggest enjoyable surprise I've had from this list. Verging on 4 stars