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U.K. duo Goldfrapp really have pulled out all the giddy pop stops for new album Head First. Well, at least for the two songs we’ve heard so far, anyway. Last week bouncy breakup song and first single “Rocket” launched its way online. Now the equally energetic jam “Believer” has surfaced to answer that age-old question: what would Kylie Minogue, Annie and the the year 1983 sound like when set to puree in a blender?
Hop below and become a disciple of “Believer.”
Goldfrapp - Believer
Earlier this week, Alison Goldfrapp updated the duo’s official blog, saying (in lower case), “we shot the video for ‘rocket’ which will be with you soon. it was a blast! really hope you like it.”
“Rocket.” “Blast.” Get it? Har har. The blonde synth diva also commented on the fact that Goldfrapp’s latest single was slipped online:
“so, as you know, ‘rocket’ was out and about before it should have been and i just want to say that, of course we knew straight away that some silly bugger had stuck it up on the net, but what can you do?!!”
Well, for all you other naughty buggers on the net, Head First is out March 22. Make sure you actually buy a copy, like we’ll be doing!
WOW! never thought goldfrapp would do a song like this. This makes me think “Ooh la la” sped up and infused with about 50 spoons of sugar
BAD for Goldfrapp!
asdf, did you like “Rocket”? Not sure which I prefer off the new album so far.
Rabbits, listened to “A&E” yesterday, and while I dug the branch off in a new direction, it's nice to hear them back at the disco with the new stuff.
The thing that distinguishes Goldfrapp from other outfits is their unique use of symphonic sounds and breathy, quasi operatic vocals. Frankly, I'm amazed they haven't been asked to score/perform a James Bond film, they would be perfect. Leave mediocre stereotypical 'pop' music to the rest. I hated Supernature, (except 'Time out from the World' of course !) Seventh tree was marginally better, oh for more Felt Mountain, or the more racy Black Cherry type albums !
I respect Derek M's comments, but I disagree. Every album is a new turn. Goldfrapp's albums are far from perfect, except for Felt Mountain (one of the most perfect albums ever, imo). But they are always themselves – they just keep exploring that next theme. 3/4 of Supernature is fantastic but I love Glam and their take on it. (always said Marc Bolan would have been the perfect duet with Alison) The new record is all about 80s pop with a real italodisco slant and that's fantastic. It's Cerrone, it's Lime and scarily I must admit that the godawful Pointer Sisters could actually inspire someone in the right way. Believer is kind of unreal as for the past 5 days it keeps seeping back into my brain. This is the summer/jubilant/effing-amazing-live record that is perfect for them at this point in their career. Hats off, I knew we would hear an upbeat record but I had no idea that it would be so luvvvved up.