Album Results
Goldfrapp
Felt Mountain: Special Edition
Genre:
ROCK/POP
Label:
Mute Records Limited
Release date: 2001
Album Reviews
Though her collaborations with Tricky, Orbital, and Add N To X focused on the sheer beauty and power of her singing, on her debut album Felt Mountain Allison Goldfrapp also explores more straightforward styles. Together with composer/multi-instrumentalist Will Gregory, Goldfrapp wraps her unearthly voice around songs that borrow from '60s pop, cabaret, folk, and electronica without sounding derivative or unfocused. From the sci-fi/spy film hybrids "Human" and "Lovely Head" to the title track's icy purity, the duo strikes a wide variety of poses, giving Felt Mountain a stylized, theatrical feel that never veers into campiness. Though longtime fans of Goldfrapp's voice may wish for more the exuberant, intoxicating side of her sound, lovelorn ballads like "Pilots," "Deer Stop," and "Horse's Tears" prove that she is equally able at carrying -- and writing -- more traditional tunes. A strange and beautiful mix of the romantic, eerie, and world-weary, Felt Mountain is one of 2000's most impressive debuts. ~ Heather Phares, All Music Guide
Track Listing
| Disc 1 of 2 | ||
| 1. Pilots: (ON A STAR) |
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| 2. U.K. Girls: (PHYSICAL) |
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| 3. Lovely Head: MISS WORLD MIX |
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| 4. Utopia: NEW EARS MIX |
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| 5. Human: CALEXIO VOCAL |
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| 6. Human: MASSEYS CRO-MAGNON MIX |
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| 7. Utopia: TOM MIDDLETON'S COSMOS VOCAL MIX |
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| 1. Loveyl Head |
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| 2. Paper Bag |
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| 3. Human |
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| 4. Pilots |
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| 5. Deer Stop |
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| 6. Felt Mountain |
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| 7. Oompa Radar |
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| 8. Utopia |
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| 9. Horse Tears |
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I Hate This Part The Pussycat Dolls |
| Strange as it may sound, the incredibly ambitious plans to establish the Pussycat Dolls as one of Today's biggest artists, reflected even in the title of their second album "Doll Domination", have been a bit crushed by lack of public interest. It wasn't a good omen when lead singer Nicole Scherzinger's planned solo effort had to be postponed, after none of its leaked tracks generated much enthusiasm; nor the tepid reception the record's lead track "When I grow up" earned. Now the former burlesque dancing troupe promptly strikes again with one of their rather unusual ventures into ballad territory, displaying Scherzinger's vocal capabilities in full. "I hate this part" tells the story of an ending relationship, right when Nicole hits the glossy press announcing the beginning of a high-profile one with Lewis Hamilton. This is arguably better than any of the four hits they had after reaching a career peak with their debut; but, as it happened before with other instantly successful girl bands -The Spice Girls "Wannabe" is a good example- the power of "Don't Cha" may prove to be quite hard to match. ©2008 Shazam Entertainment Limited. All rights reserved. | |
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