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Bolan Boogie

by T. Rex

Released: May 05, 1972

Glam rock, psychedelic folk

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Breakthrough.

The Album

"Bolan Boogie" is a compilation album by the British glam rock band T. Rex, released in 1972. It serves as a retrospective of the band's early career, compiling singles and B-sides from their pre-"Electric Warrior" era. With its infectious grooves, catchy melodies, and Marc Bolan's distinctive vocals and guitar work, "Bolan Boogie" captures the essence of T. Rex's glam rock heyday.

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Essential Tracks

Jeepster

The album features some of T. Rex's most iconic tracks, including "Get It On," "Jeepster," and "Hot Love," which helped define the glam rock sound of the early 1970s.

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Reception

The album was a commercial success, reaching the top of the UK Albums Chart, and it remains a beloved compilation among fans of T. Rex and glam rock alike.

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Legacy

The album features some of T. Rex's most iconic tracks, including "Get It On," "Jeepster," and "Hot Love," which helped define the glam rock sound of the early 1970s.

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The Complete Album Story

"Bolan Boogie" is a compilation album by the British glam rock band T. Rex, released in 1972. It serves as a retrospective of the band's early career, compiling singles and B-sides from their pre-"Electric Warrior" era. The album features some of T. Rex's most iconic tracks, including "Get It On," "Jeepster," and "Hot Love," which helped define the glam rock sound of the early 1970s. With its infectious grooves, catchy melodies, and Marc Bolan's distinctive vocals and guitar work, "Bolan Boogie" captures the essence of T. Rex's glam rock heyday. The album was a commercial success, reaching the top of the UK Albums Chart, and it remains a beloved compilation among fans of T. Rex and glam rock alike.