SENSORY PROJECTS
Formed by Jonathan Michell (The Ancients) in 2003, MUM SMOKES were originally a three-piece, now, the band is comprised of four songwriters; Michell, Karl Scullin (KES Band), Julian Patterson (Minimum Chips) and – member since 2006 – Justin Fuller (ZOND).
The second release by Melbourne’s MUM SMOKES is in fact two albums, Easy and House Music. The two albums are available as one release through Sensory Projects, the package comprising 31 tracks, the 2 discs nestled in a lovely recycled card wallet with artwork by Mark Rodda.
Easy and House Music were recorded at home in Melbourne by MUM SMOKES and mastered by Casey Rice. Easy was recorded between January 2006 and March 2007, and House Music was recorded between August 2007 and September 2008.
The albums are considered by MUM SMOKES to be separate albums coming from distinct periods and distinct recording sessions.
Easy and House Music are the products of four combined musical visions. As a result there is a huge diversity across the thirty-one tracks in terms of songwriting, arrangements, and production; from stripped-back acoustic pop to more traditional rock arrangements, layered orchestration and abstract soundscapes. Musical cues are taken from equally diverse locations, the result of which is that MUM SMOKES elude direct comparison.
