Scissor Sisters

The Profile

Scissor Sisters are an American pop/dance group formed in New York City in 2001, known for glam-infused disco-pop, a breakout 2004 debut (featuring a hit cover of Comfortably Numb), and chart-topping singles like I Don't Feel Like Dancin'. They released the albums Scissor Sisters (2004), Ta-Dah (2006), Night Work (2010), and Magic Hour (2012) before an indefinite hiatus, returning for the 2017 charity single Swerlk with MNDR.

Core members include Jake Shears, Ana Matronic, Babydaddy (Scott Hoffman), and Del Marquis. The band originated in NYC and achieved major success in the 2000s with glam/disco-influenced pop.

Five DeBaser reviews spar over Scissor Sisters: some hail sharp pop-disco craft and 70s/80s sparkle, others call it kitsch overload. Highlights include the 2004 debut, Ta-Dah’s big hooks, Night Work’s sweaty club pulse, and Magic Hour’s polished dance-pop. Frequent nods to Elton John, Bee Gees, ABBA, and a divisive cover of Pink Floyd’s Comfortably Numb.