Scissor Sisters

I first heard the Scissor Sisters at social dances (ballroom and club dancing). After a while, I realized that some of my favorite songs from the dances were by the same group. They're fairly inappropriate for many social situations, but certain not for dancing, or even listening to in the car.

Fun and well crafted album, but none of the other tracks as good as "I Don't Feel Like Dancin'"...

I do love the scissor sisters and have since I first saw "Take your mama out tonight", on some music channel late one night. There seem to be a couple arguments as to the originality of their music. Of course that can be debated but what is really the point? My opinion (which I'll make short), there is rarely any original music anymore. Anyone can be compared to anyone. It's unfortunate but true. What I feel about the scissor sisters is they took quite a few different genres and ran with it. Honestly, they have songs for the club queen all the way to the rock ballad lover. I suppose the cd as a whole is most suitable for the eclectic. Those with say the violent femmes and Mika in the same playlist. You get my drift. Now I didnt give it five stars... and that was on purpose. I dont feel it was a groundbreaking album- but it is quite a ride, should you choose to let it be.

Any fan of Seventies music like myself will love this album as with the debut - but what surprises the hell out of me is that not one review recognized what may well be the biggest influence upon the Scissor Sisters' sonic pallette.....put it this way, do not delay in your purchase of the following albums if money isn't an object: Blows Against The Empire, Dragonfly (featuring the minor Hot 100 hit "Ride The Tiger") Spitfire (featuring "With Your Love") and Red Octopus (this with the monster hit, "Miracles", which "The Other Side" thoroughly evokes).....any Seventies music aficianado will recognize those titles as part of the JEFFERSON STARSHIP catalogue - true, there is a LOT of Sir Elton in the Sisters' sound, but Jake Shears also vocally resembles, at turns, Andy Pratt (check out "Avenging Annie" for a near-perfect Billy Joel-Bee Gees blend and you'll readily agree it's a tune this combo needs to revive) Kenny Loggins/Lindsey Buckingham (of Fleetwood Mac) but, when not in the upper vocal reaches, frequently like a bizarre hybrid of the Starship's Marty Balin AND Grace Slick, especially on "The Other Side", "Everybody Wants The Same Thing" - even "Take Your Mama Out" from the debut.

Finally, I'm even more surprised that no review acknowledged from where the ONLY source of that catchy " I Don't Feel Like Dancin'" rhythm could've been derived: "December '63 (Oh What A Night)" by Frankie Valle and the 4 Seasons, still heard many times a night in American DJ rotations.....

It has come to my attention that there is something called "fun" going on, and that this album has something to do with it. People mostly stopped making music like this after the seventies, for legitimate reasons. I really don't see why you people can't just shut up and sit down and listen to Dave Matthews.

LOVE IT. Get this and all the other Scissor Sister CD's. WELL worth it...they probably get the most play of all my ipod stuff.

This band is a little piece of heaven. This and their sophmore album, Ta-Dah, are incredible. You're a fool if you don't buy them.

This CD is totally awesome. I received the CD very quickly and in excellent condition.

I tell you there isn't a bad song on this set; the boys and girl from the girtty part of New York City that is still in tact, the Scissor Sisters conquered the UK of course; since unlike any US counterparts lately, they actually enjoy good music across the pond. Combining the elements of Robbie Williams, Elton John, Beck and just about every other enchanting lad of late, the album is a dance wave rock rave from beginning to end - "Filthy Gorgeous", "Take Your Mama Out", the reworking of Pink Floyd's "Comfortably Numb" - no matter where your random button hits you're going to hear a dose of pure pop genius. When the album came out I began putting random Scissor Sisters songs on the compilation discs I made and let me tell you I made fans out of every single person who ran and bought the album themselves - and hello Jake Shears can tear up the scenery and there are two gay boys in the band! It's about time music can be music and not just a sub category of queer rock. It gives me hope for the likes of oh, I don't know my band Swivek. Oh and if you haven't already bought it - get We Are Scissor Sisters and So Are You! - a concert film that has tons of fun extras and one of the best live performances I've seen in a while.

This is the second album for the Scissor Sisters and it's leaps and bounds above the first one (of course that can be said for most artist). I bought the CD on a whim after hearing "Land of a Thousand Words" online and have enjoyed every second of the CD. I listen to it at home, in my car, and at work. It helps keep me both calm and sane at work. From the first song "I don't feel like dancing," which oddly enough sometimes does make me want to dance, to the last song, "Everybody wants the same thing" I am transported to another place. I have rarely bought cds where every song is worth it. Usually I jump around on a CD and listen to 4 or 5 tracks on a 12 track cd, this is not the case with Ta-Dah! If you like them, get it; if you have never heard them, get it and you will. I swear that you will NOT be disappointed.

I bought this CD before I bought the debut self titled CD, and I have to say that while the first one is good, the second one was great. However they are both worth a turn in the CD player or MP3 player.

This isn't a review really. I've ordered probably about 100 CD's from Amazon in the past year. Fillin' up my iPod with genuine copies of music. Of those roughly 100 CD's, I've only got one defective, this one. So, I asked for a replacement. Got another defective one! If I got two defective of the same CD, and nothing else I've got from Amazon has been defective, makes me think they got a defective batch.

Uggh, this is a terrible remix from the one of the worst bands out there: Scissor Sisters. Ooooohhh, they took the songs from their debut and threw in another keyboard! What a great Remix! NOT! All this time I thought that only bands who had talent and wrote their own songs were worthy of remixes. I can't believe the Scissor Sisters took one of the greatest song in Rock (Comfortably Numb), and turned it into a radio friendly dance song! Ahh! What's next? Ashlee Simpson doing Stairway To Heaven? If you want some GOOD remixes, try any of the Nine Inch Nails remix albums, whixh rock. Trent takes the amazing songs he writes and turns them into something completely new- almost as if you've never heard the song before. This sucks.

Scissor Sisters are not only a talented band, but they're also fearless champions for equality and tolerance! Rednecks need not apply. Get this album or you're a bigot!

I Love this album, they did a great job remixing their songs and 2 b-sides. Electrobix wich talks about being gay and feeling weird and The Skins which talks about cheating on someone via internet. The remixes are great especially the FILTHY/GORGEOUS remix!

What's better than a Scissor Sisters album? The remix album, of course! You have to hear the remix of "Comfortably Numb," and the extended version of "Filthy/Gorgeous" is simply amazing! These guys get better and better. No wonder why they're the fastest-selling group around!

This is a Cd of the history of the band. Interesting but was not a music CD. Was not worth the price.

Five folks from New York called Scissor Sisters would release their debut album and make global history. Already a 10x platinum seller in the UK, Scissor Sisters are adored all over the world. Jake Shears is a genius and he writes awesome songs. You have to buy this CD to believe the experience!

From the moment you hear the staccato beat piano intro to Laura, the first track, you will be hooked. This is an excellent album from a band who will be huge if they can keep up this standard. Laura, Take your Momma, Filthy/Gorgeous are three instantly memorable songs.

I challenge anybody to listen to the first two tracks on this album and not buy a copy.

I'm an american and when I first heard "take your mama," I was hooked. They aren't very big here, so I had to go out of my way to get every single track that wasn't released on the US CD. I dragged my sister to one of their concerts, and got her hooked on them too. I worship the ground they walk on, and I HIGHLY recommend this CD. There aren't words to describe how much I love their music.

I would highly recommend this Album if you are looking for something to change the atmosphere of a dull day to a high energy-feel good time. Great Vocals, but even nicer piano work. THey have a solid-cohesive sound. I must have for lovers of music. However, if you are a devot pink-floyd fan, you may not like their upbeat version of " Comfortably Numb" (track 5).

The debut album of the "Scissor Sisters" is mostly a good attempt at reviving seventies pop music with a modern produced sound. "Take Your Mama" is an Elton John-esque, upbeat dance number and one of the better songs. The big hit "Comfortably Numb" is an interesting, but annoying song (after a few listens) that never quite catches the fever of the Bee Gees solid high falsettos. However, they do `try' to do an exact copy of the "Stayin' Alive" `Ah, Ah, Ah, Ah' sequence. "Laura" and "Return To Oz" seem to have some heart in them and supply a good start and finish to this album. It's all good, but never reaches the level it ought to. Perhaps the second album will have them focus more on their strengths. I would suggest the extended copy with the extra two songs, "Skins" (great guitar) and "Get it". These rival any song on the original.

Once again Scissor Sisters have proved themselves with their funky beats and characteristic lyrics. This album, like their previous debut album, leaves a listener dancing till the sun goes down and creates a harmonic atmosphere. The Scissor Sister's groovy tunes are complimented with the Jason Shean's unusual/upbeat voice. And once the disk is over just open up the second panel, which is presented as opening elevator doors, and pop in the bonus disk which does not fail to keep the party moving. Some songs that stand out from the rest are "I don't feel like dancin" from the first disk, "Making Ladies" and "Almost Sorry" from the bonus disk.

Absolutely fabulous album (although the elevator doors of my special edition get a little stuck).

I'm sharing my copy with just enough people to make them want to buy their own.

I love love love the Sissor sisters!!! They are funny, brilliant,and great to dance or work out to. I listen to them over and over and never fail to enjoy them !

A great follow up to their debut album. The first single released was the very popular "I Don't Feel Like Dancing". Excellent song, video was fantastic. At first, I didn't like most of songs on the album, but at 3rd and 4th listening I fell in love, just like I did with the first album. This band is truly fantastic, and the album is definately worth buying. I hope you enjoy it as much as do.

Ta-Dah by Scissor Sisters is a decent collection of songs. It just does not quite measure up to their previous CD. The arrangements a good and the recording is excellent, but there does not seem to be a really catchy or memorable tune on this CD as there was on the previous CD. It still is worth a listen to any "Sister" fans and it indicates that they are serious about their music and will most likely continue to produce very good music.

This deluxe edition includes 1 message from Miss Anamatronic and 2 bonus tracks a dvd with the videos and a concert video. The album is great from begining to end. The videos are great too. A must have for any fan like myself

I first heard the Scissor Sisters at social dances (ballroom and club dancing). After a while, I realized that some of my favorite songs from the dances were by the same group. They're fairly inappropriate for many social situations, but certain not for dancing, or even listening to in the car.

Fun and well crafted album, but none of the other tracks as good as "I Don't Feel Like Dancin'"...

I do love the scissor sisters and have since I first saw "Take your mama out tonight", on some music channel late one night. There seem to be a couple arguments as to the originality of their music. Of course that can be debated but what is really the point? My opinion (which I'll make short), there is rarely any original music anymore. Anyone can be compared to anyone. It's unfortunate but true. What I feel about the scissor sisters is they took quite a few different genres and ran with it. Honestly, they have songs for the club queen all the way to the rock ballad lover. I suppose the cd as a whole is most suitable for the eclectic. Those with say the violent femmes and Mika in the same playlist. You get my drift. Now I didnt give it five stars... and that was on purpose. I dont feel it was a groundbreaking album- but it is quite a ride, should you choose to let it be.

Any fan of Seventies music like myself will love this album as with the debut - but what surprises the hell out of me is that not one review recognized what may well be the biggest influence upon the Scissor Sisters' sonic pallette.....put it this way, do not delay in your purchase of the following albums if money isn't an object: Blows Against The Empire, Dragonfly (featuring the minor Hot 100 hit "Ride The Tiger") Spitfire (featuring "With Your Love") and Red Octopus (this with the monster hit, "Miracles", which "The Other Side" thoroughly evokes).....any Seventies music aficianado will recognize those titles as part of the JEFFERSON STARSHIP catalogue - true, there is a LOT of Sir Elton in the Sisters' sound, but Jake Shears also vocally resembles, at turns, Andy Pratt (check out "Avenging Annie" for a near-perfect Billy Joel-Bee Gees blend and you'll readily agree it's a tune this combo needs to revive) Kenny Loggins/Lindsey Buckingham (of Fleetwood Mac) but, when not in the upper vocal reaches, frequently like a bizarre hybrid of the Starship's Marty Balin AND Grace Slick, especially on "The Other Side", "Everybody Wants The Same Thing" - even "Take Your Mama Out" from the debut.

Finally, I'm even more surprised that no review acknowledged from where the ONLY source of that catchy " I Don't Feel Like Dancin'" rhythm could've been derived: "December '63 (Oh What A Night)" by Frankie Valle and the 4 Seasons, still heard many times a night in American DJ rotations.....

It has come to my attention that there is something called "fun" going on, and that this album has something to do with it. People mostly stopped making music like this after the seventies, for legitimate reasons. I really don't see why you people can't just shut up and sit down and listen to Dave Matthews.