Bodies (EP)

Bodies
EP by
Celia Pavey
Released29 August 2014 (2014-08-29)
Genre
Length15:42
LabelUniversal, Mercury
ProducerEric J. Dubowsky
Celia Pavey chronology
This Music
(2013) 		Bodies
(2014) 		Fingertips
(2016)
Singles from Bodies
  1. "Red"
    Released: 25 August 2014[1]

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

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

Bodies (EP) – Universal Music Australia (3792865)
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Bodies"Danielle Blakey, Alexandra Hosking, Celia Pavey, Jake Stone3:20
2."Shadow"Tim Hart, Hugo Levingston, Pavey3:42
3."Red"Pavey4:38
4."Laura"Natasha Khan, Justin Parker4:02

Release history

Region Date Format(s) Label
Australia[2][8] 29 August 2014 Digital download Universal Music Australia

References

  1. ^ "the AU sessions: Celia Pavey (Sydney) performs "Red"". the AU review. 27 September 2014. Retrieved 20 June 2020.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ "Celia Pavey Announces Bodies EP Tour". Michael Parisi Management. 4 August 2014. Retrieved 24 July 2016.
  4. ^ Ryan, Gavin (3 September 2014). "Jimmy Barnes Vs Kasey Chambers – Midweek Report". Noise11 (Paul Cashmere). Retrieved 25 July 2016.
  5. ^ "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.
  6. ^ "Celia Pavey – Live". Lizottes. 27 August 2014. Archived from the original on 5 October 2016. Retrieved 25 July 2016.
  7. ^ Webb, Chloe (29 August 2014). "[Live Review] – Celia Pavey". Reverb Magazine. Archived from the original on 13 October 2014. Retrieved 19 October 2021.
  8. ^ "Bodies (EP) by Celia Pavey". iTunes (Australia). January 2014. Retrieved 25 July 2016.