T.Rex (July 21 1977) – “The Boogie‑Man Is Back Again” – Bravo Magazine

This Bravo magazine feature from July 1977 promotes Marc Bolan’s comeback album Dandy in the Underworld, celebrating his return to the charts with the headline “The Boogie‑Man Is Back Again.” The piece positions Bolan as a revitalised star, once again commanding attention with his signature T. Rex sound.

Publication: Bravo Magazine   Date: July 21 1977

Country: Germany

THE STORY  

The article highlights Bolan’s new LP Dandy in the Underworld and its lead single Soul of My Suit, describing them as “brand‑new productions” already climbing the English charts.

The layout features the album cover — a circular portrait of Bolan’s face — alongside the tagline “LP der Woche” (“Album of the Week”), marking it as an Ariola recommendation for Bravo readers.

The text praises Bolan’s enduring success and his ability to reinvent himself while maintaining the distinctive T. Rex sound that defined his earlier hits. A smaller caption, “Bolan Rocks On!”, reinforces the sense of triumphant return

CONTEXT AND NOTES  

By mid‑1977, Bolan was experiencing a creative resurgence after several quieter years.

Dandy in the Underworld was widely regarded as his strongest work since the early 1970s, blending maturity with the glam‑rock flair that made him famous.

This Bravo feature reflects the renewed enthusiasm for Bolan’s music in Europe, just months before his untimely death later that year.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS  

Event: Release of Dandy in the Underworld album

Era: 1977 – Late T. Rex Revival Period Tone: Promotional, celebratory, and nostalgic

Photography: Album artwork featuring Marc Bolan’s portrait in monochrome

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

• Headline: “The Boogie‑Man Is Back Again – Marc Bolan”

• Album cover and cassette artwork for Dandy in the Underworld

• Circular “LP der Woche” graphic with song title Soul of My Suit

• German text praising Bolan’s chart success and musical return

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