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Critical reception. "Rocket" was met with positive reviews from music critics. Heather Phares of AllMusic said that the song's "driving minor-key verses and huge, shimmering choruses tap into the brain's pleasure center as efficiently as possible", dubbing it one of Goldfrapp's "most irresistible songs yet". [5]
- Synth-Pop
Sep 4, 2021 · The British duo Goldfrapp released the synth-pop song, Rocket, in March 2010. The song is the lead single from the duo’s fifth studio album, Head First. Mute Records released Head First on March 19, 2010.
The least ‘interesting’ Goldfrapp single ever, “Rocket” cribs from the fag end of the disco boom and sounds more at ease with itself than normal. It ends with a countdown and an explosion; on the sleeve she’s firing lazer hands.
"Rocket" was met with positive reviews from music critics. Heather Phares of Allmusic said that the song's "driving minor-key verses and huge, shimmering choruses tap into the brain's pleasure center as efficiently as possible", dubbing it one of Goldfrapp's most irresistible songs yet.
Mar 1, 2010 · Now they're back, and having presumably exhausted the '70s as a reference point, they've moved on to the '80s, an era of big hissy synths, big echoey voices, and big, beefy pop songs. Ever seen...
Jan 16, 2024 · Released as part of their 2010 album ‘Head First’, the song meshes the distinct electronic soundscape with the emotional gravity that British duo Alison Goldfrapp and Will Gregory are known for. The lyrics serve as a narrative of departure, a bittersweet farewell ignited by a betrayal.
Jan 23, 2010 · It's called 'Rocket' and it's probably the purest, most straightforward pop song Alison and Will have ever given us.
