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Rock and Roll Queen

Mott the Hoople

35 min · 8 tracks · glam rock

Glam rock exuberance bursts through raw energy and playful irreverence on this vibrant debut.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • playful irreverence and raw energy
  • dynamic journey with peaks
  • short bursts of exuberance
  • sing-along moments with friends

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer slow, steady builds
  • seek lengthy immersive experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1971, 'Rock and Roll Queen' marked Mott the Hoople's debut album, introducing their unique blend of glam rock. At this point in their career, they were still establishing their identity in the evolving British rock scene, searching for a breakthrough sound that would later culminate in greater success with their second album.
Stylistic neighbors
David Bowie· T. Rex· The Sweet

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Rock and Roll Queen 5:09
  • 2 The Wheel of the Quivering Meat Conception 0:26
  • 3 You Really Got Me 2:53
  • 4 Thunderbuck Ram 4:49
  • 5 Walkin With a Mountain 3:53
  • 6 Death May Be Your Santa Claus 4:54
  • 7 Midnight Lady 3:28
  • 8 Keep A Knockin’ 10:06

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