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: Most reviews highlight the song's "crunchy" and "majestical" guitar riff as its centerpiece. Critics from NME at the time of release called it the group's best since "Telegram Sam," noting its "thunder guitar" assault.

Released in March 1973, by T. Rex is widely regarded as one of the definitive anthems of the glam rock era . While it only reached #3 in the UK at the time, it has since achieved legendary status for its raw energy and iconic guitar work. Musical & Critical Breakdown T.Rex - 20th Century boy

: The song is the namesake for Naoki Urasawa’s famous manga series 20th Century Boys and inspired a character "Stand" in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure . : Most reviews highlight the song's "crunchy" and

: Bolan admitted the lyrics were a collage of celebrity quotes, such as Muhammad Ali’s "sting like a bee". Critics often point out that the lyrics are more about "attitude and escape" than deep meaning, embodying the flamboyant spirit of the 1970s. Rex is widely regarded as one of the