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RS #484: Mott The Hoople – All The Young Dudes

#484

Mott The Hoople, All The Young Dudes

Release Date: 1972
Previously Owned: No First Time Listen: Yes
Mott The Hoople - All The Young Dudes
Pictured are some of the young dudes, but not all.
Impressions:  A great Bowie album, without Bowie's voice (mostly). A cover of Velvet Underground's "Sweet Jane" is no-brainer slam-dunk, and although it doesn't dispell the weird feeling of imitation, it's beautifully done. Lead singer Ian Hunter has a lot of Dylan, a lot of Bowie, and a sharp sense of humor and self awareness. The band plays pitch-perfect glammy rock that doesn't get … Continue Reading ››