The Movement (EP)
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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 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]
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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