Scissor Sisters
by Scissor Sisters
User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 101 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 90 out of 101
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 101
  3. Negative: 9 out of 101

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  1. BenDover
    Aug 6, 2004
    0
    Poor, poor Camp sound. Annoying, just too annoying.
  2. MikeS
    Jan 20, 2005
    1
    They suck! SS sounds like a bunch of no talent people met, cut some tracks (quickly) and have become the sound du jour. Blech!
  3. JimmyJ
    Feb 21, 2005
    0
    this CD makes me want to tie my nuts to a bungee cord an jump off something tall.
  4. DemonicAngel
    Dec 3, 2004
    3
    This album's only redeeming track is "Mary". Otherwise, flat, uninteresting, lifeless. I really annoys me when tedious groups like Kings Of Leon, The Strokes and now Scissor Sisters get so much critical acclaim whilst other more innovative musicians get pushed aside. I like my music to have lasting interest, thank you.
  5. Senorllave!!!
    Jul 29, 2004
    3
    one of these days i'll learn to listen before i buy instead of taking flyers on "critically acclaimed" albums.
  6. erwink
    Dec 12, 2006
    10
    pure perfection
  7. ChrisR
    Oct 2, 2004
    9
    Easily the best thing I've heard this year aside from the recent release of Smile, which can't really count as a 2004 release, well. sort of... The Sisters rock, boogie, and most of all WRITE GREAT SONGS in a variety of styles...I can't stop playing the CD...it has become my car CD of choice...and one of those few albums that you can reommend whole heartedly to almost any Easily the best thing I've heard this year aside from the recent release of Smile, which can't really count as a 2004 release, well. sort of... The Sisters rock, boogie, and most of all WRITE GREAT SONGS in a variety of styles...I can't stop playing the CD...it has become my car CD of choice...and one of those few albums that you can reommend whole heartedly to almost any of your friends...BUT IT!… Expand
  8. MozS
    Mar 20, 2004
    9
    Grande álbum do ano.
  9. MandelI
    Aug 2, 2004
    10
    Hands down...the best album so far of 2004.
  10. NseE
    Aug 4, 2004
    10
    Omigosh, this is just brilliant!! It is a grower. The first couple of times I played it, I wondered what all the fuss was about a few Elton John sounding songs and some disco songs, but repeated playing revealed what a clever and beautiful cd this is. 'Comfortably numb' sounds like an electronic Bee Gees. 'Laura', 'Mary', and the lush, epic 'Return to Omigosh, this is just brilliant!! It is a grower. The first couple of times I played it, I wondered what all the fuss was about a few Elton John sounding songs and some disco songs, but repeated playing revealed what a clever and beautiful cd this is. 'Comfortably numb' sounds like an electronic Bee Gees. 'Laura', 'Mary', and the lush, epic 'Return to Oz' sound like very brilliant, modern, Elton John stuff. Very clever lyrics, unexpected twists in musical direction, and a great sense of humour aptly describes this cd. Definitely a strong contender for album of the year, and best newcomer Grammy.… Expand
  11. randyh
    Feb 3, 2005
    10
    The best!
  12. J.A.S.
    Feb 3, 2005
    10
    This is a refreshing change. Nothing ordinary -- and great to dance to. I'm hooked and happy.
  13. NickA
    Feb 4, 2005
    9
    Refreshingly different than the other garbage out there today. Something with a little "thought" behind it. I love the disco throwbacks. The Comfortably Numb remake is so cool. One of my favs for 2004
  14. KateB
    Jun 10, 2006
    10
    I love this album and don't know how people can slate it as badly as they have. I agree with the majority, and I love the way that Ana Matronic and Jake swap vocals in songs like Filthy/Gorgeous.
  15. ShabarO
    Oct 5, 2004
    6
    Good humoristic poprock. A little bit like wtaching Clockwork Orange with CGI effects and produced by Wu. Nothing is really new, but the mix of influences does appeal from the first listen. Once you settle beyond the obvious sarcasm, there is not much left. Light and fun. Are they going to last longer than ziguezigueSputnik?
  16. trinah
    Apr 27, 2004
    10
    outstanding
  17. LM
    Apr 6, 2004
    10
    Love it!
  18. portia666
    Apr 9, 2004
    10
    Pure genius and pop heaven. Can't wait to see them break it big here in the states as they have in Europe:)
  19. JamesF
    May 2, 2004
    10
    An absolute surprise for me. Listening to "Take Your Mama Out" on MTV i thought 'wow this is great'. I brout the album expecting it to be average with the 1 good first single. However, every song on this album is a stunner. Absolutely Fabulous!
  20. JackJ
    May 8, 2004
    10
    There is no album better at the moment! A new band, with new talent! A new ERA is coming and Scissor Sistors are right at the centre of it!!
  21. JeremyB
    Aug 1, 2004
    10
    I think this album is great from start to finish, it's something i've never heard before. Very different and the lyrics and poetic yet understandable (except i don't understand how "Take Your Mama" is a song about coming out totally). I do think it's one of the top cd's to come out in 2004.
  22. ericf
    Aug 13, 2004
    10
    got it and can t get it off my head love it one of my best buy this year my favorit track is get it get it so different then all other cd's u can buy at the moment i think if u like electro pop and disco well that s one you don t want to miss out genius exelente fantastic lol i just love it lets hope the next one gone be as good
  23. markf
    Aug 30, 2004
    8
    It may be too late to add anything new or interesting to the discussion of this album. I don't know why I didn't write this a long time ago since I have the import disc. This isn't camp at all unless you think some of the lyrics are humorous in a camp way ("This will be the last time I ever do your hair!") It doesn't take too much originality to say that it sounds like It may be too late to add anything new or interesting to the discussion of this album. I don't know why I didn't write this a long time ago since I have the import disc. This isn't camp at all unless you think some of the lyrics are humorous in a camp way ("This will be the last time I ever do your hair!") It doesn't take too much originality to say that it sounds like Sir Elton got together with the Bee Gees and a pinch of Thomas Dolby and decided to "put on a show, just like we used to!" My favorite songs are probably the first three, even though none of them sound alike, and I don't think there's a weak tune on the album. This is very entertaining and much-better than I could have ever guessed.… Expand
  24. JelleC
    Jan 2, 2005
    10
    Its an awsome cd, I love it, I'm addicted to it! bye
  25. AndresD
    Feb 11, 2005
    10
    Truely brilliant, this is the best album I've bought in years. It doesn't matter if your gay, straight, bi or bloody trans-sexual this album crosses all boundries, its bloody fantastic!!! So hurry up and buy it already!
  26. AntonyM
    Mar 18, 2005
    10
    I never understood the whole posters on the wall obession of fanatical fans to one particular group. Now I know! The sissor sisters in my opinion is the greatest group of the 20th centery. I can listen to this album 2-3 times a day not grow tired of it. Infectious lyrics, up tempo beats and strong messages its all here folks.
  27. Bujarr
    May 14, 2005
    10
    The best album of the year.Funy,smart...Really surprised,very different from stuff that i usually listen,but they manage to mix diff. music styles,creating something VERY Special.
  28. LizB
    Feb 16, 2006
    10
    I agree with Rebecca L. This is the best album I've heard in a long time and I'm going to be 54 this year so I've heard a few!
  29. garyc
    Dec 16, 2004
    10
    this is the best album ever produced, great sounds and fantastic band.
  30. RichardH
    Mar 22, 2004
    10
    Every time i put this cd on, i just smile. Isn't that what music's all about?
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Metascore
81

Universal acclaim - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. The Guardian
    80
    [An] intensely enjoyable record, which plays like a singles collection.
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  2. ShakingThrough.net
    80
    Scissor Sisters' debut is a brilliant ode to a musical era defined by vapid decadence and disposable dance tracks.
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  3. Mojo
    40
    Spread over a whole CD, there is some worryingly featureless stuff. [Apr 2004, p.102]
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