... As a duo, Goldfrapp have always had a ditzy shallowness to their music which they seem unable to escape from, which possibly explains why they've changed their style completely for their fourth album, Seventh Tree. The empty discotheque tone of previous albums has been replaced with a fuller, ... Read review
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Seventh Tree
Seventh Tree unveils an Alison Goldfrapp quite different to the one we saw on her career
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highpoint to date, 2005's Supernature. Whereas that album was grandiose, glammy, and almost aggressive in its brash, thrusting sexuality, Goldfrapp's fourth album ...
Seventh Tree - Goldfrapp
Seventh Tree unveils an Alison Goldfrapp quite different to the one we saw on her career
... more
highpoint to date, 2005's Supernature. Whereas that album was grandiose, glammy, and almost aggressive in its brash, thrusting sexuality, Goldfrapp's fourth album ...
Seventh Tree - Goldfrapp
Seventh Tree unveils an Alison Goldfrapp quite different to the one we saw on her career
... more
highpoint to date, 2005's Supernature. Whereas that album was grandiose, glammy, and almost aggressive in its brash, thrusting sexuality, Goldfrapp's fourth album is no less sensual, but rather more subtle in its approach. Recorded with longtime collaborator Will Gregory out in rural Somerset, Seventh Tree feels like an attempt to fuse the pagan folk of cult English horror classic The Wicker Man to a lush backdrop of woozy electronics and a restrained orchestral sweep reminiscent of '70s-era Serge Gainsbourg. In practise, this means much of Seventh Tree goes where earlier Gainsbourg disciples such as Air have gone before: chilled-out, soporific electronica with a light organic edge. Luckily, Goldfrapp remains a compelling enough figure to keep matters on the right side of ethereal: the gorgeous "Clowns" imagines the Cocteau Twins' Liz Fraser guesting on some long-forgotten Nick Drake out-take, rustic folk with an all-but-indecipherable vocal and an undercurrent of desolation, while "A&E" shows Goldfrapp's pop urge has not deserted her, uplifting electronica with a warm, bucolic twist. --Louis Pattison
highpoint to date, 2005's Supernature. Whereas that album was grandiose, glammy, and almost aggressive in its brash, thrusting sexuality, Goldfrapp's fourth album is no less sensual, but rather more subtle in its approach. Recorded with longtime collaborator Will Gregory out in rural Somerset, Seventh Tree feels like an attempt to fuse the pagan folk of cult English horror classic The Wicker Man to a lush backdrop of woozy electronics and a restrained orchestral sweep reminiscent of '70s-era Serge Gainsbourg. In practise, this means much of Seventh Tree goes where earlier Gainsbourg disciples such as Air have gone before: chilled-out, soporific electronica with a light organic edge. Luckily, Goldfrapp remains a compelling enough figure to keep matters on the right side o! f ethereal: the gorgeous "Clowns" imagines the Cocteau Twins' Liz Fraser guesting on some long-forgotten Nick Drake out-take, rustic folk with an all-but-indecipherable vocal and an undercurrent of desolation, while "A&E" shows Goldfrapp's pop urge has not deserted her, uplifting electronica with a warm, bucolic twist. --Louis Pattison
Advantages: Perfectly calm, tranquil music, with a kooky spirituality behind it Disadvantages: Won't exactly set the clubs alight this summer
...completely for their fourth album, Seventh Tree. The empty discotheque tone of previous albums has been replaced with a fuller, more pastoral tone, heavily inspired by the folky music of Nick Drake and Syd Barrett. Everything has been dialled back to simple acoustic guitar and folksy electronica (is that a legitimate phrase?), which makes the album more a showcase of Alison Goldfrapp's impenetrable and lovely voice than anything else. Will Gregory ... ...but hilarious and diverting filler. Seventh Tree just so happens to be the finest album Goldfrapp have put out to date, an atmospheric collection of songs that individually have merit but together form a cohesive record that doesn't feature one song out of place. Well alright, that's an exaggeration, because the final song "Monster Love" doesn't really need to be here. At ten songs long, the album may feel a little short, but in reality if it dropped ...
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Advantages: A terrific album, beautiful music played to perfection. Disadvantages: The change in sound that the band have encountered may for some be a bit much.
When I found that I could listen to Goldfrapp's 'Seventh Tree' album completely free of charge on MySpace I soon jumped at the opportunity. The album has not yet been released commercially, so the ability to be able to listen to it already is absolutely brilliant. Goldfrapp have never been a favourite of mine, however I have always had a great fondness for their music. The band actually formed in London in 1999, Alison Goldfrapp is of course the ... ...her on the keyboards. These two members make up the band, and what they lack in members they definitely make up for in talent.
Gone is the dance inspired pop sound of old, and what has replaced it here is an ambient and downtempo affair, a greatly calming and soothing album that is absolutely perfect for relaxing to. This album begins with 'Clowns', continues with 'Little Bird' and never in this ten track album do the band fail to impress. It took ...
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This is the fourth studio album released by this impressive duo, fronted by Alison Goldfrapp and sees a change in musical direction in comparison to their previous album 'Supernature.' It has a warmer and more stripped down feel with less focus on electronica, showcasing her vocal talents impressively.
Many of the songs are clearly very personal and heartfelt as highlighted by one of the stand out tracks from the album - 'A & E', the first single, ... ...The overral feel of the album is a euphoric and emotional one and has seen the band re-invent themselves in a way which will surely rejuvinate their already successful career and win them even more fans.
I would highly recommend this album and and encourage you to check out their strong back catalogue.
Release Date 25 Feb 2008
Track Listing
1. Clowns
2. Little Bird
3. Happiness
4. Road To Somewhere
5. Eat Yourself
6. Some People
7. A&E
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Album Notes: 'Seventh Tree' is the fourth studio album by Goldfrapp and sees the electronic duo return to the more ethereal feel of their debut 'Felt Mountain' as opposed the glitter glamour of 'Supernature'. Here they use elements of folk and ambient music, and display influence from Gallic stars such Air and Serge Gainsbourg, all resulting in a warm, delicate, irresistible album. Features the single 'A&E'.
Titles on disc 1
1.: Clowns
2.: Little Bird
3.: Happiness
4.: Road To Somewhere
5.: Eat Yourself
6.: Some People
7.: A&E
8.: Cologne Cerrone Houdini
9.: Caravan Girl
10.: Monster Love
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