A tribute album is set to be released in honour of the music of Marc Bolan and T. Rex.
'Angelheaded Hipster' will arrive on September 4 via BMG Records. The 26-song collection will feature renditions of Bolan and T. Rex classics from the likes of Nick Cave, U2, Father John Misty, Kesha, Marc Almond and Joan Jett, among others.
Produced by the late Hal Wilner, who recently passed away due to complications related to COVID-19, the album is set to reimagine the expansive glam-rock discography of the former T. Rex frontman. Supervising producer Rachel Fox said:
“Hal had a unique vision of Marc Bolan’s music, and working on 'AngelHeaded Hipster' brought him great joy. Speaking for those closest to him, we will forever be heartbroken at the untimely loss of our beloved friend and irreplaceable creative engine. Hal, who referred to 'AngelHeaded Hipster' as his ‘White Album’, was eager for everyone to hear these beautiful songs and to start thinking about Bolan and T. Rex again. This album is a testament to Hal’s spirit.”
The news arrives with Cave’s haunting reworking of the 1968 classic Cosmic Dancer. Check it out below, alongside the album’s artwork and tracklist.
'Angelheaded Hipster' tracklist:
Disc 1
Children Of The Revolution – Kesha
Cosmic Dancer – Nick Cave
Jeepster – Joan Jett
Scenescof– Devendra Banhart
Life’s A Gas – Lucinda Williams
Solid Gold, Easy Action – Peaches
Dawn Storm”– BØRNS
Hippy Gumbo – Beth Orton
I Love To Boogie – King Khan
Beltane Walk – Gaby Moreno
Bang A Gong (Get It On) – U2 feat. Elton John
Diamond Meadows – John Cameron Mitchell
Ballrooms Of Mars – Emily Haines
Disc 2
Main Man – Father John Misty
Rock On – Perry Farrell
The Street and Babe Shadow – Elysian Fields
The Leopards – Gavin Friday
Metal Guru – Nena
Teenage Dream – Marc Almond
Organ Blues – Helga Davis
Planet Queen – Todd Rundgren
Great Horse – Jessie Harris
Mambo Sun – Sean Lennon and Charlotte Kemp Muhl
Pilgrim’s Tale – Victoria Williams with Julian Lennon
Bang A Gong (Get It On) Reprise – David Johansen
She Was Born To Be My Unicorn / Ride A White Swan – Maria McKee
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