ARCHIVE MINT SHRINK 1973 ORIG MOTT THE HOOPLE = VIOLENCE Hardest Rocking LP
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192
$ 192
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Oct 1, 2017
Sold Date
Sep 26, 2017
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STILL FACTORY SHRINK WRAPPER with 4 SHARP CORNERS !
MOTT'S HARD ROCK GLORY LP!
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MOTT THE HOOPLE
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USA - COLUMBIA RECORDS - PC 32425
FANTASTIC FINAL COLLECTION COPY!
STILL IN FACTORY CELLOPHANE
Original 1973 first pressing in thick gatefold ...probably the bands peak album, it's filled with killer stylish hook infectious self penned rockers, the original band in full hardrocking swagger and swing...
1972's "All the Young Dudes" made Mott the Hoople international stars, while 1973's "Mott" reinforcing their hardest rocking punch with top-10 sales in both the US and the UK. One of the funny things about this album is that even though it reflected a band that had finally achieved their long sought pursuit of popular success, it also reflected a band that was unhappy with the way success found them. Much of the press portrayed the band as little more than David Bowie puppets (after all Bowie had rescued them from oblivion). Hunter and company were furious with that portrayal which only served to increase growing personality clashes within the band. One quick glance at the cover was all it took to notice that they were now down to a four piece - frustrated with Ian Hunter's increasing influence on the band, long time keyboard player Verden Allen had quit before the album was recorded. Singer Ian Hunter picked up keyboard duties. With Hunter again assuming prime songwriter duties the years of wear and tear and growing frustration were clear in dark and depressing autobiographical tracks like 'All the Way from Memphis', 'Whizz Kids' and the ripping rave-up, 'Violence'. Hunter literally sounded like he'd had enough of it all, but all of those circumstances combined to make for one of their strongest albums, sounding both angry and driven. It also goes a long way to underscoring the fact they weren't a glam band, as were tagged such by their mere association with David Bowie... rather, they were one of the era's tightest rock bands.Dropping the needle on the first track, a classic Mott song, 'All the Way from Memphis' is a straight-ahead slice of blistering rock and roll. Apparently based on a true touring episode where one of Mick Ralphs favorite guitars when astray, the song had an instantly memorable keyboard intro (courtesy of Hunter) and a great melody. Fantastic way to kick of the album.
'Whizz Kids' lyrics are apparently about another band groupie, is actually mildly interesting with a rolling melody with a nice and understated synthesizer solo. Then, featuring Hunter and company at their most doleful and introspective, 'Hymn for the Dude' is simply dull. The only saving grace here came in the form of Ralphs' end-of-song guitar solo. Elsewhere, 'Honaloochie Boogie' is another career highlight; one of the best catchy rockers the band ever recorded. And one of the last things co-written by Hunter and Ralphs (who would quit shortly after the album was released), 'Violence' is dark and unnerving, by the bar fight sound effects. The song made it clear that in spite of their image Mott could hang with the toughest rock bands on the street. 'Drivin' Sister' is one of those rarities - a song that managed to meld a pop hook with a rock and roll heart. Add to that Ralphs stunning guitar solo and you have another classic Mott tune. As an autobiographical history of the band, 'Ballad of Mott the Hoople - (March 26, 1970 - Zurich)' takes you up through their collective decision to call it quits (of course we know what subsequently happened - Bowie stepped in and convinced them to reform). All hyperbole aside, this quiet reflective work stands as one of the best rock and roll reflections ever recorded. Disillusionment seldom sounded as good - "rock and roll is a loser's game ..."
Other tracks include the showcasing of Mick Ralphs' on multi-tracked guitar (electric and acoustic), the instrumental 'El Camino Dolo Roso' is simply gorgeous. Overlooking the massive psychological issues associated with the song, 'I Wish I was Your Mother' is one of Hunter's prettiest and saddest compositions. It also featured Hunter doing his best Dylan impression. Ralphs' beautiful mandolin accompaniment was merely icing on the cake. As mentioned, the album proved a huge seller at which point Ralphs tendered his resignation (forming Bad Company) - a blow the band never recovered from. By the time the next album was released former original Spooky Tooth guitarist Luther Grosvenor (playing under the name Aerial Bender). Credits to Bad Cat...check 'em out:
- All The Way From Memphis (4:59)
- Whizz Kid (3:23)
- Hymn For The Dudes (5:22)
- Honaloochie Boogie (2:44)
- Violence (4:50)
- Drivin' Sister (3:51)
- Ballad of Mott (March 26th 1972 Zurich) (5:24)
- I'm a Cadillac/El Camino Doloroso (7:49)
- I Wish I Was Your Mother (4:50)
CONDITION: The cover: rated: MINT in shrink wrap + Original store price stickers, + (rare) HIT STICKER sticker - it's a fantastic artifact final collection copy; a perfect 44 year old slice of hardrock glory inside and mint clean... has NO problems, (no split seams, no bends, no writing, no delete marks)... VERY collection worthy ...
The vinyl: Rated: M- TOP COPY, looks and plays perfect! Play will not reveal surface problems, fantastic copy ... both Columbia labels are clean
A cool addition to anyone's music library!
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All imperfections are noted both cover & record
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