Goldfrapp followed their dreamy downbeat debut with an even better second album of stomping electro-pop, replacing the ethereal loveliness of signature tracks like "Lovely Head" with sexy disco romps like "Tiptoe" and "Strict Machine." But mellower tracks like "Hairy Trees" and "Forever" show that even while exploring their new sound, Goldfrapp can still chill.Best: Tiptoe, Strict Machine, Hairy Trees, Crystalline Green, Train, Black Cherry
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on paper i should really love goldfrapp. but like robyn before them and lady gaga since, i just don't get the appeal. I am very clearly in a minority though :)
The thing that I think sets Goldfrapp apart (and while I like Robyn, I like Goldfrapp better) is their use of lush orchestrations that recall spy movie music (like John Barry's James Bond scores). While their fourth album was a bit disappointing, their other stuff (particularly this one) are fantastic.
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