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