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
EP by
Gwyneth Herbert
Released1 November 2010
GenreRemix; jazz; Singer-songwriter
Length33:00
LabelNaim Edge (naimcd137)
ProducerSeb Rochford
Singles from Clangers And Mash
  1. "Perfect Fit"
    Released: 7 March 2011
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
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

NoTitleLyrics and musicLength
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

  1. Fordham, John (16 December 2010). "Gwyneth Herbert: Clangers and Mash – review". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 29 August 2011.
  2. Hewett, Ivan (5 November 2010). "Gwyneth Herbert: Clangers & Mash, CD review". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 17 October 2018.
  3. "Gwyneth Herbert to release 'Perfect Fit' and a free remix". AAA Music. 25 January 2011. Retrieved 9 October 2018.
  4. Eyles, John (2010). "Gwyneth Herbert Clangers & Mash Review". BBC Music. Retrieved 2 March 2015.
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