Reviews (page 3 of 7)
I liked this one. It's probably an odd choice to use words like floaty or shiny to describe music, but both seem to fit this in my mind.
ethereal, lovely so far added little bird to one of my playlists, really digging the wave it's taking me on this is a tour de force. every song is powerful and feels unique while tied together brilliantly. i'm really enjoying - eat yourself is beautiful A&E feels like a turning point to be quite energetic in a way, but the lyrics are chilling. the whole song gives me frisson up and down my body, which is always a good thing in a track each song manages to surprise me. the strings on houdini are so deliberately jarring, in the best way, that it sets the song apart. the vocals just slap.
I love Goldfrapp. I don't listen to them enough. Alison has a wonderful voice.
This was really nice. Although unfamiliar with it, I heard lots of melodies that sounded familiar. I'm more at a 3.5, but its sheer beauty pushes it up to a 4. I was a bit skeptical based on the album cover. What is that about?
Very chill but pleasant!
Turns out I had a goldfrapp song in my library beforehand (ooh la la). Nothing like the music here though. I did enjoy it though.
Some gorgeous pop, electronic, and folk fusions presented here. This is my introduction to Goldfrapp, and while at first, I couldn't figure out what direction their sound was going in, I got a better feel for it as the album started to wrap up. They certainly sound like a lot of their contemporaries from the late 2000s indie scene, but I do find many aspects of this have aged really well, especially when it comes to the vocals. I loved the sweetness of tracks like 'Happiness' and especially 'A&E', a pop marvel that'll remain in my rotation for the foreseeable future. 'Cologne Cerrone Houdini' gave subtle trip-hop vibes with those string hits, and, alongside 'Eat Yourself', had Alison sounding a lot like Beth Gibbons to me. 'Caravan Girl' may have my favorite production on here, with it really amplifying those art-pop and electronic fusion sounds, even adding a bit of distortion. A great little pop experience, and one that's ahead of its time in many ways.
The music is really good - it reminds me of some of the more whimsical moments from The Beatles. "Happiness" was a highlight, and I'll probably revisit down the line.
4 - very serene and a calm sort of view
Heartfelt, atmospheric, and soft electronic textures and acoustic instruments. Cool little pop piece.
This was good. Another early 2000's album I've never heard of but liked right off the bat. Something about it reminded me of MGMT at times, but much more mellow. 3.5/5
3+
Really enjoyed this. I've an untapped soft spot for goldfrapp I think
- it's funny to me that no one mentions neo-psychedelia when reviewing this record cause it's so trippy ..... -
really good. 3.5
I had a good time with this catchy, slightly ethereal tree.
I liked this far more than I expected to A warm hug of an album
muy bueno e original, medio midsommar
che, muy bueno eh
wannabe Cocteau Twins but still pretty good
I am surprised to rate this as a solid 4. Dreamy introspection works for me here and I even enjoyed the uptempo electropop more than I would have thought. Hail the British Empire.
good
I enjoyed this listen. Soft melodies and groovy bass lines gave me a few euphoric listening experiences.
A bit samey but nice
The great thing about this project is discovering an artist, that for whatever reason, had passed me by the first time around. I enjoyed this album. Goldfrapp has a voice that is a cross between Stevie Nicks and Enya. I think I’ll be listening to more of this in the future.
Another artist I did not know but fell in love with! Would love to hear more!
This is stunningly beautiful. I had an idea of what it was going to sound like and it ticks all those boxes and provides more. Fantastic I'm between a 4 and a 5. I just really like it but realise it isn't the coolest album by the band or one that represents the band. But it's just a pleasant listen, a real pleasure for a Saturday night
Nice and dreamy, could listen to this again during a quiet morning
Due to this list, I discovered and feel deep under the spell of "Felt Mountain" recently. Upon seeing another record by Goldfrapp, I got excited. "Seventh Tree" carries a lot more energy than its sister album, but I don't think that's a bad thing.
This one grew on me during listening to it... Great melodies, great sound and quite varied... A strong 4.5, but in this case I drop it to 4... More listenings could bring it to 5 though
Muy chulo. Más melódico que el disco que conocía
Went back and forth on this one between, “wow!” and “whatever”. Some tunes almost straight folk while others reminded me of the Cocteau Twins. Definitely tunes for late-night chilling.
Una agradable sorpresa que ademas es impulsada por el cambio de ritmo y de sonoridad que supone en contraste con los discos que me han tocado justo antes. Hay algo etéreo, pero que no llega a hartar ni a pasar al lado de la música espiritual, pero sin olvidar el pop.
Listened to this on a solo road trip in the frame of mind that matched the mood. Very much enjoyed and I like her voice.
I dug this. Great listen for an easy Sunday morning.
I don't think it's their best album. Yet, I like the band, hence 4.
This one radiates Happiness. Some People may disagree, but they might be Clowns.
August 7, 2024 HL: “Clowns”, “Happiness”, “Eat Yourself”, “Caravan Girl”, “A&E”
Didn’t know there was more Goldfrapp here, a nice surprise!
Started off a little 'meh' but finds itself in the second half
Missed out on Goldfrapp entirely when every second NME article was about them. But I quite like this album! A song which stands out for me: Little Bird
I had a great time listening to this electro-ambient-sensual counterpoint-glitterball-glamour.
Fav: Happiness Least Fav: Clowns
Really enjoyed this album.
Great stunning
Lovely album this one
Goldfrapp's debut album was a lush ambient pop experience that I enjoyed quite a bit. 8 years removed from that, we can still hear some of the much-appreciated ambiance from that first album, but with some more definitive statements. The results sound more confident, grounded, yet maintain a dreamy element. I still think their more ambient work is the best, but it's incorporated well into this new style of pop.
Lovely. Pleasurable. Glad to find this music.
Out of all the Goldfrapp albums, I didn't expect this one on the list. Felt Mountain (patchy as it was) yes, Strict Machine (my favourite) maybe, but thankfully not the bland pop ones of Supernature and Head First. Tree has this weird folky poppy upbeat depressive thing going on. Opener Clowns is the highlight. Great overall but not essential.
Wasn't sure at all where this album was going after the first song which I think was in no English. Remainder of the album had some sweet electronics and some beautiful singing. Was such pleasant music to listen too.
Starts slow but improves as it gets into the groove. Listen if you like strange mercy from st Vincent.
I'm familiar with a couple of Goldfrapp songs, "Ooh La La" and "Number One," but I've never listened to an album of theirs before. I love those aforementioned songs, but I know this album has a different sound than Goldfrapp's earlier work, so I'm curious to see how I'll feel about this album. This album was really good. There were a few songs on this album that I thought stood out above the rest (more on those later), but I enjoyed the overall sound. Alison Goldfrapp's vocals are great, and I enjoyed that this album had some dream pop elements woven into it. The production work was well done, and I enjoyed the contributions from the additional musicians. "Caravan Girl" was my favorite song on the album, by a slim margin. I loved the guitar on the chorus, and the bright synth tones rounded out the sound really well. Alison's vocals on this song really reminded me of Neko Case's vocals on The New Pornographers' album Whiteout Conditions, which I absolutely love. "Little Bird" was really good too; its shimmering melody and the drumming made it stand out quite a bit. The outro was particularly good as well. "A&E" was my second favorite songs on the album, worthy of being the lead sing from the album. I loved the horns and acoustic strings, and how the song built ever so slightly over the course of its runtime, adding more layers to the sound. "Monster Love" was a great closing track; I liked how it alternated between acoustic sounds on the verse and letting synthesizers drive the melody on the chorus. As billed, this album was not as dance-y as the Goldfrapp songs I know, but that didn't take away from it. The biggest detractor for me was that a sizable chunk of the album was somewhat forgettable. Even the songs that I really enjoyed were a blast while I was listening to them, but they didn't stick in my brain when they ended. This album is probably closer to a three-and-a-half star for me, but its deep, often heartbreaking lyrics and the fact that I'd definitely listen to it again make me round it up to four stars. I'm looking forward to reviewing Goldfrapp's first album when it comes up for me. Also, shout out to Alison for including the word 'titties' in "Clown." That's my favorite word to use when I want to annoy my wife.
Nice, calming music - soothing, even if a bit nondescript.
I had previously reviewed another Goldfrapp album with the message, I liked it and wanted to hear more from the electronic music duo. Well, Seventh Tree was a pleasant surprise. I listened to it, but was interrupted and distracted by other things and to be fairly judge the album, I listened again. Guess what? I listened a third time and the music began to feel familiar (yes, that tends to happen with multiple listens, but not always!) and the songs seemed elevated (in mind anyways) and really enjoyed it. I'm not usually a fan of anything that's too electronic, but it's poppy, ambient, moody and interesting enough to just enjoy it for what it is. As I said last time, I should listen to more Goldfrapp.
Goldfrapp is On The Road To Somewhere good. Liked their sound a lot, great female vocals over mellow electronica and soft background sounds. Caravan Girl is the best song on the album but all songs are better than good. Will check out some of their other discs. Liked this one (3.8*s)
This is such a change-up from my prior Goldfrapp experience (all of which has been good) and I really liked it! So ethereal and chill, her voice is so distinct and the tempo of the whole album is perfect. So airy and lush, what a pleasant journey I will gladly embark on again and again. If you've been sleeping on Goldfrapp, wake up.
Love this album, very gentle and relaxing.
I haven’t thought of Goldfrapp in a long time!
I loved this album…it was musical and enjoyable to listen to. It was not cutting edge, but I’d listen to on the back porch, on a walk, at dinner. It is a great listen.
I remember this name from the radio days but never really listened to them. Clowns is a really beautiful acoustic guitar tracked backed by these beautiful strings and what seems to be bird song towards the end. I feel like the band "Jockstrap" must be heavily influenced by this duo (being of similar makeup and aesthetic blending of the acoustic/organic with the electronic). "Little Bird" takes a much trippier approach. Happiness and Road to Somewhere are quite beautiful additions. Maybe it's due to just listening to portishead, but this feels like the flip side of the same coin. Trippy, electronic and organic instrumentations, but a little brighter. I can go on about Cologne Cerrone Houdini's great beat and beautiful strings or Eat Yourself's haunting vocals or caravan girls explosive ending synth arpeggios but just go and listen. This album's content is weirdly not in the list of their most popular songs except "A&E" which makes sense to me just being so vibrant and deeply emotional feeling. It's been a long time since I've immediately felt an album this way so 5 stars for that alone. Signing up for this website was worth it for an experience like this alone.
Loved this, springtime like music 👍
Tämähän oli kerrassaan viehettävä levy! Todellakin kuuntelen uudelleen. Jotenkin tosi sillai symppis. 4/5
I have always been aware of this album and this group since this record came out and have always heard it was good, but never got to it. It's a great record, not quite what I was expecting, in a good way. Really enjoyed this and would definitely listen to it again.
Couple of absolutely great tracks on here. Will definitely listen again
Kind of love it. New for me. Give me more. Standouts: Clowns, Little Bird, Happiness, A&E, Road To Somewhere, Eat Yourself, Some People, Cologne Cerrone Houdini, Caravan Girl, Monster Love 4/5
This is pretty good.
I remember loving this album when it came out. So dreamy & airy. Ahh, what a lovely listen.
Familiarity bias, I love this album, it's just a lovely vibe. For those saying no standout song, I guess A&E was the song that got me into the album. I will always listen to this album when I want mellow.
I love this I feel like a fairy, a sad fairy but a fairy 🧚🏻
I felt like a fairy!
this is a great album put 5 of the songs on various playlists [happiness, road to somewhere, some people, cologne cerrone houdini*, monster love] the outro is super duper good
really good space pop electronic album, vocals are amazing best songs: A and E, caravan girl
Riche, complexe, doux mais consistant. Me rappelle l’œuvre de plusieurs chanteuses que j’aime énormément
Chilling with Goldfrapp
I like this. Especially Eat Yourself! 4/5
I really liked her voice! This would normally be exactly the kind of album that would be a 5 star album for me, but something about the songs themselves just dragged on for a little too long. I kept hoping for something a little more exciting.
This was good, but didn't strike me as great.
4/4 frappalicious
Whimsical, dreamy and laid back art pop. Rating: 3.5/5 Playlist track: A&E Date listened: 27/03/24
A nice and comfortable album from beginning to end. Nothing to dislike at all. She has a soothing voice and the 41 minutes pass by quite quickly. However, nothing really sticks either. So is it a 6 or a 7/10? Noone really knows
I dig the guitar in this album, very soothing. I think this came at the right time for me. 4* because not in fave album territory, but very enjoyable.
Never heard of this artist. Songs are pretty. 4/5
Never heard of goldfrapp before but I'm loving this voice paired with gorgeous production
4.0
A very good, chill album.
Glad to have come across this album. I knew one or two of their songs, but the slower tunes are perfect for a long winter's night. Definitely bottled nostalgia in their sound.
Strange that some deserving artists have no albums on the 1,001 list and now Goldfrapp has another...and it's not Black Cherry (or Supernature). It's definitely a departure from the new age glam/synth rock direction they had been on in the two albums prior to this, but it's not that different from their debut album. Mind you, this one is better than their debut, I'm just not sure we needed both on the list. It's wispy, Alison Goldfrapp brings strong vocals (as always), and she and Will Gregory bring in some extra instrumentation that gives it that serene sound, like a movie score. For sure a 3 and for sure some ups and downs. On balance? I listened a few times before deciding. Favorite songs were Clowns (great acoustic guitar base, and nice orchestral string arrangement that makes it feel fairy tale), Little Bird (also wispy, but thanks to synth and vocal effects), Road to Somewhere and Eat Yourself (both with a simple beat, more strings, and captivating Goldfrapp vocals in the verses), A&E and Caravan Girl (both with a more upbeat, poppy feel). No real clunkers. It was definitely worth a few listens and I could see myself coming back to it, or other Goldfrapp albums.
Nice vibe throughout and I love her voice. Really enjoyed this album. Wouldn't call it a 5, but would definitely revisit. Favorite tracks: The first three tracks (Clowns, Little Bird, Happiness) create a great mood and I like how the energy builds across all three songs (but note - I had no idea what she was singing on Clowns until I looked up the lyrics - such a calming song about fake tits - insert eye roll emoji here), Eat Yourself, A&E, Caravan Girl, Monster Love (the others are all good, they just didn't catch my attention as much - really not a bad track in the bunch, it's just not at a 5 level for me).
Lilting and lovely, so perfectly pleasant. Almost ideal morning music, whether a sunny Spring or rainy Fall morning. More warmth and soul than many chill/electronica (or whatever we call this genre at this point) or comparable relesae of this era. A bit slight and samey, but so very charming nonetheless, and much better than their previous efforts – which were either too outwardly clubby or too unflowingly weird and willfully obscure/offbeat. This lovely songbird/angel can sing to me anytime
Really lovely, gets a little same-y from time to time but also right up my alley. 3.5/5
Liked it a lot more than I expected. Very melodic and well crafted songs.
Ethereal
Actually much prefer the mellow and blissed out Goldfrapp albums to the disco bangers. Tales of Us is ethereal and was essential when I was commuting on twice weekly flights to Germany. This is in that vein, and therefore wonderful
I really enjoyed the ethereal sound in this album. Allison Goldfrapp’s vocals are something else.
Nice Sunday afternoon music.
more varied and consistently enjoyable than other goldfrapp albums that i've heard.
Really good! 4/5 Standouts: Clowns, Happiness, A&E, Cologne Cerrone Houdini, Caravan Girl
Muy chulo. Más melódico que el disco que conocía.
This album went really fast. It kind of played in the background. It's very fun and pleasant, though. The vocalist has a beautiful voice that blends well with the music 4/5
pretty OK.
this is a solid 4 star, love the musicality
Да, неплохо. Голос зачаровывает.
Muy chulo. Más melódico que el disco que conocía
Really excellent album
I liked it, but I do feel like some of the songs sound too similar
i fucking loved this so much, cinematic, chill, beautiful, atmospheric. not something that youll be humming all day but you'll be buzzing from how ya felt while listening to it. So good!
A lot of this album is good. Really good. My difficulty is a lot of it is also really, really sleepy. I'm torn between ratings here. On the whole this is some really enjoyable pop music. Ultimately I think I need to rate high because I did pretty much listen and enjoy three times, getting interrupted partway through the first two.
So far, this might be the most underrated album I've had the pleasure of listening to during this whole thing. I need to stop listening to what other people say about music, because I assumed this was mediocre based on what reviews said. It's safe to say I was blown away at how very not mediocre this album is. It is instrumentally dense, texturally diverse and deep, and beautiful and luscious. Think Beach House meets Lana Del Rey meets Big Thief. I say it sounds like Big Thief because she really does remind me of Adrianne Lenker, but it does also have some of those softer elements that Big Thief has. Alison's voice is raspy, but also blissful and polished sounding. And the use of guitars and acoustic live drums on some songs just completes the whole package. This is filled with some of the most wonderfully crafted dream pop songs I've ever heard. Clowns' strings sound straight from the pearly gates themselves. Little Bird has an excellent climax with those drums I mentioned previously. Some People has small hints of those drums as well, but is led almost entirely by Alison's gorgeous performance. And Monster Love is a climactic closing track, and maybe the most textured song on the record, with these massive sounding synthesizers as the main instrument. Each song on the album is uniquely strange and trance-like, and there are definitely some baroque inspired aspects on here as well. Ignore critical reception and what others say. I believe this is one of the most excellent and worthwhile listening experiences you can have for a dream pop album. If you are at all interested in the genre, please check this out. Rating: 8/10
So comfortable as to seem nearly easy listening – and that's not at all a bad thing. Light and lilting for relaxation and perfectly charming overall, if borderline anodyne at times. Every record on this list should start from such a baseline of inoffensiveness.
This album has a very fresh and uplifting feel to the music. I love the electronic mix with the strong vocals. Clowns and A&E are standout songs that make this album great.
That was really lovely. Just too bad about the vocal compression on the first song.
I was surprised at how much I enjoyed this record. A very mellow, pleasant listen with great vocals and excellent production.
Very quite but lovely
Best song - Caravan Girl
Favorites were "Road to Somewhere" and "Cologne Cerrone Houdini"
I already liked Goldfrapp a lot and A&E has been such a favourite of mine for years! Listening to the album in full was wonderful - lots of songs I didn't know very well which I'm glad to have given time to. I love the variety of styles of the album and the warmth to it all. Really interesting and clever I think. Will keep listening!
Really great example of dream pop and folktronica Favourite tracks: Clowns, Happiness, Eat Yourself, A&E, Caravan Girl
The only song that I was familiar with theirs was "Strict Machine", which I enjoy. I liked the vibes from this album. Easy to listen to.
For someone's supposed first attempt at this style of music it was really quite well done. Some of the songs sounded a little samey but that's just par for the course when you're going for an almost dream like feel. Would listen to again Stand out songs: - Some People - Monster Love
Good album. Overall enjoyable
Really liked this album! Cologne Cerrone Houdini was my favourite song. This artist has a beautiful singing style, her vocals felt very... breathy and melodic.
This morning I saw the words that I normally dread - "English electronic music duo". Usually this means 8 minute long, repetitious electronic soundscapes on an hour and fifteen minute album. Boy, was I pleasantly surprised to find actual songs, with actual song structure and actual singing. Unlike most other electronic music artists, in this case the electronics are there to support the song, not the other way around. Really enjoyed, will listen again. 4 stars.
Understated drama and a frictionless glide.
I've heard a few Goldfrapp songs, but this was my first wider exposure. Alternatively dreamy and wistful, then joyful and driving. I enjoyed it. "Happiness," the only one I knew before, and "Caravan Girl" were the highlights.
My introduction to Goldfrapp was through Head First, and pop forward synthy extravaganza. I like it better than Seventh Tree…at least from two listens through. It grew on me quite a bit. Now listening a third time using hifi headphones, I’m liking it even more. This down tempo, more subdued sound works for me as well.
Ég þekki 2003 Goldfrapp vel, svo þessi plata kom mér mjög á óvart. Allt annar fílingur. Mjög ljúft. Kate Bush væbs á köflum. Mjög næs.
Pastoral weirdness.
20th June 2023 Listened during the day while working from home and a little in the evening. Chilled evening watched French Dispatch. I loved this, it sounded like walking home on a summer evening.
Wild, unpredictable, and surprisingly well received.
4 for eat yourself alone
Started slow, got better, strong finish.
I adore how ethereal this album is. A little bit samey sometimes, but delightfully atmospheric.
Oho, tää oli tosi jees. Ehdottomasti tulee soimaan tänä kesänä auringon paistaessa, lomapäivien aamujen ja skumpan äärellä
Really dug the back half. Basically indie. For the back half, 4/5
I liked this.
Chill folksy vibe with a hint of electronica. Me likey.
I actually quite liked this
It's simply beautiful. Love it.
The first song off the album is stunning.
very nice, soothing and upbeat
Not normally something I'd gravitate toward, but I was really pleasantly surprised by this. A nicely layered alt-pop record with beautiful floaty instrumentals and sticky vocals. Caught me at a good time after a stack of big guitar boy albums, but I think I'll be coming back to this one. Fav track: Eat Yourself
Really like this new-to-me album!
Pensé que sería solo una voz y guitarra aburrida y estaba resignado a perder mi tiempo, pero qué feliz estoy de haberme equivocado.
Cocteau Twins light!
giving St. Vincent vibes
Some Interesting tracks
Nice album. A few songs the vocals take some getting used to (first one in particular.) Worth it, decent listen.
Goldfrapp was a new artist for me and Seventh Tree was all new music. I enjoyed listening to the album. The music didn't sound a lot like typical things I might listen to, but the album still held my attention. The music seemed like it would fit in with Dido, Natalie Imbruglia, or Michelle Branch - not that it sounded like those artists exactly, but the music would fit in. A few tracks had some good energy and I bookmarked to listen to again ("Little Bird", "Caravan Girl", "Monster Love"). One track was verging on a skip ("Cologne Cerrone Houdini"), but it did not have the same sound as the rest of the album.
Ethereal, whimsical, sophisticated rhythms and a fascinating combination of sounds. It feels experimental in a way. Overall I really liked it.
Kind of like what you'd hear in a jazz lounge on Deep Space 9. Silky smooth vocals over fun beats. BIG FAN.
The only exposure I had to Goldfrapp before today was hearing A&E right near the end of Now That’s What I Call Music 69, so I had no idea what to expect going into this album. The opening track was absolutely beautiful, and Little Bird and Happiness were both incredible as well. The album dragged a little in the middle for me with a couple of less interesting songs, but on the whole this was hugely enjoyable and I’ll definitely be diving into their catalogue
Really enjoyed when it got a bit darker and eerier mid album. Great atmospheric production.
Surprisingly enjoyable and catchy album. Dreamy sound with uptempo synth- music that wasn't annoying or anything though
Didn't think I was going to enjoy that one, but it really wasn't bad.
This was great, loved it.
Даже несмотря на то, что мне ОЧЕНЬ редко нравится подобная музыка, у меня рука не повернётся поставить этому альбому меньше 4х звёзд. Он просто очень красивый по всем фронтам - вокал, инструментал и общая атмосфера альбома очень расслабленные и кропотливо выполненные, но мне просто не заходит этот жанр так сильно, как некоторым. (7)
mysig mellow indie!
So I knew Goldfrapp but I didn't quite realise Alison Goldfrapp's voice could be so lovely. From the first 10 seconds of Clown my head (ears?) was turned. Got a new fan, which is all I can ask for.
Not really sure why I'm seeing so many people claim this album is homogenous or just vibes. While the delicate and dreamy atmospheres definitely play a huge part in the sonic identity of Seventh Tree, it's the core songwriting that shine through for me. There are also quite a few moments where Goldfrapp lets go of just creating serene vibes and comes out with some banger synthpop beat which really set this one apart from other albums in the same genre. Not at all boring.
Surprisingly nice!
Didn’t listen yet
Wow, what a great album. I would describe it as "lush".
I don't know if I was just in a mood today or what but this hit just right. It's beautifully recorded, the vocals are for the most part delightful, and there's an intriguing aesthetic at play here with mostly traditional arrangements balanced with elements pulled directly from dance electronica. It's pretty dang good. The only reason that it doesn't get full marks is that it gets SUPER navel-gazey at times and I know, in a different mood, that'd piss me right off. But today? Today it worked.
I lost track with Goldfrapp after the first couple of records, which was clearly a mistake. This is a beautiful electro folk album which I'm sure to return to. Best song is Happiness, just ahead of A&E
New artist to me and this album sounds the best since it’s less electronic and more mellow
I like goldfrapp. This is a good one too.
I gave this two listens, lots of beautiful singing, chilled rhythms and pleasant vibes. Will come back to it for sure.
Love it!
At first I wasn't digging it, but as the album went on it got kind of catchy.
Really enjoyed this! Came back fro a second and third listen
Great album, very dreamy and poppy, just my style. Good recommendation
Brilliant sideways move into pastoral and gentle psychedelia. Synths are gentle washes and pulses, a move that absolutely suited them.
Aika kaunista. Pitkästä aikaa jotain, mitä kuuntelee mielellään.
ALBUM RATING: 3.5 ALBUM GRADE: B- TRACK RATINGS: 1. Clowns - 4.0 2. Little Bird - 4.0 3. Happiness - 3.0 4. Road to Somewhere - 4.0 5. Eat Yourself - 3.5 6. Some People - 3.5 7. A&E - 3.5 8. Cologne Cerrone Houdini - 3.5 9. Caravan Girl - 3.0 10. Monster Love - 3.5
Good
I’ve always loved Goldfrapp but haven’t heard this album. What a surprisingly chill album. I like it but wanted something more upbeat. I thought I would enjoy it better if I was in a chill mood.
This is a great late night, chill vibes album. Was really nice to get play chess and listen to monster love. Felt like a French version of Japanese breakfast
Removed again. Yeah fair enough. Felt Mountain is obviously great, Black Cherry is possibly even better so if a 2nd Goldfrapp album is going in it's 100% that one, I love both those albums and regularly go back to them. I stepped off though at Ooh La La because it sounded just like Train but without the character so I thought, ah, out of ideas. So I never listened to Supernature - I think I may have listened to Seventh Tree once as it cropped up in year end lists but it definitely didn't leave an impression on me at the time. So, here goes... Will this be another lush, sumptuous album you could just drown in... or not? And the answer is.... Well the first track is certainly gorgeous. More than a hint of those sweeping John Barry strings that have always hovered around their sound. To be fair, it stays good. Not the same impact as those two albums but enough to encourage me to check out their later stuff and give this a listen again.
Some really nicely written relaxed pop stuff
A&E is the absolute standout track on this.
Muy chulo. Más melódico que el disco que conocía
I was familiar with their more dance-tronic material as well as the 2000 release that had a James Bond vibe happening and more in-your-face, eclectic instrumentation to offset Goldfrapp's airy voice. This is more mellow and understated by comparison. It was brave to release this after a chart-topping dance album. The subtle songs and elegant production take a while to grow on you, but I like it. Between a 3 and 4 for me.
Мне даже больше Адель понравилось, но всё равно местами уныло.
This Album was right in my wheel house when it comes to some soft pop! This album made me super happy and hit me in the feels in the right way possible! Standouts include Happiness, Some People, and Caravan Girl
Pop, electrónica. Chill out.
Entertaining and smooth. I'll try out more of their stuff.
Ikke det jeg forventet, men bra. Hadde forventet noe mer elektronisk. Minner litt om Beth Orton
i only knew goldfrapp's music from supernature. this album was a complete departure! and i like it. it's serene. actually, it's surprisingly serene considering the variety of topics goldfrapp covers on this album. it's a nice easy listen, almost like you don't have to pay attention to the lyrics, but the lyrics are beautiful. each song is unique and has such purpose. overall, a lovely listen that i can't wait to come back to.
Nice and dreamy, whimsical. Makes me curious about this band, which I've been aware of but have not listened to much.
first listen a lovely album
Got some Joni Mitchel vibes from the opening track. Not sure what she's talking about though - hard to decipher, but the song's called "clowns" and I heard the word "titties," so I'm guessing this is some condemnation on cosmetic surgery and fake appearances - which I can dig. Or maybe I'm totally wrong. Very nice song though. The next two remind me of Electric Light Orchestra, especially in the case of "Happiness" sounding like "Mr. Blue Sky." This album is growing on me, which I did not expect. Next the album strolls into Pink Floyd "Dark Side" territory before really settling in its own thing for the final few tracks. I will definitely come back to this album from time to time. Good stuff!
Sounds like a mix of the Cocteau Twins and Kate Bush. No worse for that.
No está mal. Algo popi
i fell asleep to this album but in a good way
Cool vibes but less engaging energy than I was hoping for. Closer to Joni Mitchell than Bjork. Nice enough but could have done with an electro banger or two to make me sit up and take notice.
Very pretty, can hear lots of Alpine
I like this a lot. Great melodies that are just unexpected enough to be constantly interesting yet still completely accessible. "Happiness" is a particular favourite - I love the classic-pop progression combined with electronics; fantastic. If you'd told me "Road to Somewhere" or "Monster Love" was Kate Bush I wouldn't have batted an eye. The album drags just a bit in parts - each song in isolation is quite good, but the album suffers a little from too many similarly slow-paced songs. Pacing could have been a bit better overall, but in sum I really enjoyed this - nothing necessarily chill-inducing but I'll listen to this again. 8/10 4 stars
Muy chulo. Más melódico que el disco que conocía
Listened Before? N This was actually great! A little weird at first but they have a unique sound and I love it. Added to Library? N Song added to Playlist: A&E
I liked this album when it came out despite it being a bit left-field compared to previous Goldfrapp records. Listening now, I still enjoy the high pop elements but occasionally it does swoop into bland territory, albeit perfectly fine and well produced musical wallpaper. Happiness and A&E are great songs.
Creo que el rocksito de estos tiempos no se explicaría sin Goldfrapp. Debo reconocer que en su momento nunca me llamó porque era demasiado tranquilo para mi gusto. Hoy con más paciencia y apertura encuentro muchas cosas positivas y aunque sigue siendo a ratos demasiado lento y atmosférico, cuando pisan el acelerador se escuchan muy, muy bien. Hapiness y Caravan Girl fueron las que más me gustaron.
Not like their others, same quality.
Jeg likte denne. Fikk litt hipp A.kraus-vibber. legger denne i biblioteket av album jeg skal høre mer på.
4.25
At first I wasn't into this album, but then Happiness came on
A classic
Rating: 8/10 Best songs: Clowns, Happiness, Road to somewhere
Nice album to listen to. I've never heard of this group and I enjoyed hearing them. I can see myself listening again.
A 4 as you like some of their other albums more. Good stuff though
Never heard it before but really enjoyable.
Not what I was expecting
Really good. Plenty of variety, unpredictable changes and interesting from start to finish.
7/10 nice dreamy pop music but it kinda put me to sleep at times
7/10. Some really enjoyable stuff, but the vibe was a bit too mopey for my taste. I liked the other Goldfrapp music that Spotify started shuffling after I finished though.
Great production and nice sound but generally pretty down tempo. 7/10
Loved this! I knew of Goldfrapp but never really took much notice. Great vocals, lovely, airy music and fine melodies. Definitely worth more listening time!
For a group I have never heard of I was very impressed with this album. Very pleasant listen. Not sure the reason to include in the list but that is above my pay grade.
Fine enough. Nothing I'll seek out again, though.
I liked this much more than I thought I might. Pleasant folky electronic pop and rock tunes. Some tracks were missed for me, but overall I quite enjoyed this. 3/5 but closer to a 3.5 honestly
I wasn’t blown away by anything, but this was a pleasant and mellow album, something nice to have on in the background. I’d check out more by this artist. Top tracks: Happiness, Eat Yourself
3.5
Folky album. It is good, but nothing exceptional. 3.5 stars
I'm not quite as high on this Goldfrapp album compared to *Felt Mountain*. This one jettisons a lot of the electronica elements from her earlier elements and this goes in a more folky chamber pop sound. It just doesn't feel as interesting to me, but it's still got some good stuff. 3.5 stars.
Not so much ‘Ooh La La’, more ‘Ooh Arrgh Ye Matey’. The music is real airy and pleasant and on the basis of the cover Ms Goldfrapp would make a mighty fine pirate bride to shiver timbers with but unfortunately compared to their debut Felt Mountain the highlights here aren’t nearly as sexily heavy-hitting or essential. Only 3 gold doubloons out of 5 unlike Felt Mountain which gets the full 5.
I liked it. I've heard some of their stuff before, and looked forward to listening to this. Not bad, but not what I remembered hearing from them before. So - I explored some more of their albums, and I do enjoy them.
08/13/26 Favorite Track: Happiness
Good vocals on this, very nice. Nothing outstanding but perfectly fine.
Extremely forgettable but not bad in the moment.
Not a big fan of the breathy singing, but some of the songs were okay and fun.
Very ambient and dreamy. I think I would have liked it more if she always sang in her lower register- I didn’t particularly like when she sang in her higher register.
Bonne petite musique de fond
Kinda weird, kinda boring, but overall pretty inoffensive
Better than the average Electronica.
alright
Well, this was a mixed bag. Enjoyable, creative and lush, but dull and plain at certain points as well. It would've made for a great EP. Favourite track: Happiness
Boring album really. Not bad as such, just nothing to it.
Otra vez juzgué mal esta tipa Muy lindo y experimentoso 3.4
It was nice
Fine, that's totally fine. Just a usual experience, nothing extraordinary, still not bad
This seems like a weird inclusion, because I think Goldfrapp's cultural relevance was fading by this point and its not even necessarily their most critically acclaimed work. Still its not bad. Fave Tracks: Happiness, Road to Somewhere, Caravan Girl 3.3/5
A good album, i liked Little Bird, Happiness and A&E the most.
good
Mas que voz linda. De tirar o fôlego mesmo, maravilhosos vocais. Cá está um disco bem bonito, terno, emocionante, que remete uma vibe bem específica, uma pegada meio cottage core, nostálgico, doce. Infelizmente, por mais que seja um som gostoso e relaxado, não causa muita impressão. É agradável de ouvir, mas assim que acaba, você esquece totalmente o que acabou de ouvir. Bom disco pra curtir um momento adorável, mas não mudou minha vida. 3.5/5
I always associated Goldfrapp with the late 2000s so it interests me to know they are a product of the millennium, like undersung peers to Yeah Yeah Yeahs or The Strokes. I take it this album, their fourth and following the 2005 album that was their clear crossover momwnt, is a more downbeat and introspective work, so I don’t know that it’s a good introduction but I enjoyed it and it made me curious to hear more.
Dreaded this coming up after hating felt mountain but quite liked this
I don't know much about Goldfrapp apart from enjoying Train on their album Black Cherry, but I was looking forward to this and I found it a little bit disappointing. I have to agree with the other reviewers, the songs are all good enough, but they slide off the brain as soon as they finish. The most interesting tracks were A&E and Caravan Girl, but that is only relative. A pleasant enough but unmemorable listening experience.
I didn’t know what to expect going into this one. I enjoyed it overall but by the middle of it the songs started to blend together.
I mean, I guess it’s OK not sure about top 1000 or anything.
It's not bad, different style to what I remember, it's nice but not memorable
Decent folk pop album. Didn’t wow me
Not objectionable. Not special.
Not bad. Not good. She’s a talent. But could do better even within her chosen form.
Really good listen. A great sound and some damn fine songwriting. Caravan Girl, A and E and Happiness are standouts in a really good bunch of songs. A good listen.
Groovy
Better than I imagined. Apparently it's their odd ball album but they seemed right at home.
Happiness was recognisable. A pleasant album. Not sure I'd listen to Goldfrapp on repeat but it was good for a one-off.
pleasant, I thought they were much more electro. This sounded quite baroque pop
I've heard of this artist, know some of her tracks and they are banging. Not sure if they're off this album. Ok this list I have been listening to have been a bit slow for my taste. Picked up a bit, not for me though. I respect her artistry though.
A: Helt vibe, helt intressant men ksk lite tråkigt? Coolt för att vara 2008 men nog en aning "bland". Skulle ha varit betydligt bättre om det varit hälften kortare. 3/5 D: Orioniskt den modernaste musiken hittills. Typ vad jag skulle gissa att nån Ethel Cain producerar. Giving sådär chill indie som lyssnas av en massa människor som man aldrig träffar själv. Skönt för öronen trots att det är ganska jämntunnt. 3/5
Sounds like vanilla Radiohead with a female singer.
Pretty sweet! Not a band I really knew before, but some of the tunes will probably enter the rotation. Diverse songs with clear identities
Not a fan of Taylor Swift music.
Weird and dreamy… i like
Good
This one worked on me like the Wilco album: I can't recall any of what I listened to after having heard it, but I feel like some sort of subliminal message was etched into my brain. Overall, I enjoyed it. Now excuse me while I go buy a cardigan, a frappe, and a fall scented candle.
It's not bad but it feels a bit inconsequential
Not sure if I’ve listened to anything from this album before. It’s alright but I much prefer their previous work. This sounds more like a less hooky St. Vincent.
Didn't like this nearly as much as their other album on this list - all the cool, edgy cinematic stuff replaced by pale, watery limpness. Still sort of pleasant, just very inessential.
a lovely easy listen!
I like her voice and there are some enjoyable songs on here but a lot of it was kinda forgettable. Not bad just not for me Top Track - Happiness
Never heard before. Enjoyed. Will listen again.
Теперь поняла, почему эта группа прошла мимо меня. Немного скучно, понравилось 1,5 песни. Может другие альбомы поинтереснее, но я чуть не уснула. Обложка красивая.
приятно послушать, просто обычный норм альбом, 3.5
A notch above other female singer/songwriter albums because of the sometimes interesting use of synth textures in the background.
had always heard of this group but never actually sat and listened to them. kinda understand now why a bunch of cis het women with substance abuse issues used to recc these songs to me as "relatable music"
Dreamy, pretty, but the unintelligible lyrics are a creative choice I can't fully get behind.
5/10
It was fine
I thought I was rating a Goldfrapp album yet every song says & Will Gregory… who is Will and why is he not important enough for the album cover yet important enough to be listed on every track.. strange one! Anyway the album played and it was just like background noise- nothing stood out, nothing grabbed my attention enough to make me take note apart from 2 tracks which were ‘a & e’ and ‘cologne cerrone Houdini’ The album felt pleasant in the background music type of way- almost like an on hold track. Not a lot more to say. Best track ‘A&E’ Worst track- ‘caravan girl’ simply for following the best to tracks and not been as good! 6/10
Nothing to exciting about this album.
yeah kinda liked this idk got worse towards the middlend but better again at the end
Great change of pace from the other records here, but got a little samey in the middle. Wonderful opener
1. Clowns (★★★☆☆) 2. Little Bird (★★★★☆) 3. Hppiness (★★★⯨☆) 4. Road to Somewhere (★★★☆☆) 5. Eat Yourself (★★★★⯨) -Fav 6. Some People (★★★⯨☆) 7. A&E (★★⯨☆☆) 8. Cologne Cerrone Houdini (★★★☆☆) 9. Caravan Girl (★★★⯨☆) 10. Monster Love (★★★⯨☆) TOTAL = ★★★⯨☆ (3,4)
incredible vocals throughout that entire album even if many of the songs have a similar sound they are all good
Pretty good, light and airy with some electronic vibes. New to my ear.
Pretty dreamy and ambient. Didn't necessarily hate it, but doesn't do much otherwise. I would agree with the comparisons to Kate Bush and the Cocteau Twins, but this doesn't quite reach the works of those artists. I feel like I'm giving out too many 3's as I enter the final 1/4th of this list. There's gotta be some gems still waiting in the wings for me, right?...
not very memorable, i put it on the backgroud and before i noticed it it ended. didn't leave a big impression in me
Light 3,5
I enjoyed this without being blown away. Feel as though I like the aesthetic and the production more than songs at times but it’s a pleasant listen either way. Enjoyed it enough that it made me go back and relisten to Felt Mountain. Two very different albums but similar in quality. Ended up rescoring that to 3 stars too.
dream pop, no Jonie, warm and delicate Little bird
Lo percibí como un álbum infravalorado Es lo primero que escucho de esta banda, me gustó mucho el folk que proponen acá, al parecer difiere mucho de trabajos previos lo cual está cool Happiness es un punto alto, Clowns también Las letras a veces son sentidas, otras veces son más random me parece Muy disfrutado, gran propuesta de este grupo durante una época que priorizaba exponentes de generos distintos
Left me just a hair's breadth away from loving it. Mostly because of the melodies, dreamy and familiar. Alison Goldfrapp has a lovely voice, a bit twee. Might listen to this again. Was not blown away but wasn't painful, either.
Chill, but not as catchy as their other album on here.
Second album proposé après 'Felt Mountain' que j'avais plutôt apprécié (noté 3/5 - varié pour un album Electronica, et belle voix, mais pas fan de l'accompagnement). Même constat pour cet album : le chant est toujours appréciable, et l'accompagnement est encore plus varié. Mais je n'y ai toujours pas trouvé de morceau vraiment mémorable. Je le ré-écouterais donc probablement, mais il ne rejoindra pas ma collection. =>3/5
Surprisingly decent.
Yeah, it's OK. Perhaps even vaguely interesting in places. But it was very much background music for me today and nothing particularly stood out as must listen territory.
good vibes ahh music
Se intenta algo nuevo que está bueno pero no destaca mucho en mi opinión.
Its a great album for someone. Not particularly my speed but good music can change minds. I enjoyed the pop forward format sprinkled with a myriad of genre influences. Felt fluid and natural. Good vocal performance too. A stand out from 2008 for sure.
Interesting dream-pop/trippy album. Her voice just floats along, not quite ethereal but approachable. The beats are there, carrying you through the album, but not driving you through. It's not quite head-bobbing, but it keeps you around. If it hadn't been on the list, I'd never go here. I probably won't be back. My Rating; 3/5