BMG have announced the release of AngelHeaded Hipster, an all-star tribute album to Marc Bolan and T.Rex. The album was put together by American producer Hal Willner, who died earlier this month from COVID-19.
“I became immersed in this artist by listening to everything, talking to Bolan experts and fans, researching his reviews and interviews,” said Willner. “And I found that Bolan was hardly ever talked about as a ‘composer’. It was all about what a great rocker he was, how innovative he was, how David Bowie took his essence and Bolan was in his shadow.
“But I put him in the same pantheon as other composers that I’ve explored before. So, the concept for the album became to show Bolan as a composer with our typical cast of artists from different worlds that one rarely sees in the same place.”
Willner had previously compiled tribute albums dedicated to artists as
“Hal had a unique vision of Marc Bolan’s music, and working on AngelHeaded Hipster brought him great joy,” says Willner collaborator Rachel Fox. “Speaking for those closest to him, we will forever be heartbroken at the untimely loss of our beloved friend and irreplaceable creative engine.
“Hal, who referred to AngelHeaded Hipster as his White Album, was eager for everyone to hear these beautiful songs and to start thinking about Bolan and T. Rex again. This album is a testament to Hal’s spirit.”
The first release from the album is Nick Cave‘s mournful take on T.Rex’s 1971 song Cosmic Dancer, while other artists contributing to the album include U2 with Elton John, Perry Farrell, David Johansen, Todd Rundgren, Joan Jett and Lucinda Williams. Full tracklist below.
AngelHeaded Hipster tracklist
1. Children Of The Revolution – Kesha
2. Cosmic Dancer – Nick Cave
3. Jeepster – Joan Jett
4. Scenescof – Devendra Banhart
5. Life’s A Gas – Lucinda Williams
6. Solid Gold, Easy Action – Peaches
7. Dawn Storm – Børns
8. Hippy Gumbo – Beth Orton
9. I Love To Boogie – King Khan
10. Beltane Walk – Gaby Moreno
11. Bang A Gong (Get It On) – U2 feat. Elton John
12. Diamond Meadows – John Cameron Mitchell
13. Ballrooms Of Mars – Emily Haines
14. Main Man – Father John Misty
15. Rock On – Perry Farrell
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- T-Rex / Tyrannosaurus Rex - The Greatest Hits Volume 1 - UK - vinyl LP - £15.00, $18.75, €17.55 (New Item) (arrived 11-Apr-2024 13:54)on April 19, 2024 at 11:02 am
T-REX The Greatest Hits Volume 1 (1978 UK 10-track LP compilation, including Get It On & Ride A White Swan, front laminated picture sleeve. The sleeve shows only minor wear & the vinyl looks barely played SHM953)
- T-Rex / Tyrannosaurus Rex - Get It On - Blue Vinyl - UK - 12" vinyl - £20.00, $25.00, €23.40 (New Item) (arrived 19-Mar-2024 08:26)on April 19, 2024 at 11:02 am
T-REX Get It On (1987 UK limited edition 4-track 12" single pressed on Translucent Blue Vinyl including Tony Visconti's new extended 'Dusk' mixes of Get It On and Jeepster plus Stand By Me and the demo version of Cadillac. The vintage price stickered picture sleeve displays minimal wear and the vinylshows justlight signs of play 12MARCB10)
- T-Rex / Tyrannosaurus Rex - My People Were Fair... & Prophets, Seers & Sages Double Pack - UK - 2-LP vinyl set - £25.00, $31.25, €29.25 (New Item) (arrived 23-Feb-2024 12:51)on April 19, 2024 at 11:02 am
TYRANNOSAURUS REX My People Were Fair and Had Sky in Their Hair... But Now They're Content to Wear Stars on Their Brows / Prophets, Seers & Sages: The Angels of the Ages (1971 UK 28-track double LP, a fantastic set comprising the acclaimed 'Elfin Folkie' Bolan Duo's first two studio albums, which were far more psychedelic than the later recordings Marc Bolan would make after discovering electricity. Housed in a gatefold picture sleeve featuring the artwork for both titles. The cover has some light storage wear, whilst both vinyl discs appear near new. A great introduction to some of Marc Bolan's early works TOOFA3)
- T-Rex / Tyrannosaurus Rex - Tanx - UK - vinyl LP - £15.00, $18.75, €17.55 (New Item) (arrived 23-Feb-2024 12:53)on April 19, 2024 at 11:02 am
T-REX Tanx (1987 UK issue of the classic 1973 13-track vinyl LP issued as part of the T-Rex Classic Rap series, picture sleeve. The sleeve has only a little light edgewear and the vinyl is in near mint condition RAP504)
- T-Rex / Tyrannosaurus Rex - Electric Warrior - VG - US - vinyl LP - £35.00, $43.75, €40.95 (New Item) (arrived 27-Feb-2024 14:53)on April 19, 2024 at 11:02 am
T-REX / TYRANNOSAURUS REX Electric Warrior (1975 US issue of the 1971 11-track LP on the tan 'steamboat' label with Warner logo, housed in the classic black & gold pasted gatefold sleeve designed by Hipgnosis. The sleeve has some notable general storagewear and general scuff marks; the vinyl has a few light paper scuffs - a very respectable copy of this classic album RS6466) #Top 500 Greatest Albums Of All Time
If Other tracks are half as good as Nick caves cosmic dancer cover, this will be the first truly amazing tribute to Marc Bolan. I cannot wait until I have it in my grubby 61 year old hands.