Friday, September 13, 2024

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:  T. Rex:  Light Of Love (Special Edition) (2024) 

Genre:  Rock, Glam Rock, Psychedelic Folk, Rock & Roll, Proto-Punk, Hard Rock, Contemporary Pop

Label:  Demon Music Group

Rating:  *****


Format:  LP


Tracks:


Side One:


 1.  Light Of Love (3:16)

 2.  Solid Baby (2:37)

 3.  Precious Star (2:51)

 4.  Token Of My Love (3:39)

 5.  Space Boss (2:47)

 6.  Think Zinc (3:21)


Side Two:


 1.  Till Dawn (3:01)

 2.  Teengae Dream (4:58)

 3.  Girl In The Thunderbolt Suit (2:19)

 4.  Explosive Mouth (2:25)

 5.  Venus Loon (3:02)


Personnel:


Marc Bolan:  Guitar, Vocals

Steve Currie:   Bass

Mickey Finn:  Percussion, Conga, Vocals, Hand Percussion

Gloria Jones:  Clavinet, Backing Vocals

Davey Lutton:  Drums

Bill Legend:  Drums on Tracks:  2/1, 2, 4, 5

Paul Fenton:  Additional Drums on Track 1/2

Tony Visconti:  Strings, Orchestra

David Katz:  Strings, Orchestra


T. Rex:  Light Of Love is a US-only album by T. Rex, originally released on August 1974 by Casablanca, remastered and reissued on September 6, 2024. by Demon Music Group.  Special Edition 50th Anniversary 140 Gram Orange Vinyl.







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