“A track for fans of early T. Rex — acoustic boogie with unmistakable charm.”

A psychedelic relic reborn for a glam‑rock generation — March 24, 1972.

Tyrannosaurus Rex’s fourth studio album marked a pivotal transition, blending their established acoustic psychedelic folk with the first confident steps toward an electric sound. Recorded after the departure of Steve Peregrin Took and the arrival of Mickey Finn, the album introduced a new dynamic within the duo while retaining Marc Bolan’s mystical lyrical style. Released on June 6, 1970 by Blue Thumb (BTS 18), the album marked a significant evolution in the group’s sound. Pr

A brief, cool‑toned local‑press snapshot capturing Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn at the moment their sound was shifting — mystical, acoustic, and increasingly electric — as the ’60s gave way to something stranger and heavier. 📰 Publication Details Publication: Birmingham Evening Mail Date: April 15, 1970 Country: United Kingdom Format: Album Review 📰 What the Clipping Shows A short review of Tyrannosaurus Rex’s A Beard of Stars, printed in a compact news‑column layout. The

A fleeting Scottish review that quietly acknowledges the shift from mystical folk to the electric swagger that would soon define T. Rex.

Before the glitter, before the chart‑topping roar of T. Rex, there was a duo insisting — with quiet confidence — that they were “just pop.” In 1970, that simplicity was the most radical statement Marc Bolan could make

A sepia‑toned farewell to the acoustic era — and the first glimmer of the electric star Bolan was about to become

A glimpse into 1970’s local‑press skepticism — Bolan’s mystic poetry admired, his evolving sound misunderstood.

The final Tyrannosaurus Rex album — and the first spark of Bolan’s electric future.

A fleeting regional report that captures Bolan’s electric awakening — a new song, new equipment, and a glimpse into the anxieties of a young artist facing America in 1970.