Brain Capers

Mott the Hoople

Brain Capers

RELEASED: November 01, 1971
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Death May Be Your Santa Claus 4:54 2. Your Own Backyard 4:13 3. Darkness Darkness 4:32 4. The Journey 9:15 5. Sweet Angeline 4:53 6. Second Love 3:46 7. The Moon Upstairs 5:01 8. The Wheel of the Quivering Meat Conception 1:15
Historical Archive
Brain Capers is the fourth studio album by Mott the Hoople, released in 1971. The album showcases a blend of glam rock and hard rock elements, characterized by its raw energy and theatrical flair. It features memorable tracks like 'The Golden Age of Rock 'n' Roll' and 'All the Way from Memphis,' which highlight the band's distinctive sound and influence on the glam rock movement. Despite not achieving significant commercial success upon its release, the album has since gained a cult following and is regarded as one of the band's essential works, illustrating their artistic growth and experimentation during this period.