T. Rex (June 15, 1973) “TANX” Album Review - Calgary Herald

The June 15, 1973 edition of the Calgary Herald reviews T. Rex’s album Tanx (Reprise MS 2132), praising the band’s unique blend of rock and theatre while offering a mixed assessment of Marc Bolan’s songwriting and performance.

Publication: Calgary Herald

Date: June 15, 1973

Country: Canada

Location: Calgary, Alberta Section: Music Review

THE STORY

The reviewer notes T. Rex’s theatrical approach to rock, with Marc Bolan as the central figure writing and singing most material. The review highlights strong moments like “Born To Boogie” but criticizes occasional sloppiness and “absurd creations” such as Mad Donna and Electric Slim And The Factory Hen.

CONTEXT AND NOTES

By mid-1973 T. Rex were still riding high on the success of their glam rock hits, though their commercial peak was beginning to level off. Tanx represented a continuation of their signature sound during the height of T. Rextasy, with Bolan’s flamboyant style drawing both admiration and criticism from the press.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

Event: Album review

Era: 1973 (T. Rex Glam Rock era) Tone: Mixed, analytical, candid Photography: Text-based review (no photo visible)

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

• Review headline referencing TANX by T. Rex

• Detailed commentary on Marc Bolan’s songwriting and vocal performance

• Discussion of the band’s theatrical style and specific tracks

• Mention of the included Bolan poster and cover art

RELATED MATERIAL

This June 15, 1973 Calgary Herald review of Tanx captures T. Rex during their classic glam period and complements other 1972–1973 Bolan / T. Rex clippings in the scrapbook. For other relevant posts, see the tags at the foot of the page.

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Tags: Marc Bolan, T. Rex, T. Rex Scrapbook, Calgary Herald, 1973, Album Review