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Mott The Hoople - Wildlife [1970] (Full Album)

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Wildlife is the third studio album by the British band Mott the Hoople. The album was originally released in 1971; in the UK by Island Records (catalogue number ILPS 9144) and in the US by Atlantic Records (cat. no. SD 8384). It was subsequently re-released by Angel Air in 2003 SJPCD159. It reached No. 44 in the UK Albums Chart in April 1971. «Since they had little success and seemed to be going off the tracks, Mott the Hoople was encouraged to produce their third album with anyone that wasn't Guy Stevens. Eventually, they chose themselves, creating a record that is bright and punchy, standing in direct contrast to Mad Shadow's enveloping fog. They wound up with Wildlife, a record that still seems a little transitional, yet is considerably more confident, unified, and enjoyable. Ironically, even if this is a much better record, few songs are as immediately gripping as «Walkin' with a Mountain», but both Mick Ralphs and Ian Hunter turn out some fine rockers, while driving the group toward some interesting territory, like the string-drenched «Waterlow», the country-tinged «It Must Be Love», and the ambling «Original Mixed-Up Kid», or even the surprisingly straight and faithful reading of Melanie's «Lay Down». These give the record a slightly rural feel, lending credence to the title, and the album is unique in Mott's decidedly urban body of work for that very reason - it's lighter, quirkier, and more friendly than the rest. Of course, it didn't widen their audience, and they returned to brutal rock with Brain Capers, but in retrospect it's a charming anomaly in their catalog». (AllMusic Review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine) Mott The Hoople ‎– Wildlife [1971] (Full Album) Tracklist: A1. Whisky Women (Written By, Vocals Mick Ralphs) A2. Angel Of Eighth Avenue (Violin: James Archer, Written By, Vocals: Ian Hunter) A3. Wrong Side Of The River (Engineer: Andrew Johns, Producer: Guy Stevens, Written-By, Vocals: Mick Ralphs) A4. Waterlow (Arranged By, Conductor [Strings]: Michael Gray, Written By, Vocals: Ian Hunter) A5. Lay Down (Chorus: Jess Roden, Mick Ralphs, Stan Tippins, Engineer: Philip Brown, Producer: Guy Stevens, Mott The Hoople, Vocals, Chorus: Ian Hunter, Written By Safka) B1. It Must Be Love (Pedal Steel Guitar: Jerry Hogan, Written By, Vocals: Mick Ralphs) B2. Original Mixed-Up Kid (Pedal Steel Guitar: Jerry Hogan, Written By, Vocals: Ian Hunter) B3. Home Is Where I Want To Be (Written By, Vocals Mick Ralphs) B4. Keep A' Knockin' (Engineer: Andrew Johns, Producer: Guy Stevens, Mott The Hoople, Vocals: Ian Hunter Written By Penniman) Mott the Hoople: Ian Hunter: lead (2, 4, 5, 7, 9) and backing vocals, rhythm guitar, piano, Mick Ralphs: lead guitar, backing and lead (1, 3, 6, 8) vocals, Verden Allen: organ, backing vocals, Pete «Overend» Watts: bass, backing vocals, Dale «Buffin» Griffin - drums, backing vocals. Additional personnel: Jerry Hogan: steel guitar on «It Must Be Love» and «Original Mixed-Up Kid», Jess Roden,, Stan Tippins: background chorus on «Lay Down», Michael Gray: string arrangements and conductor on «Waterlow», Jim Archer: violin on «Angel of Eighth Avenue» Technical: Andy Johns, Brian Humphries, Phill Brown: engineer Credits Piano: Ian Hunter Guitar: Mick Ralphs Organ: Verden Allen Bass: Overend Watts Drums: Buffin Engineer – Brian Humphries/Engineer [Assistant] – Howard Kilgour, Richard Digby Smith, Tony Platt Producer: Mott the Hoople (tracks 1, 2, 4, 6-8), Guy Stevens (track 3), Mott the Hoople/Guy Stevens (tracks 5 and 9)/Design [Cover Design]: Visual Communication Ltd/Graphics: Mal Cooke Photography By: Brian Cooke Recorded at Island Studios, London, November and December 1970 except: - Track A3 Recorded at Olympic Studios 10th February 1970./- Track A5 Recorded at Island Studios 10th September 1970./- Track B4 Recorded live at Fairfield Halls Croydon, 13th September 1970. Inside photo taken at Fairfield Halls, Croydon Label: Island Records ‎– ILPS 9144 (UK), Atlantic (US) Format: Vinyl, LP, Album/Country: UK/Released: March 1971/Recorded: November – December 1970 Length: 38:25 Style: Rock & Roll, Classic Rock, Country Rock DISCLAIMER: I do not make any profit from this video. No copyright infringement intended. All rights belong to the respective artists and the record companies. It is uploaded for educational and promotional purposes only. I do not own, nor claim to own anything contained in this video. -Video Upload powered by https://www.TunesToTube.com