Released 50 years ago
Shouting and Pointing
Mott the Hoople · 1976
38 min · 9 tracks · glam rock
A vibrant blend of glam rock energy and introspective lyrics that encapsulates a band at a crossroads.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady progression with emotional peaks
- vibrant energy for group listening
- introspective moments amid upbeat tracks
- for late-night drives
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- dislike emotional lyrical depth
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1976, 'Shouting and Pointing' marked Mott the Hoople's final studio album before their breakup. This came after their commercial peak with 'All the Young Dudes' in 1972, during a time when the band's lineup was shifting and they were exploring new musical directions. The album reflects both their glam rock roots and a yearning for artistic reinvention.
- Stylistic neighbors
- David Bowie· T. Rex· The Sweet
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Shouting and Pointing 4:31
- 2 Collision Course 3:26
- 3 Storm 5:26
- 4 Career (No Such Thing as Rock 'n' Roll) 5:24
- 5 Hold on, You're Crazy 4:28
- 6 See You Again 4:19
- 7 Too Short Arms (I Don't Care) 3:57
- 8 Broadside Outcasts 3:18
- 9 Good Times 3:51
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