There was a big and obvious change to Tyrannosaurus Rex on their fourth album, A Beard of Stars, as Steve Took was replaced by Mickey Finn, with Marc Bolan remaining the true captain of the duo act as singer and songwriter. Of more significance was the change in the band's sound, moving into far more electric rock territory with much greater use of electric guitar, though Bolan's songs were still often grounded in the fairytale-like musings of his earlier work. It was still a ways off from his glam rock approach, but it was definitely more accessible than the relatively homespun elflike folk-rock of the earliest Tyrannosaurus Rex albums. It also made some effective use of organ and somewhat more pop-friendly, conventional tunes like "By the Light of the Magical Moon," "Elemental Child," and "A Daye Laye," though weirder items like "Wild Cheetah" and "Dove" bore a slight similarity to some of Syd Barrett's gentlest compositions. ~ Richie Unterberger, All Music Guide
A Beard of Stars
01/01/1970 | Polygram Int'l
All Music Guide Review
A Beard of Stars Track Listing
Credits of A Beard of Stars
- Peter Sanders
- Photography
- Malcolm Toft
- Engineer
- Tony Visconti
- Piano, Producer
- Tyrannosaurus Rex
- Performer
- Mickey Finn
- Bass, Percussion, Tabla, Finger Cymbals, Clay Drums, Vocals (Background)
- Marc Bolan
- Organ, Bass, Guitar, Vocals, Composer
- T. Rex
- Main Performer
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