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Teenage Dream Single Review 1974

  • Writer: T.Rex
    T.Rex
  • Feb 2, 1974
  • 2 min read

Updated: Feb 2

Marc Bolan's New T. Rex Sound Emerges

Single review in Melody Maker (February 2, 1974) covered T. Rex’s “Teenage Dream” (EMI) under the headline “Surprise, surprise!” It praised Marc Bolan for finally delivering the new T. Rex sound, moving away from the frantic formula that had produced dozens of hits.


Publication Details

Magazine: Melody Maker (UK).

Date: February 2, 1974.

Format: One-page single review.

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T. REX: "Teenage Dream" (EMI).


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Surprise, surprise! Marc sings out and at last, it really is the new T. Rex sound. Gone is the frantic formula that has launched hits by the dozen.

And in its place? A sweeping orchestra, with blues-impregnated piano and gospel-soaked backup vocals, on a beautifully produced Wagnerian rock ballad.

There's even a harp to add heavenly luster, while Marc's twisting, vibrating diaphragm delivers the lyrics more clearly than has been known throughout T. Rexian history. Even as "Truck On Tyke" fades from the chart, so will the "Dream" of old Bolan soar even higher.

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T. REX: "Teenage Dream" (EMI). review Melody Maker music newspaper.

Surprise, surprise! Marc sings out and at last, it really is the new T. Rex sound. Gone is the frantic formula that has launched hits by the dozen.

And in its place? A sweeping orchestra, with blues-impregnated piano and gospel-soaked backup vocals, on a beautifully produced Wagnerian rock ballad.

There's even a harp to add heavenly luster, while Marc's twisting, vibrating diaphragm delivers the lyrics more clearly than has been known throughout T. Rexian history. Even as "Truck On Tyke" fades from the chart, so will the "Dream" of old Bolan soar even higher.


Did you have this Melody Maker review in your archive? Were you ready for the surprise? Share in the comments!



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