Smith and Mudd
Blue River
Ben Smith & Paul "Mudd" Murphy
Side A
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A1 24/7 Smith & Mudd
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A2 Tanglewood Smith & Mudd
Side B
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B1 Blue River Vocals Smith & Mudd
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B2 The Start Floyd Smith & Mudd
Side C
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C1 Shulme Smith & Mudd
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C2 Elsewhere Smith & Mudd
Side D
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D1 Plot Of Land Vocals Smith & Mudd
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D2 Vegetable Square Vocals Smith & Mudd
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D3 The Secret Vocals Smith & Mudd
Album Flow Strategy
Morning Light / Opening Set (Sides A-B)
24/7
→
Tanglewood
→
Blue River
→
The Start
Deep Listening / Peak Ambient (Sides C-D)
Shulme
→
Elsewhere
→
Plot Of Land
→
Vegetable Square
→
The Secret
Pro Tip: This album is designed for horizontal listening and long drives through the countryside. Unlike dancefloor records, tempo remains fluid and atmospheric. "The Start" (B2) features guitar work by Rado Klose, founding member of Pink Floyd, adding a distinctive psychedelic folk texture perfect for sunset moments.
Key Musical Features & Personnel
Featured Musicians:
• Rado Klose (Additional Guitar): Founding member of Pink Floyd. Features on "Blue River," "Elsewhere," and "Plot Of Land"
• Ewa Norman (Violin): Chamber textures on "Blue River" and "Plot Of Land"
• Huw Costin (Vocals): Featured on "Blue River," "Vegetable Square," and "The Secret"
• Rachel Thomas (Vocals): Featured on "Plot Of Land"
• Dave Noble (Guitar/Bass): "The Start" and "Shulme"
• Kevin Pollard (Keyboards): "Elsewhere"
Production Notes:
• Recorded as a collaboration between Ben Smith and Paul "Mudd" Murphy
• Originally released on Claremont 56 label (CD only, 2007)
• Characterized by DX7 synth pads, chorus effects, and white funk bass lines reminiscent of early 80s sophisticated pop
• Dub influences and psychedelic folk textures throughout
• Rado Klose (Additional Guitar): Founding member of Pink Floyd. Features on "Blue River," "Elsewhere," and "Plot Of Land"
• Ewa Norman (Violin): Chamber textures on "Blue River" and "Plot Of Land"
• Huw Costin (Vocals): Featured on "Blue River," "Vegetable Square," and "The Secret"
• Rachel Thomas (Vocals): Featured on "Plot Of Land"
• Dave Noble (Guitar/Bass): "The Start" and "Shulme"
• Kevin Pollard (Keyboards): "Elsewhere"
Production Notes:
• Recorded as a collaboration between Ben Smith and Paul "Mudd" Murphy
• Originally released on Claremont 56 label (CD only, 2007)
• Characterized by DX7 synth pads, chorus effects, and white funk bass lines reminiscent of early 80s sophisticated pop
• Dub influences and psychedelic folk textures throughout
Vinyl Pressing & DJ Notes
Original Release: Claremont 56 (UK) - C56CD001, November 2007 (CD only)
Vinyl Release: Be With Records (UK) - BEWITH017LP, June 2019
Edition: Hand-numbered limited edition of 500 copies
Packaging: Gatefold sleeve
Remastered by: Simon Francis (2019)
Cut by: Pete Norman
Pressed by: Record Industry (Netherlands)
Barcode: 4251648410065
Critical Reception: "Endlessly listenable... perfect for long drives through the countryside." Features stunning guitar work and chamber music influences. The vinyl pressing is noted as "perfectly recorded" with excellent dynamic range for ambient textures.
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