Scissor Sisters

The Profile

Scissor Sisters are a New York-based pop-dance band known for blending glam, disco and electronic pop; rose to prominence with their early-2000s debut and hit single "I Don't Feel Like Dancin'."

Debut album released in 2004; Ta-Dah (2006) contains the hit "I Don't Feel Like Dancin'"; the band has been noted for glam and disco influences, prominent falsetto vocals, and a house-style cover of Pink Floyd's "Comfortably Numb"; Elton John was an early supporter.

DeBaser hosts a handful of reviews on Scissor Sisters spanning enthusiasm for their dance-pop and glam touches to strong dislike of their commercial pop moves. Critics praise production, charisma and dancefloor craft while others find the falsetto-heavy pop and pastiche elements off-putting. Standout albums discussed are the debut Scissor Sisters, Ta-Dah, Night Work and Magic Hour.