Scissor Sisters - Ta-Dah (CD)

Sisters Shrug off Sophomore Slump

By Jonathan  Oct 13, 2006 | 1 out of 2 found this Ta-Dah review helpful

Pros: Great step back to 70's sounds

Cons: Too serious for thier own good?

Taking themselves a bit more seriously this time out, NYC's Scissor Sisters step out with their follow up to their self titled debut with the aptly flared titled 'Tah Dah.' Where the debut disc was steeped ever so slightly in Elton John i...nspired ditties, this time the group take a trip in the way back machine with a more diverse and retro flaired compilation. The first single, "I Don't Feel Like Dancin'" even features Sir Elton on piano duties, and gets the disc off to a rip roaring start that continues with the another Elton-esqe stomper, "She's My Man." Then they throw things in the blender and change it up: "I Can't Decide" is a black comedy dancehall send up ala Bowie, while the Ana Matronic showcase "Kiss You Off" is a f-you rocker. "I Might Tell You" is one of the best tracks on the album, a whistful and heartachingly romantic love song without the syrupy blathering. "Ooh" and "Paul McCartney" are most like the techno grooves of the first album, although with its funky chords and bridge the latter would be more approapriately titled "Prince and the Revolution." The lyrics are much darker this trip around, but the feeling of the entire disc is still playful and fun... a pleasant contradiction that results in an excellent second effort. Read more Less