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Track Listings
| 1. Let Go |
| 2. Breathe In |
| 3. It's Good To Be In Love |
| 4. Must Be Dreaming |
| 5. Psychobabble |
| 6. Only Got One |
| 7. Shh |
| 8. Hear Me Out |
| 9. Maddening Shroud |
| 10. Flicks |
| 11. The Dumbing Down Of Love |
| 12. Old Piano |
| 13. Enhanced Section |
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Amazon.co.uk Review
With their name inspired by a French lyrical term for the sound of swishing skirts, a sound said to have driven men delirious with desire at the Folies Bergères, Frou Frou's debut album Details is suitably delicate, languorously sensual and deliciously evocative. One half breathless singer-songwriter Imogen Heap and the other uber-collaborator Guy Sigsworth, Frou Frou are a coupling of fine pedigree. Having worked with everyone from Seal, to Bjork and Madonna (cowrote "What It Feels Like For A Girl"), Sigsworth's decision to reunite with Heap following his contribution to her 1998 debut album I Megaphone is well judged.
Combining Sigsworth's electronic post-dance rhythms, naturalistic post-digital melodies and Heap's pre-bed honeyed vocals, Details glows with listless charm, effortless equanimity and an infectious joie de vivre. While tracks such as "Breathe In" and "It's Good To Be In Love" are both as gloriously uplifting as a dreamy cloudless summer morn, the romantic lyrics are self-explorative enough to keep the listener firmly rooted in reality. As Heap implores on "Dumbing Down Of Love": "music is worthless unless it can make a complete stranger break down and cry". A brave statement, but Details while beautifully emotional, is far more likely to raise a smile. --Christopher Barrett
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I only came across Frou Frou from watching the trailer online for Garden State. I subsequently found out the featured music was 'Let Go', a haunting, beautiful, atmospheric track that gave me goosebumps. On the basic of hearing that one track, I purchased the album. Its one of the best album purchases I've made and I only wish I'd discovered them sooner! I have not stopped listening to it since and I love every track, particularly 'Let Go', 'Breathe In, 'Its Good to be in Love' and 'Hear Me Out'. Finally, thank you to Zach Braff for producing Garden State's soundtrack otherwise I wouldn't have found this excellent band. Buy it... you won't be disappointed!
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Summer has finally arrived with the tour de force that is Frou Frou "Details". Like Dido a year ago, it really is so rare these days to witness the birth of something new, refreshingly different, original. Something hard to classify, categorise. Details has all these qualities and more - truly inspiring arrangements - never too complex, never over sampled or looped - just perfect! - the fade out of "Let go" compels you to smile, dance and turn the volume up! The backing tracks (and lyrics) to "hear me out" are superbly mixed with Imogen's voice, a voice that teases, caressess and flirts with you all at the same time (oh, and what a vocal range! Makes you wonder were our values have gone in terms of sheer musicality!). ALL tracks here are wonderful, from the slightly intimidating "Psychobabble" to the 3.00am, post whatever calmness of "The dumbing down of love". Perhaps the best recommendation I can make for you to but this CD is this. If you like..........well, er MUSIC, buy this CD. Therein lies the compliment - there is no one to compare Frou Frou with - they are simply that good!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
If you thought Madonna's "What It Feels Like For A Girl" was one of her finest moments, you should try this beautiful CD from the co-producer/writer of that song. The music has a similar depth and beauty. It really washes over you. Good lyrics, strong melodies and good singing - this is an all around success with very little filler. It's been a long time since I put on a record and said "WOW!" Thank God for Frou Frou!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Imogen Heap = very talented
Thanks to other reviewers I decided to buy this album. Even though I am old enough to get mail from SAGA I think this music is terrific. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Den Dare
frou frou (Imogen Heap) Details [Enhanced]
Imogen Heap is a bloody genius and this blbum sounds like a collection of Greatest Hits from someone who'd been around a lot longer then she had been by the time she gave birth to... Read more
Published on 28 May 2010 by Mr. J. Macleod
How did I miss this the first time?!!
I bought this CD at the same time as Imogen Heap's new album Ellipse, both as I was interested AND it was inexpensive. Read more
Published on 2 Nov 2009 by D. Hunter
Fantastic discovery
Discovered this gem when buying Imogen's Ellipse album
Great fun and interesting use of lyrics
Give it a go!
Great fun and interesting use of lyrics
Give it a go!
Published on 12 Oct 2009 by M. A. Pemberthy
Imogen Heap. but more consistent
Great collection of tunes, which have a more consistent flow than Heap's other albums so far.
Published on 10 Sep 2009 by edchristopher
Details
`Details' is the great album from Frou Frou, with a good mix of tracks, all backed up by Imogen Heaps unique vocal style. Read more
Published on 5 Jun 2009 by Spider Monkey
uplifting, life affirming tunes...
this album, for me, was great to listen to in the summer. i loved imogen heap as a solo artist so this was definitely on my wish list! Read more
Published on 20 April 2009 by Jessica Hill
The Ultimate Show Down; Detail Versus Speak For Yourself
Details is a breath-taker of an ablum, it is definately up there in my most played albums. I find it, basically, impossible to choose between Immi's solo stuff or her Frou Frou... Read more
Published on 20 Mar 2007 by Michael David O'Neill
Excellent
I first heard the track 'Let Go' from the film 'Garden State', it was an instant hit for me. I subsequently brought the Garden State album. Read more
Published on 25 Jan 2007 by Jamie Maye
Amazing
When I looked upon the other reviews for this CD (22 reviews at the time, all 5 Stars), I couldnt believe an album could get such consistent high praise. Read more
Published on 27 Dec 2006 by Mr. G. P. Hunt
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