Another T. Rex compilation? Initially that was what I thought but when I discovered it was a double album, things changed substantially.
Unfortunately I never quite found a perfect T.REX compilation and ended up buying several to get hold of various tracks which always seemed to be missing ... Read review
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Advantages: All UK singles present; totally uplifting; catchy choruses; timeless appeal Disadvantages: Several weak tracks on Disc 2.
Another T. Rex compilation? Initially that was what I thought but when I discovered it was a double album, things changed substantially.
Unfortunately I never quite found a perfect T.REX compilation and ended up buying several to get hold of various tracks which always seemed to be missing on some CDs but featured on others (especially the seminal track 'Hot Love' which to many was the ignition for the UK Glam Rock phenomenon and also a huge #1 ... ...as a perfect compilation but had the present compilation been around 8 years ago when I first got into T-Rex, I would have been one satisfied customer indeed! Between 1968 and 1977, T.Rex/Marc Bolan scored an impressive 18 top 40 hits in the UK, so essentially these could all fit perfectly onto one CD. However, this was far from the case until now. Each of these 18 hits is present (compromising most of disc 1) and there is no shortage of classic ...
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Label / Distributor: Universal Music TV / Universal Music
Guest Artist(s): Bolan, Marc & T-Rex
Pieces in Set: 2
Studio / Live: Studio
Format: Performer
EAN: 600753030431
Catalogue Number: 5303043
Additional notes
Album Notes: This compilation brings together the most popular recordings by the extremely influential, Marc Bolan & T-Rex. While frontman Marc Bolan was the face of a generation the band helped to define the glam rock genre and contributed to the birth of hard rock with their explosive riffs and infectious hooks. 'Children Of The Revolution', 'Metal Guru' and 'London Boys' are examples of the band at their very best and are all featured.
Titles on disc 1
1.: 20th Century Boy
2.: Get It On
3.: Metal Guru
4.: Ride A White Swan
5.: Hot Love
6.: Jeepster
7.: Telegram Sam
8.: Children Of The Revolution
9.: I Love To Boogie
10.: Solid Gold Easy Action
11.: New York City
12.: Groover
13.: Truck On (Tyke)
14.: Debora
15.: One Inch Rock
16.: Light Of Love
17.: Dreamy Lady
18.: London Boys
19.: Celebrate Summer
20.: Teenage Dream
Titles on disc 2
1.: Wizard
2.: Desdemona
3.: Pewter Suitor
4.: King Of The Rumbling Spires
5.: By The Light Of The Magical Moon
6.: Is It Love
7.: King Of The Mountain Cometh
8.: Cosmic Dancer
9.: Raw Ramp
10.: Life's A Gas
11.: Sailors Of The Highway
12.: Thunderwing
13.: Born To Boogie
14.: Till Dawn
15.: Zip Gun Boogie
16.: Christmas Bop
17.: Laser Love
18.: Life's An Elevator
19.: Soul Of My Suit
20.: Dandy Of The Underworld
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