The Slider

T. Rex

The Slider

RELEASED: July 21, 1972
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Metal Guru 2:29 2. Mystic Lady 3:14 3. Rock On 3:26 4. The Slider 3:22 5. Baby Boomerang 2:16 6. Spaceball Ricochet 3:36 7. Buick Mackane 3:34 8. Telegram Sam 3:45 9. Rabbit Fighter 3:55 10. Baby Strange 3:06 11. Ballrooms of Mars 4:07 12. Chariot Choogle 2:45 13. Main Man 4:20
Historical Archive
The Slider is the fifth studio album by the English glam rock band T. Rex, released on 21 July 1972. The album features a mix of glam rock and pop elements, showcasing Marc Bolan's distinctive vocal style and poetic lyrics. It includes hit singles such as "Telegram Sam" and "Metal Guru," which contributed to the album's enduring legacy. The Slider is often celebrated for its catchy melodies, vibrant instrumentation, and Bolan's charismatic persona, solidifying T. Rex's place in the glam rock movement of the early 1970s.