T. Rex (August 21, 2015) – Zinc Alloy And The Hidden Riders Of Tomorrow Album US: MP3

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Zinc Alloy And The Hidden Riders Of Tomorrow was released digitally on August 21, 2015, by Spirit Music Group as a remastered edition of the classic 1974 T. Rex album.

Originally issued during a period of transition for Marc Bolan and T. Rex, the album showcased a broader musical palette, blending glam rock with soul, funk and pop influences. The release reflected Bolan's desire to expand the T. Rex sound beyond the formula that had brought international success during the early 1970s..

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RECORDING

The album featured Marc Bolan working alongside a larger group of musicians and vocalists than on previous T. Rex releases.

Backing vocals were provided by Gloria Jones, Sister Pat Hall and Richard Jones, while the Cosmic Choir added layered vocal arrangements throughout the album. Additional contributions came from Danny Thompson, Lonnie Jordan, B.J. Cole and Jack Green.

STYLE & THEMES

Zinc Alloy And The Hidden Riders Of Tomorrow combines glam rock with elements of soul, rhythm and blues and pop.

The album introduced more elaborate vocal arrangements and a richer production style while retaining Marc Bolan's distinctive songwriting and vocal approach. Songs such as "Teenage Dream" and "The Avengers (Superbad)" demonstrated a more expansive musical direction than earlier T. Rex releases.

TRACK-BY-TRACK NOTES

• Venus Loon — Opening album track.

• Sound Pit — Glam-inspired groove.

• Explosive Mouth — Fast-paced rocker.

• Galaxy — Short atmospheric piece.

• Change — Melodic mid-period Bolan composition.

• Nameless Wildness — Rhythm-driven album cut.

• Teenage Dream — One of the album's best-known tracks.

• Liquid Gang — Soul-influenced recording.

• Carsmile Smith & The Old One — Character-driven Bolan composition.

• You've Got To Jive To Stay Alive - Spanish Midnight — Up-tempo rocker.

• Interstellar Soul — Cosmic-themed recording.

• Painless Persuasion & The Meathawk Immaculate — Experimental album track.

• The Avengers (Superbad) — One of the album's centrepieces.

• The Leopards Featuring Gardenia & The Mighty Slug — Closing track.

BONUS TRACKS

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RELEASE HISTORY

Released in the United States on August 21, 2015, as a remastered digital edition distributed by Spirit Music Group.

The release made the complete fourteen-track album available as high-quality 320 kbps MP3 files.

PERSONNEL

Marc Bolan — vocals

Steve Currie — bass

Bill Legend — drums

Gloria Jones — backing vocals

Sister Pat Hall — backing vocals

Richard Jones — backing vocals

The Cosmic Choir — choir

Danny Thompson — double bass

Lonnie Jordan — keyboards

Jack Green — performer

B.J. Cole — steel guitar

PRODUCTION

Label: Spirit Music Group

Format: 14 × File, MP3, Album, Reissue, Remastered, 320 kbps

Country: US

Art Direction: Kosh

Design: Kosh

NOTES

• Digital remastered edition.

• Released August 21, 2015.

• Distributed as 320 kbps MP3 files.

• Issued by Spirit Music Group.

• Features the complete original fourteen-track album.

• Includes contributions from Gloria Jones and the Cosmic Choir.

RELATED RELEASES

• Tanx

• Bolan's Zip Gun

• Futuristic Dragon

• Dandy In The Underworld

• The Slider

RELEASE VARIANTS TABLE

Artist	Album	Label	Country	Catalogue	Date	Format
T. Rex	Zinc Alloy And The Hidden Riders Of Tomorrow	Spirit Music Group	US	None	August 21, 2015	14 × File, MP3, Album, Reissue, Remastered, 320 kbps

TRACKLIST TABLE (ALL FORMATS)

Format	Catalogue	Tracklisting
Digital	None	1. Venus Loon 2. Sound Pit 3. Explosive Mouth 4. Galaxy 5. Change 6. Nameless Wildness 7. Teenage Dream 8. Liquid Gang 9. Carsmile Smith & The Old One 10. You've Got To Jive To Stay Alive - Spanish Midnight 11. Interstellar Soul 12. Painless Persuasion & The Meathawk Immaculate 13. The Avengers (Superbad) 14. The Leopards Featuring Gardenia & The Mighty Slug

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