T. Rex - Dandy in the Underworld [8/30]

Artist:

T. Rex

UPC:

767981124827

See Also:

Twisted Sister Deep Purple Kaiser Chiefs Kiss Arctic Monkeys Sweet Born To Boogie - By Bolan,Marc & T. Rex

Description:

The 1997 reissue of DANDY IN THE UNDERWORLD features 5 additional tracks that did not appear on the original release; "To Know You Is To Love You (To Know Him Is To Love Him)," "City Port," "Dandy In The Underworld (Single Version)," "Tame My Tiger" and "Celebrate Summer."
Marc Bolan/T.Rex: Marc Bolan (vocals, guitar, bass, percussion); Dino Dines (keyboards, synthesizer); Herbie Flowers (bass); Tony Newman (drums).
Additional personnel: Steve Harley (vocals); Miller Anderson (guitar); J. Long (violin); Bud Beadle (flute, baritone saxophone); Steve Gregory (flute); Chris Mercer (tenor saxophone); Scott Edwards, Steve Currie (bass); Paul Humphrey, Davey Lutton, Paul Fenton (drums); Gloria Jones, Colin Jacas, Alfalpha (background vocals).
Includes liner notes by Mark Paytress.
All tracks have been digitally remastered.
PRINCE OF PLAYERS is Edsel`s alternate version of DANDY IN THE UNDERWORLD.
Personnel: Marc Bolan (vocals, guitar); Miller Anderson (guitar); Dino Dines (keyboards, synthesizer); Herbie Flowers (bass); Tony Newman (drums).
Includes liner notes by Martin Barden.
Audio Remasterer: Jason Ward .
Photographer: Allan Ballard.
T. Rex`s final release came out in 1977, when punk emerged like a ragged, safety-pin bedecked David to strike the Goliath of progressive rock square between the eyes with a well-aimed, rough-edged rock. The musical landscape has never been quite the same since.
Marc Bolan, always a keen observer of musical trends, was quick to embrace the punk ethos, even declaring himself to be its godfather. But DANDY is no punk record. It`s an eclectic set, but all in all, it sounds like T. Rex. "Jason B. Sad" has a "Get it On" flavor, while "I Love to Boogie" has a similar feel to the classic "Jeepster." The title track, a midtempo groover, sports synthesizer textures and slick production. Yet these songs show Bolan`s heartfelt commitment to classic chord patterns of `50s rock & roll, as the cover of "To Know Him Is to Love Him" further attests. It`s hard to hear the punk influence here: certainly "We love to boogie/on a Saturday night" is a far cry from "I want to be anarchy..." But in an era when rock was becoming increasingly self-important, T. Rex shared the essential punk preference for songs that were fast, simple, and disposable.

Track Listing:

DISC 1

1. Dandy in the Underworld
2. Crimson Moon
3. Universe
4. I`m a Fool for You, Girl
5. I Love to Boogie
6. Visions of Domino
7. Jason B. Sad
8. Groove a Little
9. Soul of My Suit, The
10. Hang-Ups
11. Pain and Love
12. Teen Riot Structure

Album Information

Release Date:

08/29/2011

Type:

Performer

Genre:

Rock & Pop

Subgenre:

Glam Rock

Label:

Fat Possum

Producer:

Marc Bolan

Catalog Number:

FP 1248

Original Release Year:

1977

# of Discs:

1

Studio/Live:

Mixed

Mono/Stereo:

Stereo

Runtime:

38 : 1

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