A Beard of Stars represents the exact moment the chrysalis of Tyrannosaurus Rex began to split, revealing the shimmering wings of T. Rex. It is an album of profound transition, where the whimsical, elfin folk of Marc Bolan's early career meets the heavy, distorted blues that would soon define the glam rock era.
The sound is intimate yet cosmic, retaining the hand-played warmth of congas and acoustic strumming while introducing the Fender Stratocaster as a lead voice. It feels like a secret transmission from a forest clearing, where ancient myths are being retold through a modern, electrified lens.
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This album stays in step with the catalogue across the board — no axis departs enough to be worth its own note. Hover the dots to see where each one sits.
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