Reviews (page 5 of 8)
It's not unpleasant. But it is quite boring!
Decent ambient sounding electronic music. Good for background listening, reminded me of a movie soundtrack. Will probably check out the artist's other albums.
Just fine. Never heard of. Nice listen but not earth-shattering.
Unremarkable
Wauw eigenlijk best wel verrast, ik ga het zeker vaker luisteren
No private session for Spotify used. I knew Goldfrapp, but never listened to an album. Mellow, interesting, part ambient, part James Bond music, some portishead.
Listened before - banger!!!!
Moody and atmospheric in a way that I enjoy, but can also tire of quickly. Part White Lotus, part circus, part goth in music form, and yes, I have tired of it.
Not for me 1/5
2.5/5
Modern lounge music. Very dull and not a patch on Goldfrapp's glam-inflected third album, Supernature.
Liked it, electronic music meets violins at times it got samey but I liked the vibes through out.
7/10 me when strings
Never listened to this album before but really dig Goldfrapp. Super chill and smooth with a little bit or an eerie vibe to it
This album was so weird and experimental but also so comforting and inviting at the same time. I at first thought it was a bit too chill to earn a 4, but some of the later tracks really took me on a journey. I especially enjoyed the whistling, vocals, and occasional harpsichord. Favorite Track: Oompah Radar
Never really listened to it before. It's alright with some decent tracks but nothing to write home about. You can definitely hear the influence of Beth Gibbons of Portishead in her voice.
Nope Should be called “Rejected songs for the opening sequence of a James Bond movie”. My wife walked in and goes “this is horrible. Is it todays album? Hard Pass
Love this album! 5 stars.
If a medieval musician fell into the early 2000s electronic scene. It's an interesting listen, I've never hear melancholic Electronic before. No real stand out tracks, but quite pretty I guess? 2/5
nice :) portishead type beat i wish es wär mehr musik manchmal
Bless elektronische Musik!! Bisschen wie portishead Best Song: Utopia
It was something new, didn't really like it or hate it just a breath of fresh air. I guess I enjoyed it on some level.
This is a weird one. Why is this on this list? The whole album sounds like a James Bond soundtrack. This album is so weird. It gets weirder as you go along. Oompah Radar? WTF?
6/10 This was good background music while I was focussing on a job application but unfortunately that might not be a good thing - although the whistling on Lovely Head is as captivating as ever (I've been a fan of that song for a while). Listens: 2
3,5
Sort os James Bond-ish and Severance soundtracky. Not bad
Weird. Sounds like music from a horror movie.
Nice enough but kind of a let down by the end. Ended up listening to it three times in a row while traveling but that didn't improve it for me.
British bjork
This was good music for being tired on a plane to but I'm not sure why it was on here and I'm still wondering why the second Goldfrapp album we got previously is on here.
How did they not do a James Bond theme? Like a lot of trip-hop, it feels highly derivative in the best possible way, like an expertly filled plate at the buffet that makes your tablemates go "Ooooh, I didn't see the dumplings!". Alison Goldfrapp is a true songbird, the production is smart and in just the right part of her shadow. Great Theremin usage. This was a delightful surprise.
This is nice, like a mix of trip-hop and cabaret. Alison Goldfrapp has a lovely voice that occasionally recalls Portishead's Beth Gibbons (especially on tracks like "Pilots") and has great range. It's spooky and enchanting and makes me want to check out more of their albums.
I listened to this multiple times and... it's fine...
I'm surprised to see this on here. It's anachronisms probably sound cheesy — "cheugy", even — to anyone who wasn't just the right age in the year 2000. But damnit I like this kinda stuff. I prefer Black Cherry to Felt Mountain, and Koop to Goldfrapp, but I'll frequently cue up albums from this niche; it fits a particular mood.
Reminded me of st Vincent, who i like better, but this was still pretty good.
oh! I like this one! I really only know some of Goldfrapp's later hits after they went in a more dance-music direction. This particular album is very different from those later songs. I really like this. Feels like a natural progression from where Portishead left off with their first 2 albums. Glad this is on the list. Something I wasn't familiar with that I ended up really liking!
Eerie, sometimes freaking weird, very cinematic. Grew on me after 2 listening sessions. Love it
This is fine. I don't really enjoy this type of music, but it's not bad. I guess I would describe it like Bjork but better.
Meh
Liked this album a lot! it was smooth and not doing too much. Felt really smooth and had some songs that got sampled or at least also sampled it hahaha. All along a great Experience and a good revisit in the future! (4.0/5.0)
3.5
Don't follow 'ilconfo', he's a music taliban, this is a good album
So good. I had heard of Goldfrapp before, but never got around to listen to the whole album before. This is the THE downbeat album I need in my life. It perfectly vibes with my mood today. Generally, I would put this on my list for tired evenings or lazy autumn afternoons. It's really that good. 5/5
paranormal sensual experience.
Groupe inconnu. Plutôt une bonne surprise pour un album classé en 'Electronica' : il est bien plus varié que d'autres classés dans le même style. Je n'ai pas vu le temps passer ! J'aime assez la façon de chanter de AG, qui me rappelle parfois E. Fraser (pas assez souvent !). Bonne découverte donc, qui me donne envie de découvrir d'autres albums du groupe mais qui ne rejoindra pas ma collection (l'accompagnement ne m'attire pas trop). =>3/5
I was surprised by this one. Reminiscent of Portishead. Great rainy day in New York music.
I mean I like it but very background-y
OG Youtube wallpaper background movie trailer music
Kinda weird not really my thing
I’m surprised to see a second Goldfrapp album on the list. I really liked the other one (Seventh Tree), but this one didn’t blow me away. It’s fine throughout, just nothing magical
1 Star (2/15)
These songs all feel like they could be the title song for a James Bond film.
Sounds like it could be a Bond movie soundtrack. Not a bad thing. 3+
Starts off sounding like the intro song from a James Bond movie in feel. Well, at least until the spooky solo comes in. From there it pretty much stays spooky. I remember not being into the songs I heard when these guys first came out, but I was 19 back then. Now I can see the appeal. Kind of cool in a throwback way. Definitely unique. 3.4.
Lovely, weird trip hop-ish music
My adibing memory of this album is my friend James lending it to me, and me accidentally placing it in a beer spillage on a table in Barnstaple 'spoons. It was one of those cardboard digipaks, so it was irreparably damaged. Sorry, James! Boring anecdote aside, this is still superb; a bit of an anomaly, taking Britpop's fetishism of the 60s to an extreme level, embracing both John Barry-esque strings, electronica, and more cult instruments and sounds, with Goldfrapp's heartbroken voice tying it all together.
Schön...
Was never really a fan of Goldfrapp and based on this record, I'm still not. It's giving Bond/film soundtrack vibes with the weird instrumental sections and her floaty vocals (which I don't mind) but the whole thing was just a bit dull
Chill.Good. Good chill.
Sounds like a sexy James Bond soundtrack.
This was a gorgeous album! Goldfrapp's voice is amazing, and the songs had a timeless quality to them thanks to her vocals against the production. Really enjoyed this record, will have to listen to more from Goldfrapp!
Not sure about this version of Goldfrapp, beautiful in a lot of ways but kinda creeped me out, not sure I’ll be listening again.
Feels like an ambient experiment, slow songs, calm sounds. Not for everyone in its entirely.
Album 708 of 1001 Goldfrapp - Felt Mountain (2000) Rating : 1.5 / 5 More electronica with a trippy pop vibe. Interesting but nothing I'd go back to. It had a moment or two.
Usually like this type of music, what a shame
After Shirley Bassey got ressurrected by a Proppellerheads smash Hit Alison Goldfrapp went down the path between uncanny Sound of Music alps and its soundscape interpretation of technicolor
Not the strongest impression (it sort of fades into the background, especially when not paying strict attention to it) but an impression nonetheless, and a decently moody one at that. Will need to revisit.
Sonically interesting and clever. Lyrically obtuse. Melodically challenging.
é um eletrônica aceitavel. Acho que eventualmente eu deva ouvir de novo. Mas poucas músicas me chamaram a atenção.
chato. utopia é a melhorzinha.
Haunting and lovely.
Strange
Dreamy
This scratched an itch I didn’t know was there. Beautiful album
Nothing special about this. It just makes it over the midway.
Ominous, dark good album 3.5
7/10. Great sound. Got a tad dull but very good album.
1.5 Really didn’t enjoy this one. Far worse than the first Goldfrapp album on this list, and I was already uncertain the list needed any Goldfrapp representation at all. This is just enamored with itself, even though it’s not really doing anything. A lot of navel gazing and production tricks and not much else. Blends together into one boring soundscape.
Very cinematic. Very atmospheric. A bit boring.
Keine alltägliche Scheibe. Kein Mainstream. Manchmal schrille Sounds eingebettet in wunderbaren Melodien und Sounds, insgesamt aber ein spannendes und intimes Werk.
Keeping for the shuffle, great background music for chilling.
Slinky, cool. Perfect early 2000’s electronic sound.
Sounded like a movie soundtrack.
Don't think I'd ever heard this before. My main interaction with Goldfrapp is the album Black Cherry, which leans much more towards electro-pop. Was surprised how this felt much more in keeping with trip-hop with a far mellower, laid back sound. Unfortunately I think that does kind of show it to be a bit lacking compared to the more chill electronica acts of the time. Felt Mountain is a nice, pleasant album, but it doesn't feel remarkable when you consider the likes of Air, Portishead, etc
A long-time favourite. Dreamy and beautiful.
Jusqu'au bout de l'ennui. Encore un rappel que le Trip Hop est mort pour une bonne raison. Ce n'est pas insultant, dangeureux pour les oreilles, mais bordel quel ennui.
Really enjoyed this! Reminded me of a James Bond soundtrack meets 60s Euro jazz.
very seductive. I can hear this as a soundtrack for a neo-noir movie
Felt Mountain has pretty unique production that was probably innovative at the time. It's obvious to me that many producers across genres were influenced by Goldfrapp and this album. Some DangerMouse and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs songs have the same haunting feeling as those on this album. Anyway, I liked this album but it isn't an all-timer for me or a happy surprise. Best Songs: Lovely Head, Pilots, Utopia Worst Songs: Oompah Radar
🎧Helped me doze off during a flight. Pretty same-y and uninteresting.
🥱
3.5
Gorgeous tripoticca that's moody, melancholic, menacing, captivating, weird and unsettling: perfect foda for a Quentin Tarantino movie. I enjoyed this a lot.
Eerie magical, its a great album that takes electronica to somewhere more earthy. Also was heavily played in monkey dust so reminds me of that.
Great evolution of the trip hop sound, cool latecomer to that already cool party
I enjoyed this more than I wanted to add it so schmoooshy. But them 90s chillout orchestral backings get me every time.
Any one else notice the artwork of Alison Goldfrapp's doubled head looks like a vagina? I can't unsee it! Feel it's gonna be a similar to my review of Seventh Tree... I enjoyed it, unfortunately quite forgettable.
Cool cool cool
You gotta love an album that doesn't have a DELUXE EXTENDED SUPER PREMIUM $$ EDITION. Pretty good. Bonus star for that, but I don't think I would seek out a concert or anything.
This wasn't for me
what a strange eclectic album i got to immerse in diverse experiences like - the music that plays when the villain in a n64 game has dialogue (oompah radar) - whatever human is (human) i thought this album was fairly more interesting than the other goldfrapp album i received
cool and sultry
Pretty good
No, I don’t want that.
Maybe if I were in a hot, smoky basement bar in New York City at 3am with a half finished martini in front of me, listening to a drugged out, tired lounge act on the dingy stage. Maybe then this would have hit just right.
kinda dramatic, kinda cinematic, really kinda boring. if I had a nickel for every time this list gave me demented circus music!
It’s finally time for the other Goldfrapp album! I came into this project with a very vague familiarity with Goldfrapp, but the songs I know by them aren’t on either of the albums on the list. I really enjoyed listening to Seventh Tree, giving it four stars. However, if I were to rate it today, I think I’d be more inclined to rate it as five stars. Either way, I’ve been looking forward to listening to Felt Mountain, and now I’ll finally get my chance! Well, for all the hype I built up for this album, I really didn’t care for it at all. I really wasn’t expecting this album to be filled with songs that were really slow. Yes, Seventh Tree had some slower songs on it, but it also had some up-tempo songs as well, and those moments were nowhere to be found on Felt Mountain. Goldfrapp also have plenty of songs that are full of great electronic hooks, but this album didn’t have any of that either. My biggest beef with this album is that it was just boring from start to finish. The songs on it were nice and pleasant, but I didn’t feel like any of them did anything interesting musically, nor did they have anything interesting to say lyrically. I still think Seventh Tree is great, but man, this was a huge miss for me, and I was not expecting it at all.
Wanted to like more as I thought I liked Goldfrapp based on singles/ radio play over the years. Found this quite irritating on both listens and do not feel like giving it a third listen. Disappointing - a high 2 but not quite a 3.
Felt Mountain Hmm, a bit of a curate’s egg. I really liked Lovely Head and Utopia, and Pilots, Felt Mountain are decent, and some of the instrumental touches here and there, theremin, organ, synth etc are nice, and it feels like it’s the sort of album that could be great, however I get an overriding sense of annoyance with the whole thing and it reminded me a bit of that Ute Lemper album we had, which I felt similarly about. The cabaret/lounge/50s & 60s soundtrack thing has to be done really well and I don’t think this is, the breathy, jazzy vocal style feels too close to musical theatre and I don’t think the string arrangements capture the atmosphere they are going for, so overall it, unfortunately, creates a sense grating boredom, which only really dissipates on Lovely Head and Utopia. It’s not truly awful, but there are much better examples of what they are going for with the smoky, cinematic atmosphere, Portishead being the obvious one. I can’t think I’d listen to this again, which puts it as a solid 2. ⛰️⛰️ Playlist submission: Lovely Head.
A lot of the album, puts me in mind of Bond. As well as the lush strings, and reverbed vocals, there are dramatic semitone movements everywhere. 'Lovely Head' in particular is a zombie-cowboy apocalyptic track of excellence. After a good opening run the pace slows down to a drag, with the painful Deer Stop, a third-rate Portishead rip off. Then a couple that go a bit too cabaret for my liking. The second half highlight is undoubtedly Utopia. Absolutely spellbinding mash up of 50s pop, Barry orchestral manoeuvres, Lynchian bleakness, and indie rock. On balance a high three. ⭐⭐⭐
Pretty top-heavy, but still quite good
Mi è piaciuto più o meno
Grave lacuna non averlo sentito prima 007 portishead ma acustico de Sound design pazzo
Best toffe vibe, maar de nummers doen me niet zo veel
The first half comes across as a delightful retro-futurist triphop fantasy. I really dig it. Unfortunately, the second half doesn’t maintain that level of interest. Still a pretty solid album, though.
Thought I would like this but no
I have no strong feelings about this album. I probably wouldn't listen again, but I also probably wouldn't shut it off if someone put it on.
This sounds like some ethereal lounge music. Not bad, but nothing to write home about.
I was psyched for this because I’m a trip-hop fan. Oof. Torch song vocals with spacey electronics. Did not like.
Nice voice and arrangement but overall a little boring. Only 39 minutes though so I’ll be reasonable.
Pleasant but a bit dull compared to the other album if theirs on this list
One earphone stopped working halfway through this, which can’t have done it any favors tbh. Loved Seventh Tree but found this a bit wanky
Felt Mountain is the debut album from Goldfrapp, a British pair made up of singer Alison Goldfrapp and producer Will Gregory. In their first album, they use ambient electronics with subtle orchestrations as support for vocals delivered in a cabaret style. The result is a version of trip hop, comparable to Portishead. These are graceful, seductive songs with engaging melodies and Goldfrapp's sultry, expressive voice. They employ a range of rhythms, with some hints of the more danceable material the pair produced later in their career.
It's a really atmospheric album. It feels as if it were a soundtrack to an open world videogame, while you explore a dark city with misterious things happening. It has a slight cabaret feel which makes it really unique.
Boring as hell early electronic for the most part. Utopia was a banger though
Wow, really enjoyed this one and I'll probably dig through more of Goldfrapp's discography now that I know they exist. This one is chill 60's lounge music filtered gently through an eerie sci-fi lens. The soundscape feels very inventive and unique. Fascist designer babies and beautiful severed Frankenstein heads never sounded so refined. I especially enjoy the album's technique of using the Korg MS-20 synthesizer on the vocals; the result sounds similar to - but also distinct from - the theremin. I sometimes joke that there are two genres of theremin music: spooky and sci-fi. Felt Mountain is actually kind of a nice synthesis of those two moods.
Excelente voz y electrónica. Siempre estarán presentes
Very cool
Overproduced pop, a genre I normally steer clear of with some exceptions. This isn't one of them. Human is ok, rest is uninteresting noises with some good singing. Then the good singing gets weird just to be weird. Reminds me of college and the "I'm gunna be a pah-du-cah" crew.
8/10
Odd experimental mix of futurism and retro that ends up being kind of a boring mess..
Love it!
I entered my review yesterday .......
Alison Goldfrapp has an excellent voice, but holy shit is this dull.
Prefer later Goldfrapp to this one. It was fine, but nothing special.
Har bara hört någon enstaka låt förut men detta var positivt. Tänker Portishead, Morricone och filmmusik.
I've listened to a Goldfrapp album that I didnt love, so I probably wouldn't have ever gotten to this one without the project. I've been pleasantly surprised. This is a satisfying blend of strange and lovely, and was perfect to listen to in the dark with headphones before bed. The mix is so delicate, no element ever too quiet or loud or competing for attention. Her whistling and operatic highs are the light filtering through the coverage of treetops in a forest. I would definitely revisit this one.
Some of this was too weird but it was really atmospheric. Like being on a foggy mountain.
Xmas music
dark and soothing. i am enraptured by her voice and i like this album more than the work of hers that was previously on this challenge (seventh tree from 2008).
Normally I don't like slower, minimalistic stuff like this, but it had a really ethereal and almost eerie sound to it that I found really interesting
разве это электроника? похоже на кабацкую телегу с нотками футуризма
I liked this! Kind of like massive attack but with more of a big band sound.
Dette var jo veldig digg musikk! Nydelig stemning, mange øyeblikk som gir følelsen av å være i en Bond-film. Fikk også litt julestemning av et par av låtene, som er jo et pluss i disse tider. Det eneste som drar det litt ned (helhetsmessig) er at man fort begynner å oppdage litt "klisjeer" på tvers av sanger som står veldig ut. Men fortsatt veldig bra! Beste sanger: Human, Deer Stop og Oompah Radar
Dette er så sykt min greie. Hver sang er et mystisk hav av lyd man kan drukne i. Elsker kombinasjonen av klassiske strenger og horn med elektronika og stemme-effekter her. En veldig komplett pakke av et album. Var litt usikker på ratinga, men dette er absolutt en plate som går inn i jobb-rotasjonen min, så dunker til med en 5-er. Favorittlåt: Horse Tears.
2.9
I was concerned during the first song, but I was interested by "Human". Lost me again a few times though. 2.7.
Goldfrapp always brings me back to college Anthropology classes. Personal enjoyment: 4/5 Relevance to this list: 3/5
Favourite song - Human
A bit eh, not really for me, would maybe tolerate it in the background but not much of it appeals to me
Lush and lonely. Tender and seductive. Was going to give a 3 but think it really works as a complete piece. Every track deserves to be here and compliments the record. It flows and tracks really well. Concise and to the point I was a bit sad when it ended
Finally, torch music for perverts fucked up on ketamine stolen from a police horse.
i like goldfrapp and i like the idea of the album. it just became a bit repetitive
Cute record
Boring
It's a vibe. Not one I can listen to for hours but its not bad either.
I was pleasantly surprised with this one. Lots of interesting work with a diverse set of influences. Some of it might have been good theme music for a Bond film.
Moody without the punch
## In-Depth Review of *Felt Mountain* by Goldfrapp Goldfrapp's debut album, *Felt Mountain*, released in September 2000, is a landmark in electronic music, blending elements of trip hop, folk, and cabaret into a unique sonic tapestry. The collaboration between Alison Goldfrapp and Will Gregory resulted in a collection of tracks that are both hauntingly beautiful and richly textured. This review will explore the album's lyrics, music, production, themes, influences, and its pros and cons. ### Lyrics The lyrics of *Felt Mountain* are characterized by their abstract and often surreal imagery. Alison Goldfrapp's writing draws on personal experiences and cinematic inspirations, creating a dreamlike quality throughout the album. - **Isolation and Introspection**: Many songs reflect feelings of loneliness and introspection. For instance, the lyrics from "Lovely Head" convey a sense of isolation with lines like "Nobody’s here, no-one but me," illustrating a deep emotional landscape. - **Cinematic Influences**: The lyrics often evoke visual imagery reminiscent of film narratives. "Utopia," for example, begins with stark descriptions of a desolate landscape—“It’s a strange day/No colours or shapes/No sound in my head”—setting a tone that feels both alien and familiar. - **Gothic Fairy Tales**: Themes of gothic fairy tales permeate the album. Tracks like "Horse Tears" juxtapose beauty with melancholy, presenting love as both tender and painful. ### Music Musically, *Felt Mountain* is an eclectic mix that defies easy categorization. It incorporates various genres and styles: - **Cinematic Soundscapes**: The production features lush orchestration with strings and synthesizers creating expansive soundscapes. The opening track "Lovely Head" introduces listeners to this cinematic style with its whistling motif and sweeping strings. - **Electronic Elements**: The album employs electronic beats and textures that are both modern and retro. Songs like "Human" showcase pulsating rhythms layered with Goldfrapp's ethereal vocals. - **Diverse Influences**: The music reflects influences from 1960s pop to contemporary electronic music. Tracks like "Oompa Radar" incorporate playful carnival sounds while maintaining an underlying sense of melancholy. ### Production The production of *Felt Mountain* is notable for its meticulous attention to detail: - **Collaboration**: Goldfrapp and Gregory's collaborative process involved extensive experimentation with sound. They utilized vintage keyboards alongside modern technology to create a rich auditory experience. - **Atmospheric Quality**: The album is praised for its atmospheric quality, where each track flows seamlessly into the next. This cohesiveness enhances the listening experience, allowing themes to resonate throughout the album. - **Layered Textures**: The use of real instruments alongside electronic sounds creates a dynamic listening experience. For example, the blend of strings with electronic beats in "Utopia" exemplifies this layered approach. ### Themes Thematically, *Felt Mountain* explores various motifs that resonate through its lyrics and music: - **Isolation vs. Connection**: A recurring theme is the tension between isolation and the desire for connection. This duality is evident in tracks like "Human," where sensuality meets vulnerability. - **Nature and Environment**: Nature plays a significant role in shaping the album's atmosphere. Lyrics often reference natural elements, contributing to the overall sense of place within the music. - **Dreams vs. Reality**: The dreamlike quality of the album blurs the lines between fantasy and reality. This theme is encapsulated in songs like "Pilots," which describes travelers floating above Earth, suggesting an escape from mundane existence. ### Influence *Felt Mountain* has had a lasting impact on both electronic music and pop culture: - **Pioneering Sound**: The album set a precedent for blending electronic sounds with organic instrumentation, influencing subsequent artists within the genre. - **Critical Acclaim**: It was shortlisted for the Mercury Prize in 2001, highlighting its significance within British music at the time. Critics praised its innovative approach to songwriting and production. - **Cultural References**: The cinematic quality of the album has led to comparisons with film scores, particularly those by composers like Ennio Morricone. Its lush soundscapes have made it a favorite for use in various media contexts. ### Pros and Cons #### Pros - **Innovative Sound**: *Felt Mountain* offers a unique blend of genres that was ahead of its time, combining electronic elements with orchestral arrangements. - **Emotional Depth**: The lyrics provide profound emotional insights that resonate with listeners on multiple levels. - **Cohesive Experience**: The album flows seamlessly from one track to another, creating an immersive listening experience that encourages full engagement. #### Cons - **Pacing Issues**: Some listeners may find certain tracks slow or meandering, which could disrupt the overall flow for those seeking more energetic compositions. - **Niche Appeal**: The abstract nature of the lyrics and sound may not appeal to mainstream audiences accustomed to more conventional pop structures. - **Comparative Lack of Hits**: While critically acclaimed, *Felt Mountain* did not produce major commercial hits compared to later albums by Goldfrapp, which might limit its recognition among casual listeners. ### Conclusion Goldfrapp's *Felt Mountain* remains an essential listen for fans of innovative music that defies categorization. Its intricate blend of lyrical depth, musical experimentation, and atmospheric production creates an experience that resonates long after the final track ends. While it may not cater to all tastes due to its niche appeal and pacing issues, it stands as a testament to Goldfrapp's artistry and their ability to craft an evocative soundscape that continues to influence artists today.
Goldfrapp - Felt Mountain First time in a long time where I listen to a beautiful album, this sounds majestic, every song on here tells it's unique little story using harmonies and melodies to accompany with. The vocalist blends really well in with the instrumentals, and overall, it makes up for what is a short yet cohesive, and well-arranged album, this is great! (also, didn't expect to see kanye sample "human", that took me by surprise lol) 1.- Lovely Head = 9/10 2.- Paper Bag = 10/10 3.- Human = 10/10 4.- Pilots = 10/10 5.- Deer Stop = 9/10 6.- Felt Mountain = 8/10 7.- Oompah Radar = 8/10 8.- Utopia = 9/10 9.- Horse Tears = 9/10 FINAL SCORE = 9.1/10
Interesting album. I'm not sure why this is labeled electronica. But this is the type of stuff I'm here for. Albums that I would never have heard. The mighty generator comes through again.
Dreamy, melty, mechanical album. Loved it so much.
I was excited for electronic, but this was too "whimsical" for me. 2*
Wow. What an unexpected surprise from this one. Chill throughout. The synths are cool, the vocals are perfect for the ambiance this album creates. Oompah Radar is the only one on this album that felt out of place. Why the upbeat carnival song thrown in? It could have easily been taken off the track listing and the album would be better for it.
Feels like the output of a school assignment to write an album of rejected 80s James Bond themes in the style of Bjork. That said, it wasn’t a bad listen.
Fairly OK, reminded me Finnish band Kemopetrol quite a bit.
Любовь, подобная удивительной любви составителей списка в Goldfrapp, - это мечта жизни каждого постояльца aoty, rym или вот этого генератора. Группа, конечно, хорошая, и они даже меняли стилистику своей музыки несколько раз, но я немного удивлен тому, что в списке присутствует несколько их альбомов. Только этого хватило бы, мне кажется. Красивая музыка. Лучшая песня - Felt Mountain.
Wow this is gonna be the sixth perfect album through 517 albums and the first where I had no prior knowledge of the album/band beforehand. It is obviously not as groundbreaking as Portishead whom I love (haven't gotten any of theirs to rank yet so that might be another perfect score in future) but still incorporates the best of Trip-Hop along with taking influences from other genres I love. Every song felt unique to me and the album art is awesome too. Finds like this are why this 1001 albums project is so fun. You never know when you'll find another gem that's perfect for your taste. Rating: 5.0
Temacous
I quite liked this, and I don't think I'd heard anything off this album before. Somehow... 3.75
After suffering through a different Goldfrapp album on this list, I was not excited to pull this album. I'm glad I followed through and listened because this was not what I remember from the other album. Felt Mountain covers a lot of genres that makes you think of many of the great classics, but in the end, this recored felt like a 40 minute James Bond movie introduction - and that's not a bad thing. 5/5.
Not my type of music
Indie electronica.. weird stuff here and there. Exciting melancholic stuff here and there.. kind of an ok album
I really enjoyed about 5 minutes of this - pick any 5 as it's all about the same. Thrre were a few detestable minutes.
Is this some kind of theme song collection from a disney haunted house attraction or something?
Incredible and unique! The genre fusions at display here are unlike anything else in electronic music. Is this even electronic? I have seen this album described as downtempo or trip-hop. And sure a song like "Utopia" definitely falls into downtempo, but I think those descriptions don't make it justice. To me this is a sort of uncanny valley lounge music, something you will hear in your dreams and then wake up and wonder if it really exists. All tracks here are top-notch, even the weird circus cut "Oompa Radar". Goldfrapp's subsquent albums all sound different from this and from each other, going into Electropop, Folktronica, Synthpop, and Chamber Folk, and mastering every single one of those genres as well. Key tracks: Lovely Head Paper Bag Human Pilots Utopia
I found Felt Mountain an interesting endeavor but lacking in energy and excitement. That doesn’t mean it isn’t good. It’s very good. Allison Goldfrapp is an excellent singer and a highly capable lyricist. I enjoyed a lot of this record, but it didn’t grab me in any meaningful way. https://open.substack.com/pub/richcain/p/project-1001-felt-mountain-by-goldfrapp?r=4ztyq&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
Extremely cool. This one may have room to grow. 4/5
Amazing! Sexy, jazzy, bond with an electronic twist. Goldfrapp hooked me with this album from the moment I saw the song and film clip for Utopia on Rage. This album has stood the test of time and sparked a love affair for me, with an artist as iconic as Kylie Minogue
Well I enjoyed it. I prefer some of their dance tracks but this was mainly mellow and an accompaniment to what I was doing.
Hardly noticed it but was relieved when YouTube Music went on to auto-play and something else came on so...
Lovely Head Human Utopia
Really? Goldfrapp has two albums on here? I don't know chief. I mean, I don't dislike Goldfrapp. I think both this and Seventh Tree are solid albums. I just don't think that Goldfrapp is noteworthy enough for two albums. Anyways, let's talk about Felt Mountain for a bit. I say "a bit" because I don't have much to say. This album kind of reminds me of Björk in a way. I've also seen comparisons to Portishead that I can kind of see. I like Portishead more though. The sound of this album is mostly good. There's some parts that don't interest me, but the variety in this album's sound is certainly respectable. The singing is kind of weird, but I wouldn't call it bad. This album's alright. I don't know which of the two I like more. Because of that, I'll give this album the same rating I gave to Seventh Tree. High 3/5. Good album.
Bome, nikad čula, ali zasad odmor za uši nakon smeća od Sonic Youtha. Hej, pa ovo nije loše! Kad sam pročitala sažetak, nisam znala točno šta očekivati, ali svidio mi se mix utjecaja žanrova. Zanima me u kojem će smjeru otići jer je prva stvar dosta lagana. Okej, nastavlja u istom tonu, što znači da će mi uskoro postati dosadno 🫣 Human mi je kul stvar, ali da, sve skupa mi postaje malo same same i postajem zasićena. Šteta, na prvoj stvari sam mislila da baš ima potencijala dosta. A ne znam koju ocjenu dati, koju posluku porati. Bit će 3/5, 5/10.
Napišem komentar do pola, slušam dalje, zatvorim stranicu, nema komentara.. Ukratko, malo Portishead vajb, malo AIR vajb, jako puno sintica, i prilično atmosferično, ali mrvicu previše kabarea za moj Sibinjski ukus Kao vuče na trojku, ali bit će 2
2.5/10 Nope, nije ovo za mene. Ovo mi je za neke romanticne trilere-drame o strastvenoj ljubavi, izdaji, misterioznim ljubavnicima, pistoljem ispod jastuka, pimpeku u sladoledu ili kako god to vec ide dalje. Stvar Felt Mountain mi jedina donekle prolazi, ostalo nista. I sve stvari zvuce kao da su zadnje na albumu. Mozda zene u menopauzi ili lezbo-studentice koje su upisale likovnu ili film ce ovo cijeniti. I neka. Dao priliku, nisam publika za ovakvu glazbu. Sign me out, next.
Went by without much for me to say really.
This was a interesting record, but definitely sounds like a study of rejected James Bond movie theme songs. I like the singer’s ethereal voice and the arrangements. That said, one time listening to this is more than enough for me. 3⭐️
beautifully melancholic vocals intertwined with hauntingly atmospheric electro-cabaret and cinematic soundscapes
Es ist ein Album, das mit seiner einzigartigen Mischung aus elektronischen Klängen und Chanson-Elementen auffällt. Während die atmosphärischen und oft träumerischen Melodien sicherlich ihren Reiz haben, leidet das Album an zu viel Chanson und zu wenig mitreißende Höhepunkte. Es ist ein Album, das man schätzen kann, wenn man sich auf seine ruhigen und subtilen Nuancen einlässt, aber es fehlt der große Knaller, der es unvergesslich machen würde.
Love this album equal parts magical and messed up.
In th3 middle of this album i realized how beautiful it is. It's like Portishead meets Bond themes meets the opera singer from Fifth Element. Then I got bored by the penultimate song. As single I'm sure I like these songs. As an album it ends up being too much of the same thing
I like their following few albums better.
Nice album
This was an alright record, but, like, enough with the spy-movie electronica already.
Well……I listened. Sounded like mostly torch songs to me with lots of keyboard. Meh.
Sounds like movie music
Fantastic album.
Very different and interesting. A couple of the hits are fantastic. The whole thing really has a cool atmosphere. It might be a bit much to listen too often.
Could not get through this. Not for me.
This made me think of the soundtrack for some bad 1960's movie. Totally forgettable and destined to be parodied on Mystery Science Theater 3000.
Sounds like if you asked ai to generate an album of James Bond theme songs
This was so refreshing. Feel like I don’t know this type of music really but a very welcomed chang of pace
The ambient lo-fi music just isn’t for me
The author really likes his 90s British electronica. Sounded like an even more downtempo Portishead. Very James Bond-y. Boring at first but grew on me a bit. I could see putting this on around the house. I am duty-bound to acknowledge Kanye West's sampling of "Human" on "Freestyle 4" (The Life of Pablo)
Finally! Something both that I haven't heard at all before & was released in the 2000s (still 24 years ago as of this writing but I'll take whatever "current" music I can get with this). Favs: "Lovely Head", "Utopia" Least: (1x) A, 4 stars
This album was a bit experimental like the Fionna Apple one I listened to earlier this week. More grounded though. One of the songs that stood out to me was either sampled by Kanye in Freestyle 4 from TLOP or used the same song for it. Cool stuff. Definitely would listen to it again. Standouts: Human, Pilots, Deer Stop, Oompa Rider, and Horse Tears.
Mmmm...
This is totally unlike any Goldfrapp Ove heard before. It’s perfectly pleasant, but I think I prefer their louder, raunchier stuff.
like Portishead (good) with ASMR (bad)
Cool vibes ambiance type music
Like the last Goldfrapp album, had to listen to it a couple times and I really enjoyed it on the second listen. Great background music. A bit odd. A few songs sounded like James Bond theme songs, which I thought was pretty cool.
Some cool stuff going on here. Interesting sounds. I liked the more downtempo tone from the previously reviewed albums.
This is pretty good
Interesting, kinda cool
que mierda con deer stop xd
Pretty sure this band has like 3 great songs.
A fun listen but can't say it left a big impression on me. Love her vocals though, and some of the beats are silky smooth, just a little non-descript overall.
Interesting sound to this, kind of a an electronic tinged Bond soundtrack. Got a little monotonous towards the middle.
Elokuvamaista, ambienttia, rauhallista, hidasta ja tunnelmallista. Tulee tosi mustavalkoinen fiilis. Tosi hämyistä. Parhaat: Deer Stop, Utopia, Horse Tears, Lovely Head.
This was alright. Reminded me a little of Florence and the machine but not as good.
too many circusy tunes
Almost sounds like a Bond singer.
An interesting listen. Lot of gothic and chill vibes. Definitely got a 50's/60's sound scape to it. This is an album I might come back to later, but 3/5 for now!
Oh sweet Jesus. What is this going to be? I’ve never even heard of this band. Ah man the intro is rich. I didn’t expect vocals after the intro. Thought it might be instrumental. Old style torch singing. I do love the music. That modulated guitar/keyboard/keypad is pretty sick. The whistling and harpsichord is great. The vocals are ok, but the music shines here. Cool start. We’re sticking with this harpsichord hey? Fuck yeah. I mean the vocals are also continuing. Again, the layers of instrumentation are so cool, but I’m not sure how exciting the vocals are and how bad this will wear out its welcome over 40 minutes. So far, so good, but I can see tiring of the sultry whisper murmurs. Nah. First misstep to start. Is this a bond song? It’s catchy. The glitchy tech stabs accompanying salsa music tell me we’re not in the 60s anymore. Oh and anything remotely salsa-y is a sure fire skip. Of course I don’t skip anything here, but it was a skip in spirit. And we’re back to the low singing. It’s like a futuristic cabaret bar where you request personalized songs from an AI generated torch singer. The music is less interesting here. That really was a nothing song. Felt soulless. GET OUT OF MY EAR. Thank you. They backed up slightly. THEYRE BACK AHHHHHHHHHH. PLEASE GOLDFRAPP, NOOOOO. Why have we veered away from the music to focus on singing exclusively???? This sucked. Alright. Now we’re getting into silly yodelling. Like I get it. You think you sound good. Please be accompanied by good music. This one is a slight return to form. High pitched, whining instrumentation is cool but disappears/fades into boredom far too quickly. Papers please theme music. Not complaining. Also a vanishing of vocals for the beginning stages was a beautiful oasis. Buddy my “Oompa radar” is off the charts. Can’t sneak one of those fuckers past me. Anyway. This has devolved into more vocal exercises from our favourite AI cabaret singer. Nope. This sucks. I wondered aloud (in this very text box) whether or not this would get tired. It has. I have. This thing is dragging and has become a self-indulgent mess. The novelty wore off after two tracks. I’m reading about the band because I’m bored. It’s the singers name??? No way. She obviously believes she’s the second coming of Billie holiday. Another boring track. I was thinking “this next song sounds cool!” and it turned out that Spotify autoplayed a different artist. Yeah, I found this didn’t go anywhere. It’s dripping with this sense that the creators believe it’s the greatest thing ever. What started out as interesting sort of stayed with the same ideas for the entire duration of the album that got old and were never expanded on. 1.5 HIGHLIGHTS: Lovely Head
Not bad. Never listened to it before. It's less weird bjork, which is good. Prob won't be working it's way into the rotation.
viheltely alkaa ja ... mitä... mitä tapah... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... sleeper cell activated... ... yhtäkkiä nouseenä 100 kiloa penkistä, jaha mitäs.. pää heiluu laidasta laitaan levottomasti... 3600 coopperi aa ok... viimeinen neljäsataa 51sec aa mo farahesque.. pää tärusee kun kräkkivauvan... aha palomiespunnerruksia... 1... 2... 3... 4... 5... 6... 7... 8... mitä vittua tapaJTUU??? silmät höröttää ulospäin punasena.. motä menit tekwmmään.... mitä taikaa... MKUltra tyylinen kokkailu... 2 naisalbumia putkeen... ja vitullisen hyviä molemmat... alkaa oppii tavoille... pikkuhiljattaiseen... just blow my whistle baby whistle baby here we go... lovely head
Dull
Really enjoyed this one. Soft singing with all sorts of weird instrumentation. Really liked the string parts in the background. Quite a haunting sounding album. First track was my favorite.
This is a little too musical theatre for me. There are some cool moments though.
If I were to sum this album up in one word it would be “woozy”. I had a Goldfrapp CD back in the day. I just looked it up and it was “Black Cherry”. It wasn’t exactly my sort of thing but it overlapped enough. I think “Black Cherry” was more electronic / dance / stomp. Whereas this is dreamy, discombobulating, woozy… not that that’s a bad thing. But it’s a very specific mood. Alison Goldfrapp has a rather brassy voice. Whilst listening I figured out she reminds me of Shirley Bassey doing that song with the Propellerheads. I’m not sure what to give this. I think it’s a 3.5. I like it but won’t be reaching to put it on a lot.
Early 21st century dinner party music (I was there) but what a beautiful voice and arrangements.
James Bond/Doctor Who/Circus music
Thought they were a glam thing, apparently that came later, this was good
Just not my type of music
Very angsty
Weird! But not terrible
Gross
All just got a bit too weird
It’s like a full album demo tape to get a Bond theme deal… less interesting than most trip-hop to me, I was just bored.
Decent album that didn’t really fully click with me. Something I’d probably listen to on a cold winter night, or walking in the snow or something. Kinda felt like portishead light a little bit to me but some beautiful songs on it nonetheless
More like goldcrapp
This is so sick and experimental
The reviewer who said it alternates between boring and weird was right. The weird parts were better it should have all been like that.
Maybe if in the right mood. Very elevator-y, but more harsh sounds. Ended up skipping a few at the end because they were too sharp and her tone was off key
Lush. Favourite track was Lovely Head. I just wonder however. Some albums feel like 'look what we can do' albums. Is this one of them?
Well thought out production with an existential love theme. The mood of the album changes with each song. Starts out with a very dramatic tone, her voice is haunting. Then switches to a more light hearted roller coaster with her voice turning angelic. Original Lana del Rey?
Haunting. Critically acclaimed, but the UK album buying public didn't seem to agree with the critics.
Ethereal and fantastical debut by Godfrapp to help usher us into the millennium. She (they) would go on to experiment too wildly for my taste. I can’t really trust a band who oscillate between styles, like it’s all an affectation. Still this was beautiful. Her voice magical, the synths dreamlike, at times carnivalesque. She had the potential of someone like say Bjork or Kate Bush if only she had evolved, not revolved her talents.
At times hauntingly beautiful, and at others painfully dull. 2.5* rounding up to 3 to account for the possibility I was just grumpy before playing this. Definitely need to be in the right space for melancholy electronica.
The potential for greatness was there, however the choice to have psychedelic, French cafe, alien, clown music made it too strange for anything more than background noise.
This one was a pleasant surprise. Music's interested and sophisticated (I think?). And I like it better than most electronica-type stuff. Some of the songs are pretty weird and I think most, if not all, of the lyrics are gibberish. But her voice is SO sexy I don't even care. Would definitely listen again.
Awesome, hadn't heard all of this before :)
3.5
Beautiful, but too slow for me
Floating through space (Pilots) ? Moon bouncing through space circus? With oompa loompas waltzing (Oompah Radar)? This is cool
Boring to me and the vocals easily got lost in the mix. 1.5/5
So weird and so good
Not my style of music, but the interesting use of human voice as an instrument gets my attention.
Wow. I have listened to the more recent offerings and I loved them. I had never heard this album.....I'm glad they evolved in to something better.
Good lord, this is one of the most boring albums I've ever heard, and I've listened to like 2 hours of sinewave drones. I can see the overlap with the trip-hop scene at the time, but doesn't even have any of the residual energy of hip-hop or beat-driven music. This is like stretching out rather genteel sounding pop and jazz into monotonous tapestries of nothing. 1*
Interesting. Definitely one I wouldn't have found/listened to otherwise.
It's ambient kinda trance chill vibes and I'm all about that, shocked I've never listened to this before, there's one real duff track
The album sounds at times like the background music of an old Star Trek TOS episode.
This music is distant and immense, just like a mountain.
if they play this for me while i’m on my deathbed, i will die afraid
Not sure what this is supposed to do for me, but it was one of the most boring albums ever
Melodic and a bit spooky
An adventure
Meh.
Beautiful voice, but not seeing much point to the very safe arrangements of these songs. I suppose just not my cup of tea.
Enjoyed it quite a bit.
A really good album, I liked the style definitely fit my mood today. I liked Lovely Head and Pilots the best.
Bored me after 4 songs
Whoever said goldcrapp was right
Meh
2 it a little weird
poor mans Portishead
the whole time it just felt like waiting for it to end
I know the good book says judge not, lest ye be judged, but I’m just gonna go out on a limb and say it: this fellas idea of albums to listen to before death and mine vary GREATLY.
Making do with the space left behind by their trip-hop predecessors, Goldfrapp swirls and simmers upon their felt mountain. At once trippy and down to Earth, this short and compact album does its job at connecting certain dots all the while reminding those of who came before. An intriguing listen for the curious minded. Favorites: Lovely Head, Human, Deer Stop, Oompa Radar, Horse Tears.
Never seen or heard of this. It’s definitely more interesting than a lot of stuff. Kind of like a 60s throwback. It’s okay but I don’t think I’ll ever listen to it again. I rarely have time or patience for this kind of slow vibe unless the music is really inventive and interesting. This didn’t have that unfortunately.
While Paper Bag, Human, and Pilots channel a Portishead-infused Hooverphonic sound, the rest of the album doesn't live up to that. Horse Tears isn't a bad end note however.
This was confusing. Is it creepy clown music? Or is it hauntingly beautiful and strange? And why am I oddly captivated by it?
I don’t know when I’d listen to this
Love it. Made a new fan today.
Good background music
It ain't no Portishead, but it is decent. Idk, something about it seemed off but I couldn't tell you what.
Didn’t expect to like this. Might have been a perfect storm of my headspace at the time. Mysterious, sexy, haunting
I kinda like the vocal style at times but overall I was pretty bored by this.
Refreshing sound in the greater context of this list. Suspenseful, unique, but not anything mind-blowing imo. What are we calling this, dramatic lunge music? Chat is this dubstep?
Even though I'm not a fan of electronic music, I enjoyed this.
Perfect. I’m in awe
Otherworldly sonic exploration. Definitely mood music.
Furchtbares Gewinsel!
Jos pitää kummitusten asuttavassa sirkuksessa käydä, niin tämä albumi silloin soimaan.
Это вполне мог бы быть альбом Sol Seppy
5/5
Felt like a creative debut album with lots of ideas and potential and but not lots of focus and polish. I'd like to hear more "Utopia" and less "Oompah Radar". 2.5/5
The album is very atmospheric, super vibe-y, great background noise. It doesn't really surpass that for me, but is fits that role very well.