Goldfrapp — Seventh Tree

With Seventh Tree, Goldfrapp have done what more established bands should do: Change their sound while staying true to who they are. This means not pulling a Jewel and drastically changing your sound so it just sounds un-natural and wrong. Seventh Tree is a gorgeous album that finally showcases Allison Goldgrapp's crazy vocal range, ability and power. The dance beats and glam of their previous records are gone, but there's no lack of glitter, lush noise and weirdness. Deep down the duo are a very odd pair and Seventh Tree showcases that unique identity. With loads of thick orchestration, folk and French easy-listening influences in tow, Allison asks listeners to eat themselves and sings about clowns, titties and emergency rooms as if they're all topics for the most serene, sunny, summer morning conversation. "How could titties possibly sound like a sunny summer morning?" you might wonder. A few listens to this glowing pop gem and you'll know exactly what I mean.

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