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List Of Songs Recorded By Goldfrapp
English electronic music duo Goldfrapp have recorded songs for seven studio albums, one compilation album and guest features. After signing a contract with record label Mute Records in August 1999, Goldfrapp began to work on their debut studio album, ''Felt Mountain'', which was released in 2000. Alison Goldfrapp and Will Gregory wrote almost all of its songs, and would continue to do so for their later albums. The album's only collaboration was with Tim Norfolk and Bob Locke of the band Startled Insects on the album's third single "Human". The following year, Goldfrapp collaborated with Adrian Utley on the song "End Titles" for the ''Accelerator'' soundtrack. Goldfrapp released their second studio album ''Black Cherry'' in 2003. The album's third single "Strict Machine" was co-written with Nick Batt and received an Ivor Novello Award. '' Supernature'', their third studio album, was released in 2005. The album's lead single, " Ooh La La", received a Grammy Award nomination for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Rocket (Goldfrapp Song)
"Rocket" is a song by English electronic music duo Goldfrapp from their fifth studio album, ''Head First (Goldfrapp album), Head First'' (2010). It was written and produced by Alison Goldfrapp and Will Gregory, with additional production by Pascal Gabriel. The song was released on 8 March 2010 as the album's lead single. To promote the single, the duo performed the song on ''Friday Night with Jonathan Ross'' on 26 March 2010. The accompanying music video features Alison driving a truck hauling a rocket with someone entirely wrapped in duct tape who is then taped to the rocket when it is launched at the end. The track was nominated for Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording, Best Dance Recording at the 53rd Grammy Awards, 2011 Grammy Awards, but lost to Rihanna's "Only Girl (In the World)". Critical reception "Rocket" was met with positive reviews from music critics. Heather Phares of AllMusic said that the song's "driving minor-key verses and huge, shimmering choruses tap into t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Head First (Goldfrapp Album)
''Head First'' is the fifth studio album by English electronic music duo Goldfrapp, released 19 March 2010 by Mute Records. The album debuted at number six on the UK Albums Chart, selling 23,261 copies in its first week. It was supported by three singles: "Rocket", "Alive" and " Believer". ''Head First'' received a nomination for Best Electronic/Dance Album at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards. Background and development In July 2009, Goldfrapp announced that they had begun recording their fifth studio album, with recording sessions taking place in Bath and London. A photoshoot for the album took place in November 2009. The duo hoped to have the album completed by December 2009. A press release issued ahead of the release described ''Head First'' as their "most powerful trip to date, a speedy rush of synth optimism, euphoria, fantasy and romance. With life affirming lyrics and stellar production it lifts off at full tilt and takes us on a journey to the heart of 2010." Alison G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Clowns (song)
"Clowns" is a song by English electronic music duo Goldfrapp from their fourth studio album, ''Seventh Tree'' (2008). The song was written and produced by Alison Goldfrapp and Will Gregory. It was released as the album's fourth and final single in October 2008. On 20 October 2008, "Clowns" was made available as a free download from Goldfrapp's official website and Myspace page. A live version of the song, performed at the 2008 BBC Electric Proms, was also released as a free download. As part of the newspaper's week of free Goldfrapp giveaways, ''The Guardian'' released a live version of "Clowns" recorded at Union Chapel in London. The song was played at end of the 2009 film ''Veronika Decides to Die''. It has been covered by Melora Creager of Rasputina. In a video interview with ''Blender A blender (sometimes called a mixer or liquidiser in British English) is a kitchen appliance, kitchen and laboratory appliance used to mix, crush, purée or emulsion, emulsify food and othe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Caravan Girl
"Caravan Girl" is a song by English electronic music duo Goldfrapp from their fourth studio album, ''Seventh Tree'' (2008). Written and produced by Alison Goldfrapp and Will Gregory, the song was released as the album's third single on 30 June 2008 and peaked at number 54 on the UK Singles Chart. In Scottish Singles Chart, Scotland, the song reached number 6, becoming the third single from ''Seventh Tree'' to reach the top 10. Music video The music video premiered on Channel 4 on 14 June 2008, and Mute Records made the video available on YouTube the following day. The video, which is Goldfrapp's first not to include Alison Goldfrapp, features a girl riding her Longboard (skateboard), longboard. It was filmed, among other places, in Cambria, California. The video was directed by The Malloys. Track listings *CD single #1 (UK) #"Caravan Girl" – 4:04 #"Happiness" (Video) – 3:41 *CD single #2 (UK) #"Caravan Girl" (Live Choral Version) – 4:44 #"Monster Love" (Live ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Happiness (Goldfrapp Song)
"Happiness" is a song by the English duo Goldfrapp from their fourth studio album, ''Seventh Tree'' (2008). Written and produced by Alison Goldfrapp and Will Gregory, the song was released as the album's second single on 14 April 2008. It was featured in advertisements for the newly rebranded SyFy network. It reached number 25 on the UK Singles Chart and remains their last top 40 hit. In Scotland, the single peaked at number 6. Music video The music video for "Happiness" was directed by Dougal Wilson.Knight, David"Goldfrapp's Happiness by Dougal Wilson" Promo News. 7 April 2008. Retrieved 14 June 2008. The video features a young man (George Foster) dressed in a white suit, jumping joyfully around Addington Square in Camberwell, South London. The video, a homage to the "Street Dance" sequence from the 1953 American musical film '' Small Town Girl'', begins with Alison Goldfrapp sitting on the front steps of a house when suddenly the young man appears jumping up a set of step ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A&E (song)
"A&E" is a song by English electronic music duo Goldfrapp from their fourth studio album, ''Seventh Tree'' (2008). The song was written and produced by Alison Goldfrapp and Will Gregory, with co-production handled by Flood. It was released as the album's lead single on 11 February 2008. Background and writing "A&E" was composed as a collaborative effort between Alison Goldfrapp and Will Gregory in 2007 in a recording studio near Somerset, England. Its lyrics were inspired by Goldfrapp's visit to the emergency department of a hospital on a Saturday afternoon. The doctors "pumped erup with loads of painkillers" and she described the situation as a "bit surreal." The track finds Goldfrapp reflecting on a bad situation which resulted in an "accident and emergency" (A&E). The situation made her "feel blue", and at the end of the song she concludes that finally "the pain has started to slip away", even though she admits there might be "pills at work." Critical reception "A&E" receiv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seventh Tree
''Seventh Tree'' is the fourth studio album by English electronic music duo Goldfrapp, released on 22 February 2008 by Mute Records. It was named after a dream Alison Goldfrapp had about a "very large tree". Taking inspiration from paganism and surreal English children's books, Goldfrapp described the album as a "sensual counterpoint to the glitterball glamour of '' Supernature''", their previous studio album from 2005. ''Seventh Tree'' became the duo's most critically acclaimed album since their 2000 debut ''Felt Mountain'', with critics praising their new sound and their bravery for abandoning the dance atmosphere of their previous two albums. The album debuted at number two on the UK Albums Chart with 46,945 copies sold in its first week. Four singles were released from the album. " A&E" was released as the lead single on 11 February 2008, peaking at number 10 on the UK Singles Chart. The album's second single, "Happiness", peaked at number 25 on the UK chart, while the thir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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