Goldfrapp

While still in college she performed on her friend Tricky's 1995 debut album "Maxinquaye" and also lent her vocals to Orbital's album "Snivilisation". A

While still in college she performed on her friend Tricky's 1995 debut album "Maxinquaye" and also lent her vocals to Orbital's album "Snivilisation". As she began to write her own music, her demos were passed on to composer Will Gregory by a few of her friends. Having the same musical tastes and interests, they decided to form a duo to perform under Alison's last name.

The duo signed to London based record label Mute in 1999 and released their debut album, Felt Mountain, in 2000 to much critical acclaim. The album, produced by PJ Harvey producer John Parish, features Alison's vocals, partly enhanced by synthesizers, set over a minimalistic, detached soundscape influenced by styles as diverse as 1980s synth pop, classical film scores and traditional folk music. The album spawned several hit singles which managed to chart in the Top 50 in the UK. The album was also nominated for the 2001 Mercury Music Prize.