Marc Bolan (August 15, 1974) “Early Bolan” Album Feature – The Courier

The August 15, 1974 edition of The Courier features “Early Bolan”, a new compilation album showcasing Marc Bolan’s pre-T. Rex material from his days with John’s Children and Tyrannosaurus Rex.

Publication: The Courier

Date: August 15, 1974

Country: United Kingdom

Location: UK Section: Music Review / Album Feature

THE STORY

 The article reviews the album Beginning of Doves (Track Select 2410 201), which collects early Marc Bolan recordings. It notes that while Bolan is now busy with T. Rex, this release allows fans to hear his underground roots, including tracks like “Hippy Gumbo”, “Mustang Ford”, “Cat Black”, and “The Beginning of Doves”.

CONTEXT AND NOTES 

By mid-1974, T. Rex’s commercial peak had passed, and this compilation gave fans a chance to rediscover Bolan’s early psychedelic folk and underground work. It highlights the contrast between his teenybopper image and his earlier, more experimental material.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS 

Event: Album feature / retrospective Era: 1974

Tone: Nostalgic, appreciative Photography: Text-based article (no photo in clipping)

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

• Bold headline “EARLY BOLAN”

• Track listing for Side One and Side Two

• Commentary on Bolan’s early underground days

• Mention of the album Beginning of Doves

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