The Movement is the debut extended play (EP) by Australian-American singer-songwriter Betty Who. The EP was self-released on 16 April 2013[1] as a free download.[2]
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| Released | April 16, 2013 September 17, 2013 (re-release) | |||
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| Length | 15:24 | |||
| Label | Self-released RCA (re-release) | |||
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The EP received favorable reviews from several magazines and blogs upon release. Idolator described the EP as "A spine-tinglingly euphoric 80's pop nugget,"[3] Indie pop blog All Things Go claimed she was "charting new musical territory,"[4] and the UK outlet Popjustice called it "the best proper EP so far of 2013."[5] Elle Magazine named her "Your Next Pop Obsession" on 5 August 2013,[6] and TIME chose Newham as one of 14 Musical Acts To Watch in 2014.[7]
On 15 September 2013, it was announced Who had signed with RCA Records.[8] The EP was re-released digitally via RCA Records on 17 September 2013.[9]
Reviews edit
Sam Lanky of Idolator gave the EP a positive review saying; "The four-track EP is led by single "Somebody Loves You," a spine-tinglingly euphoric '80s pop nugget with a singalong chorus catchier than most of what's on mainstream radio. Weirder still is that the other three tracks are equally impressive: The luminous "You're In Love" evokes the new Tegan and Sara album, while "Right Here" is dreamily lush; "High Society" is an injection of New Order synth-pop with a rich, cinematic chorus. It's absolutely perfect pop, and it's absolutely - incredibly! - free".[2]
Track listing edit
All production done by Peter Thomas.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Somebody Loves You" |
| 3:37 |
| 2. | "You're in Love" |
| 3:55 |
| 3. | "Right Here" |
| 4:00 |
| 4. | "High Society" |
| 3:52 |
| Total length: | 15:24 | ||
All songs were included on Betty Who's debut album, Take Me When You Go (2014).
Charts edit
The extended play debuted at number 22 on the Billboard Heatseekers Album chart for the week commencing 26 April 2014.
| Chart (2014) | Peak position |
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| US Heatseekers Albums[10] | 22 |
References edit
- ^ "Betty Who – The Movement". Discogs. 17 April 2013. Retrieved 27 August 2016.
- ^ a b Lansky, Sam (19 April 2013). "Betty Who Dazzles With 'The Movement' EP: Download For Free". Idolator. Retrieved 10 February 2020.
- ^ "Betty Who Dazzles With 'The Movement' EP: Download For Free". Idolator. 19 April 2013.
- ^ "BETTY WHO – THE MOVEMENT EP". All Things Go. 16 April 2013.
- ^ "Betty Who's 'The Movement': 2013′s best proper EP so far (and it's a free download)". Popjustice. 17 April 2013.
- ^ "Your Next Pop Obsession: Betty Who". Elle. 5 August 2013.
- ^ "14 Musical Acts To Watch in 2014: The bands and artists you need to hear before they get big". TIME. 13 November 2013.
- ^ Writes, Arjan (17 September 2013). "Pop Newcomer Betty Who Signs to RCA Records".
- ^ "The Movement EP". iTunes Australia. 17 September 2013. Retrieved 27 August 2016.
- ^ "Betty Who – Chart history: Hitseekers". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 27 August 2016.
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