album · July 5, 1968
My People Were Fair and Had Sky in Their Hair… But Now They're Content to Wear Stars on Their Brows
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psychedelic rockfolk rockrock
The debut album from Tyrannosaurus Rex, released in 1968, introduced their unique blend of folk and psychedelia. It captures the band at the cusp of greater fame, before their sound simplified for wider appeal.
- The album reached number 21 on the UK Albums Chart. It was produced by Tony Visconti. The album's title is a reference to a line from the poem "The Witch of Atlas" by Percy Bysshe Shelley.
- The album was recorded at DFS Studios in London. The band were still relatively unknown at the time of recording. Photographer George Hardie created the album cover art.
- The album was reissued in 2004 with bonus tracks. It is considered a seminal work of early British psychedelic rock. The songs often feature unconventional instrumentation and sound effects.
Tyrannosaurus Rex were an English psychedelic rock band, formed in London in 1967. They were known for their mystical lyrics and Bolan's distinctive vocal style.
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