''Blue Mountain'' is the debut album by American
alternative country
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and
Southern rock
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group
Blue Mountain. It was recorded in June 1993 and released on 4 Barrell Records, produced by the band. Writing for
Allmusic
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, 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.
Track listing
# "Bud" (
Cary Hudson
Cary Hudson is an American lead singer, guitarist and main songwriter of the alternative country/Southern rock band Blue Mountain (band), Blue Mountain.
Biography
Hudson was born in the town of Sumrall, Mississippi, located approximately 15 m ...
) — 3:48
# "Let's Ride" (Hudson) — 3:44
# "Song Without a Name" (Hudson) — 3:35
# "Westbound" (Hudson) — 3:05
# "Mountain Girl" (Hudson) — 4:03
# "900 Miles" (Traditional) — 3:15
# "Soul Sister" (Hudson) — 4:58
# "In a Station" (Hudson, Pearman, Stirratt) — 4:07
# "Jimmy Carter" (Hudson) — 2:28
# "Go 'Way Devil" (Traditional) — 5:08
# "Wink" (Hudson) — 3:24
Personnel
;Music
*
Matt Brennan — drums
*
Cary Hudson
Cary Hudson is an American lead singer, guitarist and main songwriter of the alternative country/Southern rock band Blue Mountain (band), Blue Mountain.
Biography
Hudson was born in the town of Sumrall, Mississippi, located approximately 15 m ...
— acoustic guitar, banjo, electric guitar, harmonica, mandolin, vocals
*
Laurie Stirratt — bass, vocals
;Production
* Blue Mountain — production
* Jim Hawkins — mastering
;Design
* Newt Rayburn — photography and graphic design
References
1993 albums
Blue Mountain (band) albums
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