A thoughtful one-page album review in Melody Maker welcomes T. Rex’s new self-titled LP with warm enthusiasm, highlighting its shift toward a funkier, more electric sound while praising the gentle beauty of “The Children of Rarn.” The piece balances recognition of the band’s evolution with genuine affection for Marc Bolan’s songwriting and the album’s overall charm. This December 26, 1970 Melody Maker review captures T. Rex at the exact cusp of their transformation from acous