Top tracks — play these first
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Jupiter Liar Start here — This track highlights Bolan's signature blend of playful lyrics and catchy melodies while encapsulating the album's whimsical tone. Its infectious rhythm and imaginative storytelling make it a standout moment.
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Chrome Sitar — Featuring an experimental soundscape with unusual instrumentation, this track exemplifies Bolan's artistic ambition on the album. Its mesmerizing blend of sitar and glam elements creates a captivating listening experience.
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Laser Love — One of the album's more poignant tracks, it combines Bolan's romantic lyricism with an upbeat tempo, showcasing his knack for marrying emotion with catchy hooks. The song reflects the album’s overarching themes of love and fantasy.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases eclectic songwriting and production but lacks the tight cohesion of earlier works.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a brief instrumental introduction that sets a whimsical tone, leading into tracks that blend surreal lyrics with varied instrumentation.
- Several tracks feature unconventional song structures, such as 'Chrome Sitar' which shifts between distinct sections without a clear verse-chorus pattern.
- The last three tracks slow down the tempo significantly, creating a reflective atmosphere that contrasts with the more upbeat earlier songs.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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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
Known within its scene. 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
- whimsical storytelling throughout tracks
- kaleidoscopic soundscapes to explore
- playful vibes for casual listening
- for afternoon daydreaming
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek high-energy dance anthems
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — Showcases a whimsical blend of glam rock and experimental sounds, diverging from earlier works.
- Career context
- By 1976, T. Rex was in a transitional phase after the massive success of their earlier albums like 'Electric Warrior'. 'Futuristic Dragon' marked their seventh studio album, showcasing Marc Bolan's continued experimentation with sound and lyrical content amidst shifting musical landscapes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- David Bowie· Roxy Music· Marc Bolan
Tracklist
- 1 Futuristic Dragon (Introduction) 1:52
- 2 Jupiter Liar Start here 3:40
- 3 Chrome Sitar 3:13
- 4 All Alone 2:48
- 5 New York City 3:55
- 6 My Little Baby 3:06
- 7 Calling All Destroyers 3:53
- 8 Theme for a Dragon 2:00
- 9 Sensation Boulevard 3:48
- 10 Ride My Wheels 2:25
- 11 Dreamy Lady 2:51
- 12 Dawn Storm 3:42
- 13 Casual Agent 2:53
- 14 London Boys 2:22
- 15 Laser Love 3:35
- 16 Life's an Elevator 2:24
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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