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'''Head First''' is the fifth [[concert|concert tour]] from British band [[Goldfrapp]] in support of their fifth studio album, ''[[Head First (Goldfrapp album)|Head First]]'', released in May 2010. |
'''Head First''' is the fifth [[concert|concert tour]] from British band [[Goldfrapp]] in support of their fifth studio album, ''[[Head First (Goldfrapp album)|Head First]]'', released in May 2010. |
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==About the Tour== |
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The tour was announced in early February 2010, with the release of their new album by their record company [[Mute]].<ref>http://www.mute.com/loadGlobalNews.do?id=271</ref>. The band announced dates in [[Europe]], [[Australia]] and [[North America]], where they played the famous [[Hollywood Bowl]]. It was announced by mute that the band would play festivals throughout summer 2010, then embark on their tour. Before the festivals however, they are due to play their American dates as stated here officially ''"Goldfrapp will take Head First to select US cities this summer - following the massive acclaim for both the Supernature and Seventh Tree tours and festival appearances around the world, Goldfrapp have underlined their reputation as one of the most transcendent and inventive live bands around".<''ref>http://www.mute.com/loadAllNews.do?id=271</ref> |
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==Various Set Lists== |
==Various Set Lists== |
Revision as of 21:43, 1 July 2010
Tour by Goldfrapp | |
Associated album | Head First |
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Start date | June 7, 2010 |
End date | October 17, 2010 |
No. of shows | 32 shows in total |
Head First is the fifth concert tour from British band Goldfrapp in support of their fifth studio album, Head First, released in May 2010.
About the Tour
The tour was announced in early February 2010, with the release of their new album by their record company Mute.[1]. The band announced dates in Europe, Australia and North America, where they played the famous Hollywood Bowl. It was announced by mute that the band would play festivals throughout summer 2010, then embark on their tour. Before the festivals however, they are due to play their American dates as stated here officially "Goldfrapp will take Head First to select US cities this summer - following the massive acclaim for both the Supernature and Seventh Tree tours and festival appearances around the world, Goldfrapp have underlined their reputation as one of the most transcendent and inventive live bands around".<ref>http://www.mute.com/loadAllNews.do?id=271</ref>
Various Set Lists
- Voicething (Intro)
- Crystalline green
- Train
- I wanna life
- A&E
- You never know
- Head First
- Number 1
- Believer
- Shiny & warm
- Alive
- Ride a white horse (extended)
- Ooh la la
- Utopia
- Rocket
- Strict Machine (We are glitter)
Main Set list
Main order of songs - Order has changed in some cases.
- Voicething (intro)
- Crystalline Green
- I Wanna Life
- A&E
- You Never Know
- Head First
- Number 1
- Dreaming
- Believer
- Alive
- Shiny & Warm
- Train
- Ride A White Horse (extended)
- Ooh La La
- Utopia
- Black Cherry
- Rocket
- Strict Machine (We are glitter)
Additional Notes
- "Dreaming" was added and "You Never Know" was removed from the setlist in washington
- "You Never Know" was re-added in New York
- "Utopia" was removed from the setlist in Mexico
Festival Set List
- Utopia
- You Never Know
- Head First
- Dreaming
- Number 1
- Believer
- Alive
- Shiny And Warm
- Train
- Ride A White Horse (extended)
- Ooh La La
- Rocket
- Strict Machine (We are glitter)
Critical Reception
Reviews for the tour have all been positive. Spinner talking of the hollywood bowl appearence said "Golfrapp, made her way through 12 songs backed by a tight four-piece band. If the band was daunted at all by the huge stage of the Bowl, they never showed it, opening with a version of 'Crystalline Green' that won the crowd over from the outset. The group really hit its stride halfway through the set, as two songs from the new 'Head First' album -- the pop-laden 'Believer' and 'Alive' -- had fans dancing in the Bowl aisles."[2].
The Washington Post review was also very positive stating "Goldfrapp has built up quite a cult. The performance was sold out and a few devout fans even showed up wearing blonde wigs. Over an hour and a half set Goldfrapp changed costumes--musical and otherwise--a few times, putting a digital spin on pretty much every genre that has ever aspired to fabulousness--including glam-rock, disco, and a few Bond-theme-worthy ballads. It was a familiar sound with a futuristic finish"[3]
Entertainment Weekly review of the New York gig's headline was "Goldfrapp at NYC's Hammerstein Ballroom....Its Finally Lovely 2 C U" also stated “Voicething” was a brilliant opener, launching right into the thumping “Crystalline Green” from 2003′s Black Cherry. Alison, in full sparkle mode, started stomping around right away and quickly lost herself in a dizzying feast of outstretched arms and those ethereal wails we know and love".[4]
Tour dates
Date | City | Country | Venue |
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June 7, 2010 | London | England | O2 Academy Oxford |
June 8, 2010 | Leamington Spa | England | The Assembly |
June 11, 2010 | Moscow | Russia | G1 Maximum |
June 21, 2010 | Washington DC | USA | 9.30 club |
June 23, 2010 | New York | USA | Hammerstein Ballroom |
June 26, 2010 | Oakland, CA | USA | Fox Theatre |
June 27, 2010 | Los Angeles | USA | Hollywood Bowl |
June 29, 2010 | Mexico City | Mexico | José Cuervo Salón |
July 9, 2010 | Punchestown | Ireland | Punchestown Racecourse |
July 11, 2010 | Balado | Scotland | T in the Park |
July 15, 2010 | Cabedelo | Portugal | Marés Vivas Festival |
July 17, 2010 | Benicassim | Spain | Festival Internacional de Benicàssim Heineken |
July 18, 2010 | Ferropolis | Germany | Melt! Festival |
July 22, 2010 | London | England | ITunes Festival |
July 29, 2010 | Sydney | Australia | Luna Park, Sydney |
July 30, 2010 | Brisbane | Australia | Tivoli |
August 1, 2010 | Woodford | Australia | Splendour in the Grass |
August 3, 2010 | Melbourne | Australia | Palace Theatre |
August 14, 2010 | Avenches | Switzerland | Rock Oz'Arènes |
August 16, 2010 | Luxembourg | Luxembourg | Den Atelier |
August 18, 2010 | Amsterdam | Netherlands | Paradiso (Amsterdam) |
August 21, 2010 | Chelmsford | England | V Festival |
August 22, 2010 | Stafford | England | V Festival |
August 28, 2010 | London | England | L.E.D. Festival |
September 27, 2010 | Cologne | Germany | Essigfabrik |
September 28, 2010 | Lille | France | L'Aeronef |
September 30, 2010 | Hamburg | Germany | Docks |
October 2, 2010 | Berlin | Germany | Astra Kulturhaus |
October 4, 2010 | Munich | Germany | Muffathalle |
October 5, 2010 | Zurich | Switzerland | X-TRA Hotel |
October 7, 2010 | Milan | Italy | Magazzini Generali |
October 8, 2010 | Ljubljana | Slovenia | Kino Siska Centre |
October 12, 2010 | Prague | Czech Republic | Sasazu Club |
October 13, 2010 | Vienna | Austria | Gasometer, Vienna |
October 15, 2010 | Warsaw | Poland | Free Form Festival |
October 17, 2010 | Copenhagen | Denmark | Vega Concert Hall |
October 18, 2010 | Oslo | Norway | Rockefeller Music Hall |
November 22, 2010 | Paris | France | Theatre Le Trianon |
November 23, 2010 | Brussels | Belgium | Ancienne Belgique |