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Up on the Downs
Studio album by
Released27 October 2003
GenreElectronic, hip hop, dub
Length58:22
LabelGrand Central Records
GCCD123
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
Uncut[2]

Up on the Downs is the first solo record by the DJ Rob Smith, and his first release on the Grand Central Records independent record label.[3]

Critical reception

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Fact thought that "the unfeasibly funky breakbeat dub 'Tru Rub' is the party rocking chest-rattler of the collection, but it’s the exquisite 'Singapore' that bears the most repeat listening."[4]

AllMusic wrote that "the same backbeats and cut-ups that made Smith and Mighty such a force to deal with are extremely evident and provide an album-length worth of moody, introspective hip hop ideal for long walks on cold winter days."[1]

Track listing

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  1. "Rock Dope Stupid (R & R Mix)" – 5:53
  2. "Angels in Poverty" (featuring Kelz & Rudy Lee) – 4:50
  3. "Revolve" – 4:30
  4. "Living in Unity (Wonderful World mix)" (featuring Ghadian) – 6:11
  5. "Reverie" – 4:10
  6. "Great Escape" – 4:44
  7. "Tru Rub" – 4:45
  8. "Question (Blue & Red Rework)" (featuring Ghadian) – 5:23
  9. "Don't You See" (featuring Hazel Jayne) – 4:31
  10. "Singapore" – 3:47
  11. "Jah Provide" – 4:08
  12. "Likeminded" (featuring Alice Perera) – 5:30

References

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  1. ^ a b "Up on the Downs - Rob Smith | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic" – via www.allmusic.com.
  2. ^ "Rob Smith - Up On The Downs". December 1, 2003.
  3. ^ "Rob Smith | Biography & History". AllMusic.
  4. ^ "The Essential... Smith & Mighty - Page 9 of 10". Fact Magazine. April 30, 2012.