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Lazario wrote:Goldfrapp - "Tiptoe"

So, Lazario, what is it about this Goldfrapp? I have never heard anything by this person/group.

Apparently, Goldfrapp is very popular in the UK. There have been several pictures of Madonna carrying the CD around with her. She also stated that she loves Goldfrapp. Is this a person, or a group. What kind of music do they make? Are they good?

Song: Mad Russian Christmas
Artist: Transiberian Orchestra & Metallica


-Aaron

MadonnasManOne wrote:Apparently, Goldfrapp is very popular in the UK. There have been several pictures of Madonna carrying the CD around with her. She also stated that she loves Goldfrapp. Is this a person, or a group. What kind of music do they make? Are they good?

I was thinking about that very same thing myself, well we know Madonna has a lot of taste and she's always been up on other cutting edge artists - she's also a big fan of Massive Attack, Bjork, and Kylie Minogue. But Goldfrapp more than anything:


This album, Black Cherry was basically the *American Life* that Madonna wishes she'd made. Released the same year, it was a little flop in the U.S. because it was so different from her first album, Felt Mountain. Anyway, now they've retired to making albums in Europe only. But I think it's impossible for people who loved Music and American Life to not like Black Cherry. With songs like "Strict Machine", "Crystalline Green", "Twist", "Train", and "Tiptoe" - I'm surprised that Goldfrapp wasn't a huge deal in the mainstream. It easily trumped all the Britney, Christina, and Jessica factory produced. It's as cutting edge as it gets without being straightforward techno. At least check out the song samples at Amazon.com. Or if you have Napster, download the free files of "Strict Machine", "Crystalline Green", and "Twist". I really hope you have Napster, you're in for a treat.

I've been in classic rock mood lately so I've been listening to mainley Led Zeppelin.

Blue Oster Cult - Don't Fear the Reaper
Led Zeppelin - Black Dog
Led Zeppelin - Rock and Roll
Led Zeppelin - Stairway to Heaven

Song: Oh Holy Night
Artist: Mariah Carey
Album: Merry Christmas

...One of my favorite versions of this song, which is probably my favorite Christmas hymn

-Aaron

Lazario wrote:

MadonnasManOne wrote:Apparently, Goldfrapp is very popular in the UK. There have been several pictures of Madonna carrying the CD around with her. She also stated that she loves Goldfrapp. Is this a person, or a group. What kind of music do they make? Are they good?

I was thinking about that very same thing myself, well we know Madonna has a lot of taste and she's always been up on other cutting edge artists - she's also a big fan of Massive Attack, Bjork, and Kylie Minogue. But Goldfrapp more than anything:


This album, Black Cherry was basically the *American Life* that Madonna wishes she'd made. Released the same year, it was a little flop in the U.S. because it was so different from her first album, Felt Mountain. Anyway, now they've retired to making albums in Europe only. But I think it's impossible for people who loved Music and American Life to not like Black Cherry. With songs like "Strict Machine", "Crystalline Green", "Twist", "Train", and "Tiptoe" - I'm surprised that Goldfrapp wasn't a huge deal in the mainstream. It easily trumped all the Britney, Christina, and Jessica factory produced. It's as cutting edge as it gets without being straightforward techno. At least check out the song samples at Amazon.com. Or if you have Napster, download the free files of "Strict Machine", "Crystalline Green", and "Twist". I really hope you have Napster, you're in for a treat.

Thanks for the information, Lazario!

I'm going to go and listen to the samples on Amazon or iTunes. I don't have Napster (as I use iTunes). I'll let you know what I think. I'm excited to hear them.

Song: Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
Artist: Coldplay
Album: Maybe this Christmas

... and now...

Song: The First Noel
Artist: The Regency Singers
Album: A Norman Rockwell Christmas (very nice album)


-Aaron

Song: Colt 45
Artist: Afroman
Album: N/A

Song: 'Out Tonight'
Artist: Rosario Dawson
Album: Rent: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

*tlm

Utada Hikaru -- Passion (Kingdom Hearts II theme song)

Currently listened to.....
Chad and Jeremy - A Summer Song

MadonnasManOne wrote:Thanks for the information, Lazario! I'm going to go and listen to the samples on Amazon or iTunes. I don't have Napster (as I use iTunes). I'll let you know what I think. I'm excited to hear them.

You're welcome. And please tell me what you think.

Lazario wrote:

MadonnasManOne wrote:Thanks for the information, Lazario! I'm going to go and listen to the samples on Amazon or iTunes. I don't have Napster (as I use iTunes). I'll let you know what I think. I'm excited to hear them.

You're welcome. And please tell me what you think.

Okay, here's my opinion, based upon 30 second song samples off of iTunes.

I LOVED what I heard of the album, Black Cherry. Especially the three you mentioned. "Twist" is the one that stood out, the most. I want to hear those three, in full. The rest of Black Cherry sounded awesome, as well.

I decided to listen to the song samples of Felt Mountain. Although I love the sound of her voice, the songs all seemed too slow, to me. I have to be in a mood to listen to songs that are slow. Lately, I'm in the dancing kind of mood. So, I would have to listen to the whole thing, with the lights turned down, and relaxing.

Finally, I listened to the song samples of the Number 1 release (which I am assuming are a few songs from their forthcoming release in America), and I liked what I heard, there.

So, I may end up buying Black Cherry. I really liked what I heard. Thanks for the information. I always enjoy new music experiences. Especially when they are good!

Chrono Trigger -- Frog's Theme

Song: Heartache Tonight
Artist: The Eagles
Album: The Very Best Of... (Disc 2)

Trans-Siberian Orchestra -- Good King Joy

Stone Temple Pilots and there somewhat new song - Down

Song: Lights Out
Artist: P.O.D.
Album: Testify

Title: Get Together
Artist: Madonna
Album: Confessions On A Dance Floor


I LOVE this song! I can't get enough of it!!!

Hey, it's holiday music time, c'mon let's all get in the spirit of the Season!!


Paul McCartney - Wonderful Christmastime

Bruce Springsteen - Santa Claus is Coming To Town

Harry Belafonte - Mary's Boy Child

Bing Crosby - White Christmas

Gene Autry - Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer (the original and best)

Burl Ives - A Holly Jolly Christmas

.............................from now until Christmas Day it is nothing but Holiday music for me.