The June 15, 1973 edition of the Calgary Herald reviews T. Rex’s album Tanx (Reprise MS 2132), praising the band’s unique blend of rock and theatre while offering a mixed assessment of Marc Bolan’s songwriting and performance. Publication: Calgary Herald Date: June 15, 1973 Country: Canada Location: Calgary, Alberta Section: Music Review THE STORY The reviewer notes T. Rex’s theatrical approach to rock, with Marc Bolan as the central figure writing and singing most material.

his Cashbox Magazine feature from May 5 1973 spotlights Marc Bolan and T. Rex during the promotional campaign for their album Tanx, released earlier that spring on Reprise Records and Tapes.

UK first‑pressing of Tanx (BLN 5002 / 0C 062 • 94187), issued with free fold‑out black‑and‑white poster, 1973. Format: LP • Vinyl • Album • Cassette • 8‑Track Cartridge • Reel‑to‑Reel • Promo Editions • International Variants Label: T. Rex — BLN 5002 Country: UK Release Date: 23 March 1973 Genre: Glam Rock • Psychedelic Soul Style: Post‑Slider glam with soul, funk, gospel and mellotron‑driven arrangements Overview “Tanx is a 1973 album by English rock band T. Rex… released on

A transitional Bolan — confident, exploratory, and pushing the T. Rex sound into deeper grooves and richer textures.