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Scissor Sisters are an American band "spawned by the scuzzy, gay nightlife scene of New York" who took their name from a sexual position between two women also known as tribadism. Formed in 2001, its members comprise Jake Shears and Ana Matronic as vocalists, Babydaddy as multi-instrumentalist, Del Marquis as lead guitar/bassist, and Randy Real as drummer (who replaced Paddy Boom).Following the release of their Grammy-nominated and chart-topping disco version of "Comfortably Numb", Scissor Sisters came to prominence with the unveiling of their debut album Scissor Sisters (2004) which became an international s
Scissor Sisters are an American band "spawned by the scuzzy, gay nightlife scene of New York" who took their name from a sexual position between two women also known as tribadism. Formed in 2001, its members comprise Jake Shears and Ana Matronic as vocalists, Babydaddy as multi-instrumentalist, Del Marquis as lead guitar/bassist, and Randy Real as drummer (who replaced Paddy Boom).Following the release of their Grammy-nominated and chart-topping disco version of "Comfortably Numb", Scissor Sisters came to prominence with the unveiling of their debut album Scissor Sisters (2004) which became an international success particularly in the UK (a country they call their "spiritual home") where it reached number 1, was the best-selling album of 2004, was later certified platinum by the BPI and accrued them 3 BRIT Awards in 2005. All 5 of its singles reached positions within the top 20 of the UK Singles Chart while "Filthy/Gorgeous" also scored the band their first number 1 on Billboard's Hot Dance Club Songs, despite the album's mere success in their native US. The album continued its success in countries around Europe, in Australia and in Canada before the release of the band's second studio album Ta-Dah (2006) which proved to be another commercial and critical success and scored them their second consecutive UK number 1 album and produced their first UK number 1 single "I Don't Feel Like Dancin'". Displaying a shift towards a more club-oriented sound, their third studio album Night Work (2010) charted at number 2 on the UK Albums Chart, number 1 on Billboard's Top Independent Albums chart and in the top 10 of several international territories.
Well-recognized for their controversial and transgressive live performances, Scissor Sisters have performed around the world. They have also collaborated with a number of other well known pop musicians including Elton John and Kylie Minogue; these particular collaborations have been received positively by both critics and other notable figures. In 2004, Bono, lead vocalist of rock band U2, described Scissor Sisters as "the best pop group in the world". They have also collaborated with Global Cool in 2007 on one of their green lifestyle campaigns.
Scissor Sisters is the debut studio album by American 5-piece band Scissor Sisters, first released in 2004. It was released by Polydor in the UK. It reached number 1 on the UK and Irish albums charts, and was the best-selling album of 2004 in the UK. Since its release it has gone 7× Platinum in the UK, selling over 2,100,000 copies in the country alone. In Ireland it has been certified a close 5× Platinum. The album was not as successful in their native USA, peaking at #102 on the Billboard 200. The album has sold 3,300,000 copies worldwide, and is listed as one of 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die in the book of the same name, edited by Robert Dimery.
The album won Best International Album at the 2005 BRIT Awards.
Ta-Dah is the second studio album by American alternative band Scissor Sisters, released on September 15, 2006. It was produced by the band and features collaborations with Elton John, Carlos Alomar, and Paul Williams. The album debuted at number 19 on the US Billboard 200 chart, selling 42,000 copies in its first week. Upon its release, Ta-Dah received positive reviews from most music critics.
Its release in the United Kingdom, on September 18, 2006, was preceded by the release of the new single, "I Don't Feel Like Dancin'". The song reached number one on both the UK Singles and Download charts in September 2006.
"Land of a Thousand Words" was released as the second single from the album, peaking at number 19 in the UK. "She's My Man" was the third single released in early March 2007 and managed to chart at number 29. The next single that was released was "Kiss You Off" on May 28. This was the poorest charting of the singles of Ta-Dah, only being able to reach number 43. This has, so far, been the lowest charting UK single on initial release. "I Can't Decide" charted at number 64 on downloads alone, on the strength of being used in the Doctor Who episode "Last of the Time Lords".
Night Work is the third studio album by American band Scissor Sisters. The album was released on June 28, 2010, and was preceded by the release of lead single "Fire with Fire" on June 20.
The first single released from the album was "Fire with Fire", which was followed by "Any Which Way". "Invisible Light" was released in an EP format on Boys Noize Records on August 16, 2010, featuring the original track as well as remixes by Boys Noize, Stuart Price, and Siriusmo. This EP was released on a transparent, yellow vinyl edition in addition to CD and download formats.
The cover art is a 1983 Robert Mapplethorpe photograph of dancer Peter Reed.
Magic Hour is the fourth studio album by the American group Scissor Sisters, scheduled to be released through the record labels Polydor and Universal in May 2012. The first single to be lifted from the album shall be "Only the Horses", co-produced by DJ and producer Calvin Harris.
Lead singer Jake Shears tweeted on October 31, 2011, that the album was in its final stages. A song from the new album titled "Shady Love" debuted on Annie Mac's BBC Radio 1 show on January 2, 2012 which features guest vocals from Azealia Banks and Jake Shears under his pseudonym Krystal Pepsy.
Speaking of the new album Shears said "It's a sweet joyful mélange of beat-driven future-pop. It style-hops all over the place unabashedly." For the new album, the band have been working a diverse list of new collaborators, such as Calvin Harris, Pharrell Williams, Diplo, Alex Rihda [BoysNoize] and Azealia Banks.
The album was recorded over the past year in New York and London. 'Only The Horses' was co-produced with Calvin Harris. On March 13, 2012, Scissor Sisters announced the title of their fourth album and set the release date of the album to be May 28, 2012, and the release date of a new single, "Only the Horses", to be May 20, 2012. The release date of "Only the Horses" was later moved up to May 13.
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