Electric Warrior was the second studio album issued under the T. Rex name and the sixth album overall since the group's 1968 debut as Tyrannosaurus Rex. Released by Fly Records in the United Kingdom and Reprise Records in the United States, it marked a major turning point in the band's development. The album moved decisively away from the folk-oriented approach of earlier releases and established a more direct, pop-focused and flamboyant glam rock sound. By the time recording

This brief but enthusiastic Manchester Evening News review predicts major success for T. Rex's newly released Electric Warrior album. Praising Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn for expanding their musical range while retaining their distinctive style, the reviewer confidently concludes that the album would become a smash hit. Publication: Manchester Evening News and Chronicle Date: September 24, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Appearing under the heading “LP Spot”, the review opens wit

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

This Bravo magazine feature from September 20 1971 presents a playful A‑to‑Z profile of T. Rex, focusing on Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn. Written in German, it captures the band’s glam‑rock charisma and the whirlwind of fame surrounding Bolan at the height of his success. Publication: Bravo Magazine Date: September 20 1971 Country: Germany Across three richly illustrated pages, Bravo explores T. Rex from A to Z, pairing each letter with anecdotes and photographs that reveal Mar

This Record Mirror article from September 11, 1971 announces T. Rex’s second major UK tour, confirming Marc Bolan’s status as one of Britain’s most in-demand performers. The piece details the band’s upcoming dates and the excitement surrounding their return to live stages following the success of their recent singles and the Electric Warrior sessions. Publication: Record Mirror Date: September 11, 1971 Country: United Kingdom The article outlines T. Rex’s plans for a full nat

Issued as a limited‑edition promotional single, this early 7" pressing of Jeepster marked the first UK appearance of the track on vinyl. Released on 10 September 1971, the promo was circulated exclusively to radio and industry contacts to build anticipation for the forthcoming Electric Warrior album. The pairing of Jeepster with Life’s a Gas showcased Marc Bolan’s transition from acoustic mysticism into the confident electric glam sound that defined T. Rex’s rise. Both tracks

This Bravo International double‑page spread from September 6 , 1971 includes a short feature titled “Pop gibt’s noch in 50 Jahren” (“Pop will still exist in 50 years”), spotlighting Marc Bolan of T. Rex as a symbol of enduring pop vitality. The article appears alongside humor, lifestyle, and youth‑culture columns, reflecting the magazine’s eclectic mix of entertainment and personality coverage. Publication: Bravo International  (Pop Magazine) Date: September 6, 1971 Country

This Melody Maker clipping from September 4 1971 features a striking monochrome photograph of Marc Bolan performing live, captured in the midst of his early‑1970s T. Rex era. The image, printed in halftone style, highlights Bolan’s distinctive curls and his close connection with the guitar — a defining symbol of his glam‑rock transformation. Publication: Melody Maker Date: 4 September 1971 Country: United Kingdom The photograph shows Bolan in a moment of concentration, his

This Liverpool Daily Post column by Charles Langley previews the forthcoming T. Rex album Electric Warrior, which was scheduled for release on September 3, 1971. With “Get It On” still sitting in the Top Ten, the article enthusiastically describes the album as the most exciting thing T. Rex had done to date and praises Marc Bolan's developing guitar work and distinctive vocal style. Publication: Liverpool Daily Post (Welsh ed.) Date: August 21, 1971 Release Date: September 3,

This Evening Sentinel article from August 1971 captures the electrifying atmosphere of T. Rex’s concert at Trentham Gardens, where 2,500 fans danced, clapped, and cheered as Marc Bolan and his band delivered a high‑energy performance that confirmed their dominance of the British rock scene. Publication: Evening Sentinel Date: August 23 1971 Country: United Kingdom The report describes how T. Rex “exploded into rock numbers” at Trentham Gardens, thrilling a packed ballroom w