A warm, confident burst of early‑’70s German pop journalism: spiral‑bound layout, crisp monochrome portraits, and a glowing review of T. Rex’s transformation from folk mystics to chart‑topping glam stylists. The tone is celebratory, the design unmistakably continental. 📰 Publication Details Publication: Musik Express (Germany) Date: April 18, 1971 Country: Germany Section / Page: Dieter Sieglers Musik Express / Platte der Woche Format: Album Review / Feature Page Provenance 

A week of charity, music, and student celebration — crowned by a T. Rex performance just months before glam rock reshaped the British charts.

An American critic hears T. Rex as soft‑rock with charm but questions whether Bolan’s new direction offers enough originality to stand apart in a crowded market.