Black Cherry
by Goldfrapp
  • Record Label: Mute
  • Release Date: May 6, 2003
Metascore
72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 23
  3. Negative: 1 out of 23
  1. Stylus Magazine
    37
    A dull compromise of artistic intent and marketability.

Awards & Rankings

83
#83 Most Discussed Album of 2003

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User Score
8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 39 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 39
  3. Negative: 2 out of 39
  1. AlexU
    May 6, 2008
    10
    Really the best of all 4 of their albums released so far, touches of Felt Mountain, mixed with some great dance tracks. Its a shame this is Really the best of all 4 of their albums released so far, touches of Felt Mountain, mixed with some great dance tracks. Its a shame this is the lowest ranked album of theirs that is recorded on metacritic because it really deserves more praise then supernature and seventh tree at the very least.… Full Review »
  2. joethealien
    Sep 25, 2017
    9
    ugh, phenomenal.
    Goldfrapp's second record strays remarkably from the more low-key, primal vibes of the inferior Felt Mountain, and in doing    ugh, phenomenal.
    Goldfrapp's second record strays remarkably from the more low-key, primal vibes of the inferior Felt Mountain, and in doing so brings a soon-to-be massive force in pop music to the forefront. Alison Goldfrapp's soaring soprano pairs masterfully with Will Gregory's inventive and sparkly electronic soundscapes throughout this album, which is filled to the brim with winning moments. standout tracks for me include the stunning trip-hop inspired title track, the grimy electropop stomper Train (which foreshadows much of the rest of this duo's rich discography) and the atmospheric Hairy Trees, which is so fantastic and lush that it could very well have fit on Dummy. a true winner.    … Full Review »
  3. Muddsjr
    Apr 18, 2014
    6
    Black Cherry has its moments, and those are generally when the songs are more active. The more toned down and more sonically spaced out tracksBlack Cherry has its moments, and those are generally when the songs are more active. The more toned down and more sonically spaced out tracks simply make the album a little bit boring.… Full Review »
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