160 – T. Rex – Electric Warrior

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This is the album that launched glam rock in the United Kingdom. The album doesn't come across as glam from beginning to end, but most of the songs are clearly foundations for music to come. It seems like a bridge between psychedelic-infused rock and glam rock more than the entirety being a statement for a new sound.

The songs are fairly simple rock and roll with catchy, hook-filled, bubblegum lyrics and feel to the music. Sex is pulled right up to the forefront despite (?) the heavy pop influence.

After numerous listens, I have mixed feelings on the album. I've got to give it historical and inspirational credit. It is when I just think about the music coming out of my speakers that I feel a little better than lukewarm. I've pondered what my feelings would be if I listened to only the glam-rock foundational songs on the album, but I'm honestly just not THAT invested into completely dissecting an album at #160. I'll never make it to #1 if I start going so deep now. ;)

Songs I Knew I Liked: “Bang a Gong (Get It On)”

Songs I Now Like: “Cosmic Dancer,” “Planet Queen,” and “The Motivator”

Songs I Don't Want to Ever Hear Again: “Lean Woman Blues” isn't particularly bad but it became a song I started to skip and “Rip Off” which sounds like a song from The Muppets' Dr. Teeth.