Arriving
in the Mars mailbox was a CD from Italy's Black Widow Records called
The Tapestry of Delights. What makes this CD of covers of 60's
psychedelia interesting to fans of all things Bolan was the inclusion
of covers of two Bolan tunes: the early Tyrannosaurus Rex's Rumbling
Spires and the T. Rex classic Jewel.
Rumbling
Spires is covered by Beggars Farm. Bolan fans will find the early
metal sound a stark contrast to Tyrannosaurus Rex's acoustic songs from
this period, but the band captures a taste of that early, hard psychedelia
(think early King Crimson).
The cover
of Jewel by Fantasyy Factoryy doesn't stray as far from the Bolan
version. Lead singer Alan Tepper's voice is smooth and reminiscent of
Marc's. The guitar riff and bongo backing present an interpretation
that's close to the original, but it's nice to hear a new take on Marc's
music.
The rest
of the CD is equally enjoyable. If you're a fan of the 60's or just
an aging hippie, you should find something you like. And if you're a
Bolan fan, you may want to add The Tapestry of Delights to your
collection.
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