Bodies (EP)
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| Released | 29 August 2014 | |||
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| Length | 15:42 | |||
| Label | Universal, Mercury | |||
| Producer | Eric J. Dubowsky | |||
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Bodies is the debut extended play (EP) by Australian pop rock singer-songwriter, Celia Pavey. It was announced on 4 August 2014, along with a tour of Australia's east coast. The four-track EP was released on 29 August 2014 via Universal Music Australia.[2] In an interview, Pavey reflected, "I'm a very honest person so I like to write about real things that are happening in my life rather than make up stories. I write a lot about the people in my life. Most of my songs are about love or the habits people share."[3][better source needed] Chart analyst Gavin Ryan predicted the EP would reach the Australian ARIA top 40 albums chart,[4] however it did not.
Review[edit]
Riley Ackley, the Promotional Director for The Oswegonian, gave the EP 4.5 out of 5, and explained "[it] is a beautiful four track debut. Focusing heavily on acoustics and Pavey's angel-like melodies, each song off of Bodies will carry listeners into a day dream trance." adding, "Overall, [it] is near perfection. As an EP, its glossy set-up paired with Pavey's celestial voice makes it one of the most prominent EP releases of the year. [Her work] is proof that there is more to be done in the folk-singer-songwriter genre. Other artists beware, because they'll soon pale in comparison."[5][better source needed]
Venue operator, Lizotte's advertiser wrote, "This studio introduction to Celia's honest and adventurous folk songwriting sweeps through that flat, ghostly landscape and into sonically lush territory" adding "[she] sings of young loss and desire with a voice that has already captured international attention."[6][better source needed] In a review of the EP and its live tour, Chloe Webb of Reverb Magazine said "Pavey has truly found her place musically, a meticulous combination of rambling folk and easy listening indie-pop."[7]
Track listing[edit]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Bodies" | Danielle Blakey, Alexandra Hosking, Celia Pavey, Jake Stone | 3:20 |
| 2. | "Shadow" | Tim Hart, Hugo Levingston, Pavey | 3:42 |
| 3. | "Red" | Pavey | 4:38 |
| 4. | "Laura" | Natasha Khan, Justin Parker | 4:02 |
Release history[edit]
| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia[2][8] | 29 August 2014 | Digital download | Universal Music Australia |
References[edit]
- ^ "the AU sessions: Celia Pavey (Sydney) performs "Red"". the AU review. 27 September 2014. Retrieved 20 June 2020.
- ^ a b Wallace, Ian (25 August 2014). "Week Commencing ~ 25th August 2014 ~ Issue #1238" (PDF). The ARIA Report (1238). Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA): 29. Archived from the original (PDF) on 28 August 2014. Retrieved 19 October 2021.
- ^ "Celia Pavey Announces Bodies EP Tour". Michael Parisi Management. 4 August 2014. Retrieved 24 July 2016.
- ^ Ryan, Gavin (3 September 2014). "Jimmy Barnes Vs Kasey Chambers – Midweek Report". Noise11 (Paul Cashmere). Retrieved 25 July 2016.
- ^ "Weekly EP Revue: Celia Pavey impresses". The Oswegonian. 9 October 2014. Archived from the original on 21 October 2014. Retrieved 19 October 2021. Note: writer's name and job description are seen in archive version.
- ^ "Celia Pavey – Live". Lizottes. 27 August 2014. Archived from the original on 5 October 2016. Retrieved 25 July 2016.
- ^ Webb, Chloe (29 August 2014). "[Live Review] – Celia Pavey". Reverb Magazine. Archived from the original on 13 October 2014. Retrieved 19 October 2021.
- ^ "Bodies (EP) by Celia Pavey". iTunes (Australia). January 2014. Retrieved 25 July 2016.