Another one of my schoolboy loves. This album came out in ’73 in a period where rock bands could still be rock bands and have chart success without being frowned upon. I came to Mott The Hoople via Bowie and the “All The Young Dudes” connection.
I think Ian Hunter is a somewhat forgotten genius. He is very popular with his peers but didn’t have huge success by himself, and he is still putting out music today. This would also be Mick Ralph’s last contribution to the band before he would leave and form Bad Company with Paul Rodgers.
As well as the hit singles All The Way From Memphis and Honaloochie Boogie, my favourite track is Drivin’ Sister. A glam bam thank you man sleaze rock template that would resurface with the LA Sunset Strip brigade many years later.
Mott The Hoople never seem to get mentioned as one of the great glam bands of the seventies, but they were just as influential as Bowie of Bélanger.
8/10 from the Grooveman.
