Dandy in the Underworld [ORIGINAL RECORDING REMASTERED]

Marc Bolan & T Rex

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 18, 1997)
• Original Release Date: 1977
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Original recording remastered
• Label: Polygram Records
• ASIN: B000001EQY
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #413,440 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Track Listings

1. Dandy in the Underworld

2. Crimson Moon

3. Universe

4. I'm a Fool for You Girl

5. I Love to Boogie

6. Visions of Domino

7. Jason B. Sad

8. Groove a Little

9. Soul of My Suit

10. Hang Ups

11. Pain and Love

12. Teen Riot Structure

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Marc Bolan back to his best making music for himself, July 9, 1999

By A Customer

Dandy in The Underworld, is Bolan back to his best. This a clean and mature sounding album from a clean and mature person. the craziness in his life has gonw and his music is back to where it should be. Dandy in the Underworld the title track, very clever about himslef. Groove A Litle a good tight funky number. Perhaps the inclusion ofI Love To boogie seems out of place, but it was a hit single in the UK, so it had to go on. Teen rioy Structure is classic Bolan Boogie, whilst the atmospheric Pain & Love shows that Marc could right songs a a deeper level if needed and make them truly haunting. Perhaps the album lacks the raw sex appeal of Slider and Electric Warrior, but then this was a much saner and happier Bolan than the Bolan of 71 and 72. bBolan's voice has returned and is on top form, the lyrical madness is stll there and the production is smooth. Also worth a mention is the excellent hang Ups an simple number that has an excellent feel. Please don't believe those eho say only buy Slider and Electric Warrior, Bolan was far more than that. Dandy really shows Marcs universal ability as a song writer and true individual, there are some very beautiful songs on here, don't let anyone tell you other wise. Pleae feel free to E Mail me, I currently writing articles on all the Bolan Albums and would like any thoughts or comments, especially to do with the lyrics

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of Bolan's Best, March 30, 2001

By	James Choma - See all my reviews

Marc Bolan left a legacy of great music behind when he died in 1977. This album ranks as one of his best. If you're a fan of the man's music and don't have this album - get it. Songs like "Dandy In the Underworld," "Crimson Moon," "Hang-Ups," "Visions of Domino" and the B-Side single "Tame My Tiger" are not only great songs, but great poems set to music: "This woman is a perfumed breeze/Greek Gods recline upon her knees/I'd freeze the sun to kiss her ear..." Edsel has done a wonderful job packaging this release. Get a copy while it's still in print. This is a wonderful album

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Marc is Back Riding His White Swan!, February 3, 2002

By	Vishal Krishna "mauricekilroy" (Leeds, U.K) - See all my reviews

It is an album which totally took me by surprise, after listening to the albums Bolan's Zip Gun and the casually impressive Futuristic Dragon I never thought Marc would come back with such good a record as "Dandy in the Underworld". It reminded me of Marc Bolan of the early 70's, having fun, playing guitar riffs which are so catchy and singing like a cosmic minstrel. All the tracks are good on this album, especially "Teen Riot Structure", "Visions of a Domino" and "I love to boogie", can't find anything wrong with the musical arrangements. Any one looking for Bolan's best work, this album will not disappoint you, take my word you'll groove.
One thing makes me feel bad though, Marc passed away right after the release of this album, the fans of Marc and the world lost a great musician who was yet to enter the prime of his career. Whatever he did was exceptional and his talents showed us what a great man he was. I bow to the "Hobbit" who took us on his magical journey and left us dreaming in musical paradise.