In November 1971, “Island” label released “Brain Capers”, the fourth Mott the Hoople album. It was recorded August – September 1971, at “island Studios” in London, and was produced by Guy Stevens.

Personnel:

• Ian Hunter– vocals, guitar, keyboards
• Mick Ralphs– vocals, guitar
• Verden Allen– vocals, keyboards
• Pete Watts– vocals, bass
• Dale “Buffin” Griffin – vocals, drums
• Guy Stevens– piano
• Jim Price– trumpet
• Andy Johns– engineer
• Zal Schreiber – mastering
• Richard Polak – photography

Track listing:

1. Death May Be Your Santa Claus – Ian Hunter, Verden Allen
2. Your Own Backyard – Dion DiMucci
3. Darkness, Darkness – Jesse Colin Young
4. The Journey – Ian Hunter
5. Sweet Angeline – Ian Hunter
6. Second Love – Verden Allen
7. The Moon Upstairs – Ian Hunter, Mick Ralphs
8. The Wheel of the Quivering Meat Conception – Ian Hunter, Guy Stevens