Mud (August 2, 1975) – “Mudrock II” Album Review – New Musical Express

Aug 2, 1975

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The 2 August 1975 issue of New Musical Express reviews Mud’s album Mudrock II in its LP Ratter section.

Publication: New Musical Express Date: August 2, 1975

Country: United Kingdom

The review opens by asking who needs costly rock ’n’ roll albums when the originals are readily available on budget discs. It suggests Mud make stronger Elvis records than Presley does, and better Showaddywaddy albums than Showaddywaddy. The piece notes that while the band may lack originality, their polished sound and ability to re-create the spirit of 1950s and early 1960s rock make the album entertaining. Specific tracks and the overall retro approach are discussed.

CONTEXT AND NOTES

The review appears alongside other contemporary album notices and takes a light-hearted, comparative view of Mud’s rock ’n’ roll revival style.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

Event: Album review

Era: 1975 (glam / rock ’n’ roll revival) Tone: Mixed, humorous Photography: Black-and-white portrait photo on the page

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

Review of Mud’s Mudrock II
Comparison with Elvis and Showaddywaddy
Comments on the band’s polished retro sound
Placement within the wider LP reviews section

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