The Japanese release The Legend of T. Rex rounds up some of Marc Bolan's earliest recordings as T. Rex and as Tyrannosaurus Rex -- 26 cuts from Electric Warrior and before, to be precise. That leaves plenty of room for hits -- "Get It On," "Jeepster," "Hot Love," "Ride a White Swan" -- but what surrounds these stomping glam tunes is something a little more pastoral and hippie. It's often good stuff, but those who love the big hooks and big beats will want to turn to one of the many other comps that cover T. Rex's prime '70s sides. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine
