This Southern Daily Echo review from August 19 1972 praises T. Rex’s album The Slider, urging readers not to dismiss Marc Bolan’s work as lightweight pop. The critic calls Bolan “quite a poet,” highlighting his lyrical wit and referencing standout tracks such as Ballrooms of Mars, Telegram Sam, and Metal Guru. Publication: Southern Daily Echo / Southern Evening Echo Date: 19 August 1972 Country: England The review opens with a direct appeal to readers: “Don’t be a musical s