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Mott the Hoople
Tale of Two Cities
Genres: International Music, Pop, Rock, Classic Rock, Metal

Track Listings (6) - Disc #1
1. Long Red
2. The Original Mixed-Up Kid
3. Walking With A Mountain
4. Laugh At Me
5. Thundershock Ram
6. Keep A Knockin'
Track Listings (12) - Disc #2
1. The Planets Op.32: Jupiter
2. Jerkin' Crocus
3. Sucker
4. Hymn For The Dudes
5. Ready For Love/Afterlights
6. Sweet Jane
7. Sea Diver
8. Sweet Angeline
9. One Of The Boys
10. Midnight Lady
11. All The Young Dudes
12. Honky Tonk Woman

CD Details

All Artists: Mott the Hoople
Title: Tale of Two Cities
Members Wishing: 3
Total Copies: 0
Label: Recall Records UK
Release Date: 12/19/2000
Genres: International Music, Pop, Rock, Classic Rock, Metal
Styles: Europe, Britain & Ireland, Album-Oriented Rock (AOR), Glam
Number of Discs: 2
SwapaCD Credits: 2
UPC: 636551431224

Synopsis

Album Description

Two disc collection for the UK proto-punk glam rockers featuring lead vocalist/pianist Ian Hunter. 17 tracks total. Disc one was recorded at The Konserthuset, Stockholm, Sweden, 16th February 1971. Disc two was recorded at The Tower Theatre, Philadelphia, USA, 29th November 1972. Tracks include, 'Sweet Jane', 'All The Young Dudes' and 'Honky Tonk Woman'.

CD Reviews

A Smashing Good Time!

04/25/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This two CD set chronicles two Mott the Hoople concerts: A 1971 Swedish appearance and a 1972 Philadelphia show. I found this set enjoyable throughout.The Swedish portion is brief (34 minutes) but includes worthy performances of staples like "Long Red" and "Keep A Knockin". The sound is slightly above average. The real attraction here is the 73-minute Philadelphia show. This is probably the definitive live performance by the original band (with Mick Ralphs on guitar and Verden Allen on keyboards). Ignore the pointlessly long versions of "Honky Tonk Women" and "Ready for Love" and savor the rest of this vintage recording. The band turns in rousing versions of favorites like "Sweet Angeline", "One of the Boys" and "All the Young Dudes" (with composer David Bowie chiming in on the chorus), chesnuts like "Sea Diver" and "Midnight Lady" plus an early airing of "Hymn for the Dudes". I found the playing to be somewhat sloppy but inspired nonetheless while Ian Hunter's vocals ring with conviction.The fidelity is only average but the band's enthusiasm easily compensates for it. This show captures the power and crazed energy Mott the Hoople was noted for. Allen and Ralphs departed soon after, taking with them a creative edge that Ian Hunter and his mates never quite recaptured."