Live At Hammersmith - Twisted Sister

Advantages: Soulful, genuine, funky, rare
Disadvantages: None

...Subtitled “funk classics from sassy soul sisters” this album’s sentiment may have it’s heart in the right place, but it fails to describe the full picture here. These women are sexually, emotionally and vocally aggressive, leaving their men in no doubt as to who wears the trousers in their respective relationships. Each track here oozes raw sexuality, whether the role of the singer is that of a bored housewife (“Crumbs Off the Table”) or as sexual predator (“Your Thing Ain’t No Good Without My Thing”). The titles alone are sheer class. Culled from the dusty vaults of Warner Bros’ legendary, bottomless soul archives this is an album of twelve virtually unknown tracks from between 1968 and 1974 performed by fourteen virtually unknown artists (honourable exception: Gladys... 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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Advantages: When you read this you will know more about the Scissor sisters.
Disadvantages: None because its great!

..., I have met some of the Scissor Sister fans and made new friends so here are a few words from a couple of the many out there. I have permission to use the following. (I have included this part because really I couldn't have put it in better words myself) :- ******* "It makes me sooooo happy, I can be in the worst mood and just putting the cd in the player makes it all ok.. Every song is wonderful, there's humour, sadness, sex, more sex(!!), every song has a little story to tell, and very interesting stories they are too! " ******* "The energy put into the music comes belting out clear as crystal, and the messages and meanings in the songs are what affect many many people right now. They show us that although there may be very sad emotional goings-on in our lives, it can only get better - so go out on the tiles, have some fun... Read review

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