The Essential Collection

by Marc Bolan & T. Rex

The Essential Collection cover art
  • Type: Compilation
  • Released: 2001-01-01
  • Label: Unknown
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 1:31:15
  • Community rating: 3.86/5 from 1 rating

Artists on this release: Marc Bolan, Colors, Mark Paytress, T. Rex, Redferns

Album Notes & Community Reviews

'The Essential Collection' surveys Marc Bolan's T. Rex recordings, from the band's glam-rock breakthrough to their later soul-influenced singles. The compilation concentrates on the hit singles that defined British glam.

Genres

Descriptors: melodic, compilation, guitar-driven, retro, stylish

Tracklist

  1. 20th Century Boy (3:44)
  2. Get It On (4:30)
  3. Telegram Sam (3:47)
  4. Ride A White Swan (2:18)
  5. Jeepster (4:16)
  6. Hot Love (5:00)
  7. Children Of The Revolution (2:33)
  8. Metal Guru (2:30)
  9. I Love To Boogie (2:19)
  10. Debora (Original Full Length Version) (3:35)
  11. The Groover (3:27)
  12. Truck On (Tyke) (3:11)
  13. Teenage Dream (5:02)
  14. New York City (4:00)
  15. King Of The Rumbling Spires (2:12)
  16. By The Light Of The Magical Moon (2:53)
  17. Summertime Blues (2:49)
  18. Cosmic Dancer (4:33)
  19. Light Of Love (3:19)
  20. Dreamy Lady (2:57)
  21. London Boys (2:25)
  22. Laser Love (3:41)
  23. One Inch Rock (1:47)
  24. Solid Gold Easy Action (2:23)
  25. Sing Me A Song (2:58)
  26. Jeepster (2:28)
  27. Ride A White Swan (1:58)
  28. Hot Love (1:31)
  29. Get It On (1:09)
  30. Deborah (2:00)

Credits

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