Mad Shadows (album)

Infobox Album
Name = Mad Shadows
Type = studio
Longtype =
Artist = Mott the Hoople


Released = 1970
Recorded =
Genre = Rock
Length =
Label = (UK) Island Records
Producer = Guy Stevens
Reviews =
Last album = "Mott the Hoople"
(1969)
This album = "Mad Shadows
(1970)
Next album = " Wildlife"
(1971)

Mad Shadows was the second album by Mott the Hoople. It was recorded in 1970 and released on Island Records in September 1970, catalogue number ILPS 9112. It has subsequently been re-released on Angel Air in 2003 (SJPCD157). As with their debut album it was produced by Guy Stevens. The original title, Sticky Fingers, was dropped when The Rolling Stones used it for their own record. Indeed, Mick Jagger sang backing vocals on the song "Walkin' with a Mountain". The album was notable for its darker, heavier sound, and oppressive cover artwork.The final track of the original album, "When my mind's gone", was allegedly performed by Hunter under producer Stevens' hypnotic influence. Although the album received mixed reviews and sold poorly "Walkin' with a mountain"remained a live favourite until the band folded.

Track listing

# "Thunderbuck Ram (Mick Ralphs) 4.50
# "No Wheels to Ride (Ian Hunter) 5.50
# "You Are One of Us (Hunter) 2.26
# "Walkin' with a Mountain (Hunter) 3.49
# "I Can Feel (Hunter) 7.13
# "Threads of Iron (Ralphs) 5.12
# "When My Mind's Gone (Hunter) 6.31
# "It Would Be a Pleasure (Ralphs - 2003 re-issue bonus) 1.50
# "How Long? (Death May be Your Santa Claus) (Hunter, Verden Allen - 2003 re-issue bonus) 3.54