Good Sunday afternoon friends! The Meista here getting his glam on with Mott The Hoople's "Mott" (Remastered) and a Peeper Ale from Maine Beer Company! This pairing goes out to my buddy and fellow Mott The Hoople fan, Mr. Kevin Kirk... cheers my friend!!
Released July 20th, 1973, "Mott" is the 6th studio album by English glam rock band Mott The Hoople. With the obvious comparisons to David Bowie and Marc Bolan's T. Rex aside, Mott The Hoople is most definitely the epitome of English glam rock, but steeped in American early '60s soul and R&B, as well as '50s pop and rock & roll. There is also a touch of jazz and classical in their compositions for this album. Frontman Ian Hunter provided lead vocals, piano, and guitars. Mick Ralphs (who would later go on to form Bad Company with Paul Rodgers of Free) provided lead guitars, mandolins, backing vocals, organ, moogotron, tambourine, and lead vocals on "I’m A Cadillac / El Camino Dolo Roso". Peter "Overend" Watts provided bass and backing vocals. And Dale "Buffin" Griffin provided drums and percussion, and backing vocals. Guest musician Andy Mackay of Roxy Music fame provided saxophone on "All The Way From Memphis" and "Honaloochie Boogie". Musically and lyrically, "Mott" is far more personal, introspective, and complex than previous outings. "Ballad Of Mott The Hoople" examines the internal struggles of being a band. "I Wish I Was Your Mother" is a rather odd love song. "Hymn For The Dudes" evokes sympathy for lost times. Although the album is more cerebral than other albums by the band, it still rocks! Songs like the rock anthems "Drivin’ Sister", "Honaloochie Boogie", "Violence", and "Whizz Kid" are fast-paced classic Hoople glam rock monsters! The remastered version includes 4 bonus tracks: "Rose", the B-side of "Honaloochie Boogie", demos of "Honaloochie Boogie" and "Nightmare", and a live version of "Drivin' Sister".
The Peeper Ale is an American Pale Ale (APA), but with some very unique characteristics. It pours a very light straw-gold with a sizable, frothy head that displays good retention and intricate lacing. The nose is a nice, well-balanced blend of pale malt, pink grapefruit, and floral hops. Light bodied and moderately carbonated, the mouthfeel is crisp and dry and very, very refreshing. Like the nose, the taste is very well-balanced. Brewed with American 2-Row, CaraPils, Vienna, Red Wheat malts and US Magnum, Amarillo, Cascade, Centennial hops, the Peeper has some really nice grain notes up front and dry, citrusy hops throughout. Although quite hoppy, the Peeper is not bitter, nor is it sweet. It is just a very, very good, very solid pale ale. With its complexity and crisp flavor, the Peeper Ale makes for a great companion to Mott The Hoople's "Mott"!
Cheers!!
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