"Clumsy Love" is a song by Australian singer/songwriter Thelma Plum, released on 13 July 2018 as the lead single from Plum's debut studio album Better in Blak (2019). In Triple J's Hottest 100 of 2018, the song was voted in at number 79.[3] The song was certified platinum in Australia in 2020.
| "Clumsy Love" | ||||
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| Single by Thelma Plum | ||||
| from the album Better in Blak | ||||
| Released | 13 July 2018 | |||
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| Length | 3:07 | |||
| Label | Mosy Recordings, Warner Music Australia | |||
| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | ||||
| Thelma Plum singles chronology | ||||
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Background
editUpon release, Plum told Triple J that she "had gone through a little bit of a rough patch, and I guess this is kind of a reflection of me going through that time and not always feeling backed 100 percent."[4] She also told Music Feeds: "The year just gone [2017] has been a really rough one for me and 'Clumsy Love' is my reflections on that and I have to say I am far happier with the song than with the memories."[1]
Reception
editShaad D'Souza from Vice Magazine said "'Clumsy Love' showcases the warmth in Plum's voice, underpinning it with handclaps and tambourine. Despite the track's wispy production, Plum's songwriting still cuts deep."[5]
Thomas Bleach called the song "shiny" and "quirky", describing it as "deliver[ing] a [sic] euphoric layered with a very emotional and reflective storyline" and as "bold and exciting".[2]
auspOp described the song as "an addictive little indie pop gem" and said the song has a "gorgeously sunshiney gloss".[6]
Music video
editThe music video was directed by Claudia Sangiorgi Dalimore and released on 15 August 2018.[7]
Track listings
edit| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Clumsy Love" | 3:07 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Clumsy Love" (St. South Remix) | 2:49 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Clumsy Love" (acoustic) | 3:05 |
| 2. | "Clumsy Love" (original) | 3:07 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[11] | 2× Platinum | 140,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- ^ a b Mack, Emmy (13 July 2018). "Thelma Plum drops national tour dates & new single "Clumsy Love"". Music Feeds. Retrieved 11 June 2019.
- ^ a b "Single Review: Thelma Plum – Clumsy Love". Thomas Bleach. 13 July 2018. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
- ^ "1-100 – Hottest 100 of 2018 – Triple J". ABC. 27 February 2018. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
- ^ "How Thelma Plum's difficult year inspired her new song". ABC. 11 July 2018. Retrieved 27 September 2019.
- ^ D'Souza, Shaad (13 July 2018). "Thelma Plum is sharp as ever on indie throwback "Clumsy Love"". Vice. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
- ^ "Thelma Plum's Clumsy Love". auspOp. 15 July 2018. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
- ^ "Thelma Plum - Clumsy Love (Official Video)". YouTube. 15 August 2018. Retrieved 23 September 2019.
- ^ "Clumsy Love – Single by Thelma Plum on Apple Music". Apple Music AU. 13 July 2018. Retrieved 23 September 2019.
- ^ "Clumsy Love (St. South Remix) – Single by Thelma Plum on Apple Music". Apple Music AU. 19 October 2018. Retrieved 28 September 2019.
- ^ "Clumsy Love (Acoustic) – Single by Thelma Plum on Apple Music". Apple Music AU. 19 October 2018. Retrieved 28 September 2019.
- ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2024 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 16 May 2024.