Goldfrapp "Felt Mountain" (2000)
This one was a bit of a surprise. I'd thought of Goldfrapp as being
more electro-pop (actually I'm pretty sure their later work is), and
Alison Goldfrapp had done some work with Orbital, and on Tricky's
trip-hop magnum opus "Maxinquaye", but this definitely doesn't sound
like electronica.
Alison was introduced to Will Gregory and the two hit it off and started
collaborating, deciding to form a band under Goldfrapp's distinctive
surname.
As above, the album does not really sound electronic, it's more of a
theatrical record with lush strings and a definite cinematic feel. The
opening track "Lovely Head"
is interesting, sound effects and a lonesome whistle backed with
strings the combination of which just screams Ennio Morricone, then it
gives way to what sounds like a John Barry James Bond orchestration.
The title track has a definite Bond/Barry vibe to it too, this
impression is heightened by Golfrapp's (the person) occasionally Shirley
Bassey-esque tone such as on track "Human". Her voice moves from hushed whispers to low croons to big belting notes.
I definitely dug this one and should probably seek out a bit more Goldfrapp (hopefully there'll be some more on the list).
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