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The Love Invention
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews What's this?

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Universal acclaim- based on 19 Ratings

  • Summary: The debut full-length solo release from Alison Goldfrapp was produced with James Greenwood and Richard X.
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Clash Music
    May 12, 2023
    90
    Brilliant – if overdue – debut album. ... Welcome to Alison Goldfrapp’s paradisiacal, tempting, thrilling vision of the sublime.
  2. Record Collector
    May 25, 2023
    80
    Those who fondly remember Goldfrapp’s early noughties primal glitterball electro-pop peak will thrill at Alison Goldfrapp’s debut solo effort.
  3. Mojo
    May 9, 2023
    80
    Apart from the more lightweight yarning of In Electric Blue, each track on this album takes you further into her brave new world. [Jun 2023, p.94]
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  4. DIY Magazine
    May 26, 2023
    80
    ‘The Love Invention’ runs the gamut of immediate, dancefloor-ready electro-pop with style.
  5. The Quietus
    May 9, 2023
    70
    Title track ‘Love Invention’ continues to push this colourful pop juggernaut with its exploration of “wellness” culture, and there are a few songs in this louder kind of vein – painted with the broader brushstrokes of disco and house, with varying degrees of success. ... In truth it is Goldfrapp’s vocal that anchors this record, and things take a more interesting turn when the melancholy sets in (as is so often the way).
  6. The Line of Best Fit
    May 12, 2023
    70
    The Love Invention isn’t quite the crown grab it has the potential to be, despite her being on brilliant form as always.
  7. The Observer (UK)
    May 15, 2023
    60
    What’s lacking is a standout floor-filler. There’s nothing here that comes close to Ooh La La, and some of these slight but elegant songs just fade too far into the background.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
  1. jaredsmith1138
    May 12, 2023
    10
    A beacon of urgently needed positivity bursting into a world of overly represented negativity. The Love Invention is a pulsing shimmeringA beacon of urgently needed positivity bursting into a world of overly represented negativity. The Love Invention is a pulsing shimmering multi-coloured ride and quite likely my summer 2023 soundtrack.… Expand
  2. procyon
    May 20, 2023
    10
    Alison Goldfrapp returns to us with a solid offering of nostalgic and current electronica.

    If you are a fan of Goldfrapp's heydey albums    Alison Goldfrapp returns to us with a solid offering of nostalgic and current electronica.

    If you are a fan of Goldfrapp's heydey albums "Black Cherry" and "Supernature" then "The Love Invention" is definitely the one invention for you. Melodies, riffs and lyric-lines that will take you back to these albums, yet mixed in with crisp clean 2020s electronica that keeps the album fresh and au courant. Not a bad apple to be found in the bunch. Her message she imparts throughout this album is one of positivity and self-affirmation.

    Definitely one for the road and/or for the mornings.    … Expand
  4. StueyEdin
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Alison has served a fantastic debut album, nods to varying eras of dance and club music with that Goldfrapp sparkle that sounds both fresh andAlison has served a fantastic debut album, nods to varying eras of dance and club music with that Goldfrapp sparkle that sounds both fresh and innovative enough to set her apart. Vocally she sounds on great form here too with her signature soprano blending in beautifully with hooks aplenty. Highly recommend.… Expand
  5. Divion
    May 22, 2023
    10
    The love invention is a pure dancy album, this is another face of alison goldfrapp music, love it. Hotel (suite 23) and gatto gelato myThe love invention is a pure dancy album, this is another face of alison goldfrapp music, love it. Hotel (suite 23) and gatto gelato my favourites above all.
    The album version of the first singles are amazing.    … Expand
  6. GolderUltra
    May 21, 2023
    9
    Well surprised with this album ! When the singles went out, I wasn't that much into it, but the album works pretty well, the lyrics are a bitWell surprised with this album ! When the singles went out, I wasn't that much into it, but the album works pretty well, the lyrics are a bit too easy though, but her voice and the instrumentals are really something, congrats !… Expand
  7. Lajaleaa
    Jun 5, 2023
    7
    This is a nice try to complement Pop music with a very needed dance feel. Time may be a little contra productive on this project because theThis is a nice try to complement Pop music with a very needed dance feel. Time may be a little contra productive on this project because the main idea on the songs are cliché enough for there to be a real need to explore them, but, at her best, Alison Goldfrapp achieves some catchy melodies and tunes that will be nice surprises in a pop/dance playlist.… Expand
  8. Melomano13
    May 19, 2023
    0
    Un álbum que se va más que reprobado.
    Honestamente es muy monotono y a la vez suele causar problema su producción.

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