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Released | 24 September 1971 | |||
Recorded | March–June 1971 | |||
Studio | Trident Studios and Advision Studios, London, England; Wally Heider Studios, Los Angeles; Media Sound Studios, New York City, United States | |||
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Length | 39:02 | |||
Label | Fly (UK), Reprise (US) | |||
Producer | Tony Visconti | |||
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Electric Warrior is the second studio album by English rock band T. Rex, their sixth if including the group's earlier incarnation as Tyrannosaurus Rex. The album marked a turning point in the band's sound, dispensing with the folk-oriented music of the group's previous albums and pioneering a flamboyant, pop-friendly take on electric rock and roll known as glam rock.[1]
The album reached number 1 on the UK charts and became the best selling album of 1971. The single 'Get it On' reached the top ten in the US Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Retitled 'Bang A Gong (Get It On)' by the US record company, it also became the band's only hit in North America.
Electric Warrior has since received acclaim as a pivotal release of the glam rock movement.
Promotion[edit]
Marc Bolan, in a 1971 interview contained on the Rhino Records reissue, said of the album 'I think Electric Warrior, for me, is the first album which is a statement of 1971 for us in England. I mean that's.. If anyone ever wanted to know why we were big in the other part of the world, that album says it, for me.'[2]
Bolan was a guest on the BBC Television show, Cilla, in January 1973. He and Cilla Black sang an acoustic version of 'Life's a Gas'.[3]
Artwork[edit]
The cover artwork was designed by British art design group Hipgnosis, based on a photo taken by Kieron 'Spud' Murphy at a T. Rex concert.[4] Murphy also took the photo of the band that was used for the poster that was included with the first issue in the UK and Germany. The inner sleeve artwork, portraits of Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn, was drawn by artist George Underwood.
Release[edit]
Electric Warrior was released on 24 September 1971 by record label Fly in the UK and Reprise in the US. It went to number 1 on the UK Albums Chart, staying there at this slot for 8 several weeks. The album remained in the UK chart for 44 weeks.[5] It was preceded by the single 'Hot Love', a hit single in the UK, where it stayed at number 1 for six weeks.[6] In the US, Electric Warrior reached number 32 in the Billboard 200 chart.[7]
Two singles were released from the album: 'Get It On' and 'Jeepster'. 'Get It On' was T. Download avira terbaru juni 2013 free. Rex's biggest selling single, and became the band's only top-ten US hit.[8] In the United States, 'Get It On's title was originally changed to 'Bang a Gong (Get It On)' to distinguish it from Chase's song 'Get It On', which was also released in late 1971.[9]
Reception[edit]
Professional ratings | |
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Review scores | |
Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [1] |
Christgau's Record Guide | B[10] |
Pitchfork | 9.5/10[11] |
Q | [12] |
MusicOMH | [13] |
BBC Music | favourable[14] |
Rolling Stone | favourable[15] |
Uncut | [16] |
Record Collector | [17] |
Electric Warrior has received acclaim from critics.
In his retrospective review, Steve Huey of AllMusic gave the album 5/5 stars, writing 'the real reason Electric Warrior stands the test of time so well – despite its intended disposability – is that it revels so freely in its own absurdity and willful lack of substance. Not taking himself at all seriously, Bolan is free to pursue whatever silly wordplay, cosmic fantasies or non sequitur imagery he feels like; his abandonment of any pretense to art becomes a statement in itself. Bolan's lack of pomposity, back-to-basics songwriting, and elaborate theatrics went on to influence everything from hard rock to punk to new wave. Midnight mysteries 4 haunted houdini deluxe setup ooma. But in the end, it's that sense of playfulness, combined with a raft of irresistible hooks, that keeps Electric Warrior such an infectious, invigorating listen today.'[1]
Village Voice critic Robert Christgau was more reserved in his praise: 'As an acoustic warrior, back when he spelled out his group's first name and did concept albums about unicorns, Marc Bolan was considered 'progressive,' which meant he was as foolish as Donovan but not as famous. A freak hit turned him into a singer of rhythmic fairy tales for British pre-pubes, exactly what he was always suited for, and the great 'Bang a Gong' extends his subject matter into the rock myth itself, which has its limits but sure beats unicorns. Now if he'd only recycle a few more pop readymades I could stop complaining about fey.'[10]
Legacy[edit]
The album is credited as the first glam rock record album, pioneering the development of glam rock.[1] Mini wireless optical mouse driver mac.
In 1987, Electric Warrior was ranked number 100 in Rolling Stone magazine's '100 Greatest Albums of the Last 20 Years' list. In 2003, the album was ranked number 160 by the same magazine in its list of the 500 greatest albums of all time. In 2004, Pitchfork ranked Electric Warrior as the 20th best album of the 1970s.[18] The album was also included in the book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die.[19]
The Jam's Paul Weller cited it as one of his all-time favourite records, hailing Bolan's guitar playing as 'really unique. You know his sound instantly.'[20]The Slits's guitarist Viv Albertine also mentioned a special liking for this album for 'the whole sound, the whole cartoony, sexual, and humourous [sic] thing, it's very English as well. I think Prince has taken so much from Bolan.'[21]PJ Harvey's main collaborator John Parish included it in his favourites: 'when I'm working.. I like to have a few records that are most important for me, which I periodically stick on to remind myself just how good records can be. [..] I have a duty to at least try and make something as sweet and irresistible as this'.[22]Morrissey covered 'Cosmic Dancer' live in 1991, both solo and for a one-off duet with David Bowie during an encore at a Los Angeles' concert; a version was included as a b-side for 'Pregnant for the Last Time'. American rock band The Bongos released a cover of 'Mambo Sun' in 1981. 'Get It On' was a hit cover single for rock supergroupThe Power Station in 1985. Former Guns N' Roses guitarist Gilby Clarke covered 'Life's a Gas' on his 1995 EP, Blooze. The Dax Riggs-led stoner rock band Agents of Oblivion covered 'Cosmic Dancer' on their 2000 self-titled album.[23]Poison drummer Rikki Rockett included a cover of 'Life's a Gas' on his 2003 solo album Glitter 4 Your Soul. Chad Smith and Josh Klinghoffer of Red Hot Chili Peppers recorded a cover 'Jeepster' and 'Monolith' for a 2019 Record Store Day 7' release: both songs were originally intended for a T.Rex tribute album.
The song 'Jeepster' is featured in a bar scene in Quentin Tarantino's Death Proof (2007). In the opening scene of the film Billy Elliot (2000), the title character is shown putting Electric Warrior on a turntable and skipping to the song 'Cosmic Dancer'. 'Cosmic Dancer' was also included in the soundtrack for the film Velvet Goldmine (1998).
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Track listing[edit]
All tracks written by Marc Bolan.
Side A | ||
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No. | Title | Length |
1. | 'Mambo Sun' | 3:40 |
2. | 'Cosmic Dancer' | 4:30 |
3. | 'Jeepster' | 4:12 |
4. | 'Monolith' | 3:49 |
5. | 'Lean Woman Blues' | 3:02 |
Total length: | 18:33 |
Side B | ||
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No. | Title | Length |
6. | 'Get It On' | 4:27 |
7. | 'Planet Queen' | 3:13 |
8. | 'Girl' | 2:32 |
9. | 'The Motivator' | 4:00 |
10. | 'Life's a Gas' | 2:24 |
11. | 'Rip Off' | 3:40 |
Total length: | 19:36 |
Rhino Records reissue bonus tracks | ||
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No. | Title | Length |
12. | 'There Was a Time' | 1:00 |
13. | 'Raw Ramp' | 4:16 |
14. | 'Planet Queen (Acoustic Version)' | 3:00 |
15. | 'Hot Love' | 4:59 |
16. | 'Woodland Rock' | 2:24 |
17. | 'King of the Mountain Cometh' | 3:57 |
18. | 'The T. Rex Electric Warrior Interview' | 19:35 |
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30th Anniversary Special Edition bonus tracks | ||
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No. | Title | Length |
12. | 'Rip Off (Work in Progress)' | 2:30 |
13. | 'Mambo Sun (Work in Progress)' | 3:57 |
14. | 'Cosmic Dancer (Work in Progress)' | 5:15 |
15. | 'Monolith (Work in Progress)' | 4:47 |
16. | 'Bang A Gong (Get It On)' | 4:43 |
17. | 'Planet Queen (Work in Progress)' | 0:56 |
18. | 'The Motivator (Work in Progress)' | 4:19 |
19. | 'Life's a Gas (Work in Progress)' | 3:14 |
Personnel[edit]
T. Rex
- Marc Bolan – vocals, guitar
- Mickey Finn – conga drums, bongos, vocals
- Steve Currie – bass guitar
- Bill Legend – drums, tambourine
Additional musicians
- Howard Kaylan – backing vocals
- Mark Volman – backing vocals
- Rick Wakeman – keyboards on 'Get It On'
- Ian McDonald – saxophone
- Burt Collins – flugelhorn
Technical
- Tony Visconti – production
- Roy Thomas Baker – engineering
- Martin Rushent - tape operator
- George Underwood – artwork, photography
- George Marino – mastering
Charts[edit]
Chart | Year | Peak position |
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UK Albums Chart | 1971 | 1[24] |
1972 | ||
US Billboard 200 | 1972 | 32[7] |
References[edit]
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- ^ abChristgau, Robert (1981). 'Consumer Guide '70s: T'. Christgau's Record Guide: Rock Albums of the Seventies. Ticknor & Fields. ISBN089919026X. Retrieved 16 March 2019 – via robertchristgau.com.
- ^James, Brian (25 February 2003). 'T. Rex: Electric Warrior | Album Review | Pitchfork'. Pitchfork. Retrieved 29 December 2014.
- ^Q (9/01, pp.137-8) - 4 stars out of 5 - '..Glistening, seemingly extra-terrestrial prettiness..bewitching stuff..'
- ^Burgess, Andrew (23 April 2012). 'T Rex – Electric Warrior'. MusicOMH. MusicOMH. Retrieved 2 May 2018.
- ^Jones, Chris (29 September 2003). 'BBC – Music – Review of T. Rex – Electric Warrior (SACD)'. BBC Music. Retrieved 29 December 2014.
- ^Gerson, Ben (6 January 1972). 'T. Rex Electric Warrior review'. Rolling Stone. Retrieved 29 December 2014.
- ^Roberts, Chris (October 2001). 'T. Rex – Electric Warrior'. Uncut. Rocks Back Pages. Retrieved 29 December 2014.
- ^Needs, Kris. 'T.REX - ELECTRIC WARRIOR: DELUXE EDITION'. Record Collector. Record Collector. Retrieved 2 May 2018.
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- ^Robert Dimery; Michael Lydon (7 February 2006). 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die: Revised and Updated Edition. Universe. ISBN0-7893-1371-5.
- ^Colegate, Mat (7 May 2015). 'At His Modjesty's Request: Paul Weller's Favourite Albums'. The Quietus. Archived from the original on 8 August 2018. Retrieved 21 January 2018.
- ^Hasson, Thomas (18 April 2013). 'Like Choosing A Lover: Viv Albertine's Favourite Albums'. The Quietus. Retrieved 22 November 2017.
- ^'Spot Five Records That Move The Animal in Producer/Sideman Extraordinaire John Parrish (PJ Harvey/Eels)'. CMJ New Music Monthly: 18. November 2002.
- ^Chris Ayers (2000-03-01) 'Review - Agents of Oblivion'Exclaim! Retrieved 2019-06-24
- ^'The Official UK Charts Company: All the Number 1 Albums'. Official Charts. Archived from the original on 9 February 2008. Retrieved 29 December 2014.
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External links[edit]
- Electric Warrior at Discogs (list of releases)
Retrieved from 'https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Electric_Warrior&oldid=911452772'
Releases
Year | Album | Label/Catalog | Format |
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1988 | Electric Warrior | Reprise 2-6466 | CD |
1997 | Electric Warrior [Electric Warrior Sessions Bonus Disc] | Get Back Italy / Get Back Records / Pilot 502 | LP |
1997 | Electric Warrior [Electric Warrior Sessions] | Cleopatra 24 | CD |
1998 | Electric Warrior | Universal Distribution 5410072 | CD |
1999 | Electric Warrior | Simply Vinyl 0000117 | LP |
1999 | Electric Warrior [Electric Warrior Sessions Bonus Disc] | Pilot 4 | CD |
1999 | Electric Warrior [Electric Warrior Sessions Bonus Disc] | Burning Airlines Recordings 4 | CD |
2001 | Electric Warrior | A&M | Digital |
2001 | Electric Warrior | A&M 4931132 | CD |
2001 | Electric Warrior | A&M 493113 | CD |
2002 | Electric Warrior [Japan Bonus Tracks] | Universal Distribution 9133 | CD |
2003 | Electric Warrior | Reprise 76111 | LP |
2003 | Electric Warrior | Um3 4937072 | CD |
2003 | Electric Warrior [Expanded] | ATG / Atlantic / Rhino / Warner Bros. | Digital |
2003 | Electric Warrior [Expanded] | Reprise / Rhino 76111 | CD |
2003 | Electric Warrior [Expanded] | Rhino RHI 761111 | LP |
2004 | Electric Warrior | Rhino 76111 | DVD-Audio |
2005 | Electric Warrior [12 X 12 Japan LP Sleeve] | A&M 95018 | CD |
2005 | Electric Warrior [Electric Warrior Sessions] | Dynamic DYNA 022CD | CD |
2006 | Electric Warrior [Hybrid SACD] | Universal Distribution 7054 | CD |
2007 | Electric Warrior | Rhino / Warner Bros. | Digital |
2007 | Electric Warrior | Universal Distribution 9008 | LP |
2007 | Electric Warrior [Japan Bonus Tracks] | Universal Distribution 6587 | CD |
2008 | Electric Warrior | Universal Distribution 90769 | CD |
2011 | Electric Warrior | 926477 | CD |
2011 | Electric Warrior | Universal 0565363 | CD |
2012 | Electric Warrior | Universal | Digital |
2012 | Electric Warrior | Rhino R26466 | CD |
2012 | Electric Warrior | Universal Music 5337800 | CD |
2012 | Electric Warrior Sessions [40th Anniversary Edition] | Universal Music 5337801 | CD |
2012 | Electric Warrior Sessions [40th Anniversary Edition] | A&M 5337797 | LP |
2012 | Electric Warrior [6 x 7' Box Set] | Rhino 530711 | 7 inch |
2012 | Electric Warrior [Bonus DVD] | A&M / Universal 5337803 | CD & DVD |
2012 | Electric Warrior [Bonus DVD] | Universal 0571452 | CD |
2012 | Electric Warrior [Bonus Track] | Universal 0571653 | CD |
2012 | Electric Warrior [Deluxe Edition] | Universal Music 5337800 | CD |
2014 | Electric Warriors [Limited Edition] | 1083131 | CD |
2017 | Electric Warrior | Rhino 6466 | LP |
2017 | Electric Warrior [Record Store Day Exclusive] | Polydor 5375054 | LP |
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