Movement
by Gossip
Metascore
81

Universal acclaim - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. Splendid
    90
    Primal and raw and powerful, the Gossip's third full-length is straight-from-the-gut punk desperation tinged with the hope of gospel salvation.
  2. Spin
    83
    [Vocalist Beth Ditto's] temper-tantrum vocals turn tired indie-rock poses into two-minute biblical epics. [Jun 2003, p.105]
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  3. Uncut
    80
    Beth Ditto's remarkable gospel holler and fervent anti-sexist agenda deserves--no, demands--to be heard by a much bigger audience. [Aug 2003, p.106]
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  5. Magnet
    80
    The Gossip keeps getting better, stretching a little more. [#59, p.95]
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  6. Mojo
    80
    Beth's vocals are startling. [Jun 2003, p.100]
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  7. Alternative Press
    80
    The closest punk has come to the dread of Robert Johnson, the mischief of Bessie Smith or the joy of Mahalia Jackson. [Jun 2003, p.94]
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  8. AllMusic
    80
    While it's not quite the revelation that That's Not What I Heard was, Movement is still a dramatic album that shows that the Gossip is a powerful group continuing to define and redefine their music.
  9. Pitchfork
    78
    The Gossip sound best when flowing through lo-fi constraints: when they don’t have a hi-hat, and the down-tuned guitar is missing string.
  10. Junkmedia
    70
    30 minutes of bluesy punk-rock raunch.

Awards & Rankings

79
#79 Best Album of 2003

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User Score
8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 1 out of 7
  1. JudiiC.
    Oct 3, 2009
    10
    While not as polished as the newer albums (as one would expect). This whole album has dirt and sleaze running all the way through (in a good While not as polished as the newer albums (as one would expect). This whole album has dirt and sleaze running all the way through (in a good way). Beth Ditto is seriously underrated at an artist due to her size and sexuality and I just hope people can get past that and realise how freakin amazing she is and how her and the rest of the band mesh together so perfectly.… Full Review »
  2. PeterDV
    Jun 5, 2006
    8
    This is some dirrrrrrty garage rock goodness.
  3. JoeS
    Feb 9, 2005
    10
    The Village Voice called this their "Dud of the Month" when it came out and said they need a bass player. I think they said similar things The Village Voice called this their "Dud of the Month" when it came out and said they need a bass player. I think they said similar things about The Ramones, so I guess that means that this is a punk rock masterpiece. And hey, it is. I think I know how to read the Village Voice now. Seldom.… Full Review »
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