Mud: The RAK Years 1973-75, Three Albums on 2CDs – Review
10th January 2025If you thought the glam rock era was all about big hair and platform boots, think again! “Mud: The RAK Years 1973-75” serves up a delicious dose of nostalgia, reminding us that it’s also filled with irresistibly catchy tunes, cheeky smiles, and more sparkle than a disco ball at a drag queen’s birthday bash.
“]This 37-track, 2CD digipack is your time machine back to the vibrant days when MUD dominated the scene. Inside, you’ll find all the glam rock essentials, from the exuberant “Tiger Feet” to the surprisingly poignant “Lonely This Christmas” (we won’t judge if you get a little misty-eyed).The first disc features the beloved albums Mud Rock and Mud Rock Vol. 2, both packed with iconic tracks. But it’s the second disc where the real excitement lies. It’s the ultimate guide for anyone wanting to wow their friends with their knowledge of 70s pop rock. You’ll stumble upon hidden gems that will have you exclaiming, “Wait, that was MUD?!” You’ll find yourself dancing as if you’ve just uncovered the hottest secret club.
Each track is overflowing with enough flair to make you dream of donning something sparkly and snug while belting out the lyrics. It’s time to dust off those platform shoes, crank up the volume, and get ready to rock like it’s 1975.
This is the Valentine’s Day gift that will make hearts sing!
Score 8/10
TRACK LISTING
DISC 1 – MUD ROCK!
1 Rocket
2 Do You Love Me / Sha La La La Lee
3 Running Bear
4 The Hippy Hippy Shake
5 Shake Rattle And Roll / See You Later Alligator
6 Dyna-Mite / The Cat Crept In / Tiger Feet (Medley)
7 The End Of The World
8 Blue Moon
9 In The Mood
10 Bye Bye Johnny
MUD ROCK VOL II
11 The Secrets That You Keep
12 Living Doll
13 One Night
14 Tallahassee Lassie
15 Let’s Have A Party
16 Tobacco Road
17 Oh Boy
18 I Love How You Love Me
19 Hula Love
20 Diana
DISC 2 – MUD RAK!
1 Crazy
2 Do You Love Me
3 Hypnosis
4 Last Tango In London
5 Dyna-Mite
6 Do It All Over Again
7 Tiger Feet
8 Mr. Bagatelle
9 The Cat Crept In
10 Morning
11 The Ladies
12 Watching The Clock
13 Lonely This Christmas
14 I Can’t Stand It
15 Still Watching The Clock
16 Moonshine Sally
17 Hula Love
Label – 7Ts
Release – 14th Feb 2025
