Publication: The Brandon Sun (Brandon, Manitoba, Canada) Date: Wednesday, July 3, 1974 Author: Gary Deane Section: Entertainment Weekly album review column covering new releases from The Guess Who, Alan Price, Todd Rundgren, and Mott the Hoople. The piece reflects on the evolving state of rock music in the early 1970s. Key Content The reviewer discusses how rock is “turning back on itself” for styles and direction. He praises The Guess Who’s Road Food as an intelligent, subst

This review examines Mott The Hoople's album Mott, praising the group's growing confidence and individuality following the success of All The Young Dudes. While acknowledging David Bowie's influence, the reviewer argues that the band was beginning to establish a stronger identity of its own. Publication: Valley Advocate Date: October 3, 1973 Country: United States Written by Jeff Ryan, the review opens by quoting the D. H. Lawrence passage reproduced on the album sleeve, noti

Released in the autumn of 1973, All the Way from Memphis arrived at a crucial turning point for Mott the Hoople. The band had narrowly avoided collapse the previous year, revived only through David Bowie’s intervention and the success of All the Young Dudes. By 1973, Mott were forging their own identity, and this single became a defining statement of their resilience and swagger. The A‑side was recorded at AIR Studios in London, built around Ian Hunter’s piano, Mick Ralphs’ g

The 11 August 1973 issue of Melody Maker carries a full-page advertisement for Mott the Hoople’s new album Mott. Publication: Melody Maker Date: August 11, 1973 Country: United Kingdom The advert features a large white silhouette of a classical-style head against a black background, with the band name “MOTT THE HOOPLE” at the top and “the new album MOTT” below. A track listing is given on the right: Honaloochie Boogie, Whizz Kid, All The Way From Memphis, Hymn For The Dudes,

Mott is the sixth studio album by Mott the Hoople. It peaked at No. 7 in the UK Albums Chart. It is the last album to feature guitarist Mick Ralphs, and the first without organist Verden Allen; because of Allen's departure, most organ and other keyboard parts are played by Ralphs. "All the Way from Memphis", an edited version of which was released as a single, received considerable airplay on U.S. radio and captured the band overseas fans, as well as reaching the UK Singles C