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Goldfrapp is a , 2007 . The group was formed in 1999 in London , England and consists of Alison Goldfrapp ( Vocals / Synthesizer ) and Will Gregory (synthesizer). Despite positive reviews, the . Retrieved June 12 , 2007 . HISTORY Formation (1999) , 2002 . Retrieved June 14 , 2007 . The demo was never completed, but the recording session had been pleasant. Following several months of long distance phone calls, they decided to form a musical group, performing under Goldfrapp's Last Name . In August 1999, Goldfrapp signed a recording contract with ''. May 4 , 2001 . Retrieved June 14 , 2007 . The group began recording their debut album over a six-month period, beginning in September 1999, in a rented Bungalow in the Wiltshire countryside. The recording process was difficult for Alison, who often found herself alone and disturbed by the mice and insects in the bungalow. ''Felt Mountain'' (2000-2002) Goldfrapp's debut album '', 2007 . In 2001, ''Felt Mountain'' was shortlisted for the Mercury Prize , an annual music prize awarded for the best British or Irish album from the previous year. The lyrics on ''Felt Mountain'', written by Alison Goldfrapp, are abstract obsessional tales that were inspired by films, her childhood and the loneliness that she felt while recording the album. The song "Oompa Radar" was inspired by Roman Polanski 's film '' Cul-de-Sac '', while "Pilots", which describes travelers floating in the atmosphere above the earth, was inspired by John Barry 's James Bond theme songs. To promote ''Felt Mountain'', Goldfrapp embarked on a tour of the UK, , 2007 . ''Black Cherry'' (2003-2004) Goldfrapp's second album ''''. April 18 , 2003 . Retrieved June 15 , 2007 . and a "rare electronica album of warmth and depth...the ultimate chillout pleasure". Wes May. Review of ''Black Cherry'' . , 2006 . Retrieved June 14 , 2007 . The first single released from the album was "''. July 8 , 2004 . Retrieved June 14 , 2007 . The third single released from ''Black Cherry'' was " Twist ", a song inspired by a Sexual Fantasy Goldfrapp had about a boy as a teenager. The Title Track was released as the album's fourth single, and reached number twenty-eight in the UK. In 2003, Alison Goldfrapp modified her image, from a sophisticated . June 29 , 2004 . Retrieved June 14 , 2007 . ''Supernature'' (2005-2006) '', 2006 . Retrieved June 14 , 2007 . The album received a Grammy Award nomination in 2007 for " Best Electronic/Dance Album " and " Ooh La La " was nominated for " Best Dance Recording ". "Ooh La La", the album's , 2005 . Retrieved June 13 , 2007 . and reached number fifteen in the UK. '" Fly Me Away " was released as the album's fourth single, but did not perform as well as its predecessors. ''We Are Glitter'' (2006-Present) In 2006, Goldfrapp released '', 2007 . Goldfrapp began writing and recording their fourth album at the end of 2006 in Bath, England. Goldfrapp has described their Winter recording sessions as difficult, however, Spring recording sessions brought them more favorable results.Alison Goldfrapp and Will Gregory. "Hello My Deers" . goldfrapp.com. July 11 , 2007 . Retrieved July 12 , 2007 . The album is scheduled to be released in the Spring of 2008. MUSICAL STYLE Although Goldfrapp's musical style has changed over time, they are considered to be an electronic music group. Goldfrapp have explored a range of musical styles in their songs, although many songs are characterized by Alison Goldfrapp's distinctive breathy, soft vocals and Will Gregory's multi-layered synthesizer and string arrangements. The group's sound has progressed from an Ambient sound in ''Felt Mountain'', to electronica in "Black Cherry," and most recently a more Glam Rock sound in ''Supernature''. However, they have experimented with other genres of music, such as Cabaret ("Satin Chic"), Electroclash ("Slide In", "Koko"), and Bossa Nova ("Human"). The Goldfrapp style is apparently part of one of the first ever academic studies of their music. This study was claimed as a masters dissertation by the Bristol University music department. Influences Goldfrapp draw influence from a range of artists and genres. Alison Goldfrapp listened to ''. September 4 , 2005 . Retrieved June 15 , 2007 . While traveling through Europe in the early 1990s, she also began listening to Polish disco music and cabaret music from the Weimar Republic . Will Gregory's musical background was Classical Music and has cited Ennio Morricone as his main influence. Other media such as film has had an impact on Goldfrapp; Alison Goldfrapp cites Roman Polanski 's Psychological Thriller '' Cul-de-Sac '' and the '' James Bond '' franchise as influences. She also draws inspiration from Surrealism and nature, all of which appear in the group's album artwork, which Goldfrapp designs. Songwriting The majority of group's songs are composed by Goldfrapp and Gregory, although they have collaborated with , 2007 . Gregory composes his music on vintage keyboards, interpreting the mood of Goldfrapp's lyrics. Alison Goldfrapp believes that "music is a visual experience" and therefore visualizes her lyrics before writing them. Her songwriting is characterized by its use of animals to describe human emotions and status. DISCOGRAPHY Studio albums
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