The Singles
by Goldfrapp
Metascore
85

Universal acclaim - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Mixmag
    Apr 10, 2012
    60
    Directional swerves are admirable, but make an uneven set, especially as the material from their first three albums has more palpable sparkle than the rest.
  2. Q Magazine
    Feb 22, 2012
    60
    What this collection leaves you wanting--and what Goldfrapp do most wonderfully--is weirdness. [Mar 2012, p.116]
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#33 Best Album of 2012

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User Score
8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 14 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. marcmyworks
    Sep 5, 2016
    9
    A great combination of favourite and top charting singles by one of the UK's best bands. The only weak point in my opinion is the exclusion ofA great combination of favourite and top charting singles by one of the UK's best bands. The only weak point in my opinion is the exclusion of "Twist", "Fly Me Away" and "Alive". I also wish there had been more rarities to be found.… Full Review »
  2. Ricko
    Mar 2, 2012
    7
    Goldfrapp are one of those bands that are really pure synth pop but have alternative credibility probably due to the fact that they've hadGoldfrapp are one of those bands that are really pure synth pop but have alternative credibility probably due to the fact that they've had relatively modest commercial success. While technically not a best of album, this compilation really gathers their highest quality tracks. In fairness to them, they have a distinctive style and have put out the music they wanted to rather than putting out stuff that they thought would sell. There are quite a few tracks on here that you'll know but never knew were Goldfrapp. "Ooh la la", "Black Cherry" and "Yellow Halo" are my favourites on this.… Full Review »
  3. MorriBey
    Feb 19, 2012
    10
    A great collection of the best from Goldfrapp. If you are lover of the band this album will come as a beautiful summary of their work to date.A great collection of the best from Goldfrapp. If you are lover of the band this album will come as a beautiful summary of their work to date. Nothing more needs to be said.… Full Review »
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