The Singles

...though there's little on here for the fans, save for two new songs - "Yellow Halo" and "Melancholy Sky" but nowadays one can of course download these, without bothering with the full release. Indeed, at first sight this compilation may seem a little uninspired, even the cover art is basically just a collage of existing album sleeves. As a previous reviewer has already pointed out, this could have done with a bonus CD or DVD - after all, the group have plenty of remixes and videos to choose from.Never mind, "The Singles" flows well as an album, in part thanks to its sequencing - based on mood, as opposed to being in chronological order. The CD shows off the sheer breadth of Goldfrapp's (delete as appropriate) coffee table/glam/folk/prog -tronica work. The difference between the "Felt Mountain" singles and the rest is particularly marked. Overall they are, in my opinion, an important electronic act.The new tracks are both downtempo and, both produced by Flood. They are excellent but no real hint here, I don't think, as to any possible future direction the duo may be considering. The liner notes include full lyrics and production credits which is good to see, as such things are often omitted on "best of" LPs.Largely this is one for the newcomers or the real saddos (who, me?!) who buy compilations of songs they already own. If you ARE a newcomer and you enjoy this then do buy the source albums as there's much more to Goldfrapp than just the singles.

As someone who regularly makes their own 'Best of Goldfrapp' cd with each successive release I know how difficult it is to choose just twenty or so of their brilliant songs to fit on to a cd, so why is this commercial cd so short? Perhaps instead of limiting it to 'singles' they could have broadened it out a little. This may be a taster for non-fans, rather than a reward for Goldfrapp addicts, but even so it hardly does them justice.Actually, I'm amending my review slightly after having this cd for several months, and upgrading it from three to four stars. The songs hang together really well, and the two new songs are worth having, particularly (in my opinion) the haunting closing track.

One of the more obscure musical artistes Goldfrapp turns out some remarkably lovely songs. 'Happiness' is probably the most well known with a brilliant 'one take' video on youtube. 'rocket' bounces along dancing into the night (also on youtube)'Ooh la la' Number 1' 'Strict machine' all simple synthesiser dance songs. Goldfrapp's breathy but perfect voice always delivers, without a screech in sight, (take note X factor contestants) finally 'Melancholy Sky' which lives up to its name is a beautiful track to go to sleep with. Not that I ever reach the end of the collection before the music drifts me gently off. Kez Foster

Stunning , shimmering electropop with the golden voice of Alison Goldfrapp poured over the top - this is audio heaven.What a great duo they are - experimental, haunting, thought provoking, electronic funky soul with Alison Goldfrapp's voice sweet honey gliding over the top of the danceable, thumping shimmering electrobeat.If you like groups like Moloko, Ladytron, New Order, and individual artists like Kate Bush, Tori Amos, and Kylie Minogue you will love them.Sublime, Haunting and Beautiful.If I could give it more than five stars I would.Stunning and Essential, if only all music were as good as this.

Love Goldfrapp, have seen them live twice and this singles collection took me back to their concerts. I highly recommend this album ☺️

For fans who loves all their exquisite singles, this is sort of a compact compilation to show how diverse the music of Goldfrapp can be. For new fans, after purchasing this, please do purchase their respective albums because there are so much more to this magnificent duo than these songs on this cd. The only complaint that i have is why didn't the record company releases the music videos of these featured singles? Goldfrapp does have some of the most eccentric and mindblowing moving images to do just more than manipulate your senses. A great purchase.

Great songs

great to listen to