T. Rex

Electric Warrior

First released1971

Electric Warrior was recorded primarily at Dick James Music Studios in London between December 1970 and March 1971, with additional sessions at other locations. The album was produced by Tony Visconti, who worked closely with Marc Bolan to craft the glam rock sound that defined the record. Engineer Roy Baker contributed significantly to the recording sessions, helping capture the distinctive guitar tones and production techniques that characterized the album. Visconti and the team utilized innovative recording methods for the era, including strategic use of overdubbing and careful microphone placement to achieve the album's influential blend of rock and pop sensibilities. Released in September 1971, Electric Warrior became T. Rex's breakthrough album and a landmark recording in the emergence of glam rock, establishing the template for the genre's sound and aesthetic.