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If Mott the Hoople's debut album cheerfully careened all over the place, their second, Mad Shadows, has one direction -- downward into dense murk. Cutting out most of their humor and ratcheting up the volume, the group turns out seven songs that alternate between thundering rockers and sludgy introspection. This all sounds good on paper, but Mad Shadows isn't a thrilling journey into the darkside, simply because the band and producer Guy Stevens are so unfocused that it barely holds together, despite such fine moments as the rampaging "Walkin' with a Mountain" and the closing ballad "When My Mind's Gone." Any record with songs as strong as these is worth hearing, and it's possible to find the confusion itself rather fascinating, but only if you're dedicated enough to delve into darkness with the band. Otherwise, this is primarily of interest as a transitional affair, with its best moments showcased on the excellent compilation, Backsliding Fearlessly.
© Stephen Thomas Erlewine /TiVo
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Mott The Hoople, MainArtist - ANDY JOHNS, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Mick Ralphs, Guitar, Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Ian Hunter, Guitar, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Dale Griffin, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Guy Stevens, Producer - Verden Allen, Organ, AssociatedPerformer - Pete Watts, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1970 Island Records, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited
Mott The Hoople, MainArtist - ANDY JOHNS, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Mick Ralphs, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Ian Hunter, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Dale Griffin, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Guy Stevens, Producer - Verden Allen, Organ, AssociatedPerformer - Pete Watts, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1970 Island Records, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited
Mott The Hoople, MainArtist - ANDY JOHNS, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Mick Ralphs, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Ian Hunter, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Dale Griffin, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Guy Stevens, Producer - Verden Allen, Organ, AssociatedPerformer - Pete Watts, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1970 Universal-Island Records Ltd.
Mott The Hoople, MainArtist - ANDY JOHNS, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Mick Ralphs, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Ian Hunter, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Dale Griffin, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Guy Stevens, Producer - Verden Allen, Organ, AssociatedPerformer - Pete Watts, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1970 Island Records, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited
Mott The Hoople, MainArtist - ANDY JOHNS, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Mick Ralphs, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Ian Hunter, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Dale Griffin, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Guy Stevens, Producer - Verden Allen, Organ, AssociatedPerformer - Pete Watts, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1970 Universal-Island Records Ltd.
Mott The Hoople, MainArtist - ANDY JOHNS, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Mick Ralphs, Guitar, Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Ian Hunter, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Dale Griffin, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Guy Stevens, Producer - Verden Allen, Organ, AssociatedPerformer - Pete Watts, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1970 Universal-Island Records Ltd.
Mott The Hoople, MainArtist - ANDY JOHNS, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Mick Ralphs, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Ian Hunter, Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Dale Griffin, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Guy Stevens, Producer - Verden Allen, Organ, AssociatedPerformer - Pete Watts, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1970 Universal-Island Records Ltd.
Album review
If Mott the Hoople's debut album cheerfully careened all over the place, their second, Mad Shadows, has one direction -- downward into dense murk. Cutting out most of their humor and ratcheting up the volume, the group turns out seven songs that alternate between thundering rockers and sludgy introspection. This all sounds good on paper, but Mad Shadows isn't a thrilling journey into the darkside, simply because the band and producer Guy Stevens are so unfocused that it barely holds together, despite such fine moments as the rampaging "Walkin' with a Mountain" and the closing ballad "When My Mind's Gone." Any record with songs as strong as these is worth hearing, and it's possible to find the confusion itself rather fascinating, but only if you're dedicated enough to delve into darkness with the band. Otherwise, this is primarily of interest as a transitional affair, with its best moments showcased on the excellent compilation, Backsliding Fearlessly.
© Stephen Thomas Erlewine /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 7 track(s)
- Total length: 00:35:43
- Main artists: Mott The Hoople
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: UMC (Universal Music Catalogue)
- Genre: Pop/Rock Rock
© 2008 Universal-Island Records Ltd. ℗ 1970 Universal-Island Records Ltd.
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