To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the classic T-Rex album, Electric Warrior, Universal are re-releasing the album with a whole host of extras. There are several different versions being released – a Deluxe, Super-Deluxe, a special vinyl and digital exclusive editions.<\/p>\n
The core of each edition is the album, re-mastered by original producer Tony Visconti. The album comes with four bonus tracks – the non-album single, \u201cHot Love\u201d (No. 1 in February 1971) plus the B-sides \u201cThere Was A Time \/ Raw Ramp\u201d, \u201cKing Of The Mountain Cometh\u201d and \u201cWoodland Rock\u201d. <\/p>\n
The second disc in the Deluxe and Super-Deluxe editions opens with Marc Bolan reciting a previously unreleased poem titled \u201cThe Electric Warrior\u201d which was recorded for a US Radio promo that is featured in full at the end of the album.
\nThis is followed by an alternative version of the Electric Warrior album comprised from previously unreleased demos and out-takes. In addition there are unreleased demos recorded in London and New York of a recently discovered untitled instrumental from the \u201cHot Love\u201d sessions and a T. Rex cover of Carl Perkins\u2019 rockabilly classic \u201cHoney Don\u2019t\u201d. <\/p>\n
The Limited Edition Super Deluxe Edition of Electric Warrior will be housed in a lavish box set which is foil blocked and de-bossed and will contain the two CDs plus a DVD of rare and unreleased TV performances and promos by the group, and a wealth of additional items – alongside a 32-page hardback book featuring a brand new essay from Bolan biographer Mark Paytress (including new interviews with those who were close to Marc). The box also includes reproductions of rare photos and memorabilia: a poster including a timeline, three photographs, a coaster and a vintage press release. <\/p>\n
The DVD includes the only two surviving Top of the Pops performances from the BBC archive of T Rex\u2019s Electric Warrior-era hits \u2013 \u201cHot Love\u201d and \u201cGet It On\u201d, the latter featuring Elton John. The DVD also includes the previously unseen Blue Screen versions of \u201cJeepster\u201d and \u201cLife\u2019s A Gas\u201d from Germany\u2019s Beat Club plus the actual broadcast versions of \u201cJeepster\u201d and \u201cLife\u2019s A Gas\u201d. The rarely seen official promo videos for \u201cGet It On\u201d and \u201cJeepster\u201d are also included, plus live performances of \u201cGirl\u201d and \u201cCosmic Dancer\u201d which were recorded at the performance of T. Rex\u2019s historic Wembley Empire Pool concerts on March 18th 1972. These were not included in the concert film Born To Boogie which used none of the matin\u00e9e concert footage.<\/p>\n
The re-mastered version of the album will be released on vinyl for the very first time as a double LP.<\/p>\n
Just from the description of what’s included, it’s pretty clear that this is a seriously impressive re-release whichever version you opt for. The album plus bonus tracks and the alternate versions of all the songs make this a re-release which fans are going to want. The prices are good too – the super deluxe issue (usually described as the Box set online) is just under \u00a330, which considering the fact it contains 2 CD’s, a DVD plus loads of other stuff is a pretty good value price.<\/p>\n
I’d certainly recommend this release to all T-Rex fans – the album sounds great and with all the extras at a reasonable price then its a great addition to any CD collection.<\/p>\n
Electric Warrior will be released on 23rd April 2012 via Universal Music Group<\/p>\n
Track Listing (Super Deluxe Edition)<\/p>\n
DISC ONE \u2013 ORIGINAL ALBUM PLUS SINGLE A & B SIDES<\/p>\n
1: Mambo Sun
\n2: Cosmic Dancer
\n3: Jeepster
\n4: Monolith
\n5: Lean Woman Blues
\n6: Get It On
\n7: Planet Queen
\n8: Girl
\n9: The Motivator
\n10: Life\u2019s A Gas
\n11: Rip Off
\nBONUS TRACKS
\n12: There Was A Time \/ Raw Ramp – B-side
\n13: Hot Love – A-side
\n14: King Of The Mountain Cometh – B-side
\n15: Woodland Rock – B-side <\/p>\n
DISC TWO \u2013 DEMOS & OUT-TAKES<\/p>\n
1: Electric Warrior Poem \u2013 Rare US Radio Promo *
\n2: Mambo Sun \u2013 Instrumental Edit *
\n3: Cosmic Dancer \u2013 Single-Vocal Version *
\n4: Jeepster \u2013 Single-Vocal Version *
\n5: Monolith \u2013 No Backing Vocals Version *
\n6: Lean Woman Blues \u2013 Single-Guitar Track \u2013 Work in Progress *
\n7: Get It On \u2013 Full Length Version *
\n8: Planet Queen \u2013 Acoustic Version *
\n9: Girl \u2013 New York Demo *
\n10: The Motivator \u2013 Work In Progress *
\n11: Life\u2019s A Gas \u2013 Studio Out-Take *
\n12: Rip Off \u2013 Instrumental *
\n13: Raw Ramp \u2013 London Demo Version
\n14: Electric Boogie \u2013 London Demo Version *
\n15: Honey Don\u2019t \u2013 Studio Out-Take \/ Work In Progress *
\n16: Planet Queen \u2013 Acoustic Solo \/ London Demo Version *
\n17: Girl – Acoustic Solo \/ London Demo Version *
\n18: Jeepster \u2013 Electric Home Demo Version *
\n19: Get It On \u2013 Acoustic Home Demo Version *
\n20: Untitled Instrumental \u2013 Studio Out-Take *
\n21: Electric Warrior Poem and radio advert. US Radio promo *
\nPreviously Unreleased * <\/p>\n
DISC THREE – DVD<\/p>\n
1: Hot Love from Top Of The Pops, 24th March 1971. First time on DVD
\n2: Get It On from Top Of The Pops, 20th December 1971 featuring Elton John
\n3: Jeepster from Beat Club, Germany. Previously Unseen Blue Screen Version
\n4: Life\u2019s A Gas from Beat Club, Germany. Previously Unseen Blue Screen Version
\n5: Girl, Live at Wembley Empire Pool, 18th March 1972
\n6: Cosmic Dancer, Live at Wembley Empire Pool, 18th March 1972
\n7: Get It On, Official Promo
\n8: Jeepster, Official Promo
\n9: Jeepster from Beat Club, Germany. Broadcast version
\n10: Life\u2019s A Gas from Beat Club, Germany. Broadcast version<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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