The Movement (EP)
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September 17, 2013 (re-release)
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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]
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]
