Sweet Baboo - Mountain

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Review by Jessy Kate Schingler

Mountain by Sweet Baboo: A Quirky, Heartfelt Gem That Still Echoes Alright, let’s talk about Mountain, the 2006 album from Sweet Baboo. It’s one of those records that sneaks up on you—like when you think it's just another indie pop-folk thing, but then BAM, it hits you right in the feels. Hailing from the UK and released on Not On Label (which kinda sounds like they didn’t care what anyone thought, tbh), this album blends Folk, World, Country, Rock, and Pop into something warm and unpolished, like your favorite sweater with a small hole in it. First off, I gotta shout out "Sweetheart O'Mine." Yeah, yeah, don’t confuse it with Guns N’ Roses—it’s way more tender and less hair-metal dramatic. This track has this lilting melody that feels like walking barefoot through grass at sunset. The lyrics are simple yet achingly real, like scribbles in a notebook you’d never show anyone. What sticks with me is how raw it feels, like Sweet Baboo isn’t trying to impress anyone. Just honest music for people who’ve ever loved someone so hard it hurt a little. You know? Then there’s “The Lifeguard,” which is probably my standout track. Something about the way it builds up—the soft strumming, the almost-whispered vocals—makes it feel like a secret shared between friends. But halfway through, it bursts open like laughter breaking the tension at a bonfire. It’s joyful without being cheesy, nostalgic without being sad. Honestly, every time I hear it, I wanna grab my bike and ride nowhere in particular, wind messing up my hair. Feels freeing, y’know? Now, not everything on Mountain slaps equally—I mean, some tracks blend together if you’re not paying attention—but that’s part of its charm. It doesn’t demand perfection; it offers sincerity instead. And honestly? In today’s world of hyper-produced playlists, that kinda authenticity is refreshing as hell. Here’s the kicker though: listening to this album makes me wonder if Sweet Baboo even realizes how quietly powerful their music is. Like, did they sit in some tiny room dreaming this up, unaware they were crafting songs that would stick in people’s heads years later? Or maybe they knew exactly what they were doing all along. Either way, Mountain feels less like an album and more like a conversation with an old friend. One who gets you, flaws and all. Oh, and here’s the unexpected bit: after spinning this record, I found myself Googling lifeguard training courses. No joke.

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Download

Filename: sweet-baboo-mountain.zip
  • MP3 size: 15.6 mb
  • FLAC size: 94.5 mb

Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
The Lifeguard
Sweetheart O'Mine
Spazmin Son

Images

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Labels

Not On Label

Listen online

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  • lytte på nettet
  • online luisteren
  • lyssna på nätet
  • ascolta in linea
  • ouvir online
  • écouter en ligne
  • escuchar en línea
  • online anhören

Formats

  • CDr
  • Single

Notes

Self released CDr single

About Sweet Baboo

Multi talented singer/songwriter from Wales, who runs his own labels and

Real Name

    • Stephen Black

Aliases

  • Stephen Black

Interesting fact about Album

Did you know? Sweet Baboo's album *Mountain*, released in 2006, blends genres like Folk, Indie Pop, and Rock. It’s a hidden gem from the UK, self-released under "Not On Label." Tracks like *Spazmin Son* and *Sweetheart O'Mine* showcase a unique mix of heartfelt folk and quirky pop vibes. Definitely worth a listen if you're into indie music with character!