Scissor Sisters - Ta-Dah

I should probably let you know that I wasn’t the biggest fan of the Scissor Sisters’ self-titled debut effort. That’s not to say I didn’t like it. It contained a number of highly entertaining songs which I’d enjoy if they ever came on, yet I was never compelled to listen much to the album. I guess I saw it as more of a novelty (with a flamboyant homosexual on lead (high pitched) vocals, can you blame me?). Well with their second album they’ve produced largely the same effect. There’s no doubt that it’s an entertaining album and a lot of fun. It contains all the high-pitched silliness and funky electronic beats that made their first album so dance-worthy. The piano seems to play a greater role here, probably due to the influence of Elton John who actually features on a couple of tracks. But again, I doubt I’ll be putting it on in a couple of months when the novelty wears off. I do however get the feeling that this is more due to personal preference than the quality of the album. How you yourself receive the albums really depends on how you felt about their debut. It contains all the elements that made the first such a success, so if you loved that, I dare say you’ll love this too. If, on the other hand you despised it, you should keep well clear of this because there’s little here to bring about a change of heart. Overall it’s an impressive follow-up effort, guaranteed to keep their fans happy and make their live performances even more exciting.

Kiss You Off – This song follows the circus-worthy “Intermission” and catches my attention every time it comes on. It’s definitely at the rockier end of their sound but doesn’t stray too far from their regular formula.

Might Tell You Tonight – Here’s an example of one of the slower songs. For the most part I find it fairly ordinary, but when it gets to the chorus it actually becomes quite soothing. Rather impressive for a band I rarely take seriously.

Previously - Tits On The Radio – I choose this because it was the song that first made me aware of them. In typical Scissor Sisters style, it’s got a great high-pitched chorus, which come to think of it, probably isn’t matched on Ta-Dah.