Slow Mover
| "Slow Mover" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Single by Angie McMahon | ||||
| from the album Salt | ||||
| Released | 9 October 2017 | |||
| Length | 3:10 | |||
| Label | Angie McMahon | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Angie McMahon | |||
| Producer(s) | John Castle[1] | |||
| Angie McMahon singles chronology | ||||
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"Slow Mover" is a song written and performed by Australian singer Angie McMahon. The song was released in October 2017 as McMahon's debut single and lead from her debut studio album Salt (2019). The song was certified gold in Australia in 2019 and platinum in 2021.
Upon release, McMahon said "'Slow Mover' is a song about putting energy into things that are worthwhile, and taking plenty of time to get to a good place. I'd spent a lot of time pining after love, but at this point my head was shifting, and what I actually wanted and needed was to pursue my music career."[1]
The song polled at number 33 on the Triple J Hottest 100, 2017.[2]
At the APRA Music Awards of 2019, the song was nominated for the "Rock Work of the Year" and "Song of the Year".[3]
Reception[edit]
Forte Magazine said "With a deep sound reminiscent of London Grammar, and upbeat summer anthem vibe, this new track is an easy listen."[1]
Joseph Earp from The Brag called the song "an extraordinarily elegant and intelligent song about indecision and the aching desire to be kinder. The song is a stunning work – a compact piece of art, so sharp it could draw blood."[4]
Track listing[edit]
- Digital download
- "Slow Mover" – 3:10
Certifications[edit]
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[5] | 2× Platinum | 140,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history[edit]
| Country | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 9 October 2017[6] | Digital download | Angie McMahon |
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "Angie McMahon releases first ever single 'Slow Mover'". Forte Magazine. October 2017. Retrieved 21 July 2019.
- ^ Newstead, Al (27 January 2018). "Sit Down, Be HUMBLE.: Deconstructing Kendrick Lamar's Hottest 100 #1 song". Triple J Music News. Retrieved 21 July 2019.
- ^ "2019 APRA Awards nominees announced". noise11. 27 March 2019. Retrieved 29 March 2019.
- ^ "Angie McMahon and the things songs can do". The Brag. 29 March 2018. Retrieved 21 July 2019.
- ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2023 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 6 June 2023.
- ^ "Slow Mover - single". iTunes Australia. Retrieved 21 July 2019.