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Genre: pop/electronica Label: Mute Release date: Feb. 26 Producer: Will Gregory Related Links: Last fm site / Official Artist Site Gone is the disco glam of Goldfrapp’s previous work, and instead Allison Goldfrapp and Will Gregory offer up a more subdued affair with “Seventh Tree.” While the shift in direction marks a bold move for the duo, for some listeners, the loss of shimmery glitz leaves a dance party to be desired. MP3: “A&E” |
 Overall Grade: B (10 Votes) |
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“It is a bold move that establishes the group as skilled pop musicians, strobe lights or not.” — Roland Lee, The Washington Square News
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Grade: A
“Goldfrapp has brought a transcendent, haunting beauty to their music.” — Nick Scheidies, The Rocky Mountain Collegian
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Grade: A
“After all that partying, a bit of quiet is just what you need to combat those champagne-soaked spins.” — Kara Nesvig, The Minnesota Daily
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Grade: A
“Although Seventh Tree doesn’t boast any rousing pleas for some ooh la la, Goldfrapp still sounds just as sexy.” — Charlie Adelman, The Daily Free Press
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Grade: A-
“Whereas previous albums focused on Gregory’s innovative beats and textures, ‘Seventh Tree’s’ focus is on Goldfrapp’s lovely, breathy voice.” — Rudolph Klapper, The Daily Trojan
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Grade: A-
“With lovely, golden blonde vocals to match Alison Goldfrapp’s appearance, the album slowly grows to become worth more than its appraisal.” — Julie Engler, The Daily Egyptian
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Grade: B+
“‘Seventh Tree’ is not egregious, but it’s definitely nothing to stand up and cheer for either.” — Andrew Hibbard, The Chronicle
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Grade: B-
“It seems Goldfrapp has yet to find the perfect balance between body-shaking grooves and art-house compositions that their newest work so longingly pursues.” — Michael Merline,The Badger Herald
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Grade: C+
“The ambience is oftentimes so slow that it appears to be leading the listener down a dead end street of boredom.” — Kyle Robb, The Technician
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Grade: C
“Goldfrapp had best move past its awkward post-adolescent phase and recover its edge before it fizzles completely.” — Laura Hawkins, The Arizona Daily Wildcat
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Grade: D