We had some friends over a couple of weeks ago and I slipped this CD in the player on background volume. When it finished, I reached to change it and both MJ and Kelley said, "What was that? That doesn't sound like you." I put it on again last night and MJ said, "Oh, I like this one." Yes, this isn't like me, but as I've said all along, I appreciate all kinds of music, and "Night Work" by the Scissor Sisters is proof. I think I mentioned their cover of Pink Floyd's "Comfortably Numb" a few posts ago. It was a brilliant re-creation of the classic, and who would dare to try it? That's why I like this band. They were glam before Lady Ga Ga and much more talented. "Night Work" is a dance record with a sense of humor and style. The band has had so much more success in Europe than here, it was no wonder they made the track "Fire With Fire' the first single. I would have sworn it was Robbie Williams. The next track is a Bee Gees song, or should have been. Think of the Eighties bands like Pet Shop Boys, Duran Duran, OMD, etc., and roll it into some Elton John flair. The band members all use stage names, and male lead singer, Jake Shears, is a Freddie Mercury/Holly Johnson mix, absolutely wired up on something in every live video I've seen, so hurry up and try this band before he burns out. Speaking of Mr. Johnson, the final song on the record is without a doubt the best, channeling Frankie Goes To Hollywood to perfection. If you are a fan of dance/club music, or any of the artists mentioned, or you've seen Mama Mia more than once, this is a record for you.
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