Released on November 5, 1971 by Fly Records, Jeepster was issued as the third single from Electric Warrior and became another major hit for T. Rex during the height of T. Rextasy. The single reached No. 2 on the UK Singles Chart and continued the extraordinary commercial momentum generated by "Hot Love" and "Get It On". The release became controversial because Marc Bolan had already agreed a new deal with EMI and was preparing to launch his own T. Rex Wax Co. label. Bolan rep

This concise Evening Post review assesses T. Rex's newly released Electric Warrior album and identifies Marc Bolan's voice as its defining feature. Reviewer James Belsey praises the variety of material on the record, highlighting its movement from fairy-tale imagery to hard rock while concluding that the music is performed with conviction throughout. Publication: Evening Post Date: September 25, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Appearing within James Belsey's “Pops” column, the r

This Blaydon and Tyneside Courier review examines two advance tracks from T. Rex's newly released Electric Warrior album. The article focuses on "Jeepster" and "Life's A Gas", concluding that the album successfully bridges the gap between T. Rex's earlier underground following and their growing commercial audience. Publication: Blaydon and Tyneside Courier Date: September 23, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Appearing within the newspaper's music coverage, the review concentrates