Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Album of the Week: Goldfrapp - Head First

Allison Goldfrapp and Will Gregory, the duo known as Goldfrapp, aren't exactly trying to hide their fascination with 80s synths. Despite 2008's stripped-down (for them) Seventh Tree, their roots are firmly in dance pop and glam, and Head First is no exception. Arguably, the reviews have been mixed. There are a couple great singles here ("Rocket," one of the best, has been available as a download for a while now), but you have to wade though layers of shimmery synthpop to get to them. But if shimmery synthpop is your thing, you'll welcome that.

Related Links:
Allison Goldfrapp isn't afraid of labels (AfterEllen)
Goldfrapp: Head First (PopMatters)


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