- Audio CD (1 Jan 2001)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: Single
- Label: Mute
- ASIN: B00004U8ZM
- Other Editions: MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 342,198 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Alison Goldfrapp is new to solo work (having collaborated with Tricky, and Orbital previously), but, if this extrordinary song recieves the exposure it deserves, she will fit in just fine. 'Lovely Head' is a superp piece of music. The menacing bass lines, sophisticated strings and enigmatic whistling; combined with the disturbing tale of desire and obsession in the lyrics, create a an oustanding song that would fit as well on a James Bond yacht as the mysterious Alpine home of one Dr.Frankenstein.... A definite song of the year.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I'd been oblivious, deliberately, towards Goldfrapp- had I overplayed Portishead & Lamb & 'Maxinquaye'& 'Oedipus Scmoedipus'etc? (Yes...) So, I had this track on a sampler & played it once; half-listening...Cut a few months later & Goldfrapp are on TV performing this track for the Mercury Awards- the song is familiar: Morricone-style whistling that is put on the latest fad of 'Chill Out' albums. No, cut back to the performance of 'Lovely Head'- yes, this song is perfect. The voice of 'Pumpkin' & 'Are we Here?' etc. The flux of soundtrack & electronica; John Barry meets Barry Adamson...And Alison Goldfrapp, looking like a pop-star should. Her cap & outfit reminding me of the late Billy Mackenzie's TOTP performance for Associates 'Partyfearstwo'. Yes, Alison Goldfrapp is a female Billy Mackenzie; Shirley Bassey meets Philip Glass. This record is fantastic (as is 'Felt Mountain'); a highlight of the 21st century thus far. A fantastic single. Purchase & love forever...
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Yes this is "that" tune you hear in the "Clive the liar" section on BBC 3's Monkeydust cartoon.
The whistling is just so eerie, and the vocals by Alison only add to the overall haunting feeling this record brings upon you.
A truly awesome song from a superb group.
5 stars.
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