Zinc Alloy & the Hidden Riders of Tomorrow [Original recording remastered] [Import]

zinc alloy & the hidden riders of tomorrow [original recording remastered] [import]

Track Listings

1. Venus Loon

2. Sound Pit

3. Explosive Mouth

4. N-A

5. Changem

6. Nameless Wildness

7. Teenage Dream

8. Liquid Gang

9. Carsmile Smith & The Old One

10. You've Got To Jive To Stay Alive Spanish Midnight

11. Interstellar Soul

12. Painless Persuasion V The Meathawk Immaculate

13. Avengers (Superbad)

14. Leopards (Ft Garden & The Mighty Slug)

15. Groover (Bonus)

16. Midnight

17. Truck On (Tyke)

18. Sitting Here

19. Teenage Dream (Single Version)

20. Satisfaction Pony

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
Digitally Remastered Digipak Version of 1974's Bizzarely Titled Release.

Zinc Alloy & the Hidden Riders of Tomorrow,Marc Bolan,T Rex,Repertoire,Pop,Rock/Pop

Zinc Alloy & the Hidden Riders of Tomorrow [Original recording remastered] [Import]

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Diamond Dogs meet Young Americans
exciting transitional album - underrated
Give it a try or two
A Wonderful (Although Disjointed) Album!
Underrated and Wonderful

Zinc Alloy & Hidden Riders of Tomorrow
T-Rex
Manufacturer: Edsel Records UK
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00006DID9
Release Date: 2002-08-13

Tracks:

Venus Loon
Sound Pit
Explosive Mouth
Galaxy
Change
Nameless Wildness
Teenage Dream
Liquid Gang
Carsmile Smith And The Old One
You've Got To Jive To Stay Alive - Spanish Midnight
Interstellar Soul
Painless Persuasion V. The Meathawk Immaculate
The Avengers (Superbad)
The Leopards Featuring Gardenia And The Mighty Slug
The Groover
Midnight
Truck On (Tyke)
Sitting Here
Satisfaction Pony

Tracks:

Venus Loon
Sound Pit (Parts 1&2)
Explosive Mouth
Galaxy
Change (Signs)
Nameless Wildness
Teenage Dream
Liquid Gang
Carsmile Smith & The Old One
Spanish Midnight
Painless Persuasion V. The Meathawk Immaculate
The Avengers (Superbad)
The Leopards
The Groover
Midnight
Truck On (Tyke)
Sitting There (Sitting Here)
Satisfaction Pony
Nameless Wildness
Carsmile Smith & The Old One (Solo)
Carsmile Smith & The Old One (With Organ)
Painless Persuasion V. The Meathawk Immaculate
The Avengers (Superbad)
The Leopards

Album Description

Presented in an eye-catching digipak with a plastic slipcase, disc one features the original album remastered, accompanied by 5 non-album single sides, while disc 2 is a 24-track bonus disc of fascinating 'work-in-progress' versions and demos, which mirrors the original album's running order. The package is completed by a 16-page color booklet, including lyrics, photos and memorabilia, with extensive and updated annotation by Mark Paytress, editor of Mojo Collections, and author of the best Bolan biography available.

Album Details

Digitally Remastered Double Disc Edition with Plenty of Bonus Tracks and Rarities.

Customer Reviews:

Diamond Dogs meet Young Americans.......2007-02-20

Let me first say that though this is an outstanding album if your new to T. Rex you may want to try Electric Warrior, The Slider or Tanx first. I was hesitant about buying this CD from the majority of reviews out about this CD, but still I wanted to try it. Then I purchased The Singles from 1974-1977: Sides A's and B's and heard a few of these songs on it, and personally I thought they were great.

Noticing that Glam Rock was desolving Bolan decided to get away from it, the same as Bowie. Bowie and T. Rex are my two personal favorites and in 1974 when Zinc came out Bowie was releasing Diamond Dogs (another classic). Zinc Alloy is a mix of Diamond Dogs and Young Americans sprinkled with space age sounds.

Zinc Alloy: The first song Venus Loon is a catchy 3 minute tune with a lot of Disco flavor. It could easily fit on Young Americans. Sound Pit is another great song but the lyrics have a lag time to them, which Bolan seemed to be getting into at this piont. I think the standout track on the CD isn't the singles but The Leopards Featuring Gardenia and the Mighty Slug. The words are more spoken than sung, bringing some Lou Reed into the CD. This CD has some of the best guitar playing Marc Bolan Has ever done and is full of catchy rhythms, disco rhythms, lagged singing, choral choruses featuring Gloria Jones and space age sounds, but spread evenly through the CD.

This CD really doesn't get the credit it deserves.

exciting transitional album - underrated.......2007-01-19

marc bolan seemingly oblivious to the publicity and t-rextacy of 1971-73 - created a new sound for his next album and, indeed, embraced change throughout the remainder of his career.. while many fans of his earlier music didn't follow him those that did were rewarded with some of his finest productions.. a mixture of funk, rock, and something else...

Give it a try or two.......2006-12-09

I have to admit when I first heard this CD I wanted to strangle Gloria Jones and I was a little weirded out by the sound of it. After a few more listens I came to the realization that it was an amazing CD, you just have to listen closely. While yes the songs seem a bit out there, really the CD has a really space-funk feeling to it. All of the songs have their own individual sounds and reasons for being awesome, although to be honest I still cannot decipher The Leopards & Gardennia and the Mighty Slug. It seems like it was intended to be more of a rant instead of an actual song. The album has some of Bolan's best guitar work as a matter of fact. Best songs? It is between Carsmile Smith, Interstellar Soul, Explosive Mouth. Everything else is amazing too, but those are my 3 personal favorites. The album is extremely funky and original, I think Marc wanted to escape the original T. Rex sound and try something new and original. An album where each track is actually a new experiment. And I think he succeeded.

A Wonderful (Although Disjointed) Album!.......2005-01-07

Many critics have hailed "Zinc Alloy" as a train wreck. While it definitely is an odd, disjointed album, I find it to be a delightful album. I would caution those not familiar with Bolan's music -- I don't think this is the place to start. I'd give this album a go only after you've heard "Electric Warrior," "The Slider," and "Tanx."

Marc Bolan's star was still in free fall mode when this album had come out. His glory days appeared to be behind him and (check out "The Slider" and the wonderful "Tanx") his muse seems to have all but deserted him.

"Zinc Alloy" was recorded on the run in several different contries during late '73 and early '74. After the critical failure of "Tanx," the pressure was on to continue the streak of hits that, until recently, seemed to flow so freely from Bolan's imaginiation.

Drugs, booze, a lack of focus, and Marc's massive ego all contributed to the problems experienced on this album. Production duties were still in the hands of Tony Visconti - but after his patience was tested, his advice ignored, and frequent arguements, he and Marc parted ways after "Truck On Tyke," a single released during this album's run.

One, maybe two songs would have been suitable for the radio back in '74. The rest seem like "ideas" Marc had thrown together in an effort to hastily make another album for the fans. Tony's emphasis seemed to be to make the T. Rex sound, bigger, grander, and louder. He has often stated he threw everything but the kitchen sink into the production of this album. These are the moments where the albums shines. Without much to work with, Visconti put a polish on these songs, making them enduring T. Rex classics.

While it's hard to say what direction Marc was trying to take - or the statement he was trying to get across, his aim seemed to be to redefine the band's sound as "Interstellar Soul," to put an urban soul/funk into the music. I don't see it myself, but there are some tunes that were left WAY out in left field ("Galaxy," "Change" and "Gardenia & the Mighty Slug"). But there are definitly moments of brilliance:

"Carsmile Smith & The Old One" - Listen to the arrangement - the violins and cellos are expertly arranged and compliment one the the best Bolan solos I've ever heard.

"Teenage Dream" - Another wonderfully arranged piece built around Marc's magical lyrics. The commercial hit single from the album.

"Liquid Gang" - A bizarre song that has one of the most Beatlesque/The Who fade out's I've ever heard on a T. Rex album. It sounds as if they invaided the local Oktoberfest, stole the Oompah Band and booked them for studio time. A stunning ending.

"Explosive Mouth" - I can't say 've ever heard anything quite like this song. If Marc ever wrote a song he considered "Cosmic Punk," this would be it. A T. Rex classic.

"Spanish Midnight" - The tail end of "You Gotta Jive". Two songs merged that should have stayed on their own. While it is repetative, it's a gorgeous song that Marc should have expanded. As Marc says at the end - "Beautiful, I (expletive) love it!"

"Sitting Here" - A single not on the original album. Another beautiful song reminicient of Marc's "Electric Warrior/The Slider/Tanx" era hits. A beautiful acoustic piece.

"The Groover" - Another single not on the original album. One of Marc's last huge hits. "T-R-E-X" is chanted at the beginning - it still sends shivers down my spine. Pure T. Rex boogie/funk/heavy metal.

"Satisfaction Pony" - Early heavy metal showcasing Marc's guitar talents. A B-side that could stand on its own.

The rest of the songs are really out there and aren't anywhere near Marc's best work. Some of them can be downright irritating - "Nameless Wildness" and "Interstellar Soul" come to mind immediately.

This was truly a transitional album for Marc. It showed an artist looking to change his sound and image, while alienating his established fanbase and any new fans at the same time. While this was not "the bottom" (that's reserved for "Zip Gun") it did mark the departure of Tony Visconti who added so much to T. Rex's signature sound and success.

Underrated and Wonderful.......2003-02-17

This is a great recording that doesn't always get its due. Here T. Rex elevates from Bolan Boogie to Space-Funk.

My People Were Fair & Had Sky In Their Hair...(1968) / Zinc Alloy & the Hidden Riders of Tomorrow (1974)

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My People Were Fair & Had Sky In Their Hair...(1968) / Zinc Alloy & the Hidden Riders of Tomorrow (1974)
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Product Description

2 albums on 1CD - 26 trx total - "MY PEOPLE WERE FAIR ..."- 12 trx & "ZINC ALLOY..."- 14 trx. Rare official release made exclusively for Russia, in English. "MY PEOPLE WERE FAIR...": 1. Hot Rod Mama. 2. Scenesof. 3. Child Star. 4. Strange Orchestras. 5. Chateau In Vriginia Waters. 6. Dwarfish Trumpet Blues. 7. Mustang Ford. 8. Afghan Woman. 9. Knight. 10. Graceful Fat Sheba. 11. Weilder Of Words. 12. Frowning Atahuallpa(My Inca Love). "ZINC ALLOY...": 1. Venus Loon. 2. Sound Pit. 3. Explosive Mouth. 4. Galaxy. 5. Change. 6. Nameless Wildness. 7. Teenage Dream. 8. Liquid Gang. 9. Carlisle Smith & the Old One. 10. You've Got to Jive to Stay Alive - Spanish Midnight. 11. Interstellar Soul. 12. Painless Persuasion V. The Meathawk Immaculate. 13. Avengers (Superbad). 14. Leopards Featuring Gardenia and the Mighty Slug.

Zinc Alloy And The Hidden Riders Of Tomorrow

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Get the alternate version instead,
Mine this one for the gems buried inside
A Wonderfully Disjointed Album
A Creamed Cage In August
Marc got tired of being Marc

Zinc Alloy And The Hidden Riders Of Tomorrow
Marc Bolan & T. Rex
Manufacturer: Polygram Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Tracks:

Venus Loon
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Explosive Mouth
Galaxy
Change
Nameless Wildness
Teenage Dream
Liquid Gang
Carsmile Smith And The Old One
You've Got To Jive To Stay Alive - Spanish Midnight
Interstellar Soul
Painless Persuasion V. The Meathawk Immaculate
The Avengers (Superbad)
The Leopards
The Groover
Midnight
Truck On (Tyke)
Sitting Here
Satisfaction Pony

Customer Reviews:

Get the alternate version instead,.......2004-06-02

it's a brilliant T rex album, far better than this even though it's basically the same music. If I didn't know better (and I don't) I'd say Visconti was trying to sabotage this project, it's known he he didn't agree with the direction Bolan wanted to go to get out of glam causing them to split over this recording and it's also evident that although he was a good producer (although not here) he did not feel comfortable outside of rock/folk. The vocals sound as if they were recorded in the bath tub. Anyway I've said enough, get the alternate version and if you are a completeist get T Rex unchained vol 4 which contains material from the zinc sessions (Bolans most extensive) that didn't make it on to the album due it's lenght (nearly 48 minutes).

Mine this one for the gems buried inside.......2002-07-31

Admittedly this is an album of uneven quality. But there are a handful of precious gems buried inside, plus several good bonus tracks, that make the CD worth buying. In the tracks that work Bolan achieves a stunning fusion of metal and funk, with a proto-punk feel. It seems to me that Explosive Mouth's use of the term "punk" is the first in rock and is an omen of things to come -- when the punk/new wave generation later hit the scene, they anointed Bolan the "father of punk."

A Wonderfully Disjointed Album.......2001-11-12

Many critics have hailed "Zinc Alloy" as a train wreck. Standing on it's own merits, it's an odd, disjointed, often times delightful album.

Marc Bolan's star was still in free fall mode when this album had come out. His glory days appeared to be behind him and (check out "The Slider" and the wonderful "Tanx") his muse seems to have all but deserted him.

"Zinc Alloy" was recorded on the run in several different contries during late '73 and early '74. After the critical failure of "Tanx," the pressure was on to continue the streak of hits that, until recently, seemed to flow so freely from Bolan's imaginiation.

Drugs, booze, a lack of focus, and Marc's massive ego all contributed to the problems experienced on this album. Production duties were still in the hands of Tony Visconti - but after his patience was tested, his advice ignored, and frequent arguements, he and Marc parted ways after "Truck On Tyke," a single released during this album's run.

One, maybe two songs would have been suitable for the radio back in '74. The rest seem like "ideas" Marc had thrown together in an effort to hastily make another album for the fans. Tony's emphasis seemed to be to make the T. Rex sound, bigger, grander, and louder. He has often stated he threw everything but the kitchen sink into the production of this album. These are the moments where the albums shines. Without much to work with, Visconti put a polish on these songs, making them enduring T. Rex classics.

While it's hard to say what direction Marc was trying to take - or the statement he was trying to get across, his aim seemed to be to redefine the band's sound as "Interstellar Soul," to put an urban soul/funk into the music. I don't see it myself, but there are some tunes that were left WAY out in left field ("Galaxy," "Change" and "Gardenia & the Mighty Slug"). But there are definitly moments of brilliance:

"Carsmile Smith & The Old One" - Listen to the arrangement - the violins and cellos are expertly arranged and compliment one the the best Bolan solos I've ever heard.

"Teenage Dream" - Another wonderfully arranged piece built around Marc's magical lyrics. The commercial hit single from the album.

"Liquid Gang" - A bizarre song that has one of the most Beatlesque/The Who fade out's I've ever heard on a T. Rex album. It sounds as if they invaided the local Oktoberfest, stole the Oompah Band and booked them for studio time. A stunning ending.

"Explosive Mouth" - I can't say 've ever heard anything quite like this song. If Marc ever wrote a song he considered "Cosmic Punk," this would be it. A T. Rex classic.

"Spanish Midnight" - The tail end of "You Gotta Jive". Two songs merged that should have stayed on their own. While it is repetative, it's a gorgeous song that Marc should have expanded. As Marc says at the end - "Beautiful, I (expletive) love it!"

"Sitting Here" - A single not on the original album. Another beautiful song reminicient of Marc's "Electric Warrior/The Slider/Tanx" era hits. A beautiful acoustic piece.

"The Groover" - Another single not on the original album. One of Marc's last huge hits. "T-R-E-X" is chanted at the beginning - it still sends shivers down my spine. Pure T. Rex boogie/funk/heavy metal.

"Satisfaction Pony" - Early heavy metal showcasing Marc's guitar talents. A B-side that could stand on its own.

The rest of the songs are really out there and aren't anywhere near Marc's best work. Some of them can be downright irritating - "Nameless Wildness" and "Interstellar Soul" come to mind immediately.

This was truly a transitional album for Marc. It showed an artist looking to change his sound and image, while alienating his established fanbase and any new fans at the same time. While this was not "the bottom" (that's reserved for "Zip Gun") it did mark the departure of Tony Visconti who added so much to T. Rex's signature sound and success.

A Creamed Cage In August.......2001-03-12

First of all the album title is not such a copy of David Bowie's Ziggy Stardust. Marc Bolan can be quoted as saying in the late 1960's that when he reached the top of his fame he would change his name to Zinc Alloy. Also the album was intended to be called A Creamed Cage In August, by Zinc Alloy And The Hidden Riders Of Tommorrow, but his record company insisted the name T.Rex was on the front cover and so the album became known as Zinc Alloy. On the music side of things this is a very different sound to previous T.Rex albums. I get annoyed when people claim Bolan stuck to a formula and didn't experiment with new sounds. This album sounds a lot like Tyrannosaurus Rex electrified and futurised. I call the sound on this album Bolan's Cosmic Rock. Zinc Alloy is definatley a progression and a very enjoyable listen where individual songs are not important as they all blend together perfectly for the benefit of the album. The extended play on the reissue contain two singles and two b-sides that also work well with the original set. There is a lot of reflection in this album on songs like 'Change' and 'Sound Pit'. The album is a very bold change of direction for Bolan, highlighted I think, by the album cover, with the bold blue eyes daring you to explore his new sound. The songs have a spacey feel and I think the production is fine. I believe this is a much mis-understood album and definately worth buying.

Marc got tired of being Marc.......2000-10-17

I really wanted to like this album when I originally bought it in
'74. After thoroughly digesting it, I let it go and I haven't missed
it.

Other than a few tracks ("Liquid Gang", "The
Avengers", "Teenage Dream" and "Painless
Persuasion"), it is largely unfulfilling. And there was a good
reason for it: Marc had created his persona years earlier, and it was
starting to choke him like a cucoon. He did not successfully bust out
until "Dandy in the Underworld".

Tracks:

Venus Loon
Sound Pit (Part 1& 2)
Explosive Mouth
Galaxy
Change (Signs)
Nameless Wildness
Teenage Dream
Liquid Gang
Carsmile Smith & The Old One
Spanish Midnight
Interstellar Soul
Painless Persuasion V. The Meathawk Immaculate
The Avengers (Superbad)
The Leopards Featuring Gardenia & The Mighty Slug
The Groover
Midnight
Truck On (Tyke)
Sitting There (Sitting Here)
Satisfaction Pony
Nameless Wildness
Carsmile Smith & The Old One (Solo)
Carsmile Smith & The Old One (With Organ)
The Avengers (Superbad)
The Leopards Featuring Geraldine & The Mighty Slug

Customer Reviews:

A CREAMED CAGE.......2004-01-20

I would have enjoyed this album much more if perhaps it was listed as a soundtrack to a rock opera. It could have been the best rock opera soundtrack since "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" but no film is available for such a thrill. The raw sound of "Zinc Alloy" does not do T. Rex much justice. It is ironic how Tony Visconti's name appears in the production credits, but in the "T. Rextasy" box-set (Relativity label), he claims "Tanx" as his last works w/ the band. Was he that ashamed with this album that he wouldn't even provide himself with credit?

Visconti is one of the best producers of all time. For, he produced the miraculous T.Rex albums before this. Visconti is proof that good production is not a sin, it is a formula. He had the chemistry right since "My People Were Fair..." as well as making Bowie what he is today. But, "Zinc Alloy..." is nothing but a utter distraction from the T.Rex legend. In fact, some T.Rex loyalists agree that the self-titled "T.Rex" album was indeed the ending to the legacy. I beg to differ, for, my 2 on 1 cassette version of "Electric Warrior/Slider" is what cursed me with T.Rex mania! I haven't lost interest since!

But, when I first heard "Zinc Alloy and the Hidden Riders of Tommorow" I nearly cried. I felt as if I was being taken on a voyage on the Muppet Show with the featured guest, Marc Bolan. The bongos seemed to be completely missing and I was outraged by the over-powered background vocals. It was like disco-mania happened way too soon.

Aside from the shrieking background vocals (Gloria Jones?), "Explosive Mouth" and "Change" are exceptions. But, the strength of the previous albums is nowhere to be found. During the 72 explosion of T.Rex mania, Marc Bolan had his share of negative critism from the media. Like many musicians, this crippled the legend. A BBC disc-jockey did a continous airplay of T.Rex songs and concluded the show with how much the tunes all sounded the same. Not only did this break Bolan's well-held ego, but it would eventually destroy him! This gem is reflectant of the new Bolan sound and is by no means the death of a legacy. The bonus tracks included here enrich a reissue of a reissue by all means!

"Change" will make you realize Bolan didn't "lose it".......2000-03-15

Zinc Alloy would probably be considered the point where most T.Rex fans quit listening. In all fairness to that album, there were some excellent songs, but many were spoiled by overproduction."Change" rectifies that by showing a hard rocking side missing on the "Zinc Alloy" album. The song "Superbad" shows Bolan rocking harder than usual, with a killer Bolanic wah-wah sound that begs to be cranked up!Also, "Liquid Gang" takes on a hard funky edge that gives T.Rex a powerful sound.Two two versions of "Painless Pursusion..." show Marc's lyrical prowess, and thought provoking realizations of how his life changed with success. In some ways,I believe "Tanx" and this album show Marc Bolan at his peak. If you've never heard "Zinc Alloy" or wrote that album off, you should take a listen to "Change" Marc Bolan's music and lyrics are a part of my being. This album won't disappoint any T.Rex fans.

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Funky Bolan
The first signs of the T.Rex decine.
An album that got sold short!

Zinc Alloy and the Hidden Riders of Tomorrow
T. Rex
Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea
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Binding: Audio CD

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Release Date: 2005-11-08

Tracks:

Venus Loon
Sound Pit
Explosive Mouth
Galaxy
Change
Namelss Wildness
Teenage Dream
Liquid Gang
Carsmile Smith and the Old One
You've Got To Jive to Stay Alive
Spanish Midnight
Interstellar Sound
Painless Persuasion v. The Meathawk Immaculate
Avengers (Superbad)
Leopards featuring Gardenia and the MIghty Slug
Groover
Midnight
Truck On (Tyke)
Sitting Here
Satisfaction Pony

Tracks:

Venus Loon (Disc 2)
Sound Pit (Parts 1 & 2) (Disc 2)
Explosive Mouth (Disc 2)
Galaxy (Disc 2)
Change (Signs) (Disc 2)
Nameless Wilness (Disc 2)
Teenage Dream (Disc 2)
Liquid Gang (Disc 2)
Carsmile Smith and the Old One (Disc 2)
Spanish Midnight (Disc 2)
Painless Persuasion v. The Meathawk Immaculate (Disc 2)
Avengers (Superbad) (Disc 2)
Leopards Featuring Gardenia and the Mighty Slug (Disc 2)
Groover (Disc 2)
Midnight (Disc 2)
Truck On (Tyke) (Disc 2)
Sitting Here (Sitting There) (Disc 2)
Satisfaction Pony (Disc 2)
Nameless Wildness (Disc 2)
Carsmile Smith and The Old One (Solo) (Disc 2)
Carsmile Smith and the Old One (With Organ) (Disc 2)
Painless Persuasion V. The Meathawk Immaculate (Disc 2)
Avengers (Superbad) (Disc 2)
Leopards Featuring Gardenia and the Mighty Slug (Disc 2)

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This edition has been digitally re-mastered from the original analog master tapes. Included are non-album singles following the original record's order. There's also a newly produced bonus CD with a "work-in-progress version" of the album. These songs are rare versions (previously unreleased in the U.S.) arranged to mirror the original running order of the record.

Customer Reviews:

Funky Bolan.......2007-01-27

Do not be scared off by what you've heard about this album. Yes, it began a rapid commercial decline for Marc Bolan and T. Rex, but undeservedly so. This was one of the first albums to fuse American funk sounds with English rock. Though it was recorded and released in England before Bowie's Young Americans album, it doesn't get the credit that album did for furthering funk rock since it was never issued in the States. The U.S. got half of this album coupled with half of Bolan's next UK issue (Bolan's Zip Gun)--Casablanca Records released it as Light of Love, which didn't perform well on the US album chart.

Overall though, Zinc Alloy is a better album than Young Americans, though it lacked a galvanizing title song like the Bowie classic. Some people were also put off by Bolan's girlfriend Gloria Jones' backing vocals coming out high in the mix. But you can't deny such catchy rockers as "Venus Loon," "Explosive Mouth" and "Nameless Wildness" or the era-ending ballad "Whatever Happened to the Teenage Dream." This edition also comes with the Top 5 UK single "The Groover" and amazing B-Sides like the hard-rocking "Midnight" and the pretty "Sitting Here."

Also, check out the guitar on the ballad "Change," which sounds like the Alice Cooper classic "Welcome to My Nightmare," released one year later.

The first signs of the T.Rex decine........2006-01-26

I have bought every T.rex album since Electric Warrior on both vinyl and CD and this was the first one that sounded like Marc Bolan was running out of ideas and getting tired. Although the album starts of promising, with powerful songs like "Venus Loon" and "Sound Pit" the album begins to weeken in the middle and never really recovers.Some of the tracks are rather plain and the style is a little bit all over the place.
A lot of it sounds over produced in areas, and the Gloria Jones backing vocals are overdone and uneccessary at times.It was always going to be hard to follow albums like Electric Warrior and The Slider and even Tanx,but Bolan needed a killer at this point in his career and this wasnt it.Having said that it is the last of the Tony Visconti productions and still has some worthwhile moments, although I wouldnt introduce T.Rex to anyone who hadnt heard them, via this album.

An album that got sold short!.......2005-12-10

While most people who are familiar with T. Rex will probably tell you the best albums are "Electric Warrior" and "The Slider", they aren't totally wrong. They probably didn't think twice about albums like this one though, as well as "Bolan's Zip Gun", albums that were far ahead of their time. The T.Rex sound is further augmented on this album, particularly through the dominant placement of backing vocals by Gloria Jones. It also has a funkier and more over the top production than the aforementioned albums, looking forward to funk and electronic music yet to come. In all, I would say that this is a very listenable and strong album, and would have probably received five stars if not for the somewhat superfluous bonus disc (weaker/unfinished alternate takes of most of the songs). If you like this, check out "Bolan's Zip Gun" as well, these are by far my two favourite T. Rex albums.

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Get the alternate version instead,
Mine this one for the gems buried inside
A Wonderfully Disjointed Album
A Creamed Cage In August
Marc got tired of being Marc

Zinc Alloy and the Hidden Riders of Tomorrow
T. Rex
Manufacturer: Demon
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000074B1
Release Date: 1994-05-31

Tracks:

Venus Loon
Sound Pit
Explosive Mouth
Galaxy
Change
Nameless Wildness
Teenage Dream
Liquid Gang
Carsmile Smith And The Old One
You've Got To Jive To Stay Alive - Spanish Midnight
Interstellar Soul
Painless Persuasion V. The Meathawk Immaculate
The Avengers (Superbad)
The Leopards
The Groover
Midnight
Truck On (Tyke)
Sitting Here
Satisfaction Pony

Customer Reviews:

Get the alternate version instead,.......2004-06-02

Mine this one for the gems buried inside.......2002-07-31

A Wonderfully Disjointed Album.......2001-11-12

Many critics have hailed "Zinc Alloy" as a train wreck. Standing on it's own merits, it's an odd, disjointed, often times delightful album.

"Carsmile Smith & The Old One" - Listen to the arrangement - the violins and cellos are expertly arranged and compliment one the the best Bolan solos I've ever heard.

"Teenage Dream" - Another wonderfully arranged piece built around Marc's magical lyrics. The commercial hit single from the album.

"Explosive Mouth" - I can't say 've ever heard anything quite like this song. If Marc ever wrote a song he considered "Cosmic Punk," this would be it. A T. Rex classic.

"Sitting Here" - A single not on the original album. Another beautiful song reminicient of Marc's "Electric Warrior/The Slider/Tanx" era hits. A beautiful acoustic piece.

"Satisfaction Pony" - Early heavy metal showcasing Marc's guitar talents. A B-side that could stand on its own.

The rest of the songs are really out there and aren't anywhere near Marc's best work. Some of them can be downright irritating - "Nameless Wildness" and "Interstellar Soul" come to mind immediately.

A Creamed Cage In August.......2001-03-12

Marc got tired of being Marc.......2000-10-17

I really wanted to like this album when I originally bought it in
'74. After thoroughly digesting it, I let it go and I haven't missed
it.

Tracks:

Venus Loon
Sound Pit
Explosive Mouth
Galaxy
Change
Nameless Wildness
Teenage Dream
Liquid Gang
Carsmile Smith & the Old One
You Got to Jive to Stay Alive-Spanish Midnight
Interstellar Soul
Painless Persuasion V. The Meathawk Immaculate
Avengers (Superbad)
Leopards Featuring Gardebua the Mighty Slug
Truck On
Sitting Here

Album Details

Japanese limited version featuring a LP style slipcase for initial pressing. Also include two tracks not on the original release.

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Zinc Alloy and the Hidden Riders of Tomorrow
Marc Bolan & T. Rex
Manufacturer: Diablo Records UK
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00004W4MF
Release Date: 1992-07-01

Tracks:

Venus Loon
Sound Pit
Explosive Mouth
Galaxy
Change
Nameless Wildness
Teenage Dream
Liquid Gang
Carlisle Smith & the Old One
You've Got to Jive to Stay Alive - Spanish Midnight
Interstellar Soul
Painless Persuasion V. The Meathawk Immaculate
Avengers (Superbad)
Leopards Featuring Gardenia and the Mighty Slug

Album Description

Full title - Zinc Alloy & The Hidden Riders Of Tomorrow. 1974 album, Bolan's last collaboration with producer Tony Visconti. Includes 5 bonus tracks.

Album Details

1974 Album, Bolans Last Collaboration with Producer Tony Visconti.

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Zinc Alloy and the Hidden Riders of Tomorrow
Marc Bolan & T. Rex
Manufacturer: Relativity
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Tracks:

Venus Loon
Sound Pit
Explosive Mouth
Galaxy
Change
Nameless Wildness
Teenage Dream
Liquid Gang
Carlisle Smith & the Old One
You've Got to Jive to Stay Alive - Spanish Midnight
Interstellar Soul
Painless Persuasion V. The Meathawk Immaculate
Avengers (Superbad)
Leopards Featuring Gardenia and the Mighty Slug

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Zinc Alloy and the Hidden Riders of Tomorrow
Marc Bolan & T. Rex
Manufacturer: Combat
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0007VLWW2
Release Date: 2005-05-02

Tracks:

Venus Loon
Sound Pit
Explosive Mouth
Galaxy
Change
Nameless Wildness
Teenage Dream
Liquid Gang
Carlisle Smith & the Old One
You've Got to Jive to Stay Alive - Spanish Midnight
Interstellar Soul
Painless Persuasion V. The Meathawk Immaculate
Avengers (Superbad)
Leopards Featuring Gardenia and the Mighty Slug

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