This Great Yarmouth Mercury review by Ian Burfield assesses Mott The Hoople's second album Mad Shadows, describing it as heavy and somewhat boring but nevertheless praising the rapidly developing group. The article singles out Ian Hunter and Mick Ralphs as the band's principal composers and highlights several tracks while noting Guy Stevens' production. Publication: Great Yarmouth Mercury / The Yarmouth Mercury, Gorleston Herald and North Norfolk Advertiser Date: October 23,