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Mott The Hoople – Brain Capers (Rhino Reserve, Brick & Mortar Exclusive LP Vinyl)

$ 39.95
$ 39.95
Est. 1974, Curated by Heads
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Released in 1971, Brain Capers was the last album Mott the Hoople made before David Bowie stepped in, handed them "All the Young Dudes," and changed their trajectory entirely. Knowing what came next makes this record hit differently, a band pushing hard against the wall just before the door swung open.

Brain Capers captures Mott the Hoople at their heaviest and most unfiltered. Often considered the band’s rawest album, it strips away glam and polish in favor of hard-driving rock, snarling guitars, and Ian Hunter’s defiant, world-weary vocals. Released at a turbulent moment for the band, the record crackles with tension and urgency, blending gritty riffs with sharp songwriting and moments of bruised vulnerability. Darker, louder, and more aggressive than much of their catalog, Brain Capers stands as a cult favorite and a powerful snapshot of Mott the Hoople on the brink.

UPC: 081227803568
Label: Rhino
Release Date: 10.23.26
Format: LP Vinyl