My People Were Fair and Had Sky in Their Hair… But Now They're Content to Wear Stars on Their Brows
Tyrannosaurus Rex · 1968
33 min · 12 tracks
A whimsical tapestry of acoustic melodies and surreal lyrics woven through a psychedelic folk landscape.
Why this album works
The album is significant for its role in paving the way for the glam rock genre that Bolan would later dominate. The record received positive critical reception and helped solidify the duo's presence in the UK music scene, encouraging a generation of artists to embrace eclecticism and fantasy in their music.
- Best for
- whimsical acoustic storytelling surreal lyrical explorations short tracks for easy digesting
- Context
- Released on July 5, 1968, this album marked Tyrannosaurus Rex's second studio effort, following their debut 'My People Were Fair and Had Sky in Their Hair…'. At this point, Marc Bolan was establishing his unique blend of folk and rock, positioning himself as a key figure in the burgeoning psychedelic movement.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hot Rod Mama 3:11
- 2 Scenes Of 1:41
- 3 Child Star Standout 2:51
- 4 Strange Orchestras 1:47
- 5 Chateau in Virginia Waters 2:38
- 6 Dwarfish Trumpet Blues 2:47
- 7 Mustang Ford Standout 2:59
- 8 Afghan Woman 1:58
- 9 Knight 2:38
- 10 Graceful Fat Sheba 1:28
- 11 Weilder of Words 3:19
- 12 Frowning Atahuallpa Standout 5:55
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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