Tyrannosaurus Rex (July 13, 1968) Album Review – Evening Post

The July 13, 1968 edition of the Evening Post reviews Tyrannosaurus Rex’s album, describing it as a “dirgy, over-fussy” release.

Publication: Evening Post

Date: July 13, 1968

Country: United Kingdom Location: Bristol

Section: Music Review

THE STORY

The review criticises the album’s folksey and whimsical style, noting too many overworked fairy tale images. It acknowledges Marc Bolan’s startling voice but finds it insufficient to carry the record.

CONTEXT AND NOTES 

This mixed review was published during Tyrannosaurus Rex’s early acoustic phase, reflecting some critics’ difficulty with their highly poetic and whimsical approach.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS 

Event: Album review

Era: 1968 (Early acoustic era)

Tone: Critical

Photography: 

Text-based review (no photo in clipping)

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

• Review of Tyrannosaurus Rex on Regal Zonophone

• Criticism of the album’s dirgy and over-fussy nature

• Mention of Marc Bolan’s voice

• Typical newspaper album review style

RELATED MATERIAL

• July 26, 1969 “King Of The Rumbling Spires” review

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SOURCES

• Evening Post, July 13, 1968

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