This Phoenix review from September 5 1972, written by Tim Osburn, appears under the “Captive Audience – Phoenix Reviews” banner and offers a lively critique of T. Rex’s The Slider. The piece situates Marc Bolan’s glam‑rock sound within the broader early‑1970s rock landscape, comparing his style to contemporaries like Rod Stewart and Jimi Hendrix while celebrating Bolan’s unique mix of sensuality and pop mysticism. Publication: The Phoenix Date: September 5, 1972 Country: Un