- Audio CD (10 Sep 2007)
- Number of Discs: 2
- Format: Box set
- Label: Universal
- ASIN: B000V6JDA6
- Other Editions: Audio CD
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 10,283 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Track Listings
| Disc: 1 | |||
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| 1. 20th Century Boy | |||
| 2. Get It On | |||
| 3. Metal Guru | |||
| 4. Ride A White Swan | |||
| 5. Hot Love | |||
| 6. Jeepster | |||
| 7. Telegram Sam | |||
| 8. I Love To Boogie | |||
| 9. Children of the Revolution | |||
| 10. Solid Gold Easy Action | |||
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| Disc: 2 | |||
| 1. The Wizard | |||
| 2. Desdemona | |||
| 3. Pewter Suitor | |||
| 4. King of the Rumbling Spires | |||
| 5. By the Light of the Magical Moon | |||
| 6. Is It Love? | |||
| 7. King of the Mountain Cometh | |||
| 8. Cosmic Dancer | |||
| 9. There Was A Time/Raw Ramp | |||
| 10. Life's A Gas | |||
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39 of 39 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Two discs of Bolan brilliance. Choc a bloc full of the "usual suspects" in terms of T.Rex hits (Ride A White Swan, Hot Love, Metal Guru, I Love To Boogie & so on), the CD also has some tracks that you might not normally expect to see on a Bolan "Greatest Hits" compilation.
Desdemona, is a real treat (from Marc's time with Johns Children), as is his first single,The Wizard & there are some "cancelled" T.Rex singles, which have appeared elsewhere but give a nice depth to this CD (Sailors Of The Highway, one of these "cancelled" singles, is truly a marvellous song). On top of all of this you even get the belter that is Raw Ramp.
A really very good cross section of Marc's work - not in any chronology, in terms of the running order of the CD but excellent none the less - a cracking compilation - spoil yourself !
UPDATE - that bloke Arthur, who has a review above me doesn't talk about this album at all,rather, he talks about Marc's shortcomings (in pretty unpleasant terms) - review the record, don't just slate the artist & get your story right if you do !!!
Desdemona, is a real treat (from Marc's time with Johns Children), as is his first single,The Wizard & there are some "cancelled" T.Rex singles, which have appeared elsewhere but give a nice depth to this CD (Sailors Of The Highway, one of these "cancelled" singles, is truly a marvellous song). On top of all of this you even get the belter that is Raw Ramp.
A really very good cross section of Marc's work - not in any chronology, in terms of the running order of the CD but excellent none the less - a cracking compilation - spoil yourself !
UPDATE - that bloke Arthur, who has a review above me doesn't talk about this album at all,rather, he talks about Marc's shortcomings (in pretty unpleasant terms) - review the record, don't just slate the artist & get your story right if you do !!!
20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Over the years I have lost track of the countless Marc Bolan & T-Rex compilations that have been released. So what makes this one different - apart from the obvious fact that this marks the 30th anniversary of his death? Well, for the first time ever this 'Greatest Hits' package is both fully comprehensive and digitally remastered at the same time (they've either been one or the other or neither in the past).
Also, if any casual fan does decide they should opt for a one disc 'best of' like - 'The Essential Collection', because they think this may have too much material on it for them, then they'll be seriously missing out on such gems as: 'Celebrate Summer', 'Life's An Elevator' and 'Soul Of My Suit'.
Anybody who already owns a Marc Bolan compilation, who may feel exploited by having to shell out on yet another hits package, can at least console themselves that this will be the last time they'll ever have to - as I can't see how they'll ever improve on this. So lets 'Celebrate' - Autumn with this release.
Also, if any casual fan does decide they should opt for a one disc 'best of' like - 'The Essential Collection', because they think this may have too much material on it for them, then they'll be seriously missing out on such gems as: 'Celebrate Summer', 'Life's An Elevator' and 'Soul Of My Suit'.
Anybody who already owns a Marc Bolan compilation, who may feel exploited by having to shell out on yet another hits package, can at least console themselves that this will be the last time they'll ever have to - as I can't see how they'll ever improve on this. So lets 'Celebrate' - Autumn with this release.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
What can you say? This is the soundtrack of my youth in the early 70s. By modern standards, Marc Bolan's song lyrics were twee, consisting of lines that didn't exactly follow any logic, but appeared to be the next word that he could think of to rhyme! But, this music wasn't written in 2010, it harks back to an earlier time of innocence, flower power and Glam Rock. Quite simply, it is brilliant if you want to listen to early 70's music!
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Marc Bolan T.Rex greatest hits
This is a great album if you are a fan of Marc Bolan T.Rex. It has all the songs and hits from the seventies. I absolutely love it.
Published 7 days ago by debs
What can I say? I DO love to boogie!
I must say, these past reviews make a very interesting read, particulary Mr Dooley's impertinent rant. Read more
Published on 24 Feb 2008 by Ms. E. Bush
Not heard it yet!
Having read the long review below that criticises Mark's life, rather than the music, I think I'll get this CD. Read more
Published on 12 Oct 2007 by Mr. K. Hubbard
all that matters is the music .
You know, some people can sit there and give their egos a good massage by writing smart ass reviews , those people are very good at slagging people off . Read more
Published on 11 Oct 2007 by S. B. Singleton
MARC BOLAN
MARC BOLAN made some wonderful music in the seventies....the criticism below is largely unfounded... Read more
Published on 25 Sep 2007 by ijhopkinson
All that glitters is not gold !
Without doubt,Marc Bolan through his T Rex incarnation produced some classic early 70's pop tracks. Jeepster,Ride a white swan,Hot Love, Get it on,to name but a few. Read more
Published on 23 Sep 2007 by Arthur Dooley
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