T. Rex

Electric Warrior

First released1971

Electric Warrior, released in 1971, was recorded primarily at Dick James Music Studios in London during late 1970 and early 1971. The album was produced by Tony Visconti, who worked alongside engineer Roy Baker to capture the band's signature glam rock sound. Marc Bolan's innovative use of guitar effects and layered vocal harmonies were central to the production, with Visconti employing relatively straightforward recording techniques that emphasized the rawness and immediacy of the band's performances. The album became a landmark glam rock recording and helped establish T. Rex as one of the era's defining acts, reaching number one in the UK and achieving gold status. The production choices, while not technically complex by later standards, effectively showcased the band's musicianship and were influential in defining the glam rock aesthetic of the early 1970s.