Greatest Hits
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Binding : Audio CD
EAN : 5099703200720
Label : Sony
Manufacturer : Sony
Publisher : Sony
Release date : 1990-07-16
Title : Greatest Hits
Format : Import
Original release date : 1975-01-01
Studio : Sony
Number of discs : 1
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review by: date: 2007-04-02 rating:
Best £3.99 I've ever spent...
..this did not leave my stereo for three months. 'nuff said.
review by: date: 2004-06-14 rating:
Buy The Double-Disc Instead
If you've never heard this band, you do owe it to yourself to check them out.
The critics loved Mott, partly because they seemed to regard the band as a fantasy of Dylan fronting the Stones. Obviously, the material never met that implied quality, but Mott were a very good rock band, even if over-rated.
Be wary of this compilation. It emphasises their Spinal Tap-ist flaws, viz. pretentious self-important balladry, cheesy nostalgia and ham-handed camp.
A few more pounds will get you the double-disc anthology "Ballad Of Mott The Hoople" which has 33 tracks and argues their merit convincingly - particularly as it has enough tracks to ignore the flaws and still enjoy some great rock music.
If you want to spend less cash, get the "All The Young Dudes" album which is their strongest. (It includes "Jerkin' Crocus", unfortunately not compiled here - possibly due to one very politically incorrect line.)
review by: Toypom date: 2003-02-13 rating:
SOARING SEVENTIES ROCK
Mott made great music in the early seventies with their blend of hard, almost metal-rock and intelligent lyrics. All The Way From Memphis is a typical rock ‘n roll road saga, Hymn For The Dudes is quite tender, almost spiritual, All The Young Dudes is their stunning interpretation of the Bowie composition and Roll Away The Stone is a slab of rollicking rock. The live track Ballad of Mott is a complex, soulful ballad with beautiful organ infusions, The Golden Age Of Rock ‘n Roll something of a tour de force with its traditional rock riffs and energetic vocals, while while Foxy Foxy is an impressive power ballad. The album ends on a sad note with Saturday Gigs which is a history of the band and their comments on the changing fashions, including witty remarks about glam rock. Yes, there WAS life before punk.
review by: date: 2000-09-17 rating:
Best album for a new fan to check out.
This album is ten of Mott The Hoople's best songs and is really the best album for someone who is new to the band and would like to get an idea of the bands general sound. It is a compilation of the bands later hits. It features Mick Ronson on 'Saturday Gigs' and the single version of 'Roll Away The Stone'. This album is great because a new fan can hear the bands overall sound without having to spend to much money. The songs are chosen well and it is a great album tou can listen and enjoy over and over again.
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