Glam Slam & Escape (Collective)

Wolves’ finest export: Slade – loud, proud, and unapologetically Brummie! From mis-spelt anthems to Christmas domination, Slade turned working-class grit into glam gold. This ever-growing archive collects every UK single, album, advert, review, chart entry, and feature from the music papers – all sourced from original 1970s issues. Swipe or scroll for the full timeline (new entries added regularly). (below is just a listing, at the moment as entries are made links will be add

The Glam Rock Hitmakers a visual journey via Record Sleeves Discography, Music Papers, and Magazine Features. Below is a comprehensive UK discography for The Sweet (also known as Sweet), including their studio works, live albums, compilation albums, and singles. This covers all eras from their formation as Sweetshop through glam rock hits, self-produced phases, lineup changes (e.g., Andy Scott's Sweet), and posthumous/reissue releases. Information is sourced from reliable di

Albums: Ten slabs of vinyl that turned the 70s day-glo – the records that defined the glitter revolution. These aren’t just albums. They’re manifestos in sequins, manifestos with riffs, manifestos that made teenagers steal their sister’s eyeliner and dream of electric warriors. Rank Album & Year Artist Why It’s Essential 1 The Slider (1972) T.Rex Bolan at his sexiest, sleaziest peak – “Metal Guru”, “Telegram Sam”, pure cosmic swagger. 2 The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust… (1

Lou Reed's second solo album, Transformer was released in November 1972. Here's an in-depth look at this pivotal work in Reed's career: Background: Post-Velvet Underground: After the disbandment of The Velvet Underground, Lou Reed embarked on a solo career. His first solo album was somewhat underwhelming commercially, but "Transformer" would change his trajectory significantly. Collaboration with Bowie and Ronson: The album was produced by David Bowie and Mick Ronson, who wer

The Slider is a seminal album by T. Rex, released in July 1972. Here's a detailed look at this iconic record: Background: Formation and Context: By the time "The Slider" was released, T. Rex, led by Marc Bolan, had already transitioned from their earlier folk-rock sound to a more electric, glam rock style. This album came on the heels of their breakthrough album, "Electric Warrior" (1971), which had established them as leaders in the glam rock scene. Production: Recording: Th

The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars commonly known as the "Ziggy Stardust" album, is one of the most iconic works in rock history. The album was released on June 6, 1972. Concept: Ziggy Stardust is an alien rock star who comes to Earth with a message of hope before humanity's predicted apocalypse. Through this character, Bowie explored themes of fame, identity, sexuality, and alienation. The album tells a narrative story through its songs, with Ziggy

Released by the Alice Cooper Group, the album School's Out entered the UK Albums Chart on week commencing July 16 at number 10, remaining on the chart for 20 weeks and peaking at the number 4 place on week commencing September 3. In The US it reached No. 2 on the US Billboard 200 chart and No. 1 on the Canadian RPM 100 Top Albums chart, holding the top position for four weeks. The single “School’s Out” reached No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100, No. 3 on the Canadian RPM Top Sing

A Journey Through The Electric Warrior’s Elevator From bopping elf to cosmic boogie king – the curls, the glitter, the riffs that launched glam. Marc Bolan didn’t just ride the wave of glam – he conjured it with a Les Paul, a feather boa, and a whisper that turned into a roar. This is the complete UK discography of the man who made of stardust: every album, single, and rarity from John's Children to T. Rex and beyond. John's Children (with Marc Bolan) Studio Albums Orgasm – A

Marc Bolan & T.Rex Releases The hidden corners of the Bolan vault – where the cosmic bop gets weird, rare, and wonderfully odd. Every fan knows Electric Warrior and The Slider, but Marc’s catalogue is littered with strange, limited, and downright peculiar pressings that only the deepest diggers ever find. Here’s the ongoing list of the weirdest and rarest – the ones that slipped through the cracks. #1 Marc Bolan & T.Rex – Golden Greats! Japan-only compilation oddity Label: SM

The curly-haired cosmic dancer who didn’t just join glam rock – he switched on the lights, cranked the amp, and made the whole world boogie. Before Bolan there was no glitter, no feather boas on Top of the Pops, no acceptable excuse for a grown man to wear silver lamé to the supermarket. One electric chord in 1971 turned a whispering hippie poet into the Electric Warrior – and glam rock exploded into life. He gave us the blueprint: the riffs, the curls, the cheekbones, the sw