T. Rex (November 9, 1971) – Lincoln Concert Preview & “Electric Warrior” Album Review - Lincolnshire Echo (October 26, 1971)
This Lincolnshire Echo review combines praise for T. Rex's rapidly rising album Electric Warrior with advance promotion for the group's forthcoming Lincoln appearance. Published two weeks before the concert, the article highlights Marc Bolan's songwriting, the album's chart success and the growing popularity of T. Rex during one of the most important periods in their career.
Publication: Lincolnshire Echo
Date: October 26, 1971
Concert Date: November 9, 1971
Country: United Kingdom
Published under the headline “Rex's crazy record”, the article reviews T. Rex's album Electric Warrior, describing it as so incredibly zany that it could hardly fail to become a success.
The writer argues that even a brief glance through Marc Bolan's lyrics helps explain the record's popularity. By the time of publication, the article notes that the album had already climbed rapidly up the charts, demonstrating the growing appeal of T. Rex among record buyers.
The review also links the album's success with the group's current British tour, specifically mentioning the forthcoming ABC Lincoln concert on November 9, 1971. The writer suggests that the appearance would further boost sales and increase local interest in the band.
Particular attention is paid to Marc Bolan's role as the creative force behind the record. The article notes that all of the material was written and composed by Bolan and points out that the album included a large poster of him, reflecting the increasingly strong fan following developing around the singer.
Musically, the review praises the record's listening qualities while highlighting the deep, funky rhythm that had become a distinguishing feature of the T. Rex sound. The writer also singles out “Rip Off” for its saxophone contribution from Ian McDonald, noting the contrast between that track and “Lean Woman Blues,” which is described as returning to a simpler three-chord rock style.
The article concludes by reminding readers that the album also includes T. Rex's current No. 1 hit single “Get It On.”
CONTEXT AND NOTES
The clipping is particularly valuable because it captures Electric Warrior while it was still a current chart release rather than the classic album it would later become.
The review reflects the excitement surrounding T. Rex in late 1971, when Marc Bolan was rapidly becoming one of Britain's biggest stars and the group's autumn tour was helping spread Bolanmania across the country.
The reference to the upcoming ABC Lincoln appearance provides a useful connection between the record's growing success and T. Rex's busy live schedule during the same period.
FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS
Event: Review of Electric Warrior and preview of the forthcoming Lincoln concert
Concert Date: November 9, 1971
Publication Date: October 26, 1971
Era: Electric Warrior era
Tone: Positive album review and concert preview
Album: Electric Warrior
WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS
• Review of T. Rex's Electric Warrior album
• Reference to the upcoming ABC Lincoln concert on November 9, 1971
• Praise for Marc Bolan's songwriting
• Mention of the album's enclosed Marc Bolan poster
• Discussion of “Rip Off” and “Lean Woman Blues”
• Reference to the No. 1 single “Get It On”
• Contemporary evidence of the album's rapid chart success
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