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Seventh Tree (Deluxe Edition) | 
| Artist: Goldfrapp
Label: Mute U.S.
Category: Music
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Rating:  58 reviews
Sales Rank: 3464
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 5.3 x 5.2 x 0.7
MPN: 69382
UPC: 724596938225
EAN: 0724596938225
ASIN: B0011FXLCC
Release Date: February 26, 2008
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| Tracks:
Disc 1
| • | Clowns | | • | Little Bird | | • | Happiness | | • | Road to Somewhere | | • | Eat Yourself | | • | Some People | | • | A & E | | • | Cologne Cerrone Houdini | | • | Caravan Girl | | • | Monster Love |
Disc 2
| • | Short Film [DVD] | | • | A & E [DVD] |
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Amazon.co.uk
Seventh Tree unveils an Alison Goldfrapp quite different to the one we saw on her career highpoint to date, 2005's Supernature. Whereas that album was grandiose, glammy, and almost aggressive in its brash, thrusting sexuality, Goldfrapp's fourth album is no less sensual, but rather more subtle in its approach. Recorded with longtime collaborator Will Gregory out in rural Somerset, Seventh Tree feels like an attempt to fuse the pagan folk of cult English horror classic The Wicker Man< to a lush backdrop of woozy electronics and a restrained orchestral sweep reminiscent of '70s-era Serge Gainsbourg. In practise, this means much of Seventh Tree goes where earlier Gainsbourg disciples such as Air have gone before: chilled-out, soporific electronica with a light organic edge. Luckily, Goldfrapp remains a compelling enough figure to keep matters on the right side of ethereal: the gorgeous "Clowns" imagines the Cocteau Twins' Liz Fraser guesting on some long-forgotten Nick Drake out-take, rustic folk with an all-but-indecipherable vocal and an undercurrent of desolation, while "A&E" shows Goldfrapp's pop urge has not deserted her, uplifting electronica with a warm, bucolic twist. --Louis Pattison
Album Description
Limited deluxe two disc (CD + PAL/Region 0 DVD) edition of this 2008 release, the fourth studio album by the Electronic duo. This deluxe package contains a bonus DVD featuring a documentary, 'A&E' music video and a Q&A session, presented in card picture sleeves housed in a deluxe clamshell picture box complete with handwritten lyric book, fold out poster and postcards. Seventh Tree sees the duo return to the more ethereal feel of their debut Felt Mountain as opposed the glitter glamour of Supernature. Here they use elements of Folk and Ambient music, and display influence from Gallic stars such Air and Serge Gainsbourg, all resulting in a warm, delicate, irresistible album. Features 10 tracks including the single 'A&E'. Mute.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 53 more reviews...
 Goldfrapp - Seventh Tree 7.5/10 August 10, 2008
Rudy Klapper (Los Angeles / Orlando)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
British electronica duo Goldfrapp (named after singer and frontwoman Alison Goldfrapp) have been slowly gaining in popularity since the beginning of the millennium and their debut album Felt Mountain. Fusing Goldfrapp's talented vocals with instrumentalist Will Gregory's dance-punk synthesizers and array of sounds, Goldfrapp has become a fixture on the European club scene. It's surprising, then, that their latest album, Seventh Tree, takes such a divergent musical route.
It takes about six and a half minutes before a casual listener might realize their listening to an electronica outfit, as a drum machine explodes onto the scene halfway through "Little Bird." Whereas previous albums focused on Gregory's innovative beats and textures, Seventh Tree's focus is on Goldfrapp's lovely, breathy voice.
While the down tempo ballads that start off the album might initially turn off fans, later songs such as "Happiness" feature beautiful, multi-tracked vocals and a bouncy pop beat and build a pleasant vibe that continues, with just a few bumps in the road (see snoozer "Eat Yourself"), for the rest of the record.
 Perfect!! Too bad they can't please everyone... July 29, 2008
MaR (Mexico)
I can't believe people criticize this album for being different from their previous ones. Isn't that what originality is about? It would be really boring if they all sounded the same. Of course, all 4 albums have been completely different from each other, so what? They've all been great! My favorite will always be Black Cherry but I enjoy the rest as well. Seventh Tree reminds me a bit of Felt Mountain, but more energizing overall. Alison's voice is so beautiful, one of the best I've heard. Any true Goldfrapp fan will love this album, otherwise it means you only like one or two songs from years ago.
Goldfrapp's Best album yet? July 27, 2008
D. Lipp (NYC)
Dance party people, alert. Goldfrapp's latest release may not be on your playlist. If you've got the patience, and if you liked her earlier material, still give this a listen.
It's fitting that Alison Goldfrapp looks like a grown-up Goldilocks. Her latest, Seventh Tree, evokes images of riding through a forest, in the middle of a kind of offbeat fairy tale. Though not as energetic or glamorous as recent releases, this album seems to be a return to her debut Felt Mountain. Beautifully arranged, Seventh Tree offers plenty of sensual, soothing songs, both contemplative and healing.
"Little Bird," the second track, is practically symphonic. The way the music sways and builds until it's all around you, with Alison's angelic voice, backed by drums and atmospherics, is absolutely blissful. "Happiness," is like a tiny, cheerful circus with its playful rhythm and catchy introduction. "Road to Somewhere" gently pulsates and guides the soul. "Cologne Cerrone Houdini" is sultry but sophisticated.
Seventh Tree brings us into the summer soothing and gently edging the soul forward.
--Christine Thelen
See more music reviews at www.shortandsweetnyc.com
I'll be more specific later, but..... WOW July 23, 2008
Scottiboy (Cincinnati, OH USA)
I've listened to this CD over and over... I can't stop. It's pure perfection as far as I am concerned. It's the best CD I've heard in quite some time. So, bought it in San Francisco and listened to it there. Just now put it into my car CD rotation. I need more time to provide a respectable review, but I had to submit my five star review to help contribute to the overall rating for this CD. Upon the first few listens, I was immediately reminded of Cocteau Twins... that seems like a very kind comparison!! I'm not too familiar with older Goldfrapp. I am not one that is a fan of the two CDs between Felt Mountain and Seventh Tree, not because I don't like the music, I just haven't had the opportunity to listen closely. I am listening closely to Seventh Tree. I really love it... enough to write this rather pitiful review. I guess sometimes great music leaves one speechless. This CD is Joyous and I love it!
Inspiring July 21, 2008
B. Smith
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The perfect CD to listen to after a long day at work. Currently, my favorite album. All I can say is BEAUTIFUL work! Congrats!
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