''First Mind'' is the debut album by

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singer-songwriter

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, and was released on 12 May 2014.

Promotion

In June 2013 Mulvey embarked on a 16-date tour, supporting

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on eight dates of her UK tour, and playing festivals including

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and

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. In December of that year Mulvey was nominated for the BBC Sound of 2014 award, eventually losing to fellow countryman

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. On 10 September 2014 ''First Mind'' was shortlisted for the

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, alongside artists such as Damon Albarn,

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Critical reception

According to review aggregator website

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, ''First Mind'' received an average score of 77 out of 100 based on 9 reviews, indicating generally favorable reviews. ''

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'' awarded the album five stars, with reviewer Helen Brown calling the album "a lovely, and rewarding record." '' Clash'' were similarly positive, complimenting the album for being "full of intricacies and influences that should see it celebrated as one of the great albums of 2014." '' Q'' commended Mulvey on his debut work outside of Portico Quartet, confirming that he "is very much his own man on this highly intriguing debut." Popular blog ''The Line of Best Fit'' complimented the album on being "a total package of pop hooks, instrumental genius and gorgeous rhythms", calling Mulvey "an extremely talented musician".

Track listing

Personnel

*Alexis Smith - Engineering, Mixing *Dan Carey - Ukulele, Bass Guitar, Drum Machine, Electric Guitar, Prophet Synthesizer, Swarmatron Synthesizer, Mixing, Music Box *Isadora Tanner - Backing Vocals *Izzi Dunn - Cello *John Dent - Mastering *Liam Hutton - Drums *Mike Pagulatos - Viola *Nick Mulvey - Vocals, Guitar, Harmonium, Prophet Synthesizer, Percussion, Ukulele, Mellotron *Shahzad Ismaily - Percussion, Synthesizer

Chart performance

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:First Mind 2014 albums Nick Mulvey albums Fiction Records albums Albums produced by Dan Carey (record producer)