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| 1. Once Bitten Twice Shy |
| 2. Who Do You Love |
| 3. Lounge Lizard |
| 4. Boy |
| 5. 3,000 Miles from Here |
| 6. Truth, the Whole Truth, Nuthin' But the Truth |
| 7. It Ain't Easy When You Fall |
| 8. Shades Off |
| 9. I Get So Excited |
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Limited Edition 5000 uk only Digi-pack pressing for the 30th anniversary of this classic album. Features 6 bonus tracks 'Coldwater High', 'One Fine Day', 'Once Bitten Twice Shy'(Session Outtake), 'Who Do You Love', 'Boy' & 'Shades Off' (Poem). Also Included are stunning photographs and new liner notes written by Campbell Devine. Sony. 2005.
When it is finally rereleased , all we hear is nit-picking complaints.
This remastered cd sounds great .Go and buy it if you like Hunter/Mott
The picture of Ian without his trademark sunglasses on the cover should've tipped me off--BUT--- I am an Ian/Mott fan....
This is an typically produced circa 1983 LP/CD---way too bright and poppy---except for Death & Glory Boys which features the late Mick Ronson on growling guitar.
Recommended as a catalog filler only.
Be on the lookout for Ian's new CD 'Shrunken Heads" due in stores 5/07 with touring to follow---it could the last time he does---he's older than Bowie!
Also, the American Beat version (U.S.) shows pics of Hunter's band on the back of the CD insert, with Mick Ronson apparently cropped out of the frame (he is seen standing next to Hunter onstage.) Odd, being that this was a Hunter-Ronson release, and Ronson's such wonderful contribution and importance to Hunter's music in the 1970s. They should have featured a shot of Ronson in the booklet (he is seen on the back of the CD jewel case with Hunter, in a small, blue photo.) Oh well, at least the CD is finally here in print in the States.
(The Mott reissues last year are good, especially "Mott," despite a horn goof near the beginning of "All the Way From Memphis." Also pick up the double, 30th anniversary import of "Mott the Hoople Live." It smokes most bands out of the water.
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Anyway, I loved what I heard and immediately bought it....and wow! It blew me away! It blew my friends away! It even appealed to men and women equally, which was quite rare for a lot of the rock that was out those days. I can remember clearly putting it on at parties and having everyone turn around and say, "Wow, who is that?"
Like so much of the music from that time, this one got away from me for awhile. I did manage to stumble across a reissued CD version about 14 years ago--thank you, Razor & Tie--and it was a real find. My album had long disappeared, and it wasn't just popular enough for me to think that I'd ever manage to get a CD version. But they did issue one, and the moment I saw it, there was no question as to whether or not I was buying it. And taking it home again that day in 1992, reliving that whole love affair once more, was a real joy.
Not long ago, I pulled out that same CD. Like other reviewers here, I wondered as well if it would stand the test of time.
It did, and more. The first two tracks, "Just Another Night" and "Wild East," kicks as hard as they ever have, with that classic Hunter piano swagger and the late Mick Ronson's tasty guitar fills rounding the first track out wonderfully. "Cleveland Rocks" still rocks, and "Standing In My Light"--my personal fave on this album--is as hauntingly beautiful as ever.
This is an exceptional CD, truly. To me, "Ships" is the only mediocre track, and even that one ain't half bad. Everything else is pure dynamite.
It's nice to see some things can stand the test of time. It's also nice to know there are others out there who appreciate this as much as I do. I hope in another 25 years or so, we will all still have the same enthusiasm for it. (I'm betting we will!!)
However, I needn't have worried. this album is as good as it ever was. 25+ years has not diminished the quality of this recording.
Great vocals by Ian Hunter backed by the stunning guitar of Mick Ronson make for memorable listening. "Bastard" was, and still is my favourite, followed closely by "Life after Death".
If you are a fan, this remains a "must have".
On this LP, he hit his commercial pinnacle. He was working on all 8 cyl. Sure Cleveland Rocks is the signiture song, but the rest of the LP is great. Don't forget that Cleve Rocks was originally England Rocks---his take on the growing punk movement in the UK (it's an oldie).
Production wise--it's pretty glossy---it's not as loud/rough/sloppy, as earlier efforts. Mick shines.......Bless his soul.
Great ballads and rockers---what more could a fan want?
Definite--BUY and you'll like it
My review cannot help but be slightly biased due to my age and rememberances of listening to this during the 70s in rural Mississippi.
The world is much smaller now, with the internet, cell phones, and cable/satellite TV. But, listening to this unique and engaging rock sound from the UK merits many more listens thanks to the remastering.
Mott was the album between All the Young Dudes (thanks Bowie) and The Hoople, when guitarist Ralphs was replaced by Ariel Bender. Ralphs went on to start Bad Company, a smart move historically, but not for fans of Mott.
I happened to see Mott the Hoople, with Bender on guitar, in Memphis in 1974, when they opened for Queen. As I recall they were terrific. Ian kept telling the Super-Trooper lightist to focus the light on him, because he was the star. It was fun and he was a true crowd pleaser.
My favorite tracks are Honaloochie Boogie, Hymn for the Dudes, and Violence, but all pack a punch. Ralphs sings one of the tracks and just cannot compare to Hunter. But Ralphs contribution cannot be dismissed. He is a rock guitar virtuoso. Just listen to any of his work with Mott or Bad Company.
With Ralphs and Hunter, Mott peaked with this recording and the remastering is tops. I cannot give a 5 rating anymore, due to it's misuse. 4 is tops to me. Something like Sgt Peppers from the Beatles, or any of 10CC's recordings with the original group deserve 5 stars. Those are 10cc, Sheet Music, Original Soundtrack, and How Dare You.
10CC combined Beatles creativity and musicianship with operatic rock capabilities that preceeded Queen's. I did not realize 10CCs importance until recently, when comparing all the music of this era.
You cannot ignore the contribution of United Kingdom rock acts during this period, or even the 80s. Beatles, Zeppelin, Supertramp, Deep Purple, 10CC, Mott, Bowie, Kinks, Who, Elton, Queen, and many others all share the inventive British musical charm.
With "Mott," Ian Hunter basically puts a saddle on his back and tells his bandmates, "Mount up... we're gonna make those critics eat their words, and if I have to, I will carry all of us, even if it kills me." "Mott," not "All the Young Dudes," turned out to be the pinnacle of Mott the Hoople's outstanding discography, with Hunter writing or co-writing every track other than Mick Ralph's comparatively weak "I am a Cadillac."
Granted, "All the Young Dudes" is a great Bowie-penned track. But in "Mott," Hunter strings together FIVE equally strong tracks ("All the Way from Memphis," "Hymn for the Dudes," "Violence," "I Wish I Was Your Mother," and "The Ballad of Mott"; along with two that are only a half-step behind ("Honaloochi Boogie" and "Drivin' Sister").
Sadly, Hunter's assertiveness probably drove Mick Ralphs out of the band to join Bad Company (where Ralphs ironically achieved more success than Mott could ever dream of). Without his Scottie Pippen to complement his Michael Jordan-like musical vision, Hunter would founder a bit until he eventually ran into another Mick (Ronson this time -- ironically, of ex-Bowie fame, but I guess irony was Mott's constant companion).
Upsetting the apple cart was Mott the Hoople's modus operandi even before "Mott," and in retrospect, it seems somehow appropriate that they flamed out in the brilliant burst of light that is "Mott." They would release one more album sans Ralphs ("The Hoople"), but things would never again all come together at once like they do on "Mott." Definitely one of the great rock albums of all time.
Two quick comments:
1. When I was in high school, the cool kids (mostly upperclassmen) carried around albums like Uriah Heep's Live (1973), Yessongs, Queen II and this alubm by Mott the Hoople. There was something about Mott that was alluring to teens looking to identify with angst, rebellion, attitude, and catchy grooves. I remember buying the album around 1974 or 1975 and enjoying it. Something about it always made me feel emotional. Today, I appreciate the album even more -- and feel even more emotional when I listen to it.
2. The songs on Mott stand the test of time. Some 30 years on, this album still sounds fresh. Ian Hunter's voice is a bit of an acquired taste (imagine a cross between Lou Reed and Bob Dylan), but there's no denying the man's passion.
The opening track ("All The Way From Memphis") is classic. The piano riff, alone, is worth the price of admission. But there really isn't a clunker on this disc. Favorite tracks include "Honaloochie Boogie," "Hymn For the Dudes," "The Ballad of Mott the Hoople," and "I Wish I Was Your Mother" -- the song whose lyrics never fail to choke me up for some reason.
Mott by Mott the Hoople is a slice of musical history that no serious collector should be without. I highly recommend this CD.
If this angle appeals you should check out Hunter's self titled solo album (abetted by the supremely crunchy Mick Ronson) and his recent "comeback" RANT, with the heartbreaking take on a rocker growing old, "Dead Man Walkin'".
But by the time I'd listened to Cuts 4 & 5, the snotty "Morons" and the funked-up "Purgatory", I knew I was listening to something special.
While I was quite content at that point, the CD just kept getting better, and the last four cuts are as good as anything Hunter/Hoople have ever done. Even better. A truly extraordinary album and a very pleasant surprise. Buy it.
Those who like their Hunter more personal than political should seek out his 2001 indie "comeback" RANT on Fuel Records. It's great.
And for those who like macho rockers dragged kicking and screaming into self awareness, you should check out Bob Mould, Richard Thompson and Graham Parker if you haven't already.
The album kicks off with three undisputable hard rockers, ONCE BITTEN TWICE SHY (the most famous song from this set), WHO DO YOU LOVE and LOUNGE LIZARD. The ballad BOY is supposedly about former pal David Bowie, and depicts a tale a star who loses touch via fame and drugs. The heavy rocker THE TRUTH, THE WHOLE TRUTH... marries a Lennonesque theme to a crunching rock tune. Ronson solos with a venegence on this one. The album winds down with a triolgy of songs, the poignant IT'S NOT EASY (WHEN YOU FALL), a poem, the touching autobiography SHADES OFF and finally another searing rocker, I GET SO EXCITED.
To me, this was the apex of Hunter's career. Though he had a number of notable albums with Mott the Hoople and a long successful solo career, nothing matches the power, emotions and consistancy of this record. It sounds as fresh in 2006 as it did in 1975!
"3,000 Miles From Here" is not one of my favorites, but everything else is top-notch. "Once Bitten Twice Shy" is a classic and the collage of "It Ain't Easy When You Fall"/"Shades Off"/"I Get So Excited" is just amazing. I dare you to erase "I Get So Excited" from your brain. Later solo albums from Ian Hunter were spotty and not this consistent.
I absolutely love this album, and I would put it in my list of top ten albums from the seventies, which is a difficult task. I think what makes it so great is the combination of Ian Hunter's songwriting and vocals mixed with Mick Ronson's guitar and production work. Ronson is easily one of the most over looked talents from the seventies, and his work with Ian Hunter is simply devine rock and roll. By all means buy this album.
By November of 1974 Ian had burnt to a crisp and had to be hospitalised with exhaustion. He Then gave Mick Ronson (RONNO) a call whilst still in a low state over Mott.
They both agreed this was not the time to pack it in and both decided it was time to join forces and with a quick "ELLO" that great record "Ian Hunter" begins!
It opens with "Once Bitten Twice Shy" a strong rocker that echos the Glory Days of Mott spot - on. Ronno shines thoughout with Great Guitars on his Production Excellance.
"Who Do You Love" and "Lounge Lizard" sound as they would have fit in well on the "Dudes" LP but the sound and production of "Ian Hunter" is way beyond "Dudes" with a crisp Drum Sound and the Bite Of Ronno's guitar this record is miles above other releases from this ( Mar 75) era.
I can't get too excited over "Boy" Ian's BIG ballad but it sounds restored due to the Remaster job and the Slags go crazy over it.
"3000 Miles" is a sparse arrangement with just acoustic guitar and heartfelt vocal then comes the Funk/Fire of "The Whole Truth" with great Organ backing to the Upfront Funk Beat with glorious Metal Guitars WOW this one demands a listen, it's that good
"When You Fall" is another ballad and it bleeds into the Poem "Shades Off" and "I Get So Excited" is the Rocker that means closing time for the 75 record but there are 6 Bonus tracks included here so stand by...
!. Coldwater High: This one didn't make the cut for the original album and it won't be hard for you to figure out why.
2. One Fine Day; Another Rocker but Ian has never been happy with this one, again it's not up to the standards of the material that they did use.
3.Once Bitten Twice Shy: The Single Version and a minute shorter.
4. Who Do You Love: The Single Version
5. Shades Off: the Poem tacked on the end of "When You Fall" here presented on it's own and mixed straight into...
6. "Boy": Single Version, this one is GREAT and i'm glad it's here, Now I Get IT!!!
If you like Mott The Hoople You Gotta Get This.... Five STARS...
"Once Bitten Twice Shy" became a huge hit for Great White over a decade later(it's a pity that Hunter's written material that others have turned into hits for themselves such as "Ships")and charted in both the UK and US for Hunter as well. Ironically opening with "'ello" (the last Mott the Hopple single closed with "Goodbye") the deceptive simple percussion opens the song building with each piano trill and finally with Ronson's slashing guitar solo. "Longue Lizard" was originally recorded with Mott the Hopple (it's on the Mott the Hopple's Anthology). Written about Hunter's days as a single man looking for a woman it's a nasty self portrait of earlier days before he got married again. "Boy" written with Ronson is about David Bowie, Joe Cocker and Hunter himself. The Dylanesque "3,000 Miles from Here" with its simple acoustic guitar and vocals gives way to the rocking "The Truth, The Whole Truth and Nothing But the Truth". The album closes out with the epic "It Ain't Easy When You Fall/Shades Off" and "I Get So Excited". In addition we get the single mix for "Once Bitten", "Who Do You Love" the original poem of "Shades Off" (again from the Hunter anthology) and the single version of "Boy".
The remastered sound is extremely good with crisp guitar parts and solid bass. The packaging includes a deluxe booklet written by Campbell Devine discussing the making of the album with Hunter, drummer Dennis Elliott and others.
Festooned in glam-rock glad-rags, "Ian Hunter" has been given the expanded, remix treatment by Sony and sounds as exhilirating today as it did 30 years ago. Worth the price of admission alone for Hunter's " 'Allo " at the beginning of "Once Bitten Twice Shy" and Ronson kick starting his Les Paul and wah pedal a few minutes later, it's equal parts turbine-whine guitar roar ("Who Do You Love," "Lounge Lizard," and "I Get So Excited") and slightly more reflective tracks which manage to avoid dropping off the precipice into malaise or melancholia ("3,000 Miles From Here," "It Ain't Easy When You Fall," and "Shades Off").
Limited Edition 5000 uk only Digi-pack pressing for the 30th anniversary of this classic album. Features 6 bonus tracks 'Coldwater High', 'One Fine Day', 'Once Bitten Twice Shy'(Session Outtake), 'Who Do You Love', 'Boy' & 'Shades Off' (Poem). Also Included are stunning photographs and new liner notes written by Campbell Devine. Sony. 2005.
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Ian Hunter [Limited Edition] [Original recording remastered] [Import]
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Shrunken Heads
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ASIN: B000NTPGCK Release Date: 2007-05-15 |
Tracks:
- Words (Big Mouth)
- Fuss About Nothin'
- When the World Was Round
- Brainwashed
- Shrunken Heads
- Soul Of America
- How's Your House
- Guiding Light
- Stretch
- I Am What I Hated When I Was Young
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Though Ian Hunter hit his popular peak in the 1970s, as the frontman for Mott the Hoople and with solo favorites such as "Once Bitten, Twice Shy" and "Cleveland Rocks," fans who have followed his career ever since will find him in fine form here. Co-produced by Hunter and Andy York (guitarist for John Mellencamp), the album mixes the hard-crunching rock 'n' roll, literate lyricism, bittersweet balladry, and self-deprecating humor that have long marked Hunter's best work. Musically, both "Stretch" and the piano-driven "How's Your House" have the dynamics of Mott (though the latter was inspired by the aftermath of Katrina), while "When the World Was Round" and "I Am What I Hated When I Was Young" find Hunter in older-and-wiser mode. After "Brainwashed" attacks consumer culture with a feverish immediacy, Hunter finds soul-stirring redemption in "Guiding Light." --Don McLeeseCustomer Reviews:
Ian's Righteous Return .......2007-07-17
Good rock n roll.......2007-07-16
One Of the Boys.......2007-07-15
Ian's still the best..........2007-07-03
Ian Hunter returns to form!.......2007-07-03
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All the Young Dudes
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ASIN: B000E6EJAC Release Date: 2006-02-21 |
Tracks:
- Sweet Jane
- Momma's Little Jewel
- All The Young Dudes
- Sucker
- Jerkin' Crocus
- One Of The Boys
- Soft Ground
- Ready For Love/After Lights; Ready For Love\ After Lights
- Sea Diver
- One Of The Boys
- Black Scorpio
- Ride On The Sun
- One Of The Boys
- All The Young Dudes
- Sucker
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Customer Reviews:
One Of The Boys NOT the UK single version.......2007-07-11
Mott - very accesible glam.......2007-06-02
Great Service.......2007-01-10
Glam is an attitude, not a look. Mott typified that........2006-11-10
anything less than 5 stars is absurd!.......2006-10-05
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All of the Good Ones Are Taken
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ASIN: B000M8N430 Release Date: 2007-01-09 |
Tracks:
- All of the Good Ones Are Taken
- Every Step of the Way
- Fun
- Speechless
- Death 'n' Glory Boys
- That Girl Is Rock 'n' Roll
- Somethin's Goin' On
- Captain Void 'n' the Video Jets
- Seeing Double
- All of the Good Ones Are Taken
- Traitor [Single Version][*]
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The 'UNTER's Dun It Again.......2007-05-16
Everyone!.......2007-04-08
When it is finally rereleased , all we hear is nit-picking complaints.
This remastered cd sounds great .Go and buy it if you like Hunter/Mott
yea---average.......2007-02-13
The picture of Ian without his trademark sunglasses on the cover should've tipped me off--BUT--- I am an Ian/Mott fan....
This is an typically produced circa 1983 LP/CD---way too bright and poppy---except for Death & Glory Boys which features the late Mick Ronson on growling guitar.
Recommended as a catalog filler only.
Be on the lookout for Ian's new CD 'Shrunken Heads" due in stores 5/07 with touring to follow---it could the last time he does---he's older than Bowie!
OK, almost 25 years later, maybe it's time for a re-appraisal.......2007-01-10
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Welcome to the Club
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ASIN: B000MM0KS8 Release Date: 2007-02-06 |
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- F.B.I. [Live]
- Once Bitten, Twice Shy [Live]
- Angeline [Live]
- Laugh at Me [Live]
- All the Way from Memphis [Live]
- I Wish I Was Your Mother [Live
- Irene Wilde [Live]
- Just Another Night [Live]
- Cleveland Rocks [Live]
- Standin' in My Light [Live]
- Bastard [Live]
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- Walking with a Mountain/Rock 'N' Roll Queen [Live]
- All the Young Dudes [Live]
- Slaughter on Tenth Avenue [Live]
- One of the Boys [Live]
- Golden Age of Rock and Roll [Live]
- When the Daylight Comes [Live]
- Medley: Once Bitten, Twice Shy/Bastard/Cleveland Rocks [Live]
- We Gotta Get out of Here [Live]
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Five-star artist and five-star release gets a 4-star CD.......2007-02-25
Also, the American Beat version (U.S.) shows pics of Hunter's band on the back of the CD insert, with Mick Ronson apparently cropped out of the frame (he is seen standing next to Hunter onstage.) Odd, being that this was a Hunter-Ronson release, and Ronson's such wonderful contribution and importance to Hunter's music in the 1970s. They should have featured a shot of Ronson in the booklet (he is seen on the back of the CD jewel case with Hunter, in a small, blue photo.) Oh well, at least the CD is finally here in print in the States.
(The Mott reissues last year are good, especially "Mott," despite a horn goof near the beginning of "All the Way From Memphis." Also pick up the double, 30th anniversary import of "Mott the Hoople Live." It smokes most bands out of the water.
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You're Never Alone With a Schizophrenic
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ASIN: B000002Z7K Release Date: 1993-05-18 |
Tracks:
- Just Another Night
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- Cleveland Rocks
- Ships
- When The Daylight Comes
- Life After Death
- Standin' In My Light
- Bastard
- The Outsider
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And I thought it was just me...........2006-12-04
Anyway, I loved what I heard and immediately bought it....and wow! It blew me away! It blew my friends away! It even appealed to men and women equally, which was quite rare for a lot of the rock that was out those days. I can remember clearly putting it on at parties and having everyone turn around and say, "Wow, who is that?"
Like so much of the music from that time, this one got away from me for awhile. I did manage to stumble across a reissued CD version about 14 years ago--thank you, Razor & Tie--and it was a real find. My album had long disappeared, and it wasn't just popular enough for me to think that I'd ever manage to get a CD version. But they did issue one, and the moment I saw it, there was no question as to whether or not I was buying it. And taking it home again that day in 1992, reliving that whole love affair once more, was a real joy.
Not long ago, I pulled out that same CD. Like other reviewers here, I wondered as well if it would stand the test of time.
It did, and more. The first two tracks, "Just Another Night" and "Wild East," kicks as hard as they ever have, with that classic Hunter piano swagger and the late Mick Ronson's tasty guitar fills rounding the first track out wonderfully. "Cleveland Rocks" still rocks, and "Standing In My Light"--my personal fave on this album--is as hauntingly beautiful as ever.
This is an exceptional CD, truly. To me, "Ships" is the only mediocre track, and even that one ain't half bad. Everything else is pure dynamite.
It's nice to see some things can stand the test of time. It's also nice to know there are others out there who appreciate this as much as I do. I hope in another 25 years or so, we will all still have the same enthusiasm for it. (I'm betting we will!!)
The magic is still there.......2006-11-04
However, I needn't have worried. this album is as good as it ever was. 25+ years has not diminished the quality of this recording.
Great vocals by Ian Hunter backed by the stunning guitar of Mick Ronson make for memorable listening. "Bastard" was, and still is my favourite, followed closely by "Life after Death".
If you are a fan, this remains a "must have".
And It's Just Another Niiiiight.......2006-03-09
thumbs up!.......2005-12-27
On this LP, he hit his commercial pinnacle. He was working on all 8 cyl. Sure Cleveland Rocks is the signiture song, but the rest of the LP is great. Don't forget that Cleve Rocks was originally England Rocks---his take on the growing punk movement in the UK (it's an oldie).
Production wise--it's pretty glossy---it's not as loud/rough/sloppy, as earlier efforts. Mick shines.......Bless his soul.
Great ballads and rockers---what more could a fan want?
Definite--BUY and you'll like it
Vinyl memories of Never Alone.......2005-07-14
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Mott
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ASIN: B000E6EJA2 Release Date: 2006-02-21 |
Tracks:
- All The Way From Memphis
- Whizz Kid
- Hymn For The Dudes
- Honaloochie Boogie
- Violence
- Drivin' Sister
- Ballad Of Mott The Hoople
- I'm A Cadillac/El Camino Dolo Roso; I'm A Cadillac\ El Camino Dolo Roso
- I Wish I Was Your Mother
- Rose
- Honaloochie Boogie
- Nightmare
- Drivin' Sister
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Solid collection of tunes.......2007-05-02
Last of the Mick Ralphs Mott Albums Remastered Beautifully.......2007-02-12
My review cannot help but be slightly biased due to my age and rememberances of listening to this during the 70s in rural Mississippi.
The world is much smaller now, with the internet, cell phones, and cable/satellite TV. But, listening to this unique and engaging rock sound from the UK merits many more listens thanks to the remastering.
Mott was the album between All the Young Dudes (thanks Bowie) and The Hoople, when guitarist Ralphs was replaced by Ariel Bender. Ralphs went on to start Bad Company, a smart move historically, but not for fans of Mott.
I happened to see Mott the Hoople, with Bender on guitar, in Memphis in 1974, when they opened for Queen. As I recall they were terrific. Ian kept telling the Super-Trooper lightist to focus the light on him, because he was the star. It was fun and he was a true crowd pleaser.
My favorite tracks are Honaloochie Boogie, Hymn for the Dudes, and Violence, but all pack a punch. Ralphs sings one of the tracks and just cannot compare to Hunter. But Ralphs contribution cannot be dismissed. He is a rock guitar virtuoso. Just listen to any of his work with Mott or Bad Company.
With Ralphs and Hunter, Mott peaked with this recording and the remastering is tops. I cannot give a 5 rating anymore, due to it's misuse. 4 is tops to me. Something like Sgt Peppers from the Beatles, or any of 10CC's recordings with the original group deserve 5 stars. Those are 10cc, Sheet Music, Original Soundtrack, and How Dare You.
10CC combined Beatles creativity and musicianship with operatic rock capabilities that preceeded Queen's. I did not realize 10CCs importance until recently, when comparing all the music of this era.
You cannot ignore the contribution of United Kingdom rock acts during this period, or even the 80s. Beatles, Zeppelin, Supertramp, Deep Purple, 10CC, Mott, Bowie, Kinks, Who, Elton, Queen, and many others all share the inventive British musical charm.
We Don't Need No Stinkin' Bowie.......2007-01-20
With "Mott," Ian Hunter basically puts a saddle on his back and tells his bandmates, "Mount up... we're gonna make those critics eat their words, and if I have to, I will carry all of us, even if it kills me." "Mott," not "All the Young Dudes," turned out to be the pinnacle of Mott the Hoople's outstanding discography, with Hunter writing or co-writing every track other than Mick Ralph's comparatively weak "I am a Cadillac."
Granted, "All the Young Dudes" is a great Bowie-penned track. But in "Mott," Hunter strings together FIVE equally strong tracks ("All the Way from Memphis," "Hymn for the Dudes," "Violence," "I Wish I Was Your Mother," and "The Ballad of Mott"; along with two that are only a half-step behind ("Honaloochi Boogie" and "Drivin' Sister").
Sadly, Hunter's assertiveness probably drove Mick Ralphs out of the band to join Bad Company (where Ralphs ironically achieved more success than Mott could ever dream of). Without his Scottie Pippen to complement his Michael Jordan-like musical vision, Hunter would founder a bit until he eventually ran into another Mick (Ronson this time -- ironically, of ex-Bowie fame, but I guess irony was Mott's constant companion).
Upsetting the apple cart was Mott the Hoople's modus operandi even before "Mott," and in retrospect, it seems somehow appropriate that they flamed out in the brilliant burst of light that is "Mott." They would release one more album sans Ralphs ("The Hoople"), but things would never again all come together at once like they do on "Mott." Definitely one of the great rock albums of all time.
An Essential CD If You Want To Understand The Seventies.......2007-01-17
Two quick comments:
1. When I was in high school, the cool kids (mostly upperclassmen) carried around albums like Uriah Heep's Live (1973), Yessongs, Queen II and this alubm by Mott the Hoople. There was something about Mott that was alluring to teens looking to identify with angst, rebellion, attitude, and catchy grooves. I remember buying the album around 1974 or 1975 and enjoying it. Something about it always made me feel emotional. Today, I appreciate the album even more -- and feel even more emotional when I listen to it.
2. The songs on Mott stand the test of time. Some 30 years on, this album still sounds fresh. Ian Hunter's voice is a bit of an acquired taste (imagine a cross between Lou Reed and Bob Dylan), but there's no denying the man's passion.
The opening track ("All The Way From Memphis") is classic. The piano riff, alone, is worth the price of admission. But there really isn't a clunker on this disc. Favorite tracks include "Honaloochie Boogie," "Hymn For the Dudes," "The Ballad of Mott the Hoople," and "I Wish I Was Your Mother" -- the song whose lyrics never fail to choke me up for some reason.
Mott by Mott the Hoople is a slice of musical history that no serious collector should be without. I highly recommend this CD.
Mott Triumphant.......2006-11-27
If this angle appeals you should check out Hunter's self titled solo album (abetted by the supremely crunchy Mick Ronson) and his recent "comeback" RANT, with the heartbreaking take on a rocker growing old, "Dead Man Walkin'".
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ASIN: B00005B7FL Release Date: 2001-04-24 |
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- Still Love Rock And Roll
- Wash Us Away
- Death Of A Nation
- Morons
- Purgatory
- American Spy
- Dead Man Walkin' (EastEnders)
- Good Samaritan
- Soap 'N' Water
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Amazon.com's Best of 2001
As the mastermind behind Mott the Hoople and as a solo performer, Ian Hunter influenced bands as diverse as the Clash, Queen, Oasis, and R.E.M. An American resident since the mid-'70s, Hunter's native England weighs heavy on his mind. The elegiac Dylan-esque ballad "Death of a Nation" delivers a poignant but scathing reflection on today's Britain, but the caustic images of "Purgatory" suggest American life is also far from perfect. Hunter still combines plainspoken lyrics with theatricality, autobiographical candor ("American Spy"), and sharp historical perspectives ("Morons"). The celebratory closer "Still Love Rock & Roll" shows where his faith remains; the rewards are here for all to hear. --Gavin MartinCustomer Reviews:
Low Expectations.......2006-02-21
Overlooked.......2006-02-04
Very Polished.......2005-03-18
Dead Man Walking.......2004-06-04
No Rant, Just Rock.......2003-10-09
But by the time I'd listened to Cuts 4 & 5, the snotty "Morons" and the funked-up "Purgatory", I knew I was listening to something special.
While I was quite content at that point, the CD just kept getting better, and the last four cuts are as good as anything Hunter/Hoople have ever done. Even better. A truly extraordinary album and a very pleasant surprise. Buy it.
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ASIN: B00000254F Release Date: 1990-03-20 |
Tracks:
- Once Bitten Twice Shy
- Who Do You Love
- Lounge Lizard
- Boy
- 3,000 Miles From Here
- The Truth, The Whole Truth, Nuthin' But The Truth
- It Ain't Easy When You Fall
- Shades Off
- I Get So Excited
Album Details
Hunter's First Solo Album Post Mott the Hoople from 1975 Kicked Things off in a Big Way with the Hit UK Single "Once Bitten Twice Shy" (Also a Hit for Great White in Later Years). It was also the First Full Fledged Collaboration with Mick Ronson, who Didn't Get Equal Billing Til Many Years Later.Customer Reviews:
Professing Faith.......2007-05-19
Those who like their Hunter more personal than political should seek out his 2001 indie "comeback" RANT on Fuel Records. It's great.
And for those who like macho rockers dragged kicking and screaming into self awareness, you should check out Bob Mould, Richard Thompson and Graham Parker if you haven't already.
70's Classic.......2006-01-14
The album kicks off with three undisputable hard rockers, ONCE BITTEN TWICE SHY (the most famous song from this set), WHO DO YOU LOVE and LOUNGE LIZARD. The ballad BOY is supposedly about former pal David Bowie, and depicts a tale a star who loses touch via fame and drugs. The heavy rocker THE TRUTH, THE WHOLE TRUTH... marries a Lennonesque theme to a crunching rock tune. Ronson solos with a venegence on this one. The album winds down with a triolgy of songs, the poignant IT'S NOT EASY (WHEN YOU FALL), a poem, the touching autobiography SHADES OFF and finally another searing rocker, I GET SO EXCITED.
To me, this was the apex of Hunter's career. Though he had a number of notable albums with Mott the Hoople and a long successful solo career, nothing matches the power, emotions and consistancy of this record. It sounds as fresh in 2006 as it did in 1975!
You Can't Go Wrong With This.......2005-10-25
"3,000 Miles From Here" is not one of my favorites, but everything else is top-notch. "Once Bitten Twice Shy" is a classic and the collage of "It Ain't Easy When You Fall"/"Shades Off"/"I Get So Excited" is just amazing. I dare you to erase "I Get So Excited" from your brain. Later solo albums from Ian Hunter were spotty and not this consistent.
One of the finest.......2005-01-16
I absolutely love this album, and I would put it in my list of top ten albums from the seventies, which is a difficult task. I think what makes it so great is the combination of Ian Hunter's songwriting and vocals mixed with Mick Ronson's guitar and production work. Ronson is easily one of the most over looked talents from the seventies, and his work with Ian Hunter is simply devine rock and roll. By all means buy this album.
Ditto.......2004-03-03
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ASIN: B00080CO9M Release Date: 2005-05-09 |
Tracks:
- Once Bitten Twice Shy
- Who Do You Love
- Lounge Lizard
- Boy
- 3,000 Miles from Here
- Truth, the Whole Truth, Nuthin' But the Truth
- It Ain't Easy When You Fall
- Shades Off
- I Get So Excited
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Limited Edition 5000 uk only Digi-pack pressing for the 30th anniversary of this classic album. Features 6 bonus tracks 'Coldwater High', 'One Fine Day', 'Once Bitten Twice Shy'(Session Outtake), 'Who Do You Love', 'Boy' & 'Shades Off' (Poem). Also Included are stunning photographs and new liner notes written by Campbell Devine. Sony. 2005.Album Details
Digitally Remastered 30th Anniversary Edition of the Former Mott the Hoople Frontman's First Solo Recording for Columbia Records. Among the Tracks is the Original Version of "Once Bitten, Twice Shy" that Poison Hit the Top 10 with in the 1980's. Fresh Liner Notes were Written for this Release by Campbell Devine. Bonus Tracks Include "Coldwater High", "One Fine Day", "Once Bitten, Twice Shy (Outtake)", "Who Do You Love", "Shades off (A Poem)" and "Boy (Edit)".Customer Reviews:
Hunter Turns Killer!.......2006-07-20
By November of 1974 Ian had burnt to a crisp and had to be hospitalised with exhaustion. He Then gave Mick Ronson (RONNO) a call whilst still in a low state over Mott.
They both agreed this was not the time to pack it in and both decided it was time to join forces and with a quick "ELLO" that great record "Ian Hunter" begins!
It opens with "Once Bitten Twice Shy" a strong rocker that echos the Glory Days of Mott spot - on. Ronno shines thoughout with Great Guitars on his Production Excellance.
"Who Do You Love" and "Lounge Lizard" sound as they would have fit in well on the "Dudes" LP but the sound and production of "Ian Hunter" is way beyond "Dudes" with a crisp Drum Sound and the Bite Of Ronno's guitar this record is miles above other releases from this ( Mar 75) era.
I can't get too excited over "Boy" Ian's BIG ballad but it sounds restored due to the Remaster job and the Slags go crazy over it.
"3000 Miles" is a sparse arrangement with just acoustic guitar and heartfelt vocal then comes the Funk/Fire of "The Whole Truth" with great Organ backing to the Upfront Funk Beat with glorious Metal Guitars WOW this one demands a listen, it's that good
"When You Fall" is another ballad and it bleeds into the Poem "Shades Off" and "I Get So Excited" is the Rocker that means closing time for the 75 record but there are 6 Bonus tracks included here so stand by...
!. Coldwater High: This one didn't make the cut for the original album and it won't be hard for you to figure out why.
2. One Fine Day; Another Rocker but Ian has never been happy with this one, again it's not up to the standards of the material that they did use.
3.Once Bitten Twice Shy: The Single Version and a minute shorter.
4. Who Do You Love: The Single Version
5. Shades Off: the Poem tacked on the end of "When You Fall" here presented on it's own and mixed straight into...
6. "Boy": Single Version, this one is GREAT and i'm glad it's here, Now I Get IT!!!
If you like Mott The Hoople You Gotta Get This.... Five STARS...
One of Hunter's finest remastered with bonus tracks.......2006-01-22
"Once Bitten Twice Shy" became a huge hit for Great White over a decade later(it's a pity that Hunter's written material that others have turned into hits for themselves such as "Ships")and charted in both the UK and US for Hunter as well. Ironically opening with "'ello" (the last Mott the Hopple single closed with "Goodbye") the deceptive simple percussion opens the song building with each piano trill and finally with Ronson's slashing guitar solo. "Longue Lizard" was originally recorded with Mott the Hopple (it's on the Mott the Hopple's Anthology). Written about Hunter's days as a single man looking for a woman it's a nasty self portrait of earlier days before he got married again. "Boy" written with Ronson is about David Bowie, Joe Cocker and Hunter himself. The Dylanesque "3,000 Miles from Here" with its simple acoustic guitar and vocals gives way to the rocking "The Truth, The Whole Truth and Nothing But the Truth". The album closes out with the epic "It Ain't Easy When You Fall/Shades Off" and "I Get So Excited". In addition we get the single mix for "Once Bitten", "Who Do You Love" the original poem of "Shades Off" (again from the Hunter anthology) and the single version of "Boy".
The remastered sound is extremely good with crisp guitar parts and solid bass. The packaging includes a deluxe booklet written by Campbell Devine discussing the making of the album with Hunter, drummer Dennis Elliott and others.
Absolutely Awful - Binned It.......2005-12-13
Festooned in glam-rock glad-rags, "Ian Hunter" has been given the expanded, remix treatment by Sony and sounds as exhilirating today as it did 30 years ago. Worth the price of admission alone for Hunter's " 'Allo " at the beginning of "Once Bitten Twice Shy" and Ronson kick starting his Les Paul and wah pedal a few minutes later, it's equal parts turbine-whine guitar roar ("Who Do You Love," "Lounge Lizard," and "I Get So Excited") and slightly more reflective tracks which manage to avoid dropping off the precipice into malaise or melancholia ("3,000 Miles From Here," "It Ain't Easy When You Fall," and "Shades Off").
5 stars.......2005-09-27
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ASIN: B000EOUSMC Release Date: 2006-03-27 |
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- Letter to Britannia from the Union Jack
- All American Alien Boy
- Irene Wilde
- Restless Youth
- Rape
- You Nearly Did Me In
- Apathy 83
- God [Take 1]
- To Rule Britannia from Union Jack [Session Outtake][*]
- All American Alien Boy [Early Single Version][*]
- Irene Wilde (Number One) [Session Outtake][*]
- Weary Anger [Session Outtake][*]
- Apathy [Session Outtake][*]
- (God) Advice to a Friend [*]
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Reissue of the former Mott The Hoople leader's second solo album, originally released in 1976. Helping out on the slickly produced album were David Sanborn, Jaco Pastorius, Aynsley Dunbar and Queen members Freddie Mercury, Brian May & Roger Taylor. 14 tracks. Columbia. 2006.Album Details
2006 Digitally Remastered 30th Anniversary Edition of the Former Mott the Hoople Frontman's Second Critically Acclaimed Solo Album. Includes Six Previously Unreleased Session Outtakes.Customer Reviews:
All The Young Dudes.......2006-12-13
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