As I have been listening to this over and over, one thing became really clear to me. The thing that might put people off this album is the initial coldness of some of the songs. And while I think some listeners can be left feeling like they are wandering in a soulless wasteland, they are missing something that isn't evident on a first listen.

Songs like "Ride A White Horse", "Fly Me Away", "Slide In", "Koko" have clinical and cold beginnings and for someone who does not gravitate towards tightly controlled music, it could feel very unfriendly. I realized this on my first listen. But as I explored this album further I realized the Goldfrapp signature is stamped all over these songs. If you keep with those songs, you will see that they become infused with real warmth.....the songs become something fuller, different and more adventurous than would be expected within the first 30 seconds of each of those tracks.

Then there is a quirky song like Satin Chic, that sounds like it could be the soundtrack to some futuristic space age Western Saloon To have that followed with "Time Out From the World"..... Now that is the stuff that would save civilizations

This album is a well oiled machine. Alison has the voice of a goddess. She has definitely found her calling. This album is so gorgeous I am so thankful that someone made a new wave album that really really matters

It is my duty to post on every Goldfrapp thread on the org.

'Supernature' is easily my number 1 album of 2006. To hell with whatever other releases I haven't heard yet. I hope you got tix for one of their west coast shows, Supa.

sextonseven said:

Ditto. And last year, too.

It's the album Madonna SHOULD have made with Confessions, IMHO.

VoicesCarry said:

Don't even go there!

SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

Oh, and Alison's voice is tonally reminiscent of Kate Bush's, but without that annoying squeakiness that sometimes mars her performances.

VoicesCarry said:

Madonna and Goldfrapp are in completely different places musically.

superspaceboy said:

That's my point.

I miss Alison's yodeling.

Hmmm. For me I feel that this album is a bit more enjoyable that the last...which I sorta got into. There is a sumptuousness that this album has over the last. But like the last album the songs are good, but they don't stick to me that well. They have a hard time being interwoven into my being like Human, Pilots, Utopia did. The only song that really got me was Time out from this world. I can get lost in that forever. As much as I like them, I feel as though they have lost some of their etherial quality and cashed some of that in for the electro beats and synths.

Not to say I don't like Goldfrapp, because I love them...I just appreciate them in a different way now..and still hold out for the etherial stuff.

This album is really growing on me.

i like the new album quite a bit, too. i'd go so far as to say it's my favorite of the year so far. which isn't to say i think it's phenomenal, but i do like it more than anything else i've heard so far this year.

Anx said:

More than 3121?

superspaceboy said:

for me, yes

superspaceboy said:

yup.

superspaceboy said:

See, I am really drawn to their etherial sound as well but at the same time, a song like Train fuckin rocks! I love this album even though it's only got a sprinkling of etherialness.

SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

Has anyone noticed that Ooh La La sounds very similar to Strict Machine?

superspaceboy said:

I don't have either of their other albums. Just a few cuts from each.

superspaceboy said:

Uhm, let's put it this way, Goldfrapp got a musical vision... Madonna has a large network, ask Stuart Price, if he doesn't pick up the phone or 'hangs up', call Nile Rodgers, Jellybean, Patrick Leonard, William Orbit or Tricky.

Now let's see, where is that topic saying 'most overrated artist/band' ??

Oh, by the way, she still looks HOT at her age, don't you think?

boozoo2 said:

A friend and I were watching the music videos from the DVD and He made a comment about Madonna vs Allison...and Then you see Allison plucking a tune from a Ukelalie (sp) and I said..."As you were saying?"

boozoo2 said:

A friend and I were watching the music videos from the DVD and He made a comment about Madonna vs Allison...and Then you see Allison plucking a tune from a Ukelalie (sp) and I said..."As you were saying?"

boozoo2 said:

I really think that when it comes down to it...Madonna is not overrated when it comes to her music. Even a hardcore fan will tell you that Madonna is not the best in that category. Her music will never ever be looked at or compared to in the same vein as Prince, Beatles or Bowie. No one has ever called her a musical genius.

superspaceboy said:

I'm sorry, but have you not been paying attention on the org for the past few years ?

Anyhoo, let's get off Madge's back. This is a Goldfrapp thread, goddamit. No more Madge talk. Let's talk Alison.
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VoicesCarry said:

YOU were the one who introduced her into the conversation

VoicesCarry said:

Alison is sexy and has finally figured out a good sense of fashion. DO you they are going more for their "look" this time around?

SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

thank you.

superspaceboy said:

They're not quite mainstream but Supernature apart from the previous 2 albums is leaning in that direction.

Oh did I mention I am going to see them Next Week?

I'm bringing tissues for Pilots

SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

Yes, and I'm sorry I did that. NOW CAN WE TALK ABOUT ALISON? LAWD.

VoicesCarry said: