Top tracks — play these first
-
→
Mambo Sun Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
-
→
Bang a Gong (Get It On) — This track epitomizes the glam rock movement with its catchy hook and dynamic instrumentation, becoming one of T. Rex's most enduring hits.
-
→
Cosmic Dancer — A hauntingly beautiful ballad that showcases Bolan's lyrical depth and melodic genius, reflecting themes of life and transcendence.
-
→
Jeepster — With its playful lyrics and infectious groove, this song exemplifies T. Rex's ability to blend rock and pop sensibilities into a quintessential glam anthem.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Electric Warrior showcases strong songwriting and production that helped define glam rock's sound.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a strong mid-tempo groove in 'Mambo Sun', setting a consistent rhythmic foundation that persists through several tracks.
- Marc Bolan's vocal delivery often features playful inflections and call-and-response elements, particularly evident in 'Bang a Gong (Get It On)'.
- Several tracks, like 'Cosmic Dancer' and 'Life’s a Gas', incorporate shifts in dynamics, moving from softer verses to more explosive choruses.
- Composition 25% of the score
-
8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
-
8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
-
7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
-
8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
-
6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Defined its genre or moment. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- short, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- vibrant and playful moods
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album solidified T. Rex's reputation and popularized glam rock.
- Career context
- Electric Warrior was T. Rex's fifth studio album, released in 1971 during their rise as pioneers of glam rock. Following the success of their previous album, Slider, this record solidified Marc Bolan's status as a cultural icon and showcased his increasingly theatrical songwriting style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- David Bowie· Roxy Music· Marc Bolan
Tracklist
- 1 Mambo Sun Start here 3:41
- 2 Cosmic Dancer 4:30
- 3 Jeepster 4:12
- 4 Monolith 3:49
- 5 Lean Woman Blues 3:03
- 6 Bang a Gong (Get It On) 4:27
- 7 Planet Queen 3:13
- 8 Girl 2:32
- 9 The Motivator 4:00
- 10 Life’s a Gas 2:24
- 11 Rip Off 3:40
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
Sync your library
Everything you track here works immediately — no account needed. Create one when you want to sync across devices.