Happiness - Goldfrapp

Alison Goldfrapp and Will Gregory make up the English duo Goldfrapp. Since its 2000 debut, Goldfrapp's musical style has incorporated classical, glam, folk and new wave elements but has been associated most closely with an electronic sound. The group's latest album Seventh Tree deviates from the expected and is much more ambient than previous albums. Alison's breathy vocals and ethereal keyboard background sound much more warm and natural than they do on the albums that made her famous, drawing criticism from people who don't think an artist should change stylistically. A mind free from heavily electronic "Ooh La La" anticipation is necessary to truly enjoy this album.