Mott the Hoople - The Best of the Island Years: 1969-1972

Before Mott The Hoople struck gold in the U.S. with "All the Young Dudes," they were already a respected, moderately successful band in England, with four albums under their collective belt. The Best Of The Island Years: 1969-1972 compiles the choicest cuts from this era, displaying Mott's considerable breadth and range. From the Dylan-esque "No Wheels to Ride" to the string-laden ballad "Waterlow" to the flat-out guitar fury of "The Moon Upstairs" and "Thunderbuck Ram," Best Of The Island Years shows Mott as more than the glam Bowie protégés they were labeled as after their U.S. Read More