"Slow Mover" is a song written and performed by Australian singer
Angie McMahon
Angie McMahon is an Australian singer-songwriter and musician from Melbourne, Victoria. McMahon released her debut studio album ''Salt'' in 2019.
Career 2013-present: ''Salt''
McMahon performed in a nine-piece soul band called The Fabric befo ...
. The song was released in October 2017 as McMahon's debut single and lead from her debut studio album ''
Salt
Salt is a mineral composed primarily of sodium chloride (NaCl), a chemical compound belonging to the larger class of salts; salt in the form of a natural crystalline mineral is known as rock salt or halite. Salt is present in vast quantitie ...
'' (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."
The song polled at number 33 on the
Triple J Hottest 100, 2017
The 2017 Triple J Hottest 100 was announced on 27 January 2018. It was the 25th countdown of the most popular songs of the year, as chosen by listeners of Australian radio station Triple J. A record-breaking number of voters (2.386 million) pa ...
.
At the
APRA Music Awards of 2019
The APRA Music Awards of 2019 are the 37th annual awards given in the series of awards together known as APRA Awards, given in 2019. The awards are given in a series of categories in three divisions and in separate ceremonies throughout the yea ...
, the song was nominated for the "Rock Work of the Year" and "Song of the Year".
Reception
Forte Magazine said "With a deep sound reminiscent of
London Grammar
London Grammar are an English indie pop band formed in Nottingham in 2009. The band consists of Hannah Reid, Dan Rothman and Dominic “Dot” Major. Their debut extended play, '' Metal & Dust'', was released in February 2013 by Metal & Dust R ...
, and upbeat summer anthem vibe, this new track is an easy listen."
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."
Track listing
*;Digital download
#"Slow Mover" – 3:10
Certifications
Release history
References
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2017 songs
2017 debut singles
Angie McMahon songs