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 - Electric Warrior - 180gm - Sealed - UK - vinyl LP - £25.00, $34.25, €29.00 (Back In Stock) (arrived 22-Sep-2021 07:56)on September 22, 2021 at 9:00 am
T-REX Electric Warrior (2014 UK audiophile issue of the classic 1971 11-track LP pressed on 180gm Vinyl, complete with download code voucher, picture sleeve reproducing the original album artwork. This copy remains factory sealed from new & istherefore still mint & unplayed)
- T-Rex / Tyrannosaurus Rex - The T-Rex Collection - UK - 2-LP vinyl set - £30.00, $41.10, €34.80 (New Item) (arrived 14-Sep-2021 12:50)on September 22, 2021 at 9:00 am
MARC BOLAN & T-REX The T-Rex Collection (1978 UK 18-track double vinyl compilation LP featuring all the hits including Hot Love, Jeepster, Debora, Get It On and Ride A White Swan. The front laminated gatefold picture sleeve has only light signs of shelfwear while the vinyl appears in barely played condition PDA044)
- T-Rex / Tyrannosaurus Rex - Electric Warrior - 180gm - Sealed - UK - vinyl LP - £25.00, $34.25, €29.00 (New Item) (arrived 10-Sep-2021 18:29)on September 22, 2021 at 9:00 am
T-REX Electric Warrior (2014 UK audiophile issue of the classic 1971 11-track LP pressed on 180gm Vinyl, complete with download code voucher, picture sleeve reproducing the original album artwork. This copy remains factory sealed from new & istherefore still mint & unplayed)
- T-Rex / Tyrannosaurus Rex - A Beard Of Stars / Unicorn - UK - 2-LP vinyl set - £35.00, $47.95, €40.60 (New Item) (arrived 10-Sep-2021 15:21)on September 22, 2021 at 9:00 am
TYRANNOSAURUS REX A Beard Of Stars / Unicorn (1978 UK 'doubleback' LP repackaging of the 1969 & 1970 albums, featuring a total of 30 tracks, unique 'upsy-downsy' gatefold picture sleeve reproducing the original artwork. The sleeve shows minimal shelfwear & the vinyl remains near 'as new' with few signs of play TOOFA9)
- T-Rex / Tyrannosaurus Rex - Electric Warrior - 180gm Vinyl - UK - vinyl LP - £20.00, $27.40, €23.20 (New Item) (arrived 03-Sep-2021 15:39)on September 22, 2021 at 9:00 am
T-REX Electric Warrior (2014 UK limited edition 'Back To Black' series 11-track LP issue of their 1971 album pressed on 180gram Heavyweight Vinyl, including Get It On, Jeepster, Cosmic Dancer and Life's A Gas. The picture sleeve has thelyrics printed on the back and comes with the picture inner, both showing just a little corner wear while the vinyl looks barely played)
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.