Seventh Tree

Goldfrapp

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 26, 2008)
• Original Release Date: February 26, 2008
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Mute
• ASIN: B000Y8GFY8
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #83,532 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.co.uk

Seventh Tree unveils an Alison Goldfrapp quite different to the one we saw on her career 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

Product Description

4th Studio album moving away from the electronic albums Goldfrapp have written and prodcued a pop rock album. More info asap. --This text refers to an alternate Audio CD edition.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Beautiful Album, June 3, 2008

By	Gracie Houston (Santa Cruz, California) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

Alison Goldfrapp and Will Gregory have been known for their arty, strange visuals and dramatics since their release in 2003 titled Black Cherry,. It had images of wolves' heads with Goldfrapps' sexy "pin-up girl" image. Then there was Supernature, both albums good with their eclectic/glam/disco alternative style of music. Now here's album four, so you have to wonder what is she going to do next?

You open the inside and you'll see Alison holding a giant owl suit and under the CD tray there is a drawing of an owl head on a human body. I guess she may have picked an owl because they are nocturnal and solitary and the music on this album is dark and moody, owl like. It's the type of music to play on lonely nights, when you can lose yourself into the songs. It's a softer, dreamier and poppy album, way different from her prior releases.

The album opens with "Clowns", a soft finger-picked melody of a song, very atmospheric. "Little Bird" is more energetic, with a driving chorus and neat electronic sounds. Overall this is a beautiful album, showing a more mature side of Alison Goldfrapp.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The sound of Happiness!, July 30, 2008

By	Know It All "Music Snob" (Binghamton, NY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Seventh Tree (MP3 Download)

There are simply not enough words in the English language to describe how good this album is.

I had been thinking about buying a Goldfrapp album for years, but never took the leap. I came to them by way of Thievery Corp, Massive Attack, Potishead and Morcheeba, to name a few, but the heavy electronic sounds of albums 2 and 3 made me hesitate. I received notification about their Radio City show and decided to check their website out and was mesmerized by the loop that plays on the site. Clicked over to amazon and immediately downloaded this album. It has not stopped playing since! My classic rock husband is even a fan now.

You should not die without hearing this. It's summery and ethereal and just Happy! Each song is a work of art and I don't think there is a dud on it. Do yourself a favor and experience this album. Alison has a lovely voice.

Rather than Thievery et al, I would relate this album more towards a delightful mix of Kate Bush, Tori Amos, Pink Floyd and the Beatles with a tiny touch of the good aspects of Enya mixed in and the crescendo 'pop' song writing of Stretch Princess, although I would say it really is it's own thing and no copy of anyone else. I really find the songs emotional, lush and delightful.

I'm sorry that some people were disappointed with the album because of expectations of more dance music, but that is no reason to dislike this album for it's own strengths. Besides, they are kind enough to give us remixes of the songs to dance to.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Album, July 3, 2008

By	Chew Boon Wee Linus "minimach" (Singapore) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Not an album that you'll like at 1st listen. But grows on you, it sure will! One of my fav albums of the year!!