Dandy in the Underworld

by T. Rex

Dandy in the Underworld cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 11 March 1977
  • Label: EMI
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 52:41
  • Community rating: 3.41/5 from 2 ratings

Artists on this release: Herbie Flowers, Paul Fenton, Steve Currie, Dino Dines, Scott Edwards, Steve Harley, David Lutton, J. Long, Paul Humphrey, Steve Gregory, Tony Newman, Chris Mercer

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Released just months before frontman Marc Bolan's fatal car crash, this album represents a conscious, focused attempt to revitalize his sound amidst the rising British punk movement. The record features tighter, more energetic backing band performances and a return to the sharp, poetic pop hooks that defined his early-70s peak. It stands as a tragic but fittingly stylish final chapter for one of glam rock's central architects.

Genres

Descriptors: melodic, retro, fuzz, theatrical, riff-heavy

Tracklist

  1. Dandy In The Underworld (4:36)
  2. Crimson Moon (3:25)
  3. Universe (2:44)
  4. I'm A Fool For You Girl (2:18)
  5. I Love To Boogie (From "Billy Elliot") (2:15)
  6. Visions Of Domino (2:28)
  7. Jason B. Sad (3:23)
  8. Groove A Little (3:25)
  9. The Soul Of My Suit (2:37)
  10. Hang-Ups (3:29)
  11. Pain And Love (3:41)
  12. Teen Riot Structure (3:41)
  13. To Know You Is To Love You (To Know Him Is To Love Him) (2:46)
  14. City Port (2:43)
  15. Dandy In The Underworld (Single Version) (3:52)
  16. Tame My Tiger (2:32)
  17. Celebrate Summer (2:36)

Credits

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