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Released 50 years ago

Greatest Hits

Mott the Hoople · 1976

38 min · 10 tracks · glam rock

A vibrant collection of glam rock anthems that celebrate youth, rebellion, and the spirit of the 70s.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo sing-alongs
  • celebration of youthful rebellion
  • party-ready anthems for gatherings
  • nostalgic vibes of the 70s

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer slow, introspective tracks
  • seek complex musical experimentation

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Greatest Hits' was released in March 1976, Mott the Hoople had already established themselves as a key player in the glam rock scene with their breakthrough hit 'All the Young Dudes' in 1972. This compilation came after several years of fluctuating commercial success and lineup changes, serving as a retrospective of their most impactful tracks during a pivotal moment in their career.
Stylistic neighbors
David Bowie· T. Rex· The Sweet

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 All the Way from Memphis 3:24
  • 2 Honaloochie Boogie 2:40
  • 3 Hymn for the Dudes 5:22
  • 4 Born Late 58 3:58
  • 5 All the Young Dudes 3:30
  • 6 Roll Away the Stone 3:09
  • 7 Ballad of Mott (March 26, 1972, Zurich) 5:21
  • 8 The Golden Age of Rock ’n’ Roll 3:25
  • 9 Foxy Foxy 3:29
  • 10 Saturday Gigs 4:17

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