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First Mind is the debut album by British singer-songwriter Nick Mulvey, and was released on 12 May 2014.

Promotion

In June 2013 Mulvey embarked on a 16-date tour, supporting Laura Marling on eight dates of her UK tour, and playing festivals including Glastonbury and Latitude.[1] In December of that year Mulvey was nominated for the BBC Sound of 2014 award, eventually losing to fellow countryman Sam Smith.[2] On 10 September 2014 First Mind was shortlisted for the 2014 Mercury Prize, alongside artists such as Damon Albarn, Bombay Bicycle Club and Kae Tempest.

Critical reception

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According to review aggregator website Metacritic, First Mind received an average score of 77 out of 100 based on 9 reviews, indicating generally favorable reviews.[3]

The Telegraph awarded the album five stars, with reviewer Helen Brown calling the album "a lovely, and rewarding record."[4] 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."[5] 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."[6] 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".[7]

Track listing

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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

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Chart (2013) Peak
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References

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