Scissor Sisters
by Scissor Sisters
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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. owenrw89
    Dec 11, 2016
    7
    It's unbelievably original. Highly likable and an awful lot of fun. Some tracks are a little strange for the sake of being strange **** on the Radio') and others could have pushed the boundaries that bit further ('Better Luck'), but overall it's an excellent debut. It's pop, it's rock, it's dance, it's country and it's alternative. It's a proper eclectic pop record.
  2. AnnH
    Jan 12, 2007
    9
    Heard Lara being played in a record store and bought the album immediately. Played that song over and over and eventually listened to and realized the rest of the songs were great as well.
  3. erwink
    Dec 12, 2006
    10
    pure perfection
  4. 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.
  5. siobhand
    Mar 11, 2006
    10
    absolutely brillant. love it
  6. 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!
  7. RebeccaL
    Jan 17, 2006
    10
    This album is my all time fav I can listen to it over and over again and not get sick of it I LOVE LOVE this album
  8. deej
    Aug 8, 2005
    10
    simply the best
  9. 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.
  10. ToddC
    Apr 5, 2005
    10
    My favorite album of 2004! These guys are fresh and talented!
  11. AaronV
    Mar 18, 2005
    10
    Hands down, best album of 2004!!! Refreshing & brilliant. Crosses the musical landscape of time that todays popstars have long forgot.
  12. 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.
  13. Abit
    Mar 17, 2005
    8
    Great CD! Not the best I've heard but it's far, far from the worst. They deserve much more success this side (North America)of the Atlantic than they're getting. It's a highly listenable CD from start to finish. With half a dozen shines of brilliance (tracks 1-4, and the last two), you can't go wrong with this purchase. Fantastic debut, I look forward to hearing Great CD! Not the best I've heard but it's far, far from the worst. They deserve much more success this side (North America)of the Atlantic than they're getting. It's a highly listenable CD from start to finish. With half a dozen shines of brilliance (tracks 1-4, and the last two), you can't go wrong with this purchase. Fantastic debut, I look forward to hearing more from them in the future.… Expand
  14. JimmyJ
    Feb 21, 2005
    0
    this CD makes me want to tie my nuts to a bungee cord an jump off something tall.
  15. RobA
    Feb 20, 2005
    1
    The Bee Gees were better... wow!!! never thought i'd say that!
  16. rose
    Feb 16, 2005
    10
    Scissor Sisters are great, my dream would be to meet them! i love Ana's dress sense and Jake is SO fit! This is the definatly best album I have ever heard and will be until I hear the sisters's nest album!!
  17. anamatronic
    Feb 16, 2005
    10
    scissor sisters are the best thing since sliced bread! their music always helps me through when i am feeling rough
  18. 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!
  19. 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
  20. J.A.S.
    Feb 3, 2005
    10
    This is a refreshing change. Nothing ordinary -- and great to dance to. I'm hooked and happy.
  21. randyh
    Feb 3, 2005
    10
    The best!
  22. CLPettit
    Jan 31, 2005
    10
    favorite album in years and years! I hope they can deliver a solid follow-up. also, their concerts are more enjoyable than almost anything that's ever been around.
  23. 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!
  24. cathyb
    Jan 14, 2005
    10
    Scissor Sisters are the fresh, unique proud, and fabulous. this album has made me even more of their greatest fan than i was. with obvious influences from Bee Gees and Elton John, they are the perfect band. dress cool, be who they want to be and have fun, and make people like me love them even more!!! At least they dont have boring, cheesy typical music like everyone else, such as busted, Scissor Sisters are the fresh, unique proud, and fabulous. this album has made me even more of their greatest fan than i was. with obvious influences from Bee Gees and Elton John, they are the perfect band. dress cool, be who they want to be and have fun, and make people like me love them even more!!! At least they dont have boring, cheesy typical music like everyone else, such as busted, mcfly and girls aloud. this under appreciated band write their music, play it and record it, and their instrument players get acknowledged in the band! now my dream is to move to new york and be them! i love them!they have taught me to BE PROUD and be YOU!… Expand
  25. GustavoS
    Jan 13, 2005
    10
    Fantastic, Amazing, what can i say? One of the best Albums I've ever heard
  26. T.Roth
    Jan 13, 2005
    10
    The Cd of the year....never leaves my stereo!!
  27. JelleC
    Jan 2, 2005
    10
    Its an awsome cd, I love it, I'm addicted to it! bye
  28. Mark
    Dec 30, 2004
    10
    This album by the Scissor Sisters has to be one of the best albums to come out in a long time, even though it took several listenings. Its kind of like the old "Airplane" movies in that you have to watch them over and over to see something new each time. I really enjoyed the "disco" sounds brought back by this band.
  29. CoryT
    Dec 16, 2004
    8
    retro-refreshing
  30. garyc
    Dec 16, 2004
    10
    this is the best album ever produced, great sounds and fantastic band.
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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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