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Universal acclaim- based on 101 Ratings
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Positive: 90 out of 101
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Mixed: 2 out of 101
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Negative: 9 out of 101
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Dec 11, 2016It'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.
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AnnHJan 12, 2007Heard 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.
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erwinkDec 12, 2006pure perfection
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KateBJun 10, 2006I 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.
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siobhandMar 11, 2006absolutely brillant. love it
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LizBFeb 16, 2006I 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!
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RebeccaLJan 17, 2006This 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
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deejAug 8, 2005simply the best
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BujarrMay 14, 2005The 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.
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ToddCApr 5, 2005My favorite album of 2004! These guys are fresh and talented!
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AaronVMar 18, 2005Hands down, best album of 2004!!! Refreshing & brilliant. Crosses the musical landscape of time that todays popstars have long forgot.
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AntonyMMar 18, 2005I 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.
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AbitMar 17, 2005
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JimmyJFeb 21, 2005this CD makes me want to tie my nuts to a bungee cord an jump off something tall.
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RobAFeb 20, 2005The Bee Gees were better... wow!!! never thought i'd say that!
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roseFeb 16, 2005Scissor 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!!
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anamatronicFeb 16, 2005scissor sisters are the best thing since sliced bread! their music always helps me through when i am feeling rough
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AndresDFeb 11, 2005Truely 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!
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NickAFeb 4, 2005Refreshingly 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
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J.A.S.Feb 3, 2005This is a refreshing change. Nothing ordinary -- and great to dance to. I'm hooked and happy.
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randyhFeb 3, 2005The best!
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CLPettitJan 31, 2005favorite 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.
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MikeSJan 20, 2005They suck! SS sounds like a bunch of no talent people met, cut some tracks (quickly) and have become the sound du jour. Blech!
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cathybJan 14, 2005
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GustavoSJan 13, 2005Fantastic, Amazing, what can i say? One of the best Albums I've ever heard
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T.RothJan 13, 2005The Cd of the year....never leaves my stereo!!
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JelleCJan 2, 2005Its an awsome cd, I love it, I'm addicted to it! bye
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MarkDec 30, 2004This 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.
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CoryTDec 16, 2004retro-refreshing
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garycDec 16, 2004this is the best album ever produced, great sounds and fantastic band.
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DemonicAngelDec 3, 2004This 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.
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scottlNov 24, 2004What's so great about The Scissor Sisters is they sound great on the CD AND Live. A great mix of Wit and Fun!
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ShabarOOct 5, 2004Good 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?
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ChrisROct 2, 2004
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tomhSep 1, 2004words can not express how much i love this album. owning every elton john and roxy music cd i can't think of any other group that would make me replace them till now. sisters please come to columbus, ohio!!!!
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markfAug 30, 2004
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DreaAug 26, 2004A masterpiece. Elton John and the Bees -- redefined.
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SarahBAug 22, 2004I love this CD. I bought it for "Laura", little suspecting the other gems I would find. It combines catchy choruses and effortlessly funky instrumentals, making it an album where all the song have stuck in my head at some time or another. From the very very fun song "Music Is The Victim" to the melancholy ballady type thing "Return to Oz" I just think it's brilliant.
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MattAug 21, 2004Scissor Sisters have proven that they are more than a singles band, songs like "Tits on the Radio" and "Music is the Victim", as well as "Filthy/Gorgeous" are all fantastic and are poppy disco music with integrity, something very rare nowadays.
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ericfAug 13, 2004got 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
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BenDoverAug 6, 2004Poor, poor Camp sound. Annoying, just too annoying.
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NseEAug 4, 2004
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MandelIAug 2, 2004Hands down...the best album so far of 2004.
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JeremyBAug 1, 2004I 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.
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Senorllave!!!Jul 29, 2004one of these days i'll learn to listen before i buy instead of taking flyers on "critically acclaimed" albums.
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JonasSJul 27, 2004Some really great songs with a lot of 70´s feel to them.
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AaronLJul 27, 2004One of the most exciting albums I have heard in years. A unique amalgamation of sounds and styles that can bring to mind Elton John, the Bee Gees, Loggins & Messina, and others without sounding imitative. Brilliant.
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DavidWJul 19, 2004Fantastic debut record. This is what Elton John sounded like when he was good. CShelCShore is absolutely correct in his review. Listen to this album when you drive cross-country and it will blow your mind.
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soniahJul 14, 2004it is the best album i have ever heard in my life. well done guys. love ya!!
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roxanneaMay 20, 2004this album is sexy , fun and very camp !! a deffo summer anthem is goin to be take your mama out !! without a doubt wether your a punk , a rocker a townie either way your goin to love this album !!
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JackJMay 8, 2004There 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!!
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JamesFMay 2, 2004An 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!
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trinahApr 27, 2004outstanding
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SophieGApr 27, 2004this album is the best album, like, ever!!!
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paulrApr 17, 2004brilliant album, such a joy to listen to, the range of music sure takes me back to the 70's.
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CShelCShoreSApr 12, 2004
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portia666Apr 9, 2004Pure genius and pop heaven. Can't wait to see them break it big here in the states as they have in Europe:)
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StephYApr 6, 2004FUNKY FUNKY FUNKY!
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LMApr 6, 2004Love it!
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CharlesGMar 25, 2004Simply the best...There are no other words for this work of sheer brilliance...Sure to be on my top ten list at the end of the year!
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RichardHMar 22, 2004Every time i put this cd on, i just smile. Isn't that what music's all about?
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MozSMar 20, 2004Grande álbum do ano.
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Awards & Rankings
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[An] intensely enjoyable record, which plays like a singles collection.
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Scissor Sisters' debut is a brilliant ode to a musical era defined by vapid decadence and disposable dance tracks.
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MojoSpread over a whole CD, there is some worryingly featureless stuff. [Apr 2004, p.102]