Bono Hearts Scissor Sisters
BBC talks to Scissor Sisters about their unusual gig at P.S.1 last week...
Ana Matronic says it was a pretty strange gig, as people were watching them from roofs and hanging out of windows and then it got even more bizarre when Bono turned up: "Right before we went on, as I was doing my makeup, in walks Bono. I was like - OK, let's chalk this up to another one of my incredibly surreal experiences this past year." "It really is sort of like the Pope walking in the room. The crowd parts and you hear this sort of high pitched, ahhh, ahhh. He does seem to not really walk but sort of hover." "He came up to me and said, 'Let me kiss the ring', and I was like, 'What? I should be saying that to you, fool'." And according to Ana, despite the fact that they are still trying to break America, Bono appreciated their unique brand of glam-dance: "He was really, really nice, and he said that it was nice to see real performers as so many people are doing pop by numbers these days, and he really enjoyed our show."
Don't tell Bono, but Scissor Sisters ARE NOT THAT SPECIAL. I sorta like "Laura," but I can't stand the Pink Floyd cover. I guess someone's gotta be this year's Junior Senior.
Posted at 9:29 AM
Tags: Scissor Sisters | U2
"I guess someone's gotta be this year's Junior Senior."
Ouch! They're not that bad.
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i agree, they're not "that bad", but they're also not "that great" either ;)
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Bono has really lost his magic, and that isn't his wife he's standing next to is it.
Hmmmmmmmm.
Well, we all know he cheats a lot. Wonder if he's doing the Asian girl thing too like a lot of celeb men these days.
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oh no, is the backlash is already underway?
i've been spinning their self-titled almost exclusively the past week, and it just keeps growing on me. i was a bit underwhelmed at first, but the disc's got great replay value.
just try and listen to "no tits on the radio" and sing the background falsetto refrain and keep a straight (no pun) face. it's impossible. the disc of chalk-full of great tunes. "lovers in the backseat" shoulda been a michael jackson song circa before he sucked.
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what the hell is wrong with JR/SR? They are what they are. I listened to their disc last night for the first time in awhile and had fun listening to it.
They're certainly not like most of the shitty bands you like, Scott, but geez, lay off.
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I agree!
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I hate *insert currently talked about band that most folks thought were great three weeks ago, including you*
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I love their "Comfortably Numb," but that's part of my sickness.
My friend just informed me she bought me a ticket to their upcoming show, so we'll see how I feel after seeing them live.
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i blew my load on them already.
i followed a ryan adams link from your site last winter and found myself listening to the UK release of the scissor sisters.
http://www.livejournal.com/users/ramala/168565.html
scissor sisters are like a glittery one night stand i can fondly look back on.
and bono looks old.
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Uh, Bono is old. And I'd still lick him all over...
I wonder if he'd wear his sunglasses during that as well...
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It's a shame they got all that UK fame via "Comfortably Numb", because it blows compared to everything else on the disc, and doesn't sound shit like anything else they've ever done. Honestly I put that CD on and I am just the happiest person in the world. With the Junior Senior disc I knew it was sort of ephemeral and that I'd hate it within a few months (good call.) This CD? I've downloaded it "illegally," bought it off iTunes, and just got a physical copy a few days ago. It's fucking great. Best thing I've heard this year so far.
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Bono isn't slutty!
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I think Scissor Sisters are extremely talented. I love every song on their CD for a different reason. They reference the past but combine it in new and exciting ways. Their lyrics are great. And it's also high time that an openly gay music group became a hit in America.
so there!
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Ooooh! Snark attack, Stereogum. The Scissor Sisters are pretty good, IMHO. I have their CD and I like it quite a lot. True, Jr/Sr is very one-note, although they're great in small doses. I think SS have artistic merit, and if you really listen to the lyrics of "take your mama out", it's hilarious. I feel ya if you don't like the glam rock movement that seems to be coming back, but SS are pretty good artists in their genre.
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I am currently loving SS. I like 99% of the songs from the debut CD. And I have tickets to see them in concert and can't wait.
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is noone going to mention that torso? come on people, LOOK at it. gotta be said that someone needs to strap bono down and cut his hair. oh yeah, is this meant to be about music?
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Scott stereo has no taste, and is only trying to cover up his lateness in getting into music despite his cushy media job. Actually, it is all attempted posturing to make up for his unfortunate long island upbringing.
that said, scissor sisters suck.
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erm..Hurt Foot...Bono's wife is standing beside him. You can just see her head above the asian lady. They both still have their 'magic'.
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Bono's wife, Ali, is standing next to Bono but the way the pic is shot the Asian woman is in the way of seeing Ali. I think some of you need to get your minds out of the gutter.
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*SOME* OF you American's really should try and open your ears and not judge the band on one cover version that you have maybe overheard somewhere. I am in the UK where the Album has been in the top 10 since January and now been at NUMBER ONE for over 4 weeks. No way are they 'this years 'Junior Senior' who came up with that little pigeonhole?
Give the guys a chance. The album really is fantastic. It took me 2 weeks to realise it!! (a good sign = longevity) But OMG - When it hits you, it HITS YOU BIGTIME. I've not been this passionate about anything since I was 13! (now 31).
Go on, give it a chance.
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This album has to be the greatest thing to hit music in years! For far too long the music industry has been serving up the same formulaic dirge and to hear something so exciting and refreshing is a welcome relief! Admittedly at first listen it may sound "run of the mill" but once you listen to the lyrics and the melodies, you are quickly consumed by the Scissor Sisters overwhelming sense of fun and "joie de vivre!"
See them live and you are quickly caught up in the bands amazing zest for life and their love for what they are doing. As someone once said "take them seriously at your peril" for they are out to have fun, fun, fun.
This album is the elixir of life and my advice would be to go with it and run, run, run!
Enjoy this album and regain what life's about - living!
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here here FilthyG :D scissor sisters are (sorry) NO WAY this years jnr snr, not that i dont like jnr snr its just that they are completely and utterly different
scissor sisters self titled album has been spinning in my cd player since the day it came out. each song has different qualities, moods, deep(sometimes) lyrics, and completely different feels. this is the first album in a long time that ive loved EVERY song on.
just please try not to judge them on one song, which wasnt their own material and they just wanted to make it their own (not copy pink floyd, covers arent supposed to sound the same otherwise there would be no point??). just listen to the whole package and im sure you wont be disappointed
xxxxx
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Yikes! OK give it a rest people. Scissor Sisters don't suck that much! I'm just a little sick of them. That album came out a long time ago.
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the scissor sisters have brought something fresh to the music charts both in the uk and us. Its nice to have a change, it does the world good. All of you out there who slag off the scissor sisters should sit down in a quiet room and listen to the whole album, we might actually like it.
I have seen the scissor sisters support elton john and i'm seeing them again next week in Brighton (England) and can't wait.
For all of you out there that don't feel the same about the scissor sisters, you should stop slagging them off and spend your time doing more constructive things, instead of getting our (the fans) backs up.
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no reason to slag off scissor sisters.
they are fresher than most bands out there.
and by the way, bono is definitely not a big cheater. give the man a break. he is a good guy. come on!
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SS isn't the best band out there AND they are diffinetly not the worse. Some of you out there just have a nasty habit of getting bored with your music and apparently your love interests.
I've been a U2 fan for 25 years now and Bono will always be SEXXXY!!! Can I hear an AMEN????
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Acrobat Cat, a-greed! I love U2 and Bono. I don't think he cheats. And you idiots who think he was there with an Asian chick; his (super hot) wife is standing behind her.
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I did something a crazy fan of SS would do. I left my CD at my friends house, which is about 30 mins away from my house and i really don't want to drive through traffic and get it but i need to hear SS like i need to breathe oxygen so I bought a new one at a music store a few blocks from my house. IS THAT NORMAL??? HAHA...
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I just can't let this go. Hell yeah Eric I would've (and Have) done the same thing by going out & buying another just like you but instead it was for a U2 disc all those times. We are crazy, but in a good way!!! HAHAHA..
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I manage a music shop in the Village called Norman's Sound & Vision. I'm there in the evenings and weekends, and from what I see the Scissor Sisters CD is selling very well for us. That probably got my attention, which is why I'm going to see them at Irving Plaza on September 10, 2004. I'm very open minded, which is why I'm going to see for myself what the Scissor Sisters are all about. See ya at the show. - Eliot.
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Bono looks appalled and intrigued, bemused, but certainly NOT mesmerized. To the person who posted that Bono is with the Asian woman-- hey look more closely at the picture! the Asian person is NOT next to him but in front of him. Bono is with the woman with dark brown hair-- his wife, Ali.
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i think da scissor sisters rock hard but they'r not evrybodys tast are they?
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hæ æ from iceland jú ore my best freinds.
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More like this year's Senior Coconut...
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No one seems to be drawing the obvious connection between SS and Chicago's infamous Scissor Girls. (Not that there is any such connection...)
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i really dig these guys..they flippin rock...i cut hair and the name fits and the music makes you shag out some great hair,,,i love em and support them in my life..even at work..till then peace..
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i really dig these guys..they flippin rock...i cut hair and the name fits and the music makes you shag out some great hair,,,i love em and support them in my life..even at work..till then peace..
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i really dig these guys..they flippin rock...i cut hair and the name fits and the music makes you shag out some great hair,,,i love em and support them in my life..even at work..till then peace..
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glam
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glam
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I'm in love with the Scissor Sisters!Their album is great apart from a couple of tracks.Since I get off on the music first I had no idea the lyrics were so gay-political-whatever else you guys mentioned.
In these days of satirical rock bands like The Darkness it IS refreshing to hear something genuine.
That Jake singing "Better Luck"...makes my heart skip a beat.
The last time I felt this way about someone's music was with Aqualung-Matt Hayles.
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I have never heard of Scissor Sisters until I saw them on the Regis and Kelly, this morning. I think they rock. I have never seen a group like this since U2. I am going to get the CD for Christmas. Does anyone out there know when, they will be comming to Canada or Toronto? Ozzie
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Hey Ozzie,
Scissor Sisters came to Toronto in July. There's a brief feature on them from now magazine. Hope they make it back cuz I missed them and it was a great venue at Lee's Palace. Here's the link for anyone to have a look see http://www.nowtoronto.com/issues/2004-07-15/music_feature4.php
You could always try and make a trip to the US on their upcoming tour.
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I LOVE the Scissor sisters!! They are so amazing! A couple of months ago I got tickets to go see them in Bournemouth because I'd heard 'Laura' before and I thought they would be ok live...I borrowed the CD from my friend and it was OK...But then I saw them live last Saturday and WOW OMG they were so amazing! Like, the best concert I have EVER been to. I am totally addicted!
RE Bono - He's a good singer, U2 rock etc, but really, who cares???
Also, Purple Bat, Would love to go to see them on their US tour...But I'm not made of money...Grr. I really should be.
Sorry about the random longness :-p
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Everything about this band makes me smile lika a Cheshire Cat, or is that a $#!+ eatin' grin? Music's been pretty boring since the B-52's dropped out. And yes Elmo, I stopped scrolling when the troso came into view. Holy schmoly, he is filthy gorgeous!
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Scissor sisters are the best and those who disagree either haven't given them a chance or are hopeless losers!
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Well I guess that makes me the loser of all times.
After having all my favorite spots invaded by cheap hip-hop , this is the next wave ? Glam , disco influences and the rebirth of Elton John ?
I don't know if I can take it , I survived Disco , Hip-hop , but I don't think I'll make it through this one.
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"Scissor sisters are the best and those who disagree either haven't given them a chance or are hopeless losers!"
I'm sorry but i gave them a chance... and yeah... it's just sad. disco was never this bad. actually... music in general was never this bad. it's like a trainwreck... the terrible falsetto, resampled beats and remarkably bad style (even for seventies disco standards). anyone that is into them needs to take a few steps out of their deluded hipster bubble and see just how silly they are for supporting such untalented disco hacks.
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well i think the scissor sisters are awsome and they are doing a great job. they sing live are brilliant entertainers, not like all thses shit bands that are out at the moment.
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Scissor Sisters have been getting play here in, of all places, redneck TN. People seem to be nuts for 'em. Went to four places last weekend before I found a single copy cuz the rest were sold out.
I love 'em.
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i think the scissor sisters are the most revolutionary band ive seen, forget the hip hop in da ghetto crap or nu rocks urrrr im soo depressed bull plop, these guys give you an experiance to remember with a hint of "were here were queer" i love this band and they deserve every award they get
luv Amy xxx
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I am a big PinkFloyd fan and it pisses me off how the gay ass scisor sissters fucked up comfortably numb!!!!!They suck big flameing wang!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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scissor sisters is a fun fresh glass of sparkly water and Bono endorsing them only proves my feeling.
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BONO IS SO....HOTT!
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I may be a bit late..but... we were shooting a music video in my house today...and i wanted to let some of the directors and producers take a listen and look at the scissor sisters music and videos....so i had it playing during the shoot....... production stopped half way through and the entire crew was around my television watching laura and comfort numb....
amazed.........
all america needs is to do is learn about Scissor sisters
i will help
jay
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hi
im the biggest fan of the scissor sisters and ive read your messages, and if you think that the scissor sisters sucks then you need a pair of glasses and your ears tested coz they are the best band on earth since i cant remember.they are electifying. im defending the SS here so you leave them alone and let them do their thing coz they rock!!!! And those of you who love the scissor sisters (obviousy not as much as i do) good on you dont give up on luving them ok!!!
and those of you who hate the scissor sisters see a doctor coz there is something wrong with you big time!!! a message for the SS fans out there BUY ALL OF THEIR SINGLES/ALBUMS
and for those who hate them... GIVE EM A CHANCE
COZ THEY DESERVE IT!!!!
thats all i have to say
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PINK FLOYD SUCKS
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hi
i loooooove scissor sisters and pink floyd r good too and im not bothered by their cover of comfortably numb its quite good :) the whole album is like THE BEST n a cant wait for the dvd. stop slaggin ss , i like to give an opinion but dont just be nasty!
p.s how nice is jake! :):)
xxxxx
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BONO SUCKS
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2 RITE PINK FLOYD &
BONO SUCKS!!!!
SCISSOR SISTERS ARE WAY BETTER
THAN SHITY PINK FLOYD
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i hate scissor sister they are really offensive and horrible. there videos are discusting and pervy. they are so crude and no-one should listen to them and there discusting lyrics. also there videos shouldn't be allowed to be shown. think of little kids looking at the extremley rude and discusting videos. What kind of example does that set?
i hope i've made my point.
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u better be careful wot u say m8
if u dont like ur kids watchin it then dont let em watch the videos. honestly the scissor sisters are the best since i dont no wen. but u should give em a chance and ignor wot that person sed, listen 2 the scissor sisters coz u will like em coz they rock. i have neva been a big fan of any 1 like the ss. they dont always have discusting lyrics its only some songs, and if u dont like the lyrics, its simple dont listen.
if u dont like the scissor sisters then dnt come on 2 this site coz there aint no point if u dont like em. this is 2 all the fans out there.....
NEVA GIV UP ON BELIEVING IN THE SCISSOR SISTERS COZ U NO THEY R THE BEST.
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plz stop slaggin off the SS coz they aint shit once u get 2 no em. they fuckin rock dude.
p.s jake is fit & so is del
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Dear Libby: Three things.
1) d-i-s-G-u-s-t-i-n-g
2) "their" lyrics and "their" videos, but the things that are shown "there"
3) e-x-t-r-e-m-E-L-Y
Actually, I lied, four things.
4) Capitalization of the beginning of your sentences IS NOT A SIN.
Many thanks.
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the scissor sisters neva put rude
lyrics in their songs. the only one they
did is the song bicycling with the devil
and the only discusting video is
filthy & gorgeous so u leave the ss alone
they have no rude videos apart from that one.
so at least try 2 giv em a chance if u dont,
then u r fuckin menta u bitch
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Is it an Asian Lady? Or, perhaps it's an Asian man?
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Speaking as a "spastic" - I have to say I now understand what people say when they use it in a derogatory manner.
If you intend your opinion to make sense then you need to consider the words you use. It may be dull boring or "fukin menta" but if you type "like a spastic" you will sound "like a spastic".
I personally LIKE the fact that the Scissor Sisters annoyed the hell out of Pink Floyd fans. Corporate golf playing whores in my opinion.
SS. Just a band. Having fun. Music ..Fun... Who would have thought it.
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Well.....I think they just kick ass. I have seen them perform on stage, and they kept the entire audience on there feet dancing! I have met both Jake and Ana....They are both really cool people. And Jake is fun to party with. I know the guy who does alot of there mixes, and he does some kick ass work...KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK TEXX!
They have sounds that take me back to the 70's, and the 80's. THey are breaking ground on an entire new sound. AND THEY ARE SELLING! Lets see some of you other critics do that! If you think you can do better, Then PROOVE IT!
ARTIMUS
A RADICAL FAIRIE
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