Zinc Alloy and the Hidden Riders of Tomorrow

T. Rex

Zinc Alloy and the Hidden Riders of Tomorrow

RELEASED: February 01, 1974
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Venus Loon 3:02 2. Sound Pit 2:51 3. Explosive Mouth 2:28 4. Galaxy 1:50 5. Change 2:47 6. Nameless Wildness 3:07 7. Teenage Dream 5:03 8. Liquid Gang 3:18 9. Carsmile Smith and the Old One 3:16 10. You Got to Jive to Stay Alive—Spanish Midnight 2:35 11. Interstellar Soul 3:28 12. Painless Persuasion v The Meathawk Immaculate 3:29 13. The Avengers (Superbad) 4:32 14. The Leopards Featuring Gardenia and the Mighty Slug 3:36
Historical Archive
Zinc Alloy and the Hidden Riders of Tomorrow is the fifth studio album by British glam rock band T. Rex, released in 1974. The album showcases a more experimental sound, incorporating elements of funk and soul, while still retaining the band's signature glam rock aesthetic. The lyrical themes often explore love, fantasy, and the complexities of fame, with a more mature and introspective approach. Despite mixed reviews at the time of its release, the album has since gained a cult following and is considered a significant part of T. Rex's legacy, highlighting Marc Bolan's artistic evolution.