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Supernature is the third studio album by English electronic music duo Goldfrapp , released on 17 August 2005 by Mute Records . Its blend of pop and electronic dance music was complimented by most critics. Supernature debuted at number two on the UK Albums Chart , selling 52,976 copies in its first week. It was certified platinum by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) in January 2006, and had sold one million copies worldwide as of February 2008. The album spawned four singles: "Number 1 ", "Ride a White Horse ", "Fly Me Away ", and its lead single, "Ooh La La ", which reached number four on the UK Singles Chart , becoming the duo's highest-peaking single to date. In North America, where "Number 1" was promoted as the first single, the album was released in 2006 and did not perform well on the charts. Supernature received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Electronic/Dance Album in 2007. (Full article... )
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