Live - Expanded Deluxe Edition

Mott the Hoople | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 25, 2009)
• Number of Discs: 2
• Label: ICONOCLASSIC
• ASIN: B002DYKW90
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #12,449 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Moaning LisaBroadway - Intro Jupiter from 'The Planets'

2. American Pie

3. The Golden Age Of Rock n Roll

4. Sucker

5. Roll Away The Stone

6. Sweet Jane

7. Rest In Peace

8. All The Way From Memphis

9. Born Late 58

10. One Of The Boys

See all 17 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. Hammersmith - Intro Jupiter from The Planets

2. Drivin Sister

3. Sucker

4. Sweet Jane

5. Sweet Angeline

6. Rose

7. Roll Away The Stone

8. All The Young Dudes

9. Jerkin Crocus

10. One Of The Boys

See all 15 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews

Three long decades after the fact, what was once the least impressive album in the entire Mott the Hoople catalog reappears as one of the most significant live albums of the 1970s. A revelation in concert, Mott were nevertheless poorly served by their first (and, for many years, only) live album, as the original plan for a double was swallowed up by corporate nerves and instead emerged a brutally edited single disc, comprising a mere handful of oddly chosen highlights (two hit singles, two non-album B-sides, a nearly side-long medley). It was a disappointment at the time and, as further archival live performances leaked out of the vault during the 1990s and early 2000s, so Live sank even further back in the fans' estimation. But the 30th anniversary edition catapults it firmly to the fore, two magnificently mastered discs not only adding 13 unreleased performances to the original album's eight tracks, but also capturing two legendary concerts nearly in their entirety: the late-1973 Hammersmith show, where the set over-ran so long that the theater owners lowered the safety curtain on the band (keyboard player Morgan Fisher blocked it with his piano); and a taste of the group's triumphant Broadway season six months later. Of these, the effect of the latter might be diminished by the existence of Two Miles from Live Heaven, with its recounting of another gig (Santa Monica) from the same tour -- there is little variation between the two shows, and the California night may actually be a shade more exciting. But still, Broadway found Mott at the peak of their powers and, with the London disc proving equally sensational, the overall weight of the package renders this the one Mott live package that everyone needs to hear. A lot of people, after all, regard them among the most important bands that ever lived. Live: 30th Anniversary Edition tells you why. ~ Dave Thompson, Rovi

Customer Reviews

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11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars No love for Luther?, September 5, 2009

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Dazedcat (Earth) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Live - Expanded Deluxe Edition (Audio CD)

Well seeing as this deluxe release is finally available for the United States market let me tell you something. It's worth it, every penny. Why? This is what rock and roll used to sound like. The energy is there (especially on the Hammersmith show) and the late great Mott roared like never before. Why again? Simply because of their new emergency stop gap guitar player that they recruited when Mick Ralphs quit them cold halfway through an American tour in mid 1973 to form Bad Company with Paul Rogers (Free Lite).

So, Luther Grosvenor gets his name changed to Ariel Bender. They asked him to learn the entire Mott catalogue of tunes in a week and he did. THEN he proceeded to light the band and stages throughout America and the UK on fire for the next year or so with his playing and showmanship. If Hunter wasn't such a diva back then he'd have realized Luther saved the band rather than limit it. Luther gets dumped and they bring in the late great Mick Ronson.........who lasted for a month I think. Anyway, I digress........

This is the live document that proves how over the top and how tremendous Ariel Bender was with Mott. Luther, wherever you are today.....rock on. Ralphs was a nice enough player but you're the one that burned the brightest.

If you haven't purchased this deluxe package yet, you really really need to.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Strunning sound quality, great hard-driving Mott, June 12, 2010

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R. O'Brien (Anchorage, Alaska) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Live - Expanded Deluxe Edition (Audio CD)

A fantastic job has been done here, first by expanding the original album; then in improving the sound. The result is Ariel Bender (nee Luther Grosvenor) turns into a rock-and-roll hero! Ian Hunter, the genius behind Mott the Hoople since Day One, is fine, as always. Overend Watts and Buffin handle the rhythm section with experienced ferocity. And, if you love Mott the Hoople, most of the big hits are here. Highly recommended for all fans of hard driving rock and roll of a thought-providing nature. Too bad these guys had to break up when they did.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb!, June 1, 2011

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Plumber's Nightmare - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Live - Expanded Deluxe Edition (Audio CD)

If you like Mott The Hoople, you'll love this CD. It is truly like discovering Mott all over again. 13 tunes from the Broadway show (versus 8 on the original live album) and 10 tunes from the Hammersmith show--23 songs in total. You won't be disappointed!