Category Archives: Mott the Hoople

David Bowie | Album Reviews

Posted on March 20, 2024 by the press music reviews

David Bowie | Album Reviews/Homages (1967 – 2016). Bowie’s output was consistently interesting over a long period of time despite a false start. From the 60s Ken Pitt vaudeville beginnings resulting in his first self-titled album, through to the solo … Continue reading →

Posted in Andy Newmark, Brian Eno, Bryan Ferry, David Bowie, David Bowie Album Reviews, Ian Hunter, Iggy Pop, John Lennon, Kraftwerk, Lou Reed, Mick Rock, Mick Ronson, Mott the Hoople, Neu!, Prince, Robert Fripp, Roxy Music, Scott Walker, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Stooges, The, Syd Barrett, T.Rex, Tin Machine, Velvet Underground, The | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

Dr. Feelgood – Stupidity (1976)

Posted on November 24, 2022 by the press music reviews

With the recent passing of Wilko Johnson, best known as guitarist and songwriter for UK rock group Dr. Feelgood, The Press takes a look at one of their finest albums: the chart-topping live document, Stupidity. Wilko Johnson, who recently passed … Continue reading →

Posted in Clash, The, Dr. Feelgood, Ian Hunter, Mick Jones, Mott the Hoople, Nick Lowe, Ramones, Richard Hell, Sex Pistols, Who, The | 3 Comments

Sound & Vision | Bowie’s Album Covers Ranked

Posted on October 8, 2022 by the press music reviews

From the 1967 self-titled debut to his final masterpiece Blackstar, The Press puts their spin on the album artwork of every David Bowie album, including some honourable (and dishonourable) mentions. Bowie’s albums were never just about the music. They concurrently … Continue reading →

Posted in Album Covers, Brian Eno, David Bowie, Frank Zappa, Iggy Pop, Images, Kinks, The, Mick Rock, Mick Ronson, Mott the Hoople, Robert Fripp, T.Rex | 25 Comments

RIP Mick Rock

Posted on November 19, 2021 by the press music reviews

Mick Rock, who captured iconic images of artists including David Bowie, Lou Reed, Queen, Iggy Pop and more, has died, aged 72. A photographic poet and The Man Who Shot The 70s he created some of the most magnificent photographs … Continue reading →

Posted in Album Covers, David Bowie, Iggy Pop, Images, Lou Reed, Mainman, Mick Rock, Mott the Hoople, Queen | 4 Comments

Mott the Hoople – All the Young Dudes

Posted on August 2, 2021 by the press music reviews

Glam rock’s definitive anthem recently turned 49, and this image of a young dude was originally earmarked as the album cover for Mott the Hoople’s All the Young Dudes released in July 1972.  Dude ’72 is the name of the image, … Continue reading →

Posted in Album Covers, Albums That Never Were, David Bowie, European Rock Pilgrimage, Ian Hunter, Images, Lou Reed, Mainman, Mick Rock, Mick Ronson, Mott the Hoople | 23 Comments

#4: Ian Hunter – You’re Never Alone With a Schizophrenic (1979)

Posted on January 6, 2015 by the press music reviews

Mott the Hoople should’ve come to a grinding halt the moment Ian Hunter walked out on them in December 1974, unfortunately they carried on under the Mott banner for two more godawful albums in the mid-70s (that’s another story). Hunter … Continue reading →

Posted in Ian Hunter, Mott the Hoople, Top 25 Greatest "Worst" Albums of All Time | 9 Comments