Strict Machine

Overview Edit

"Strict Machine" is an electronic dance song written by British group Goldfrapp and Nick Batt for their second studio album Black Cherry (2003). It was produced by Goldfrapp and describes laboratory rats in neuroscience experiments. Alison Goldfrapp read in a newspaper about experiments in which scientists stimulated rats' brains so that the rats would feel joy when following commands. She was inspired to write "Strict Machine" based on images of the experiment and "more human aspects of machines and sex and control."

Wonderful Electric, Goldfrapp's concert tour in support of Black Cherry, was named after lyrics in the song.

This particular version Edit

Record label:

Mute Corporation

Catalog number:

MUTE 9215-2

Release dates:

May 18 2004 in United States

8 other versions of this release

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Calderone mix a keeper!

In my opinion, the original track is just barely above average, as it's a little too slow, fluffy, and cheesy for my dance liking. However, add Victor Calderone's tribal funk energy collaboration with Suryanto and this becomes one of the best dance tracks of '04. You must get this single, as I believe the imports might not have the Calderone version, and this is the one to have.

Written by Doctor Trance

Strict Machine Remixes

Strict machine is my favourite Goldfrapp track and for this reason I searched out all the remixes to get extended versions looking for more of what I liked. Sadly the remixes on this CD all miss the key element of the track which makes the original so good: the base line. If this is not what floats your boat about Strict Machine then you might like the remixes. For me it makes this CD a disappointment and a missed opportunity

Written by D. Slough "Frapp-aholic"

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Strict Machine (single mix)