Mott

Mott the Hoople

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 25, 1990)
• Original Release Date: 1973
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Sony
• ASIN: B000002512
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #201,770 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

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The glam-rock makeover of the '70s produced a handful of masterpieces, topped by the likes of Bowie's Ziggy Stardust, the New York Dolls' two LPs, and this peak-performance effort by Mott the Hoople. The group's 1973 follow-up to their 1972 breakthrough, All the Young Dudes, bursts out of the gate with the infectious "All the Way to Memphis," one of a handful of great rockers from the Hereford, England, quintet. But frontman Ian Hunter--he of the charmingly limp Dylan-esque sneer ("I felt soooo ashamed!")--wears his heart all over his shimmering sleeve on the likes of "Hymn for the Dudes," "Ballad of Mott the Hoople," and, especially, the truly poignant "I Wish I Was Your Mother." --Steven Stolder

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Carl Orff's setting of Latin texts (mostly describing debauchery) is a classic and one of the most fun choral works of all time. It's loud and playful, and it's one of Hollywood's favorite pieces of classical music. (You can hear it in such disparate movies as 2001: A Space Odyssey, Glory, and Natural Born Killers.) Antal Dorati and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra get it right on this disc, delivering a polished account with plenty of drama and fine soloists (especially soprano Norma Burrowes). Truth be told, Eugen Jochum still delivers the most riveting performance of this work available to date, but when the music is this good, owning a few different recordings is recommended. Great price, too! --Jason Verlinde

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Essential rock album of the 70's, April 13, 1999

By	Wayne Klein "If at first the idea is not absu... (My Little Blue Window, USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)

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No longer obscure or in Bowie's shadow, Mott shone brightly on their first entirely self produced album. Ian Hunter had clearly taken control of the band authoring or co-authoring 8 of the 9 songs. This doesn't diminish Mick Ralphs contributions--his guitar playing is terrific and his single solo composition(He wrote three other tracks with Hunter) is a terrific song.

Along with Brain Capers, this is the band's finest hour. After this Ralphs left the band leaving a gaping hole that, perhaps, only Mick Ronson could have filled if he and Hunter had stayed with the band. I Wish I Was Your Mother and Violence are two of the highlights from this terrific album.

Now if only Columbia would remaster this as well as they did the Import of All The Young Dudes, it would be a perfect album!

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Overlooked Glam Rock Classic, August 25, 2002

By	Brian D. Rubendall (Oakton, VA) - See all my reviews (TOP 100 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

Mott the Hoople was one of those great rock and roll bands that was unfortunately just a tad too quirky to ever be accepted by mainstream audiences. Though it doesn't contain thier best known song (the David Bowie penned "All the Young Dudes"), "Mott" still gets the nod as the band's best album.

The album features a healthy does of everything that made them great: unpredictable songwriting, fine guitar playing from Mick Ralphs (later of Bad Company), and the theatrical vocals of front man Ian Hunter. The highlights include the catchy, horn laden "All the Way from Memphis" that kicks things off, the sequel to their David Bowie hit "Hymn for the Dudes," the downcast autobiographical story song "Ballad of Mott the Hoople" and the goofy but sweet ballad "I Wish I Was Your Mother" that closes the record. In between is a lot of typical Mott glam rock weirdness like "I'm a Cadilac" and "Violence." Though it lacks liner notes, the CD booklet does feature a full lyrics sheet.

Overall, a terrific classic rock album from an underappreciated band.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Classic Rock-n-Roll album, January 27, 2006

By	Tracy M. Wood (Chesterfield, VA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Through the years I have listened to hundreds of albums and CD's. Most are not so good. Some are great. A few are brilliant. Then there is this album, "Mott", by Mott the Hoople. This is #1, the best of the very best, my favorite all time album. Every note is perfect, every lyric is perfect. There are no flaws anywhere on this album. It has a perfect mixture of thundering rock songs, beautiful ballads, silly foot tapping songs, songs of love, songs of despair, songs of hope. Most of the lyrics are written by one of the greatest rock composers ever, Ian Hunter. Guy's a genius. He's the perfect foil for the more bluesy guitarist Mick Ralphs. Mott was never afraid to think outside the box on this record.Bassist Overend Watts, drummer Dale (Buffin) Griffin and keyboardist Verfen Allen are top notch musicians that round out the band. Sorry "Stairway to Heaven" and "Freebird" fans, the rollicking "All The Way From Memphis" is THE greatest rock-n-roll song ever written. To appreciate this song however, one must know and understand the history of Mott the Hoople. Buy Ian Hunter's book (diary)"Reflections of a Rock Star", and Mott's music and lyrics will make more sense. Also take the time to buy 2 of Mott's previous albums, "All the Young Dudes" and "Brain Capers".You just can't go wrong. Finally, check out Ian Hunter's solo albums. Trust me!

Bill Wood