Goldfrapp: 'A&E'

Released on Monday, Feb 11 2008

Published Friday, Jan 25 2008, 13:09 GMT | By Nick Levine | 2 comments

As musical volte-faces go, this one seems contrary and ballsy in equal measures. After inventing a particularly pervy brand of electro-glam for 2003's Black Cherry, perfecting it on 2005's Supernature, Goldfrapp have got "in touch with nature" for Seventh Three, their fourth album. 'A&E', its lead single, is lush, folky and as organic as Jamie Oliver's vegetable patch.

As its melody wends gently like a Shropshire stream, Alison Goldfrapp unveils a tender, purring vocal, full of longing and slow-burning sexuality. Against the odds, her transformation from ice-cold dominatrix to wide-eyed country maiden seems to work, giving the group a quality they've never had before: warmth. Convincing? Put it this way - these days, we'd even believe she uses that riding crop for its original purpose.

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Jo, UK, on May 30th, 2008
What can I say? Stunning, beatiful, amazing.... no doubt one of the best songs I have ever heard. The soft vocals and the constant guitar tune are reminiscent of Massive Attack's Teardrop. The lyrics are haunting and touching. But be warned, if you are a strict fan of Supernature, I would stay away.

Jon, London, on February 7th, 2008
Initially, when I first heard this, I was disappointed. I thought it was boring. But I have been proved wrong - it's a real grower and the song just gets better as you listen to it! I hope it does really well and I'm really looking forward to their album.