đź“° Mott The Hoople - Advert : Aug. 1973
- glamslam72
- Aug 11, 1973
- 2 min read
A powerful one-page Melody Maker advertisement promoting Mott The Hoople’s new album Mott.
Mott The Hoople — the new album Mott.
Melody Maker
Date: August 11, 1973
Length: 3 min read
đź“° Key Highlights
• Striking white silhouette of a classical-style head against a solid dark background
• Bold, clean typography announcing “MOTT THE HOOPLE” and “the new album MOTT”
• Positive review quotes from Record Mirror and S.P. Sounds
• Full track listing including “All The Way From Memphis”, “Honaloochie Boogie”, “Hymn For The Dudes”, “Violence”, “Drivin’ Sister” and “I Wish I Was Your Mother”
• CBS Records branding and catalogue number CBS 69038
đź“° Overview
Published on August 11, 1973, this advert in Melody Maker launched Mott The Hoople’s self-titled album *Mott*, highlighting the band’s continued evolution following the success of “All The Young Dudes”.
đź“° Source Details
Publication / Venue: Melody Maker
Date: August 11, 1973
Format: Full-page album advertisement
Provenance Notes: Original 1973 Melody Maker advert from CBS Records.
đź“° The Story
The advert presented *Mott* as a major new release, quoting critics who called it “the most improved band of the year” and “a giant step forward for Mott”, while listing the album’s key tracks and reinforcing the band’s growing reputation.
đź“° Visual Archive
Minimalist yet dramatic black-and-white design featuring a large, fragmented classical head silhouette with strong facial profile, paired with elegant white text on a dark background.
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đź“° Closing Notes
This August 1973 Melody Maker advert is a stylish, confident statement from Mott The Hoople at a pivotal moment — showcasing their artistic growth and delivering one of their strongest and most acclaimed albums of the glam era.
đź“ť Copyright Notice
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