Various Artists - Angelheaded Hipster: The Songs Of Marc Bolan & T. Rex

Double LP

An extraordinary tribute album to one of rock's great composers!

A major influence on such legends as David Bowie and Johnny Marr

Marc Bolan has been famously cited as a major influence by some of the biggest names in music from David Bowie to Johnny Marr. Bolan's golden era was in the late 1960s and '70s when he was the biggest selling singles artist since the Beatles, a movie star, and the electric spark behind Glam Rock. He died in 1977 aged just 29, after a car crash in Barnes, London but his reputation has only grown.

Later this year Bolan will be inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall Of Fame and 50 years since the first T.Rex single and album, illustrious fans have gathered to pay tribute and argue for his place amongst the music greats. For "AngelHeaded Hipster," a collection of major stars including Nick Cave, U2 featuring Elton John, Joan Jett, Peaches and Marc Almond have reinterpreted and reimagined some of his greatest tracks including "Jeepster," "Bang A Gong (Get It On)" and "Ride A White Swan".

Every track reveals a different Marc and offers a unique appreciation of a multifaceted musician, writer, poet and composer.The album was made under the direction of Hal Willner, a veteran of tribute records with a reputation for creating alchemy with diverse artists. His touch points are great composers — Nina Rota, Thelonious Monk, Kurt Weill, Charles Mingus.

Side 1

1. Children of the Revolution - By Kesha

2. Cosmic Dancer - By Nick Cave

3. Jeepster - By Joan Jett

4. Scenescof - By Devendra Banhart

5. Life's a Gas - By Lucinda Williams

6. Solid Gold, Easy Action - By Peaches

7. Dawn Storm - By BØRNS

Side 2

1. Hippy Gumbo - By Beth Orton

2. I Love to Boogie - By King Khan

3. Beltane Walk - By Gaby Moreno

4. Bang a Gong (Get It On) [feat. Elton John] - By U2

5. Diamond Meadows - By John Cameron Mitchell

6. Ballrooms of Mars - By Emily Haines

Side 3

1. Main Man - By Father John Misty

2. Rock On - By Perry Farrell

3. The Street and Babe Shadow - By Elysian Fields

4. The Leopards - By Gavin Friday

5. Metal Guru - By Nena

6. Teenage Dream - By Marc Almond

Side 4

1. Organ Blues - By Helga Davis

2. Planet Queen - By Todd Rundgren

3. Great Horse - By Jesse Harris

4. Mambo Sun - By Sean Lennon & Charlotte Kemp Muhl

5. Pilgrim's Tale - By Victoria Williams & Julian Lennon

6. Bang a Gong (Get It On) [Reprise] - By David Johansen

7. She Was Born to Be My Unicorn / Ride a White Swan - By Maria McKee & Gavin Friday

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