T. Rex (August 2, 1971) – “Get It On” Review – Bravo

The 2 August 1971 issue of Bravo reviews T. Rex’s single “Get It On” in its “hitVERDÄCHTIG” section under the POP express heading.

Publication: Bravo

Date: August 2, 1971

Country: Germany

The review awards “Get It On” (Ariola 10 327) a three-star rating and describes it as a sure winner. It notes that T. Rex were clever enough not to serve up another version of “Hot Love,” instead offering a track with a rougher sound than their earlier recordings. A photograph of the band accompanies the short notice. Michael Holm is also quoted praising “Hot Love.”

CONTEXT AND NOTES 

The item appears among other new-release notices and reflects the strong German interest in T. Rex at the height of their early success.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

 Event: Single review

Era: 1971 (Electric Warrior era) Tone: Positive, concise Photography: Small group photo of T. Rex

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

• Review of “Get It On” with three-star rating

• Comment on the track’s rougher sound compared with “Hot Love”

• Photograph of T. Rex

• Additional quote from Michael Holm about “Hot Love”

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