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T.Rex - Futuristic Dragon (1976) (2CD Deluxe Edit 2002)
The most blatantly, and brilliantly, portentous of Marc Bolan's albums since the transitional blurring of boundaries that was Beard of Stars, almost seven years before, Futuristic Dragon opens on a wave of unrelenting feedback, guitars, and bombast, setting an apocalyptic mood for the record which persists long after that brief (two minutes) overture is over. Indeed, even the quintessential bop of the succeeding "Jupiter Liar" is irrevocably flavored by what came before, dirty guitars churning beneath a classic Bolan melody, and the lyrics a spiteful masterpiece. But if the other tunes pursue Bolan's new-found fascination for pomp over pop with barely disguised glee, he wasn't above slipping the odd joke into the brew to remind us that he knew what he was doing. "Theme for a Dragon" is an all-but Wagnerian symphonic instrumental -- with the sound of screaming teenyboppers as its backdrop, with the punchline lurking further afield, among the handful of obvious hits which he also stirred in. The first of these, the big-budget ballad "Dreamy Lady," scored even before the rest of the album was complete. It was followed by the idiotically contagious "New York City," a piece of pure pop nonsense genius which effortlessly returned him to the British Top 20. And when he followed that up with the rhythm and punk swagger of "I Love to Boogie," few people would deny that Bolan was on the way back up...D. Thompson
The phenomenally popular and influential T.Rex spearheaded the glam-rock movement, a genre owing everything to its quintessential superstar, Marc Bolan. Rivaled only by Bowie, whose own glam period followed in their flamboyant footsteps, Bolan and T.Rex created an incredible vibe and sound whose legacy lives. Driven by primal grooves, effortless hooks, trippy vocals, and deliciously fat guitar riffs, their music was both infused with hippie spirituality and raw sexuality-a rich, ripe, sonic delight both primitive and evolved. While their music defined an era, their irresistible grooves are timeless, and Bolan's later, more experimental tracks, marrying pop genius with creative expansion and proto-punk power, underscore his groundbreaking artistry...D. Jellinc
Codec: mp3
Bitrate: 320 kB/s
Size: 247 MB
Genre : Rock
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Tracklist:
CD1
01 Futuristic Dragon (Introduction) 1:52
02 Jupiter Liar 3:42
03 Chrome Sitar 3:14
04 All Alone 2:50
05 New York City 3:58
06 My Little Baby 3:09
07 Calling All Destroyers 3:57
08 Theme for a Dragon Instrumental 2:00
09 Sensation Boulevard 3:49
10 Ride My Wheels 2:28
11 Dreamy Lady 2:55
12 Dawn Storm 3:43
13 Casual Agent 3:00
14 London Boys Extended Play 2:22
15 Laser Love Extended Play 3:38
16 Life's an Elevator Extended Play 2:24
CD 2
01 Futuristic Dragon (Introduction) 1:48
02 Chrome Sitar Bonus / Alternate Take 3:16
03 All Alone Bonus / Alternate Take 2:50
04 New York City Bonus / Alternate Take 3:57
05 My Little Baby Bonus / Alternate Take 3:51
06 Sensation Boulevard Bonus / Alternate Take 3:48
07 Dreamy Lady Bonus / Alternate Take 2:50
08 Dawn Storm Bonus / Alternate Take 3:31
09 Casual Agent Bonus / Alternate Take 2:54
10 London Boys Bonus / Extended Play 2:20
11 Life's an Elevator Bonus / Extended Play 2:25
12 Futuristic Dragon (Introduction) Bonus / Outtake 1:52
13 All Alone Bonus / Outtake 3:51
14 Dreamy Lady Bonus / Outtake 2:31
15 Casual Agent Bonus / Outtake 4:05
16 Casual Agent Bonus / Outtake 4:04
17 All Alone Bonus / Solo Recording 2:46
18 Dreamy Lady Bonus / Solo Recording 2:19
19 London Boys Bonus / Solo Recording 1:55
20 Life's an Elevator Bonus / Solo Recording 1:59
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