Reviews (page 5 of 8)
Mott The Hoople's biggest claim to fame was being gifted a song by David Bowie. Getting Bowie's seal of approval is usually a pretty good sign. In this case, "All the Young Dudes" remained their most noteworthy hit. And when a recorded version from Bowie himself came to light, why do you really need any other version? Well that song isn't on this album, so we have to judge them without any of Ziggy Stardust's influence. And the album is fine. If you really, really like glam rock, this will be right up your alley. For most of us, we have Bowie's glam phase, T-Rex, and maybe the New York Dolls, which feels like plenty. The only really standout track for me is "Violence", only because it's a bit different, and not because of the obvious pun of using violins. The rest is fine, but hardly the best glam music out there in my opinion.
I was hoping for more, but it was a good sound.
This is just a generally fun rock n roll record. There’s nothing particularly groundbreaking or novel about it, but that doesn’t make it any less fun. The lyrics verge into silly territory occasionally, but the whole album is relatively lighthearted, it doesn’t take itself too seriously. It’s not a record I plan on coming back to, but I didn't mind listening through this one at all. 3*
Imagine taking David Bowie and getting rid of all of the redeeming qualities. Hackneyed english glam rock that absolutely does not need to exist.
Love this album. And now i finally found out, past 25 years, that Honaloochie Boogie was not Babylon Zoo's original tune. And it's the best thing on Mott
had some low point imo but otherwise i enjoyed
Didn’t get far into it but didn’t expect it would surprise me at any point. Some nice stuff going on here and there but it always strikes me how these guys are like a Bowie clone
I was today years old when I found out Ian Hunter was the lead singer for Mott. Dylan meets the Faces meets the New York Dolls. Good stuff
Un peu de Bob Dylan, beaucoup de Bowie, un album qui emprunte au glam son flair dramatique et son envergure, en gardant des racines résolument rock.
I don’t have much to say about it which might not bode well for this rating. However, the music was good enough but idk if it’s memorable enough to be higher than a 3.
like a lot of people have stated, they sound like a David Bowie tribute band. Honaloochie Boogie is probably the most egregious, but also my favorite track on this album. Overall its alright, honestly better than a lot of the dime a dozen british punk rock albums we've gotten. Its just more fun.
Temu David Bowie. And this album doesn’t even have All the Young Dudes which is their only great song. So I dunno man. Listen to it or don’t your life won’t change either way
Feels like a knock off of David Bowie or Elton John. Whizz Kid is such a blatant example of that, wow. I'm not keen on the voice, he's clearly trying to emulate Bowie but lacks the personality to pull it off successfully. He has a kind of whiny quality at times that's a bit annoying as well Violence is one of the few moments where they actually put across a bit of personality. I quite liked the second half of Drivin Sister and I'm a Cadillac/El Camino Dolo was good. Otherwise not much stands out to me I wouldn't say this is a bad album, but it doesn't feel like an essential listen for anyone but the biggest glam rock fans Highlights: Violence
I don't like this band not the feel of their music. I find it odd that David Bowie was a fan? What do I know?
Day512 - underrated band. put them in the rock and roll hall of fame
Liked this a lot more than I expected. 3.5/5
Dime store Bowie but I don’t hate it. There are even some musical surprises. Overall I feel like they were a bridge to the glam metal of the 80s. Weird that “All The Young Dudes” isn’t on this one.
They sound like a Bowie tribute band, which isn't the end of the world, but there's no way this gets more than two stars from me.
Loved this!
I’ve been on a negative streak, so I was hoping to really like this. I liked the opening track and that’s as far as I got. The “Violence” punnery with the violins in the background does not do it for me. They should’ve taken “Suffragette City” from Bowie. Competent rock music that doesn’t move me.
Meh. Not an album or style I am likely to reach for ever again. Competent, but boring.
I was hopeful this would be good, I'd settle for okay. I got neither. It just isn't very good at all. another 2
Wasnt bad, but not great Standout songs: Hymn for the Dudes I'm a Cadillac
Let the glam rock live on 💫💫💫
I just cant' man
It's OK I guess. But it's the first time I've heard of them, so I don't really have any nostalgia associated with any of the songs. 2/5
Весёленький глэм, но я бы предпочел Марка Болана.
The balance of both mott and hoople in this album is regriverously splifarridous and circumambulates the ultra violet quiznality of many auditory forms. The later separation of mott and hoople on separate albums lacked zandaka. But certainly up to All the Young Dudes, they were the nazz and justly worshipped as hemitheos.
Yeah, nah. All the young dudes was better. I temember liking it enough yo buy that album but in retrospect, I cant imagine why.
I was going to say “the poor man’s David Bowie” but that’s insulting to the poor man. Formulaic and over-produced.
This is pretty good. Very fun and goofy. The guitar is like really good.
I don't know if this album is big enough for this list. I gather the big song was the first track ("All the Way from Memphis"); it's meh. I prefer a couple of other tracks: "Violence" and "Whizz Kid".
This, at various times, reminded me of a ton of different artists (Bowie, Costello, Dylan, Steve Miller)... but always sort of a mediocre version of them.
Like if the Boogie Nights soundtrack was shitty.
I had never heard of this band, I thought it was a great version of this music. A kind of rock that I think anyone can listen to and like.
Doesnt really stand out amongst the other countless 70s rock records from England
solid. weird glam ish could i write poetry to this? n
I recognized the first track, "All The Way From Memphis," from Classic Rock radio. It's a pretty good song. The rest of it failed to move the needle at all for me.
Pretty good glam-adjacent 70s rock. 3.5 stars.
It’s fine. Nothing really impressive, but it never sucks and if you end with the original album track list then it doesn’t overstay its welcome either. I’m choosing to believe Wish I Was Your Mother is meant to make fun of Bob Dylan with its similar drunken clown vocal cadence, stupid and contradictory lyrics, and superfluous harmonica.
This was actually pretty good. way better than i was expecting
Ég er ekki sérstaklega hrifinn af röddinni hans Hunters, en þetta er heilt yfir ágætis glam. Merkilegt að mér demóútgáfan af Honaloochie Boogie betri en sú sem endaði á upphaflegu plötuna.
Another group I had heard of but had never given a listen. Having listened to this album I feel like they should have had more success than they achieved. Songs like "All the Way From Memphis" and "Whiz Kid" are good and the band, while not super flashy, is solid.
You can definitely hear the Bowie influence in their sound.
if your voice sounds remotely like Bob Dylan, its a no for me
i like it, easy to listen
Very normal classic rock
Not very good. I can stomach a lot of generic classic rock, but this had nothing to it IMO. No energy, no stand out tracks, no noteworthy moments. I'm a Cadillac / El Camino Dolo Roso was the only one that was of any interest to me, since it was the only track that was noticably different from the rest. This doesn't feel essential, I can think of 1001 classic rock albums better than this.
Every now and then this album made me think about David Bowie, so when it was done I went and listened to David Bowie.
Meh, didn't do too much for me. Kinda mid glam rock. There were some songs I was vibing with, but there were also some songs that really took me out of it. Standouts: All the Way from Memphis, Ballad of Mott the Hoople Rating: 2.75/5
Its an ok album. Npthing sparks out but nothing is really band. Probably lost in the era of major music gods like zepplin, bowie, queen, sabbath and the beatles.
If David Bowie and Bob Dylan were morphed into one person, that would suck. This album sounds like that unholy union, and it sucks too.
Gute Rockmusik mit solider Handarbeit, etwas Stones, etwas Doors und etwas Who. Gutes Album.
It's just rock.
Easy listen, but the majority of the album in unremarkable, it even has some moments where it feels like Neil Young/Bob Dylan... who'd like to be them?
If you've already listened to "Electric Warrior", "The Slider", and "Ziggy Stardust" and you still haven't scratched the glam rock itch, put "All The Young Dudes" on. After those, THEN you can play this one.
I love Bowie and Dylan so I’m not surprised that I loved this album, although it was my first time hearing it. Happy discovery.
This one was fun! I didnt listen too closely tbh but it was a fun listen. Nothing too deep, just some fun music.
You're making me listen to an entire Mott the Hoople album? And it doesn't even have the one Mott the Hoople song that people actually *want* to hear? ("All the Way from Memphis" was kinda cool though, actually.)
The album artwork promises Glam Rock, and Glam Rock is all you're getting. And not particularly good one at that. Bowie did it better. 2/5
Solid album, however lacking a really standout song.
Meh. I’m sure it’s very nostalgic for people from that era, but not a timeless album
Listened to this today. They had some interesting songs.
Bowie inspired rocker that is fun, but not gonna make it into heavy rotation fit me,
Nope. Not for me
The beginnings of the 70’s Glam rock scene.. Weird song titles, a bit spacey but some damn good strong riffs in many of the songs.
Great album with some glam rock vibes
4/5
From the band's name I was expecting some kind of terrible stoner rock (I kind of always do when I read their name, for some reason), but this was some pretty nice classic rock, some tinges of glam rock there, like T-Rex. Maybe 3 stars is a little generous for this, but I have just listened to a Crusaders album and this is a real breath of fresh air.
"I think we should sound like Bowie." "I think we should sound like Dylan." "Guys, lets compromise."
Not really what I expected. I guess I'm not sure what I expected, but this wasn't it. Still, not a bad listen, just didn't really blow my skirt up.
Good basic honest rock and roll, but no tent-pole tracks
I guess I’m just not a fan of this glam stuff from this period. It just seems sort of mediocre.
Always assumed these guys were American. Anyway. Half decent Bowie impression early on. Half decent Dylan impression towards the end. Sometimes cheesy, but always kinda fun. One thing I am getting from this project is a sense of when something was made. One listen of this and you're like, right, early to mid seventies.
Day 35 - have this in my collection but don’t listen to it much- it is ok but it doesn’t call to me 3/5 #musicsky #albumsky
What is this glam rock? Neve heard of Mott, thought it would sound more like applesauce than David Bowie.
Very glam. Very Bowie-meets-70s musicals. And none of it as good as “All the Young Dudes,” which apparently gave them their break when none other than David Bowie gave them the song. What came next was no surprise then.
I would have been OK if Bowie hadn’t convinced them to keep the band together.
Weia, gegen dieses Blech ist Slade ja pures Gold.
Very sappy and boring album. There's an aimless quality to a lot of the songs, as they don't really go anywhere or do anything beyond what's established in the first few seconds. A lot of sameness throughout as well. Largely skippable
I guess I was in the mood for some glam rock, because I enjoyed this. Yes, they sound like a Bowie knock-off, and on one song a Dylan knock-off, but I don't have a problem with that
Like Bowie fanfiction set to garage rock. All strut, no starpower.
TIL that David Bowie gifted them with “all the young dudes” after Mott the Hoople turned down “Suffragette City,” which is wild because who hears suffragette city and isn’t like “damn this rules so hard”
Sounds like the David Bowie songs I don't like. Not my style.
It was good! It just didn't do a lot to connect with me.
That's a good opener--inventive, interesting, talent-rich. The album, though, has a hard time catching up to that level. There are patches of getting there, almost, but I had a hard time following. It is as if they were trying to figure out just what they wanted sound like.
I feel like a Mott the Hoople record without All the young dudes is like afternoon tea without scones: perfectly serviceable but not half as good.
I think I like the sound and vibe of this album a little more than I liked all the songs. I was at a four, might’ve slipped down to a three, but I’m sticking to my original assessment. Like the riffs, Ian Hunter is an easily recognizable vocalist. What the fuck is a hoople?
Yeah, this one's OK. Coupla groovy tunes. But it's not essential. Frankly, it feels a bit tame. Brain Capers, on the other hand ... now that is a killer Mott record. i'm wavering between a 2 and a 3. eh, i'll round up.
Jäkligt nice glammigt album. Någon låt för långt och lite otajt på nåt sätt men annars gött. Wish I was your mother är en låt jag tar med mig från detta.
Exactly what I expected, which was excellent, hooky, darkly funny songs.
This kinda goes? It's obviously bargain-bin Bowie, but the songwriting is solid enough to hold up for 40 minutes. Hymn for the Dudes, Ballad of Mott the Hoople were highlights. This band has records called: Mott the Hoople; Mott; and 'The Hoople'.
With an excess of success under their belts Mott the Hoople bring out a near-concept album about rock n roll excess. The trademark Stones influenced loose sleaze is there, with Ian Hunter’s Dylan tribute vocal style. There’s also an audible influence of glam on this record, again a product of Hunter’s knowingly suggestive delivery. Like so many records of this era, there’s more than a touch of nostalgia for simpler times, not to say a dose of darkness, as if the young dudes have come awake the morning after and noticed they are in a nightmare. By the way, you’ve got to love Hunter for the track title, ‘I wish I was your mother’!
a bit dusty.
Just not into this glam rock, and this isn't even a great example of it. Just like a Bowie side project. Gives me the vibes of like, when rappers make it big then try to put their less talented buddies on. Helping Iggy Pop get his career going was a great move. These guys, I dunno. When this album isn't outright annoying, it's boring. Randomly, the book these guys based their name on kind of sounds interesting.
What's that, an album by some Bowie copycats? Oh, wait... Can't believe they turned down Suffragette City, but that's probably better for history of music
Sounds good but nothing stands out. Just seems to be a worse David Bowie
Rockcito clásico. Bien setentoso
на любителя)
Great Glam Rock album. Seemed influenced by Bowie and his stylings. Enjoyable and would listen again.
Totally fine, straight down the middle glam rock. Enjoyable at times but never spectacular.
לא רע בכלל
נהדר מזכיר את bowie ואת ה beatles
Never liked this group. At all.
Music was a 4 but it just didn’t connect very often for me
classis dad rock, pretty good
Je connaissais le nom seulement parce qu'à leur début, Queen faisait la première partie de leur show. J'imagine que ça a monté mes attentes, parce que j'ai été un peu déçu devant ce glam rock mou et sans grande conviction. C'est vraiment le 3 de tout les 3.
Probably a 4.5 really, so rounding up in this case, vibe hard with the sound 👍
Really good album, a lot of fantaisy in their songs a bit like Queen, it sounded really original not a classic rock album from the 70s. I particularly enjoyed "All The Way From Memphis" with a really good sax solo. "Honaloochie Boogie" and "Ballad of Moot People" were pretty nice too especially the second one really chill but with something really powerful in the voice.
Great opener I take it back, the end of the songs sounds like a donkey is being slaughtered Honaloochie boogie YEAH
Amazing proto glam rock that clearly inspired 1000k musicians. Love hearing the slippery smooth stylings that inspired david bowie.
66/1001 - Competent band but that's about it. Squeaky end to the first track (fit the song imo).
All the Way from Memphis 3.5 Whizz Kid 3.4 Hymn for the Dudes 3.3 Honaloochie Boogie 3.3 Violence 3.5 Drivin' Sister 3.4 Ballad of Mott the Hoople 3.3 I'm a Cadillac / El Camino Dolo Roso 3.4 I Wish I Was Your Mother 3.4 Score: 3.388888889
Thoughts before listening: Glam rock band who is famous for a Bowie cover with "All the Young Dudes". I didn't know all that much about them otherwise. Review: So this is the follow up to All the Young Dudes, and while nothing really rises to the heights of that song, this is still a very fun listen. In fact, this was one of those albums that grew on me more and more as I listened. There are some really cool songs on here, and I'm surprised that Mott the Hoople aren't more celebrated outside of their biggest hit. 4-stars
Meh
Great album. Exceeded my expectations.
Clowns with guitars
Nothing remarkable, but moderately enjoyable. It had a David Bowie sound and feel, but with a little bit of a harder edge (but not by much).
Average glam rock. No one should ever try to make a violin or saxophone sound rock n roll.
This was a lot more fun than I thought it would be. I really liked it
Nope. It's like these guys are trying -way- too hard to stand out with their vocals. The guitar work is impressive, but nothing that isn't better than other bands out there.
Discount David Bowie and a dreadful case of "valium vocals" drag this one down from what is otherwise pretty ok rock music. The guitar is great here, the songwriting less so. Truly a mixed bag. Also RIP the saxophone player they strangled on mic for "all the way from Memphis".
I'm really not sure what to say -- some good guitar riffs, but lots of strange, morose lyrics about the downsides of rock-and-roll stardom and too much peripheral sound for a great rock album.
Never heard of this band, hard to categorize this album as it was all over the place
Is this knock off Bowie?
I've only listened to the radio songs by this band. High energy rock and roll with plenty of entertainment value. If this doesn't put a smile on your face it's not Mott's fault.
Before you dog on this album for being a "Bowie ripoff" or whatever, do a little thought exercise with me. You stumble into a bar on a Thursday night, you've had a long day, and you'd like to take the edge off with a few beers. Lo and behold, Mott the Hoople is the band tonight. They start playing this album. After a few beers, are you really gonna sit there and say, "Man this sucks" or are you gonna be in awe of the best damn Bowie cover band you've ever seen? Just think about that.
Mott The Hoople’s Spotify About section really stole my thunder calling these dudes “also-rans,” because while you’ll hear echoes of great glam rock here, you won’t hear anything that sets it apart from the greats.
Lidt intetsigende britisk 90,er rock
First listen to this album from start to finish. Mostly familiar with the hits of this band. I dug it. This is in my lane. Enjoyable listen.
Generic 70's stuff, not bad but not good either
Jsp, j’ai pas trop aimé, c’était fun mais bon, après je ne l’ai pas écouté bien bien…
Mott 4 Ever.
Cocaine really ruined the 70s, huh?
It's store own brand David Bowie, but it's the kind of own brand product that's actually a good alternative.
Looks like I’m an outlier. But u always enjoy the energy from Mott the Hoople. No idea what their name means but their music is fun. 4/5
Some mediocre stuff. 3 stars
4 out of 5. I've heard of Mott the Hoople as one of Mick Jones' influences so it was nice to finally take some time to listen to this album.
Quite good.
You can hear bowie’s influence
This is good
на границе с колхозом, прям тонкая грань, как я люблю
If you like Ziggy Stardust era David Bowie, but hate his voice, this is the album for you. For me, it is a good album, that might have been great if it had David Bowie.
Overall, I like this. It falls between early Roxy Music and The Sweet as far as art vs. aspirations for pop stardom, and the Bowie connection/worship is also evident. If you like that stuff you'll probably like this.
Glam rockers doing glam rockery things. I could listen to T. Rex all day, and some Bowie here and there, but this doesn't add value for me. It feels packaged, which comes with the genre perhaps. There was one song that seemed interesting, turned out they were drawing heavily from Dylan—which proved both interesting and awkward (you'll know it when you hear it). The Cadillac song was a lyrical low point. It's not horrible. Hey, you may even like it. And while I won't be returning to it, I'll round up (hesitantly) to 3 stars for being a reasonably produced artifact the early 70s and for NOT containing "All the Young Dudes."
What do you do if you’re a band that catches the attention of David Bowie, given all of the opportunity to take the musical world by storm, and you tour the world as a glam rock super group, but you’re thoroughly unprepared for the role and unwilling and unprepared for fame, fortune, and the trappings of stardom and you flameout writing songs of lament as you go… a cautionary tale of getting everything you want only to find yourself empty and cynical and aimless despite your many gifts and talents… I give you Mott the Hoople… all the not so young dudes anymore!
Meh
Not for me
Decent listen, not sure I’d go back to it. A bit too theatrical for my taste
Lot of fun, did peak with the first song
Great fun
Nothing new here, but a good, easy listen.
Too boogie woogie for me
# 414 : They've done a pretty decent job. Nothing extraordinary, but thoroughly enjoyable.
I enjoyed this fun glam rock anthem. Sounds a lot like Bowie. Still, none of the songs were familiar.
3rd rate proggishness with all the self-importance and little of the talent to back it up. Couldn’t make it through the entire album before my dog started howling, my cat left thextomm and my wife made me turn it off (“either the music goes or I do!”)
like a straight rocky horror. 2 or 3.
Nice.
Fine but yeah, I got very bored
This was good, like a sub-par David Bowie album. Which, reading about Mott The Hoople, I guess it kind of is. It's got really good guitar work on it, and a lot of the joy and expression of Ziggy era Dave. If only it had the vocal power then we'd be looking at something scoring much higher. It's got a really grim song on it - Violence - which also loses it some points, but overall it was a nice thing to discover.
Spotify describes this band as an "also-ran", and, frankly, I must agree. It's not bad music at all, but it's all very... samey. The songs feel the same to one another, and the band feels the same to all the others. I did like the live track at the end of the Spotify version of the album - they seem like a hoot in person!
A solid 3 star album. Nothing great but nothing horrible either.
cute 😊
3.5
Feels old and dusty, but not in a good way
3 - fun
Meh
5/10 Favorite Tracks: Hymn For the Dudes, I'm a Cadillac
Mostly basic 70's rock
This has to be a parody right? First off, I’d never heard of Mott. So I started the album and wondered why I had never heard of them being it sounds like a familiar classic rock song. Then they sounded like they couldn’t decide who they were trying to be. I’m convinced this was made by AI. Horrible
I was shocked to see how similar Kiwanuka's voice was to Porter, album was just amazing too
Sort of soft rock, early 'hair' blend of The Kinks and the least good version of Bowie. Meh. Some of the singing style reminds of Dylan but unlike Him, they can't get away with it, don't like the vocals. Probably OK for the 1001 list because of their fans, incl. Bowie, anf they had Queen as a support act! Won't put this record on, might zap away if it's on the radio.
British folk-rock psychedelia. Sounds like a blend of the Kinks, the Who, the Stoens and Bowie, while still being its own thing. Who influenced whom? It’s a good album that doesn’t quite stand out from its peers.
It is insane how much this sounds like Bowie. I read that Mott the Hoople was offered the rights to Suffregate City and turned it down, so then Bowie took it. Solid album! Favourite songs: Drivin' Sister, Whizz Kid, All the Way From Memphis, I'm a Cadillac/El Camino Dolo Roso, I Wish I Was Your Mother, Honaloochie Boogie, Ballad of Mott the Hoople Least favourite songs: Hymn for the Dudes 4/5
Enjoyed it, never have listened to them much, not have I listened to this album all the way through.
These guys are blatant Bowie ripoffs (which makes sense considering Bowie wrote their biggest hit), but as a Bowie fan I don't mind. They stay within the style of Bowie's more straightforward rock songs of the era and do a lot of cool stuff with dynamics in particular. There's not a lot here that feels innovative for 1973, but again, I feel like I'm only saying that because these guys wear their Bowie influence on their sleeves.
It’s okay, just about listenable. Nothing great. If it weren’t for All The Young Dudes, would they be known at all? Perhaps I’m just ignorant here.
Puolitoista kappaletta, joita kestää kuunnella uudemman kerran. Ei jatkoon.
Not much to say other than I liked most of this and wouldn't think twice about playing it again. 3.5/4
Great alhum. Hadn't heard it before but of course this sounds like Bowie. This is more straightforward though. Still really enjoyed it. 4/5
Mott the Hoople are a good band, should listen to them more. Maybe they seem kinda generic in the scheme of things but their sound is appealing to me and the songwriting is tight. B
Yeah, no thanks. Sounds like a pub band playing ai covers of a specific Bowie era. Just made me want to go and listen to Suffragette City (which they turned down, which shows how much they know about music).
There was a part of me that enjoyed some of this, but it got to the point where I didn’t care to finish it. Kinda drug on and it’s not very long. The comparisons to Bowie write themselves.
Although the Bowie associations are obvious, Mott the Hoople seems to have also taken a fair bit of inspiration from Bob Dylan. This aural combo of Bob and Bowie, two of my top musical artists of all time, makes for an alluring album about a band in transit, touring, never boring, and always in trouble.
Meh. Bowie influenced 70s UK glam.
This is the exact kind of 70s rock that I cannot stand. So glad I spent an hour listening to it.
Brits singing about Memphis is always funny to me. Eh, these blokes did nothing for me. But they're not Metallica so 1.5 stars.
On par with the Beatles
Not great. Slightly irritating. A poor person's Bowie.
Not a bad record but not ever song was really good. But I enjoyed listening it.
It just goes to show good songwriting and a unique singing voice (at least at the time) will take you a long way. The singer makes this album work - 3 1/2 parts prototype British punk, 1/2 part gravelly vocals that Paul Westerberg would pioneer in the 80's, and a dash of Bob Dylan. The band however - so rudimentary. I suspect a few dashes of studio musicians were introduced for sax, violin, piano and other more intricate parts. Still better than most of today's music.
Brilliant glam/rock album, I have the LP (original English cover art is much better)
Great album that I had not heard before. All The Young Dudes album beats it by a whisker.
Pretty cool, but nothing spectacular. Interesting band to end up here, but I can dig it.
Very solid 70s album with great musicians. The lead singer definitely shows the influence Bowie had on him.
The biggest hit on this feature one of the worst saxophone solos I've ever heard and it doesn't ever get any better
It’s a good deep dive. I’m a new fan.
3 maybe 4
Violence, Violins...get it? (Okay maybe that's corny but I loved it anyway.) I'd heard of this band, but did not know any of their songs. I learned that David Bowie didn't want this band to break up and produced the album that came before this one. His continued influence is quite loud. I thought this was really fun and am surprised how much I like it. Probably a high 3 / light 4, so rounding up.
Solid. I wasn't feeling it at first, but it ended up growing a bit on me. I wasn't too blown away, but I did enjoy the instrumentals. Vocal work was decent. 'I'm a Cadillac / El Camino Dolo Roso' was my pick for a fave.
Completely forgettable.
It's by no means ground breaking, but a really enjoyable listen with a rockier edge than it's very obvious influences
Charming enough, but not essential
Solid seventies sounds
A Mott the Hoople album not featuring the Bowie-penned hit seems quite the bold choice on face value. Half way through second track and this feels like a companion piece to Ziggy Stardust. They just sound so alike at this time. Obviously the songs aren't as good. But that doesn't mean they're bad apparently. Not sure many are great though, after the first track it gets pretty meh. It's a fun listen overall, worthy of no more than a low 3 I would say. And why do they play Yankee Doodle at the end? Love the album covers though. The pink one of this one and the blue one of The Hoople. The Americans are treated instead to another alternative cover with a mediocre shot of the band. As if to suggest they wouldn't know it was a record if there isn't a band on the cover. Dunno why that kept happening, but it did.
Ihan hyvä seisarilevy! Hyvin toimi taustalla mutta eipä tästä megaerektiota tullut. 3/5
Mukiinmenevä seiskarirokkiplatta, mutta ei jäänyt mitään sen kummepaa mieleen.
Forgettable, indulgent, sub-Bowie glam. A cynical cash in. Occasionally good hooks (Whizz Kids, Violence) ruined by over-production and those annoying talking/singing vocals. Drivin' Sister is about as good as it gets thanks to a simpler structure, much more restrained arrangement (although not immune from studio tricks) and a few proto-punk guitar riffs. I'm a Cadillac has some okay psych noodling. It's telling that the best two tracks are not in the style of the rest of the album. Really struggled to devote much headspace to this, looking at Allmusic it's supposed to be a wry commentary on rock and roll? Maybe some other glam rockers can transcend that self-reflexive pop thing but not these guys.
Had never heard of these guys before, I'm not sure what makes them particularly special but I didn't mind this album
Album #7 - 2.5/5 Rock N Roll is a loser's game! Who knew. This was another album that I just listened to on repeat to try to figure out whether I actually enjoyed it or not. The more I listened, the more I liked it! It's good, not great. As far as glam/glam rock goes, it's just nothing special. I also wasn't stoked on anything from this album enough to put into my regular rotation. Standouts: I really liked "All the Way From Memphis" (though the saxophone gets a bit too lost in the sauce for me toward the end), "Violence" (so fun!), and "I Wish I Was Your Mother." "Ballad of Mott the Hoople," also gets an honorable mention. Really cool song, but just not my vibes.
It's impossible not to hear the Bowie influence. Decent glam rock album with (in my opinion) poor pacing.
Good to hear. Favourite songs All The Way From Memphis and Honaloochie Boogie
I feel like glam (aside from Bowie, Eno-era Roxy Music, and T-Rex) doesn't get as much respect as other rock genres. The best glam artists evolved beyond glam, and the others left behind sound a bit dated (I can never help thinking of the movie Velvet Goldmine). So... This is good fun and enjoyable but I don't think I'd return to it.
Nice
Mott The Hoople, eerder David The Bowie. Potverdikkie zeg, hier zou je me in een muziekquiz heel makkelijk mee in de val kunnen laten lopen. Met name het begin van het album dan, daarna wordt het iets meer glamrock. Ondanks dat het glammy en bowie-y is, kan ik het wel redelijk goed hebben. Ook hiervan betwijfel ik of het in deze lijst hoort, maar ik kan er geen onvoldoende voor uitdelen.
not long before i actually got around to listening to this my grandma got me slightly drunk which was bad for my ability to write a meaty description but probably v good for my enjoyment. melodic and inventive and super super fun, a lot more dylan DNA then i expected from a glam rock act, and with a similar strange and charming sense of humor. it would take more knowledge of the band and familiarity with their music to parse that self-conscious silliness to any greater degree but it was maybe the most delightful surprise for me! sorta fitting for their coach z ass band name
## In-Depth Review of *Mott* by Mott The Hoople *Mott*, released in 1973, marks a significant turning point for Mott The Hoople, showcasing a blend of glam rock and poignant storytelling that defines their sound. This album not only solidified their place in rock history but also served as a personal reflection of the band's journey through the tumultuous music industry. ### ****Lyrics The lyrics of *Mott* are characterized by their autobiographical nature and emotional depth. Lead vocalist and primary songwriter Ian Hunter explores themes of disillusionment, fame, and the struggles of life on the road. The lyrics resonate with a sense of authenticity, as Hunter candidly expresses the bittersweet realities faced by a band on the brink of success yet grappling with internal conflicts. - **"All the Way From Memphis"**: This track is based on a true story about guitarist Mick Ralphs' misadventures while touring. The lyrics convey a sense of longing and frustration, encapsulating the chaotic life of a touring musician. - **"Honaloochie Boogie"**: Here, Hunter captures the essence of the glam rock scene, celebrating its vibrancy while acknowledging its superficiality. The playful lyrics juxtapose the excitement of fame with the emptiness that often accompanies it. - **"Ballad of Mott the Hoople (26th March 1972, Zurich)"**: This song serves as a poignant reflection on the band's struggles and eventual disbandment. Hunter's storytelling shines through as he recounts personal experiences and acknowledges the harsh realities of their journey. Overall, Hunter's lyrics are both relatable and introspective, providing listeners with a glimpse into the emotional landscape of a band navigating the highs and lows of rock stardom. ### ****Music Musically, *Mott* is a rich tapestry that blends rock, glam, and elements of blues. The album showcases Mott The Hoople's versatility and growth as musicians. - **Production**: For this album, Mott The Hoople took on production duties themselves after previously working with David Bowie. This shift allowed them to explore their sound more freely. The production is characterized by a raw energy that captures the band's live performance essence while incorporating polished arrangements. - **Instrumentation**: The album features dynamic guitar riffs, driving rhythms, and layered harmonies. Songs like "All the Way From Memphis" open with catchy piano chords that set an upbeat tone, while "I Wish I Was Your Mother" transitions into a haunting ballad that highlights Hunter's vocal range. - **Song Structure**: Tracks are well-crafted with memorable hooks and engaging choruses. The balance between rock anthems like "Honaloochie Boogie" and more reflective pieces like "I Wish I Was Your Mother" creates a diverse listening experience. ### ****Themes *Mott* encapsulates several overarching themes that resonate throughout its tracks: - **Disillusionment with Fame**: Many songs reflect on the darker side of celebrity culture and the challenges faced by artists in maintaining authenticity amidst commercial pressures. - **Nostalgia and Reflection**: Hunter's lyrics often evoke feelings of nostalgia as he looks back on his experiences with both fondness and regret. - **Identity Crisis**: The album explores themes of self-discovery and identity within the context of fame, as Hunter grapples with his role in the band and his personal life. These themes contribute to an emotional depth that elevates *Mott* beyond mere entertainment; it becomes a narrative about resilience in the face of adversity. ### ****Influence *Mott* has had a lasting impact on rock music and continues to influence artists across genres. Its blend of glam rock aesthetics with introspective songwriting paved the way for future musicians to explore similar themes. - **Glam Rock Movement**: The album is often cited as one of the defining works of glam rock, influencing bands like Queen and T. Rex who embraced theatricality in their music. - **Legacy**: Tracks from *Mott* have been covered by various artists over the years, showcasing its enduring appeal. The album's exploration of complex emotions within a rock framework has inspired countless musicians to delve into personal storytelling in their work. ### ****Pros and Cons #### Pros - **Authenticity**: The album's introspective lyrics provide an authentic glimpse into the band's experiences, resonating deeply with listeners. - **Musical Diversity**: A well-rounded mix of upbeat tracks and poignant ballads showcases Mott The Hoople's versatility as musicians. - **Production Quality**: Self-produced by the band, *Mott* captures a raw energy while maintaining polished arrangements that enhance its overall sound. #### Cons - **Inconsistent Tone**: Some critics argue that while many tracks shine, others may feel less focused or lack cohesion within the album's broader narrative. - **Production Choices**: Although self-produced, some fans feel certain elements could have benefitted from tighter production to enhance energy levels in specific tracks. ### Conclusion In conclusion, *Mott* by Mott The Hoople stands as a landmark album in rock history. Its combination of compelling lyrics, diverse musical styles, and significant themes creates an enduring legacy that continues to resonate with audiences today. While it may have its flaws, *Mott* remains a powerful testament to the band's journey through fame and self-discovery, solidifying its place among classic rock masterpieces.
Blind album and artist. Kinda boring at times, sounds and little like Bowie maybe?
Quite a good rock album from a great band. Also a band that people tend to forøget about nowadays, which is a pitty. Early glam rock. NIce
Had forgotten about this album, solid work and great music.
Continuación del tremendo éxito de All the young dudes (con la historia de Bowie detrás), este Mott fue otro bombazo merecido. En su momento de mayor esplendor, teniendo de teloneros a unos Queen, Aerosmith entre otros. All The Way From Memphis suena a lo que es, el mejor glam rock setentero. Honaloochie Boogie y Roll Away The Stone otros sencillos y un baladón de cierre como Ballad of Mott the Hoople. Otros discos del 73: Dark side of the moon, Catch a fire, Aladdin Sane, Raw power, Band on the run, New York Dolls, Aladdin Sane, Berlin, Let´s get it on, For Your Pleasure, Call me, A wizzard/a true star, Innervisions, GP, Tubullar Bells, Houses of the holy, Quadrophenia, Selling England by the Pound, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (y Don't Shoot Me, I'm Only the Piano Player), Killing Me Softly, For Your Pleasure...
One of the albums of all time
Good but not remarkable. Extremely David Bowie vibes
This was fun! I don’t know why they’re so lost in the history of similar bands. They’re good enough imo
Funny coincidence in the radio post album that they sang All the Young Dudes when there was a song called Hymn for the Dudes on the album. Otherwise, I found this album to be an enjoyable listen while not being super interesting
The dudes? Instrumentals sounded like E street band. Vocals of Dylan meets Bowie
Rating: 6.5/10 Pretty good.
Found this super tedious. Songs drag on and don't really reach anywhere I like. Murky without great moments, sound a bit like Bowie ballads without the hooks that made those great. 2
wieso? was ist an diesem album dran, dass es in die liste der 1001 gehört? für mich simpler amerikanischer rock.
Besser als gedacht und einige gute Songs
Para esto mejor voy a la fuente: David Bowie
01) All the Way from Memphis - 6,5 02) Whizz Kid - 6,0 03) Hymn for the Dudes - 5,5 04) Honaloochie Boogie - 6,0 05) Violence - 6,0 06) Drivin' Sister - 5,5 07) Ballad of Mott the Hoople - 5,5 08) I’m a Cadillac / El Camino Dolo Roso - 6,0 09) I Wish I Was Your Mother - 6,0 TOTAL: 5,89 (59/100) Current ranking: 315/388
2.5
Fun, but dispensable.
This sounds like if Bob Dylan was a shitty 70s rock band.
Nott Tha Goodle
Boring, forgettable, and not my thing. Also I dislike their band name >:|
Decent rock. A little soft for my like but had some good rifts and lyrics. I probably won't revisit this album
a nice listen!! very bowie-esque at times (one song just sounds like they wrote a bowie song and sang with a bowie impression) but overall cool
This album fells like it would fit in the Bob Dylan catalog in the mid to late 70s. Enjoyable.
A pretty good album, I liked Hymn For The Dudes the most.
I had never heard of this group before, but they're not bad.
better than i thought it would be
Opening track might have had the most boring sax solo of all time.
Well that was underwhelming. David should have kept his song to himself and let them be consigned to the scrapheap of history. Harsh but fair.
A for effort, D for execution - they clearly had some ideas they really wanted to get across, but between the singing, the bizarre instrumentation (including the squeakiest sax solo I've heard outside of a free jazz improv night), and the poor levelling throughout most of the songs it all feels like the album could have done with another couple of days in the studio, with a few more takes to get it right.
Subjectively, drab. Objectively, drab. Would anyone be talking about Mott were it not for Bowie? I doubt it.
Discount David and the Bowies is still more fun than most other bands
Ehh, it’s David Bowie lite. It’s not bad, and it’s at its best when it goes full glam rock. ‘All The Way From Memphis’, ‘Whizz Kid’, ‘Honaloochie Boogie’, and ‘Drivin’ Sister’ are the picks here, and worthy of the great man himself. You could easily imagine him belting these out. ‘I’m A Cadillac/El Camino Dolo’ is also interesting and somewhat serves at the centrepiece of the record. ‘Violence’ is a bit of a by the numbers rocker that annoys more than inspires, and the remaining ballads are so so and mostly forgettable. A bit of a mixed bag then, but overall, not an unpleasant time.
Rock from the beginning 70-ies.
Despite their Bowie connections, I’ve never been able to get into this band, and not just because of their terrible name.
Never listened to Mott and surprised how much I enjoyed this. Bowies influence all over it probably inflated the score but still some great songs (Memphis and hymn were highlights)
70s glam rock. Im not really into it. I can see some Bowie influence, but still no.
with how much mth influenced and were influenced by major artists i love, i expected to like this a lot more. maybe on a future listen, or maybe a different album by them will be better
It got a bit messy in the middle, but other than that, I quite enjoyed that. My favourites were All the Way from Memphis and Ballad of Mott The Hoople.
no surprises here
It was okay, and I get why so many previous ratings comment about David Bowie (who I've learned, through this project, is one of my favorite artists). It's a 3.5 for me, but not sure I can bump it up to 4.
4.0
My first reaction was, this is a David Bowie cover band. Not that I thought it was bad, I just kept thinking, David Bowie. I did enjoy my listens. I know I've heard All the Way to Memphis in my past and thought it was a pretty solid tune. I also liked Whizz Kid, Honaloochie Boogie and even the song I Wish I were Your Mother. Can't say I'm going to become a fan of these guys, but I thought this was a pretty good album. 3
3 Funny, I just quoted Juno in my last review what with Jason Bateman’s character introducing her to Sonic Youth in the film, and this is the band she plays for him in return. Anyway, I’m on Team Jason over here. This isn’t bad, but man, if I thought Iggy Pop’s early solo albums were heavily Bowie-inspired, I don’t even know what to call this. Like, if I don’t know any better, I would think this is a cover band dedicated to the Ziggy Stardust glam rock era of his career. I’m well aware that a tie already existed between the two with Bowie writing the group’s biggest hit, All The Young Dudes, but I didn’t realize the guys basically resorted to copying him on subsequent releases. With that being the case, as a big Bowie fan, I generally liked this, but how highly can you rate something that feels very second-rate and derivative of a better artist? A three, I suppose, in this case. And that’s not even to mention the guy they were imitating would go on to have a very long and continuously evolving career comprising a large, diverse discography filled with venture and reinvention at every step, and… these guys did not. For what this is at face value, I enjoyed the general sound, but the only songs that I would say I really enjoyed in particular were All the Way from Memphis and Ballad of Mott the Hoople, though the latter one mostly because it was the one song that actually sounded like something different - like another artist in this case, Bob Dylan (with a splash of Conor Oberst mixed in for good measure). The best thing I can say about this album is that it could be considered a good accompanying piece to Bowie’s already vast catalogue, but I think you’re better off listening to anything he has over this (Okay, okay, maybe not Never Let Me Down… we don’t talk about that one). Final thoughts - can we talk about these guys’ album titles? They have albums called “Mott”, “The Hoople”, and “Mott the Hoople”. What the hell is that? At least Led Zeppelin gave us numbers and Weezer gave us colors to help differentiate.
The lyrics are a bit unremarkable, but sometimes they’ll unleash the tastiest guitar tone ever. Overall it’s a bit of a wash, but I want the info on their rig.
did not care for this - had potential but the vocals and lyrics were weak
The name bothered me and I wasn’t in the mood for bowie
As the album went on, I dug it more and more. Even if it didn't have "the song." I liked the jam at the end of "I'm A Cadillac," I thought that was pretty cool. "I Wish I Was Your Mother"... it felt a bit Dylanesque to me. It's funny because that happened on another album recently, too. But I mean, if you're going to steal, steal from the best. After listening to the album, I did find myself wanting to listen to "All The Young Dudes." The songs on this album were okay, but mostly mid. Top tracks: "Hymn For The Dudes," "Honaloochie Boogie," "Drivin' Sister," "Ballad Of Mott The Hoople", "I'm A Cadillac / El Camino Dolo Roso"
I think the only song I know by Mott the Hoople is All The Young Dudes, which was given to them by David Bowie and is the title track to their album before this one. That song and album launched them into glam rock stardom out of nothingness and I never really understood why. But this album has a cool sound with some great riffs. So maybe there's more to the band that I thought. Yeah, they almost sound too much like they're ripping off Bowie. But I really liked All the Way from Memphis, Whizz Kid, Violence, and Drivin Sister - great glam rock rockers. Honaloochie Boogie and I'm a Cadillac were pretty good too. Hymn for the Dudes and The Ballad of Mott the Hoople were a bit pedestrian and sounded too much like each other - maybe they should avoid retreads of the previous album or their own band name. On first listen this album was a solid 3 but listening again it was even better.
I like their style, but admittedly they sound pretty dated and repetitive. I'll give them an extra star for simply having a style I like, which means I'd listen again, but don't know if I needed a full album to get a sense of that style. Favorite tracks: All the Way from Memphis (minus the racial slur that they would later remove live), Whizz Kid, Violence, I Wish I Was Your Mother.
9/10. In my opinion, 1970's hard rock is hard to get wrong. This isn't the most innovative album of all time, but it is still thoroughly enjoyable!!! :)
Not much there other than its good background music. Late 70's easy rock but nothing to grab me in. No notable songs that stood out.
1 All the Way from Memphis 2 2 Whizz Kid 2,3 3 Hymn for the Dudes 3,1 4 Honaloochie Boogie 2,6 5 Violence 2,8 6 Drivin' Sister 2,7 7 Ballad of Mott the Hoople (26th March 1972, Zürich) 2,6 8 I’m a Cadillac / El Camino Dolo Roso 2,5 9 I Wish I Was Your Mother 2,9 10 Rose 2,4 11 Nightmare 2,3 Average 2,56
Bounced from B-Side Bowie to Bob Dylan with a couple of actually decent songs thrown in.
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Liked it more than I thought I would! Fun Bowie/Dylan worship with some nice guitar playing
Meh. Too much Partridge Family and not enough Ziggy Stardust.
Fairly average glam rock heavily inspired by David Bowie, with one or two highlights. Would love to hear a compelling argument to why anyone would listen to this when you have Bowie. Great cover though! 3*
Goofy and glam in an unappealing way. As far as glam rock goes it's slightly more tolerable than average, but it has that super dated 70s sound I just don't dig. I don't see myself revisiting it.
Mott The Hoople were the living embodiment of rock and roll - and Ian Hunter still is. I love this band. Their Live album is criminally underrated and is easily in the top 5 live albums ever.
This is ass like pink floyd if they were boring and imitating themselves ironically. Guitar parts were ok though sometimes.
Nothing particularly special about this album, but was a decent listen. Overall it was enjoyable. 3/5 Might listen again
New to me. Nothing above average here.
Favourite track: Violence.
First song sounds like taking a stroll at the first day of spring. Album is really versatile, almost like the course of the seasons
If you like calm, classic music then this album is for you. I only like one song from this album is all the young dudes just because of the beat and rythim. All the others songs are decent I just don't like their lyrics it's pretty weird. So if you like classic music then I would reccomend this album but the bad part about it is the lyrics.
I liked this album. its sound was good and was pretty great. Its lyrics were good and went with the song well. overall I would recommend listening to this albjum.
have you ever heard a song and it kind of made you feel nostalgia because thats what i got from the album all the young dudes i liked the instruments and the lyrics werent to bad i like the voice of the singer and the guitar i liked this song because it gave me nostalgia and i would recommend that you listen to this album
I really like this album! I really like the long guitar in the beginning. One of my favorite songs is in the album also. Its called "You Really Got Me" and I love it! I really love the voice the singer has as well!
Do you like music where people can't sing good? Well that is what you get. This album is horrible the main singer can't sing well in the song all the young dudes. But the song you really got me is good, it has a good beat. I still recommend that you don't listen to this album!
I can't help but listen to an album of a little known album and expect it to be trash! I'm happy to report Mott the Hoople didn't create garbage music in Mott. I'd say this was more than passable, even. The lyrics are clever and engaging. The increasingly jarring violins in "Violence" when the word violins sounds a lot like violence--I have to say I enjoy that kind of playful attitude. The previous studio album to Mott had David Bowie producing and writing a song. This album of Mott the Hoople did not involve Bowie but his presence is definitely felt with its glam rock genre. Thankfully, Mott isn't yet another band copying Bowie's sound and voice since they brought something different to the table. I'd say Mott was just influenced by Bowie, which is accurate for its 1973 release. 3.5
Not amazing, but also not bad at all! I guess that's what we can "average" or "mid"? It was a lot better than I expected it to be, in any case! Anyway, Bowie's influence on this band is very apparent on this album. There's lots of funky glam on here, very reminiscent of Bowie from this era. Not bad from a band that I've never heard of, but I can definitely see where flying too close to the influence of Bowie is just going to result in you getting burned -- at the end of the day, a lot of people are just going to see you as a poor imitation. But I appreciated it for what it was.
It falls in line with a lot of classic rock already on the list. Not very interesting only a few highlights through out
I was never a big fan of these guys, but I get their impact at the time. To me, their sound was fairly generic and unrefined, with average vocals at best. Probably a fun night if I saw them live, but otherwise, pretty blah.
Really great album. Glam meets boogie rock perfected.. So many great songs, All the Way From Memphis, Honaloochie Boogie, Violence, Drivin' Sister and I Wish I Was your Mother. I l also just absolute love the way Ian Hunter sings on this album.
Really great record that doesn’t fit neatly into any category. Is it glam? There’s definitely a Bowie influence (or was it the other way around?). Rock and roll with sax and piano and Ian Hunters fantastic emotive vocals pulling all together perfectly. Also, I was introduced to Mott the Hoople in high school by a buddy who was a huge fan so there’s a big nostalgia factor here.
Like listening to a good Bowie album I didn't know about.
Really good listen, and I'll be adding it to my 70s rotation. I know Mott a little bit, but didn't realize until this challenge how much I liked them.
Listening to it, it's clear to me that it's a good album with enough qualities, but it's pretty hard to understand why it is so important to be on the 1001 list. Okay, 1001 is a huge amount of stuff, but I'm sure there is much better and more important stuff out there. There were highlights in "Violence" and "I’m a Cadillac / El Camino Dolo Roso," which were pretty good.
A lot of different sounds on this album, but the one that unites it is not one I particularly like: 4 on the floor, 1-4-5 rock sounds with what sounds like budget david bowie at the mic. That being said, the album has some pleasant surprises that I found unique and divergent from overly generic. Cool organs. Anthemic riffs. Trippy violins. It does have a sort of bob dylan cynicism that almost sounds like a precursor to parquet courts at times. But still, it’s got lots of different moods, which I appreciated. It wasn’t til the last few songs that I had the impulse to exit the album. I read they never hit in mainstream. This album feels inspired, though, forever destined to sit under the wire. Not a hidden gem, but a hidden cool stone? Fav track: Violence (love the anthem) 1973
There are already 7 Bowie albums on this list, no need to include a low-grade photocopy made of cast of ideas from his most annoying era as well. There are some ok moments on here (mostly the harmonizing guitars and the country excursion on 'Ballad of Mott'), but it's peak 70s bloat and not even in a particularly fun way. It's just so god damn boring. Like the soundtrack to a TV movie musical based on a movie based on a jukebox musical that couldn't get the rights for the real songs.
Honestly?? Pretty decent! This is Bowie at home, but it is pretty decent!!
there's something very funny about Bowie bringing a band back from the brink of death so that they can continue on as a two-bit imitation of him
Eh... I liked the guitar solos 3/10