mp3: Standing in the Way of Control
website: http://www.gossipyouth.com
I’ve literally gone on about The Gossip for years, firstly being introduced to them via good friends from the US, then eventually seeing them at the inaugural (only?) Ladyfest Glasgow. A magnificent bluesy raw rock/punk band led by singer Beth Ditto, they always blew everyone away when they hit the stage. The problem was, it never quite sounded the same on record. Sure, they nailed a few great songs on the way (’Sweet Baby‘/’Fire Sign‘), but their full force just wasn’t captured on tape.
In contrast, their new album Standing in the Way of Control has completely dazzled me. It’s not just the production of Guy Picciotto that’s transforming their sound, but it feels like over the past couple of years the band has really grown and introduced much more in the way of dynamics into their songwriting. There are big grooves, coarse guitars and plenty of screaming as always, but also slow soulful tones and a lot more subtlety shaking things up. After hearing the opening track I thought, ‘wow!’ After hearing the second track I wanted to tell everyone I know who has ever heard The Gossip. By the third I wanted to tell the world. And whereas their past releases may have faded away into general noise as time ticked away, anytime this album threatens to slip, a new groove erupts and freshens things up.
Probably the most excited I’ve been about an album so far in 2006, a full 28 days in.
They played Waterfront in Rotterdam in November while I was out the country. Let’s hope they return to NL around May when they appear at All Tomorrow’s Parties in England with Sleater-Kinney.
That good, huh? I may have to order it. If they come round on a tour as well after ATP, May is going to be a very full month indeed.
Comment by m — February 2, 2006 @ 8:57 pm
I love that song, but I haven’t been able to find the album :(
Saw them on Jonathan Ross a couple of months ago - they look like they’re having a great time on stage :)
Comment by Mooey — January 18, 2007 @ 6:35 pm
LOVE IT!!
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