T-Rex - The Slider

Label: Reprise
Genre: Glam Rock
Year: 1972
Recommended by: Ralph Brendler

Glam Rock either ages really well, or spoils quickly on a modern listen. T-Rex's "The Slider" ages very, very well. It very reminiscent of the current folk rock revival and I imagine it's because both are reaching back to the original origins of 50's rock for it's rhythms.

Metal Guru is probably my favorite track on the album and it sets the tone for the rest of the record in an incredible way. It was also the first single which while it had modest popularity in the states only had a real impact in the UK. 

It was enjoyable listen from beginning to end.

David Bowie - The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars

Label: RCA
Year: 1972
Genre: Glam Rock, Art Rock
Recommending Person: Jeff Sherry

This is just a fantastic piece of rock music. The glam rock era is one I've rarely investigated even though it was influence for the influential bands of my generation. 

Ziggy Stardust is a persona that David Bowie created to tell his rock opera of bi-sexual rock star who was used as the communicator for extra-terrestrial beings. You know that old ditty.

Even though I lacked the ability of being alive during the release of this album, I imagine that the questionable sexuality of David Bowie himself led to confusion and intrigue into the album. However, the album was not a stunt and is easily his most celebrated work. 

The actual story kind of falls apart. That's okay because this has album contains "Suffragette City", "Ziggy Stardust", "Rock 'n Roll Suicide", and "Starman"! It's great, but David Bowie's best song is still "Changes".