T. Rex

Artist:  T. Rex
Origin:  London, England
Genre:  Rock, Glam Rock, Psychedelic Folk, Rock & Roll, Proto-Punk, Hard Rock, Contemporary Pop

Original line-up:

Marc Bolan:  Lead Vocals, Lead & Rhythm Guitars
Ben Cartland:  Guitar
Unknown:  Bass

Classic line-up:

Marc Bolan:  Lead Vocals, Lead & Rhythm Guitars
Mickey Finn:  Percussion, Drums, Bass
Steve Currie:  Bass
Bill Legend:  Drums

T. Rex were an English Rock Band from London, formed in 1967 by Marc Bolan (Singer, Songwriter, Guitarist).  The band was initially called Tyrannosaurus Rex, and released four Psychedelic Folk Album, the band's early acoustic sound to an electric one, and the following year shortened their name to T. Rex.  They have 4 UK No. 1 Hits, "Hot Love", "Get It On", "Telegram Sam" and "Metal Guru".  The band's 1971 album Electric Warrior received critical acclaim as a pioneering Glam Rock Album, and reached No. 1 in the UK.  In 1977, Marc Bolan died in a car crash.

Title:  Tanx  (2020)
Genre:  Rock, Glam Rock, Psychedelic Folk, Rock & Roll, Proto-Punk, Hard Rock, Contemporary Pop
Label:   Demon Records
Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side One:

 1.  Tenement Lady  (2:55)
 2.  Rapids  (2:46)
 3.  Mister Mister  (3:29)
 4.  Broken Hearted Blues  (2:02)
 5.  Shock Rock  (1:43)
 6.  Country Honey  (1:47)
 7.  Electric Slim And The Factory Hen  (3:03)

Side Two:

 1.  Mad Donna  (2:16)
 2.  Born To Boogie   (2:04)
 3.  Life Is Strange  (2:30)
 4.  The Street And Babe Shadow  (2:18)
 5.  Highway Knees  (2:34)
 6.  Left Hand Luke And The Beggar Boys  (5:18)

Personnel:

Marc Bolan:  Vocals, Guitar
Mickey Finn:  Conga, Hand Percussion, Vocals
Steve Currie:  Bass
Bill Legend:  Drums
Tony Visconti:  Mellotron, Backing Vocals
Howard Casey:  Saxophone

Tanx is the fourth studio album by T. Rex, originally released on March 16, 1973 by EMI, remastered and reissued in 2020 by Demon Records.  Pressed on Heavy Weight 180 Gram Clear Vinyl.