T. Rex - The Slider

Title: The Slider Artist: T. Rex Release Date: 7/21/1972 Re-Released On: 8/27/2007 Label: Teichiku Records, Repertoire Records, Teich, Teichiku Japan, Chronicles, Diablo (UK), Edsel Duration: 53:15 Album Type(s): lyrics/libretto UPCs: 4009910489123, 4988004096174, 4988004104466, 731453435520, 075992720519, 075992720540, 088561825348, 4988004081750, 740155139025, 740155900328, 498800409617 Genre: Rock Styles: Rock & Roll, Hard Rock, Glam Rock, Proto-Punk, Album Rock Moods: Confident, Gleeful, Theatrical, Amiable/Good-Natured, Boisterous, Cheerful, Energetic, Exuberant, Freewheeling, Irreverent, Swaggering, Campy, Carefree, Druggy, Earnest, Fun, Playful, Sexy, Stylish, Trippy, Whimsical, Wry, Delicate, Eerie, Gentle, Intimate, Sparse, Laid-Back/Mellow, Light, Rollicking, Sensual, Sexual, Silly Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 7 Number of Discs/SwapaCD Credits: 1

1. Metal Guru
2. Mystic Lady
3. Rock On
4. The Slider
5. Baby Boomerang
6. Spaceball Ricochet
7. Buick Mackane
8. Telegram Sam
9. Rabbit Fighter
10. Baby Strange
11. Ballrooms of Mars
12. Chariot Choogle
13. Main Man
14. Cadillac [*]
15. Thunderwing [*]
16. Lady [*]

Year Type Label Catalog # 2007 CD Teichiku Records 25432 2005 CD Repertoire Records 4891 2005 CD Teichiku Japan 23277 2001 CD Teich 24041 2000 CD Diablo (UK) 9003 1997 CD Chronicles 534355 1994 CD Edsel 390

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Buoyed by two U.K. number one singles in "Telegram Sam" and "Metal Guru," The Slider became T. Rex's most popular record on both sides of the Atlantic, despite the fact that it produced no hits in the U.S. The Slider essentially replicates all the virtues of Electric Warrior, crammed with effortless hooks and trashy fun. All of Bolan's signatures are here -- mystical folk-tinged ballads, overt sexual come-ons crooned over sleazy, bopping boogies, loopy nonsense poetry, and a mastery of the three-minute pop song form. The main difference is that the trippy mix of Electric Warrior is replaced by a fuller, more immediate-sounding production. Bolan's guitar has a harder bite, the backing choruses are more up-front, and the arrangements are thicker-sounding, even introducing a string section on some cuts (both ballads and rockers). Even with the beefier production, T. Rex still doesn't sound nearly as heavy as many of the bands it influenced (and even a few of its glam contemporaries), but that's partly intentional -- Bolan's love of a good groove takes precedence over fast tempos or high-volume crunch. Lyrically, Bolan's flair for the sublimely ridiculous is fully intact, but he has way too much style for The Slider to sound truly stupid, especially given the playful, knowing wink in his delivery. It's nearly impossible not to get caught up in the irresistible rush of melodies and cheery good times. Even if it treads largely the same ground as Electric Warrior, The Slider is flawlessly executed, and every bit the classic that its predecessor is. ~ Steve Huey, All Music Guide

Name Credits Bill Legend Drums Chris Welch Liner Notes David Katz Orchestra Contractor Dominique Engineer, Engineer Freddy Hansson Engineer Howard Kaylan Vocals, Vocals (Background) Marc Bolan Vocals, Guitar, Composer Mark Paytress Liner Notes Mark Volman Vocals, Vocals (Background) Mickey Finn Vocals, Conga, Percussion, Hand Percussion Mickey O'Halloran Roadie Micky Marmalade Roadie Ringo Starr Photography Steve Currie Bass Tony Visconti String Arrangements, Producer