T. Rex (November 30, 2023) – Molly Mouse Dream Talk Album CD
Molly Mouse Dream Talk is an archival T. Rex collection that assembles a diverse selection of studio recordings from the Marc Bolan catalogue.
Molly Mouse Dream Talk is a limited-edition archive release issued on CD format and presented in a card gatefold sleeve. The collection focuses exclusively on alternate versions of recordings associated with the 1973 Tanx period.
The release assembles a selection of alternative performances and variations drawn from sessions that produced material later associated with Tanx. By concentrating entirely on alternate recordings, the collection provides a different perspective on the development of songs from this important phase in Marc Bolan's career.
Artist royalties from the release are directed to The Light Of Love Foundation.
RECORDING
The recordings were made at Château d'Hérouville, France, during August and October 1972.
One track, Electric Slim & The Factory Hen, was recorded separately at Toshiba Studios, Japan, in December 1972.
All recordings presented are alternate versions of songs later associated with the Tanx album.
STYLE & THEMES
The collection captures T. Rex during the period leading into the Tanx album. The recordings showcase alternative approaches to material that would later appear in more familiar forms.
The sessions highlight the band's exploration of arrangements, instrumentation and developing song structures during a productive creative period.
TRACK-BY-TRACK NOTES
• Born To Boogie — Alternate version from the Tanx recording period.
• Easy Action — Alternative recording included in the collection.
• Country Honey — Features a different performance from the familiar release version.
• Broken Hearted Blues — Alternate studio interpretation.
• Rapids — Early variation from the sessions.
• Tenement Lady — Alternative recording from the period.
• Darling (Mellotron Version) — Special Mellotron-based version.
• Electric Slim & The Factory Hen — Recorded at Toshiba Studios, Japan.
• Shock Rock — Alternate version from the archive tapes.
• Mister Mister — Included from the Tanx session recordings.
• The Street & Babe Shadow — Alternative performance.
• Highway Knees — Session version from the archive.
• Mad Donna — Alternate recording.
• Free Angel — Included among the unreleased session material.
• Life Is Strange — Alternative version.
• Left Hand Luke (Piano & Backing Vocals) — Alternate version featuring piano and backing vocal arrangement.
PERSONNEL
Marc Bolan — guitar, vocals
Steve Currie — bass
Mickey Finn — congas
Bill Legend — drums
PRODUCTION
Cover Image — Sukita
Published by Spirit Music Holdings
Label: Official Marc Bolan Merch Co.
Artist Royalties: The Light Of Love Foundation
NOTES
• Very limited pressing.
• Mail-order release.
• CD edition housed in a card gatefold sleeve.
• All recordings are alternate versions of songs associated with Tanx.
• Recorded at Château d'Hérouville, France, during August and October 1972.
• Electric Slim & The Factory Hen recorded at Toshiba Studios, Japan, in December 1972.
• Artist royalties support The Light Of Love Foundation.
• Catalogue Number: SG008.
RELEASE VARIANTS TABLE
Artist | Album | Label | Country | Catalogue | Date | Format |
T. Rex | Molly Mouse Dream Talk | Official Marc Bolan Merch Co. | UK | SG008 | November 30, 2023 | CD |
T. Rex | Molly Mouse Dream Talk | Official Marc Bolan Merch Co. | UK | SG008 | November 30, 2023 | Vinyl |
TRACKLIST TABLE
Format | Catalogue | Tracklisting |
CD | SG008 | Born To Boogie Easy Action Country Honey Broken Hearted Blues Rapids Tenement Lady Darling (Mellotron Version) Electric Slim & The Factory Hen Shock Rock Mister Mister The Street & Babe Shadow Highway Knees Mad Donna Free Angel Life Is Strange Left Hand Luke (Piano & Backing Vocals) |
SOURCES ES Discogs, 45 Worlds, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts, Demon Records, Official Marc Bolan archives
All album artwork, photographs, labels, and original text excerpts remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This entry is a transformative, non-commercial archival summary created for historical documentation and educational reference.
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