I went through the biggest Marc Bolan obsession ever. I bought his albums, videos, and listened to his early stuff to the point where my girl friend had to lay down a few ground rules about how much I could listen to Slider or E.Warrior. Anyway, when I heard 20th Century Boy I thought this album was the next thing for me. Anyway, everyone notes that this album is his big departure and boy is it ever. Gone are the rocking boogies, and kinky vocals. In place of it is a bunch of slower, moodier songs that I couldn't get into at all. Needless to say this album was a huge disapointment for me. I would say this to you, realize that most people reviewing albums like this are complete die hards and to them it's going to be 5 stars. I would also say, that before you pick this one up give it a listen as it is definitely a different sound and approach than his earlier albums. Artists change and Marc Bolan was definitely one to evolve and challenge his audience. Unfortunately he grew beyond my hopes and expectations. If you're new to Bolan get Electric Warrior and Slider the deluxe editions. You'll have so much fun listening to that stuff. If you go for this one then I hope you like it more than I did.
I went through the biggest Marc Bolan obsession ever. I bought his albums, videos, and listened to his early stuff to the point where my girl friend had to lay down a few ground rules about how much I could listen to Slider or E. Warrior. Anyway, when I heard 20th Century Boy I thought this album was the next thing for me. Anyway, everyone notes that this album is his big departure and boy is it ever. Gone are the rocking boogies, and kinky vocals. In place of it is a bunch of slower, moodier songs that I couldn't get into at all. Needless to say this album was a huge disapointment for me. I would say this to you, realize that most people reviewing albums like this are complete die hards and to them it's going to be 5 stars. I would also say, that before you pick this one up give it a listen as it is definitely a different sound and approach than his earlier albums. Artists change and Marc Bolan was definitely one to evolve and challenge his audience. Unfortunately he grew beyond my hopes and expectations. If you're new to Bolan get Electric Warrior and Slider the deluxe editions. You'll have so much fun listening to that stuff. If you go for this one then I hope you like it more than I did.