Shades of Ian Hunter: The Ballad of Ian Hunter & Mott the Hoople

Mott the Hoople

Shades of Ian Hunter: The Ballad of Ian Hunter & Mott the Hoople

RELEASED: January 01, 1979
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. All the Young Dudes 3:30 2. One of the Boys 2:46 3. Sweet Jane 3:12 4. All the Way From Memphis 2:59 5. I Wish I Was Your Mother 4:50 6. The Golden Age of Rock ’n’ Roll 3:23 7. Roll Away the Stone 3:07 8. Marionette 5:11 9. Rose 3:54 10. Foxy Foxy 3:30 11. Where Do You All Come From 3:25 12. Rest in Peace 3:51 13. Saturday Gigs 4:17
Historical Archive
Shades of Ian Hunter: The Ballad of Ian Hunter & Mott the Hoople is a retrospective compilation album that showcases the distinctive blend of glam rock and hard rock that defined Mott the Hoople's sound. Featuring a mix of their most beloved tracks, the album captures the raw energy and lyrical depth of Ian Hunter's songwriting, reflecting the band's influence on the rock genre through the 1970s and beyond. The compilation is noted for its eclectic mix of styles, ranging from anthemic rockers to poignant ballads, highlighting the band's versatility and Hunter's charismatic vocal delivery.