Clangers and Mash
Clangers and Mash is an EP by British singer-songwriter Gwyneth Herbert. It was released on 1 November 2010 and was critically acclaimed, receiving a four-starred review from The Guardian.
| Clangers and Mash | |
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| EP by Gwyneth Herbert | |
| Released | 1 November 2010 |
| Genre | Remix; jazz; Singer-songwriter |
| Length | 33:00 |
| Label | Naim Edge (naimcd137) |
| Producer | Seb Rochford |
| Singles from Clangers And Mash | |
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| The Guardian |   [1] |
| The Daily Telegraph | [2] |
The EP includes remixes, by Seb Rochford of Polar Bear, of some of Gwyneth Herbert's previously published songs as well as the song "Perfect Fit" which had been issued as a free download in October 2009[3] and was released as a single on 7 March 2011.[1]
Reception
In a four-starred review for The Guardian, jazz critic John Fordham described it as a "fascinating set of variations on the familiar for Herbert regulars, or an appealing introduction for jazz-averse newcomers", saying that although her songs had been radically transformed, "Herbert's unfussy soulfulness and personal vision always glow through".[1]
John Eyles, in a review for BBC Music, described the "fragility of Herbert's performance" on the closing track, an a cappella version of "Midnight Oil", as "beautiful".[4]
Ivan Hewett, writing for The Daily Telegraph, said that the song "Perfect Fit" "has such a guilessly catchy melody you can't help being charmed by it."[2]
Track listing
| No | Title | Lyrics and music | Length | |
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| 1 | "Perfect Fit" (Radio Edit) | 3:07 | ||
| 2 | "My Mini & Me" (Polar Bear Remix) | 4:38 | ||
| 3 | "So Worn Out" (In the Bedroom) | 2:53 | ||
| 4 | "Narrow Man" (Girl After Shower Remix) | 3:49 | ||
| 5 | "Perfect Fit" (Mr. Solo & The Voluntary Butter Scheme Remix) | 3:18 | ||
| 6 | "Petite Cacahuete" | 3:29 | ||
| 7 | "So Worn Out" (Temper D Remix) | 4:44 | ||
| 8 | "Perfect Fit" (Original Version) | 3:15 | ||
| 9 | "Midnight Oil" (Acappella Version) | 3:36 | Total length = 32:51 |
References
- Fordham, John (16 December 2010). "Gwyneth Herbert: Clangers and Mash – review". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 29 August 2011.
- Hewett, Ivan (5 November 2010). "Gwyneth Herbert: Clangers & Mash, CD review". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 17 October 2018.
- "Gwyneth Herbert to release 'Perfect Fit' and a free remix". AAA Music. 25 January 2011. Retrieved 9 October 2018.
- Eyles, John (2010). "Gwyneth Herbert Clangers & Mash Review". BBC Music. Retrieved 2 March 2015.