Goldfrapp
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22.01.2010 12:12
Movie about John Lennon's childhood nominated for BAFTA
The movie which tells about childhood and adolescence of John Lennon was nominated for two BAFTA cinematographic awards. The film about famous rock singer Ian Dury can also win one award.
21.09.2009 13:30
A movie about John Lennon’s childhood is being filmed
The movie that tells about early years of John Lennon’s life is being filmed in Britain. The biopic will be directed by Matt Greenhalgh, who previously worked on the Joy Division film Control.
19.06.2009 19:43
Kate Nash is working together with Metronomy
Kate Nash announced that she was currently recording together with electronic music band Metronomy. She also added that her own second album would be produced by former Suede man Bernard Butler who worked on Duffy's debut album Rockferry.
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Biography
Goldfrapp is an electronic music band from London, which consists only of two members: Alison Goldfrapp and Will Gregory. Alison started her music career in early 90’s, when she worked with Orbital and trip-hop musician Tricky. In 1999 she met Will Gregory, who was recently creating a soundtrack to a movie. He suggested recording a joint demo, just to find out if they could work together. However, that demo record was never completed, but musicians enjoyed the recording session and decided to start a band. In August 1999 Goldfrapp signed a recording contract with London label Mute Records, and they began to create the debut album. The first record Felt Mountain was released in 2000. The band’s sound included a mix of musical styles; among them were folk and electronic music. The lyrics were written by Alison, and were something like abstract tales and stories, based upon movies, her childhood and feelings she experienced during Felt Mountain record. Goldfrapp’s debut album got positive reviews by music critics and was certified Gold, which meant that more than 100,000 copies were sold.
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Reviews
Head First2010
The British duo Goldfrapp has already earned a good name on the world music stage. The band is well-known for making equally nice albums in different genres. Their fifth long player, Head First, is another proof to this truth
Seventh Tree2008
Goldfrapp's creative search has resulted into ten brand new tracks that comprise Seventh Tree. In a certain sense it is a comeback to the beginning of the work and the interlacement of new elements of electronic, psychedelic, folk and even rock
We Are Glitter2006
Goldfrapp has invited various DJs, including T. Raumschmiere and Benny Benassi, to make the remixes for the new album. We Are Glitter, however, is not fully a club danceable record, as the rhythms and moods change from song to song
Supernature2005
Supernature is a classy excursion into Goldfrappian gothic dance-pop. A curious record with the hooks to make the leap to the mainstream, but with enough residual oddness to maintain Goldfrapp's air of mystery a while longer
