Track Listing

1. Thunderbuck Ram - Mott the Hoople, Ralphs, Mick
2. No Wheels to Ride
3. You Are One of Us
4. Walkin' with a Mountain
5. I Can Feel
6. Threads of Iron - Mott the Hoople, Ralphs, Mick
7. When My Mind's Gone

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #82240 in Music
• Released on: 2005-04-19
• Number of discs: 1

Customer Reviews

One of the best
First off , I'll tell you Mott / Ian Hunter are one of my personal faves. That being said , note for note , this is my fave MTH disc. Frantic , manic , schizophrenic and VERY dark , "Mad Shadows: , the sophomore recording from MTH holds up 37+ years after release. For people just discovering MTH , chose "Mott" or "All The Young Dudes" first , then you will be able to truly appreciate what a GREAT work this is.

coming 2 U from your own backyard
God, I love Mad Shadows, my second or third favorite Mott the Hoople record. Mott being my favorite (thank you), and either Brain Capers or Mad Shadows next. If you are in your teens, check this out and know what the word "angst" really means. When My Mind's Gone done extemporaneously by Ian. Incredible. Also, listen for the notorious bass drum pedal squeek. Once you hear it, you'll always hear it.

I've always been disappointed that this early rock group has been under-rated.
I borrowed this LP from my sister in 1970, and I've been searching for it ever since she demanded it back. Thanks to Wounded Bird Records for this faithful digitization. This is great listening from start to finish (a mere 36 minutes). This is pre-David Bowie-inspired/glam rock Mott the Hoople - I think that I would call this mainly an album of excellent early, electric-rock ballads. One of my all-time favorites is "No Wheels to Ride." ("Can't get enough, can't get enough, can't get enough, I can't get enough of your love..."). This album sounds somewhat old-fashioned nowadays, but I'm really enjoying getting into it again. This is the original band, with piano and strong and emotive lead vocals from Ian Hunter (yes, his gravely voice does sound a bit like Bob Dylan at times). Supportive organ by Verden Allen, a great wailing guitar by Mick Ralphs (also provides vocals) and bass by Overend Watts, and Dale "Buffin" Griffin's drums. All songs by Hunter or Ralphs. (Ralphs moved on to Bad Company around 1974, bringing Mott the Hoople's song "Ready for Love" with him). (They almost appear to be backed up by gospel singers on "You Are One of Us" and especially on "I Can Feel.") If you're into early electric rock, I don't know why you wouldn't like this album. It's very energetic, a little noisy, and smooth.