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| Artist: Goldfrapp
Label: EMI
Category: Music
List Price: £14.99
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Rating:  72 reviews
Sales Rank: 176
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.4
EAN: 5099951830021
ASIN: B000ZN2582
Release Date: February 25, 2008
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 Best yet? March 31, 2008
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
Beautiful, nostalgic, contemporary and, yes, at times it makes me cry with the sheer wonder of it all.
Not at all bad and a bit Cocteau Twinsy in bits March 30, 2008
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
Having listened to and liked but never really loved Goldfrapp's music (unlike many many of my friends) - I was not best pleased on receiving this as a birthday pressie (I think it's the fact that she annoys me interviews that doesn't help with the liking thingy). However I was most pleasantly surprized by this cd - the first track clowns is simply lovely with quite bonkers lyrics which is always pleasing. Little bird has moments of Cocteau's Liz Fraseresque warblinginess (but just a tad, and obviously nowhere near as good). Eat yourself is fantastic with lots of lovely changes the kind of song to listen to while lying on grass on a sunny day looking up at the sky with a daisy chain around your head. A couple of tracks do sound a little dull at times (Chorus of road to somewhere - the verse is very nice though and Caravan Girl - not bad as such just a bit yawn-some) and the quality, though good, does tail off a touch towards the end. On the whole it's pretty consistently good ... and does contain a number of musical treats!
Supernatures Comedown March 25, 2008
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
Although respecting the force that is Goldfrapp, I never really took much notice, OK so 'Felt Mountain' is beautiful and the two disco/electro albums in betweem were pretty good, but nothing really compares to how beautiful,tranquil and quirky this album is.
1.Clowns - A beautiful lullaby-inspired incoherent folk song, OK so maybe folk is probably the wrong 'genre' to brand this as but I love it I have to say, if u try and find lyrics for it on the net, they're way off,personally I don't think you need to know what shes on about, its beautiful as is and the drunk-like vocals just adds the mystery. 10/10
2.Little Bird - At first I wasn't too impressed, I really wasn't I felt there wasnt really anything original that hadn't been done, but listening to it more you kinda fall into the deliciousness of it, again a very sparse song with alot of ornithological references, possibly about freedom and emancipation of ones self. 8/10
3.Happiness - The second official single, and what a great one at that, a little more up-beat with more of an electronic vibe than the previous tracks, also I think there is some slight Beatles inspiration particularly "Strawberry Fields Forever" a great,catchy song will definitely have you singing along. 9/10
4.Road To Somewhere - Taking it back almost to the days of 'Felt Mountain' I think this is one of the most beautiful songs shes ever sung, It does have a very eurphoric dreamy feel to it and the way she sings "Listen to the radio" almost slurring it, is amazing it gives me a great sense of comfort and total relaxation. 10/10
5.Eat Yourself - Even though this is definitely one of the best tracks, I doubt it will be a single release (unless jazzed up a bit), very 60's sounding I felt that out of all of the songs this really opitomises the album cover. So tranquil but also with a slight vulnerability to it,It's also quite a sad song, I felt anyway, and it some parts of the song it seems like her voice breaks up a little, perfect. 10/10
6.Some People - Quite a deep and profound song, she sings about all different peoples mentalities, she also slightly pokes fun out of herself with the "Ask how old I am" line, regarding the slight mystery of Alison's real age. For me I wasn't overly crazy about this song, but it's a grower. 8/10
7.A&E - The amazing first single. OK so alot of people think this song is about a suicide attempt/drug overdose, But I really don't think so I've always thought this song is about her being stood up by someone and she gets upset about this so tries to drown her sorrows,resulting in being in hospital, so maybe in a way it has a link to suicide or maybe people are just morbid!.Overall though, even though it is a single release it's the glue that holds the album together I think although there is alot of strong songs, this one is the highlight. 10/10
8.Cologne Cerrone Houdini - I think this is beautiful, the strings and the overall lushness is amazing has a Bond Theme quality to it.I love the way she used this as a metaphoric idea about an ex-boyfriend who tries to escape from as many situations regarding thier relationship as possible, resulting in the 'Houdini' title. I love this 10/10
9.Caravan Girl - The most upbeat song on the album. Possibly about a traveller who falls in love with men on purpose and then disappears. The guitars and the whole band feel of the song really reflects Goldfrapp as a "Band" although I'm sure she is more comfortable surrounded by the electronic world, she can definitely pull off the band feel, great song. 10/10
10.Monster Love - A nice way to end the album, maybe a bit on the downer side but I like that, and I think it does have a connection to 'Clowns' and It works really well if you have the album on repeat. The lyrics are quite deep I felt, about intense love being given to a vulnerable person, all in all a fantastic way to round off the album. 10/10
Top 5
1.A&E
2.Cologne Cerrone Houdini
3.Eat Yourself
4.Clowns
5.Happiness
Just Buy It GOLDFRAPP TANS!
seventh tree=seventh heaven! March 15, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
Only had this album for a couple of weeks now,but as I adore all Goldfapp's other exploits,I had no choice really but to buy it!
I don't fully remember all the song titles yet,but the tunes are firmly lodged in my head already!
I loved "Clowns" on first listen,and even more so now,although after reading the lyrics I'm still none the wiser,meaning wise.Seriously dreamy stuff though ,with gorgeous vocals and a lazy summer sound.Reminiscent of that other genius,Kate Bush,and utterly fab!
The psychedelic sounding Little Bird is next,and is also ace in a sixties kinda way with some fantastic lyrics!
Other tracks to look out for are the beautiful,folky Caravan Girl and Road to somewhere.
All the tracks on this release seem to have been injected with a dose of sunshine,and whilst listening,I imagine I'm in a field somewhere,just letting time pass me by,while my mind is free to ponder on the beauty of nature! (DEEP OR WHAT! HA!)
Yet for all this weird and unexplainable beauty ,there are also hints of menace,as in Happiness which seems to be about someone joining a weird cult who want to take over the persons life ,(check out the spooky chorus,"We'll make it better ,we're here to welcome you")
Eat yourself is another highlight,but then again,all the album is inventive,unusual and pays repeated listening!
To me,Goldfrapp never cease to amaze and surprise,and if you haven't heard this cd yet,it's closer in style to Felt Mountain than their other albums,yet still has its own unique sound!
Nuff said!Now get your cash or card out,obtain this at all costs and let us know what you think!
Ethereal March 13, 2008
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
Like all truly great artists, Alison Goldfrapp is constantly able successfully reinvent herself. Moving on from the pseudo-fetish feel of Supernature, Ms. Goldfrapp has turned to a more mellow sound, akin to a mellow '70's Fairport Convention and Nick Drake. There is a glorious Wicker Man feel to the entire album.
Seventh Tree opens with the ethereal and simply luxurious Clowns and set a marvellous tone well for the entire album. I must have listened to Clowns a dozen times before even moving on.
Fans of previous albums will adore this album, as will those maybe put off by previous Goldfrapp incarnations. Worthy of your cash!
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