Top tracks — play these first
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The Time of Love Is Now — This track encapsulates the album’s dreamy essence with its poetic lyrics and melodic structure, demonstrating Bolan's ability to marry romantic themes with folk sensibilities.
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One Inch Rock — 'One Inch Rock' stands out with its playful lyrics and catchy hooks, illustrating Bolan's knack for blending whimsy with musicality, making it a fan favorite.
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Jewel Start here — The song's lush instrumentation and evocative storytelling showcase Bolan's lyrical prowess while foreshadowing his later glam rock stylings.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases a blend of whimsical folk rock and psychedelic sounds, establishing T. Rex's distinct style.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a spoken word piece that sets a whimsical tone, followed by tracks that blend electric instrumentation with acoustic elements.
- Several songs feature layered vocal harmonies and vivid imagery in the lyrics, creating a dreamlike atmosphere.
- 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
Significant within its genre. 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 journeys through nostalgia
- brief interludes with playful charm
- wave-like pacing for exploration
- dreamlike imagery and storytelling
- engaging narratives with varied tempos
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album established T. Rex as a key player in glam rock, following their initial success.
- Career context
- Released on December 18, 1970, 'T. Rex' marked the band's transition from Tyrannosaurus Rex's acoustic roots to a more electric, glam-influenced sound. This album came after their commercial breakthrough with 'Electric Warrior,' solidifying T. Rex's status as pioneers in the glam rock movement.
- Stylistic neighbors
- David Bowie· Roxy Music· Marc Bolan
Tracklist
- 1 The Children of Rarn 0:52
- 2 Jewel Start here 2:45
- 3 The Visit 1:54
- 4 Childe 1:41
- 5 The Time of Love Is Now 2:41
- 6 Diamond Meadows 1:57
- 7 Root of Star 2:31
- 8 Beltane Walk 2:28
- 9 Is It Love? 2:34
- 10 One Inch Rock 2:25
- 11 Summer Deep 1:42
- 12 Seagull Woman 2:19
- 13 Suneye 2:05
- 14 The Wizard 8:50
- 15 The Children of Rarn (reprise) 0:35
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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