February 2, 1974 - Dream Review

Melody Maker

T. REX: "Teenage Dream" (EMI). Surprise, surprise! Marc sings out and at last, it really is the new T. Rex sound. Gone is the frantic formula that has launched hits by the dozen.

And in its place? A sweeping orchestra, with blues-impregnated piano and gospel-soaked backup vocals, on a beautifully produced Wagnerian rock ballad.

There's even a harp to add heavenly luster, while Marc's twisting, vibrating diaphragm delivers the lyrics more clearly than has been known throughout T. Rexian history. Even as "Truck On Tyke" fades from the chart, so will the "Dream" of old Bolan soar even higher.