Superpinkymandy
album by Beth Orton
SuperpinkyMandy is the debut studio album by British singer Beth Orton. Largely in the style of electronica, and produced closely with then boyfriend William Orbit, it was a limited Japan-only release, with about 5000 copies pressed. As such, it is very much sought after. Orton largely passes over the release when interviewed, citing 1996's Trailer Park as her first release. It has a dance influenced style rather than the folktronica sound of her subsequent albums.
"Don't Wanna Know 'bout Evil" and "Where Do You Go" would later appear on the collection Pass in Time.
"Don't Wanna Know 'bout Evil" is a cover of the song "Don't Want to Know" by John Martyn from his album Solid Air.
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Orton began working with William Orbit on an LP together as Spill, entitled Burn Blind. "Don't Wanna Know 'Bout Evil" was the first track on the album that ended up being released in just Orton's name. Superpinkymandy, was named after a rag doll which she bought at a jumble sale at the age of six.
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