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Exclusive: Arjan Interviews Alison Goldfrapp
People that have heard Goldfrapp's forthcoming new album "Seventh Tree" have mixed feelings about the album's introverted, electro-folk sound. Some are missing the stomping disco from "Supernature," while others enjoy the softer tones of "Seventh Tree."
I like to call it a "rainy day record." It is one of those albums that you listen to when you have the time to truly experience it. it is an eclectic effort that holds a lot of autobiographical clues that might take some time to get a taste for. You can listen to the album's first single "A&E" on MySpace.
After I met Alison in 2003 and 2005, I spoke with her again late 2007 to discuss the new record.
Of course, I was compelled to ask her about the band's new direction on "Seventh Tree." The question might be somewhat cliché, but I was curious if there was anything specific that prompted it. Click on the player below to hear what she had to say about it. (I will be featuring more of the interview in the next weeks leading up to the album release on February 26.)
January 11, 2008 in Goldfrapp, Interviews | Permalink
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I love what I've heard so far. Her voice is so versatile. There's still an electronic sound but more subtle; micro-beats that assist the vocals instead of driving it like her prior work.
Posted by: electro^plankton at Jan 11, 2008 7:56:46 PM
I myself and looking forward to the new sound. I've always had a special place in my heart for their lighter electronic sound on 'Felt Mountain'. Of course stomping electro would be fun and a surefire hit for Goldfrapp, but sometimes an artist needs to break it up as so not to be considered a one-trick pony right?
Posted by: electroqueer at Jan 12, 2008 6:35:29 AM
for me, goldfrapp has always been very much about alison's gorgeous vocals and the stories she tells in her lyrics. alison shines beautifully on "seventh tree". i can't wait to have a copy in hand and to see that artwork they've been so secretive about so far.
Posted by: will-w at Jan 12, 2008 10:49:47 PM
