Blue Mountain (Blue Mountain album)

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Blue Mountain
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Studio album by
Released1993
RecordedJune 1993
Genre Alternative country, country rock, roots rock, Southern rock
Length41:35
Label 4 Barrell
Producer Blue Mountain
Blue Mountain chronology
Blue Mountain
(1993)
Dog Days
(1995)
Professional ratings
Review scores
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Blue Mountain is the debut album by American alternative country and Southern rock group Blue Mountain. It was recorded in June 1993 and released on 4 Barrell Records, produced by the band. Writing for Allmusic, Rob Caldwell gave the album a star rating of three out of five. He said that it was less consistent than Blue Mountain's later work, but that it was essential for fans of the band. [2]

Contents

Track listing

  1. "Bud" (Cary Hudson) — 3:48
  2. "Let's Ride" (Hudson) — 3:44
  3. "Song Without a Name" (Hudson) — 3:35
  4. "Westbound" (Hudson) — 3:05
  5. "Mountain Girl" (Hudson) — 4:03
  6. "900 Miles" (Traditional) — 3:15
  7. "Soul Sister" (Hudson) — 4:58
  8. "In a Station" (Hudson, Pearman, Stirratt) — 4:07
  9. "Jimmy Carter" (Hudson) — 2:28
  10. "Go 'Way Devil" (Traditional) — 5:08
  11. "Wink" (Hudson) — 3:24

Personnel

Music [3]
Production [3]
Design [3]

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References

  1. Allmusic review
  2. Caldwell, Rob, "Blue Mountain > Review", Allmusic , Rovi Corporation , retrieved July 11, 2010
  3. 1 2 3 "Blue Mountain > Credits", Allmusic, Rovi Corporation, retrieved July 11, 2010