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If you thought that the days of the keyboard piano and women’s jumpsuits had come and gone, then the electro-pop sound of British sensation Goldfrapp is sure to prove any cynic wrong.
Although some may be unfamiliar with Goldfrapp’s sound, their fifth studio album Head First was released on March 23, and is bringing back the kind of music people praised in the days of “The Breakfast Club” and legwarmers.
Lead singer Alison Goldfrapp’s unique vocals are similar to that of a young Olivia Newton-John in her “Grease” days, and her lyrics are destined to make listeners of all generations want to become footloose. If her vocals weren’t enough to remind those listening of a synth-pop phenomenon, Alison Goldfrapp’s bright blue eye shadow and Farrah Fawcett hairdo add to the band’s ever-convincing ‘80s persona.
Along with collaborator Will Gregory, the popular duo has released previous albums such as Felt Mountain in 2000 and Seventh Tree in 2008, yet the newest is diverse in the aspect that it appeals to a more dance-based audience.
One of the album’s more popular tracks “Rocket” was released earlier on March 8, and holds homage to ‘80s hits such as Van Halen’s “Jump” and Europop’s “Gloria”.
“Believer,” the second track on the scintillating album describes one finding and attaining love with lyrics: “A cupid on the go/No arrow and no bow… /I thought you’d gone for good/I hadn’t understood…/Rushing like the sea/You’ve come back to me.”
Although the lyrics may be simple, Goldfrapp’s talented vocals and reference to a decade long gone have people feeling as if the ‘80s have never left.
Goldfrapp may be far from the musical preferences of today’s hip-hop and R&B chart-toppers, but for those interested in something new, yet surprisingly reminiscent of an earlier era, Goldfrapp’s Head First is just the album to be tuning into.
As spring slowly starts to present itself on campus, Goldfrapp’s latest album is perfect for breaking out those retro neon Ray Ban’s and diving “head first” into Goldfrapp’s keyboard-clad arrangements.
