Mend is the debut album by the Scottish band De Rosa. Released in June 2006, it was voted 16th in Mojo’s top 50 albums of 2006.[citation needed] It was recorded by Scottish producer Andy Miller.

Mend
Studio album by
ReleasedJune 2006
RecordedChem 19
Hamilton, Scotland
2004-05
GenrePsychedelic rock, psychedelic folk
Length36:32
LabelChemikal Underground / Gargleblast
ProducerAndy Miller
De Rosa chronology
Mend
(2006)
Prevention
(2009)
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Track listing edit

  1. Father’s Eyes – 3:26
  2. Camera – 2:50
  3. New Lanark – 3:45
  4. All Saints Day – 2:55
  5. Hopes & Little Jokes – 2:14
  6. Cathkin Braes – 4:42
  7. On Recollection – 2:54
  8. Evelyn – 3:57
  9. Hattonrigg Pit Disaster – 2:19
  10. Headfirst – 2:44
  11. The Engineer – 4:46

Lyrics by Martin John Henry. Music by De Rosa.

Personnel edit

  • Martin John Henry – vocals, guitars, keyboards
  • James Woodside – bass, mandolin, melodica
  • Neil Woodside – drums, percussion

Guests edit

  • Alan Barr – cello on Evelyn, Hattonrigg Pit Disaster and The Engineer
  • Chris Connick – additional writing on Evelyn
  • Ross McGowan – additional writing on Cathkin Braes