Up on the Downs

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]

Up on the Downs
Studio album by Rob Smith
Released	27 October 2003
Genre	Electronic, hip hop, dub
Length	58:22
Label	Grand Central Records GCCD123

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[1]
Uncut	[2]

Critical reception

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

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