Helle - Sister Iodine

Advantages: When you read this you will know more about the Scissor sisters.
Disadvantages: None because its great!

...I bought the Scissor Sisters self titled album recently and can’t stop playing it. After listening to the album for a few weeks now I have finally decided upon my favourite songs. I love Filthy/Gorgious, It can't come quickly enough, Return to Oz, Laura and Take Your Mama (Ihave fallen in love with the video.) In my opinion the Scissor Sisters will appeal to a broad age group and people with varied music tastes. There is something in this CD for everyone. I will try to give you a ‘feel’ for the sounds contained within this album describing them as best I can by mentioning other groups/styles of music. The Scissor Sisters consist of :- Jake Shears & Ana Matronic (singers). Babydaddy & Del Marquis (guitars) and Paddy Boom (drums). A keyboard player called John Garden has joined them for their UK tour just now so watch out... Read review

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Advantages: Fresh, Funky and Retro
Disadvantages: -

...The Scissor Sisters .................................... The Scissor Sisters released their debut album, self titled the scissor sisters, in February 2004. The record entered the charts at number 11 and has now sold above 1.3 million copies in the U.K alone. The sisters, an eclectic mixture of 5 personalities from New York were signed to Polydor records after little interest was found in the U.S. In December 2004, the observer likened the band to an early Elton John and described their first single, Comfortably Numb as a beejee's style disco queen version of pink floyd! It has to be said that their sense of fashion is tres bizarre but in a fresh and funky way, mainly due to 4 of the band members being gay. The observer said the sisters were "more camp than a row of tents!" All in all, the scissors have stormed the U... Read review

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Advantages: Covers most musical genres in one album
Disadvantages: Pink Floyd fans don't seem to like it...

...I have absolutely no idea why I like the Scissor Sisters. I just do. There’s no rational explanation for my feeling this way, it just happened. Generally, it’s not often I find myself in agreement with the music press. Generally in the last few years, I’ve found disliking bands that music magazines have heaped praise upon. I’ve never been entirely sure whether it’s me that’s out of touch, or them. I have frequently, if sporadically, enjoyed the Scissor Sisters, though. The singles I’d heard seemed like a lot of fun, with a kind of retro feel and some quirky lyrics that make listening a real pleasure, although not quite making a purchase essential. That was until one day in HMV, where I was almost assaulted by the sound from the shop’s speakers. “What’s this playing”, I asked one of the staff. “It’s the Scissor Sisters, I... Read review

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