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Mudslide

The Bluetones · 2000

18 min · 5 tracks · indie rock

A vibrant mix of jangly guitars and introspective lyrics that encapsulate early 2000s indie rock.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • concise energetic listening experience
  • for quick commutes
  • vibrant melodies for sunny days
  • introspective lyrics with jangly guitars

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of lengthy epics
  • prefer slow, atmospheric sounds

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 2000, 'Mudslide' marked The Bluetones' return following their successful debut album, 'Expecting to Fly.' At this point in their career, the band was navigating the changing landscape of Britpop while trying to establish their sound in a post-Britpop era. This EP served as a bridge between mainstream success and their evolving artistic identity.
Stylistic neighbors
Ocean Colour Scene· The Verve· Shed Seven

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Mudslide 4:23
  • 2 Keep the Home Fires Burning (U.S. version) 3:20
  • 3 Zero Tolerance 3:47
  • 4 Fock da Brain-Hole 3:00
  • 5 Mudslide (Shandy Weather version) 4:12

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata