T. Rex "Slider" LP

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Buoyed by two U.K. number one singles in "Telegram Sam" and "Metal Guru," The Slider became T. Rex's most popular record on both sides of the Atlantic, despite the fact that it pro duced no hits in the U.S. The Slider essentially replicates all the virtues of Electric Warrior, crammed with effortless hooks and trashy fun. All of Bolan's signatures are here -- mystical folk-tinged ballads, overt sexual come-ons crooned over sleazy, bopping boogies, loopy nonsense poetry, and a mastery of the three-minute pop song form. The main difference is that the trippy mix of Electric Warrior is replaced by a fuller, more immediate-sounding production. Bolan's guitar has a harder bite, the backing choruses are more upfront, and the arrangements are thicker-sounding, even introducing a string section on some cuts (both ballads and rockers). Even with the beefier production, T. Rex still doesn't sound nearly as heavy as many of the bands it influenced (and even a few of its glam contemporaries), but that's partly intentional -- Bolan's love of a good groove takes precedence over fast tempos or high-volume crunch. Lyrically, Bolan's flair for the sublimely ridiculous is fully intact, but he has way too much style for The Slider to sound truly stupid, especially given the playful, knowing wink in his delivery. It's nearly impossible not to get caught up in the irresistible rush of melodies and cheery good times. Even if it treads largely the same ground as Electric Warrior, The Slider is flawlessly executed, and every bit the classic that its predecessor is. [The Slider was re-released on LP in 2010.] ~ Steve Huey, Rovi Read Less Tracklist: 1. Metal Guru2. Mystic Lady3. Rock On4. The Slider5. Baby Boomerang6. Spaceball Ricochet7. Buick Mackane8. Telegram Sam9. Rabbit Fighter10. Baby Strange11. Ballrooms of Mars12. Chariot Choogle13. Main Man Tracklist: A1. Anywhere With You A2. What Went Wrong A3. Driving In The Dark A4. Rise A5. In Reverie A6. Morning In The Moonlight B1. Monkey B2. In My Waking LifeB3. She B4. Where Are You? B5. Wednesday The Third B6. Tomorrow Too Late Show more