Mudcrutch is the first studio album by American rock band Mudcrutch, released on April 29, 2008. The album was recorded during a two-week period in August 2007. Mudcrutch had originally been formed in 1970; the band recorded several demos and singles but never released a full album. Mudcrutch was disbanded by the record company in 1975 and did not play together again until recording this album 32 years later. After the initial break-up, band members Tom Petty, Mike Campbell and Benmont Tench went on to form Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.
The album entered the U.S. Billboard 200 chart at No. 8, selling about 38,000 copies in its first week.Katie Hasty, "Madonna Leads Busy Billboard 200 With 7th No. 1", Billboard.com, May 7, 2008.
Track listing
Personnel Mudcrutch Tom Petty – bass guitar, lead vocals , backing vocals Mike Campbell – guitar , mandolin Tom Leadon – guitar , harmony vocals, lead vocal on "Queen of the Go-Go Girls", co-lead vocal on "Shady Grove" Benmont Tench – piano, organ, lead vocal on "This Is a Good Street" Randall Marsh – drums
Technical personnel Tom Petty – production Mike Campbell – production Ryan Ulyate – production Chris Bellman – mastering Jeri Heiden – art direction and design John Heiden – art direction and design Martyn Atkins – photography
References
External links Official web site of Mudcrutch