Scissor Sister's have released their fourth album. It's Magic Hour, which the title of the album reminds me of the title of "ta-dah" their second album. After The Sisters released Night Work, their best album and best kept secret,releasing singles that did not represent the album very well kind of sank their UK market which their biggest fans lived. After the music media ignored one of the best albums of all time, personally believe Scissor Sisters figure they should try to seem a little more modern or pop, where as the last album was purely from a early 1980's club vibe that had a continual theme. This album is all over the place Which Jake Shears, the lead singer, has stated. The album isn't bad but there are songs that really miss the mark. Ironically, in 2010 Scissor Sisters stated they shelved an album for the reason that it was all over the place.
The beginning of the album is pretty good. The album highlights are Baby Come Home, Inevitable, and Let's Have a Kiki. Baby comes home and Inevitable are purely Scissor sisters fashion. Let's have a Kiki, reminds me of Maxi singles from the late 80's. Great beat and pretty funny. Ana does a great job on this song. Some other songs that are great but on a lesser extent are "keep Your Shoes on", "Year of living Dangerously", "Only the Horses", "Shady Love","San Luis Obispo", and "Somewhere" which feels like a Night Work song. The misses are three in a row which really hurts the flow of the album, starting with free-style "Self Control" then very pop radio candy that will not test well with test of time with "best in Me', and then followed by a ballad that comes off flat "Secret Life of letters." This seriously hurt the album in my mind. If they cut those songs and added "F*** Yeah", remix version, after Shady Love and recorded another song or two that was true to their style the album would have been better.
Scissor Sisters almost had a theme going with late 1980s with Let's have a kiki, year of living dangerously, and freestyle-eque "self control". But the other songs are totally not late 80's. The other theme was modern pop. Scissor Sisters tried UK pop with Only the horses, and USA pop with "Shady Love". The songs are both very different, but both popular music, although different, in both of these countries USA & UK. As a results, you get a Magic Hour grab bag. Pretty good album but it's all over the place and there are some songs that should have been cut off of the drawing table or a b-side.
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This Deluxe version contains 4 bonus tracks, a video and behind the scenes.
1. Baby Come Home
2. Keep Your Shoes
3. Inevitable
4. Only The Horses
5. Year Of Living Dangerously
6. Let's Have A Kiki
7. Shady Love
8. San Luis Obispo
9. Self Control
10. Best In Me
11. The Secret Life of Letters
12. Somewhere
13. Miss Matronic's Magic Message [Bonus Track]
14. F*** Yeah [Bonus Track]
15. Let's Have A Kiki [DJ Nita remix Bonus Track]
16. F*** Yeah [Seamus Haji remix Bonus Track]
17. Only The Horses [video]
18. Only The Horses [Behind The Scenes]
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- Product Dimensions : 5.6 x 4.93 x 0.41 inches; 3.95 Ounces
- Manufacturer : Casablanca
- Date First Available : May 2, 2012
- Label : Casablanca
- ASIN : B007ZKY7XO
- Number of discs : 1
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Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2012
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Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2012
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For some weird reason, Scissor Sisters aren't the most famous and beloved band in all of the United States. They should be!
From the first listen, I was hooked. I love the deluxe edition with the extra songs and mixes. The fresh funky sound that the Sisters deliver is exactly right for listening alone, driving, parties, or working.
I'm a middle aged married woman, and I've been a huge fan for years now. This new album will get heavy rotation on my ipod. This music just makes me happy.
If you have the chance to see this band in concert, go! I had the pleasure about 1 1/2 years ago, and they put on a fantastic show.
From the first listen, I was hooked. I love the deluxe edition with the extra songs and mixes. The fresh funky sound that the Sisters deliver is exactly right for listening alone, driving, parties, or working.
I'm a middle aged married woman, and I've been a huge fan for years now. This new album will get heavy rotation on my ipod. This music just makes me happy.
If you have the chance to see this band in concert, go! I had the pleasure about 1 1/2 years ago, and they put on a fantastic show.
Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2012
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Really liked this album from the get go and have been listening to it ever since I received my copy on June 9thh, a few days before I went to see them at the Fox in Oakland. Sure there are a couple of tracks I could do without ever hearing again, but I can barely think of an album where that is not true. And on this album there are several tracks that I REALLY enjoy--Baby Come Home, Inevitable, Only the Horses, Year Of Living Dangerously, Let's Have a Kiki, and Somewhere. Shady Love also has it's moments (but does seems a tad forced style wise, especially at the beginning...). But all in all and great stuff, great addition to the SS canon!!
Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2012
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Unlike some of the more self-important reviewers who have reviewed this album, I don't think that an album's overall theme is that critical, particularly in this day and age, when we can pick and choose singles to buy rather than albums. Bottom line: I love the variety of these songs. The upbeat tunes are fantastic. "Let's Have a Kiki", "Keep Your Shoes", and "Shady Love" are all retro and hilarious and fun. "San Luis Obispo" and "Secret Life of Letters" had to grow on me, but now I like them as well. This is my favorite album since their debut album. Give it a chance!
Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2013
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After enjoying their first few albums, appreciating interesting melodies, harmonies and lyrics, I bought this expecting to want to dance. I found this disappointing. "Baby Come Home" and "Only The Horses" are up-beat and easy on the ears. "The Secret Life of Letters" has lyrics that are thoughtful similies. But the rest - especially the 'Bonus Tracks' - grate on the nerves. Suddenly they want to be a rap group? Annoying. And I was tired of whatever a "kiki" is, even before this CD arrived on my doorstep. Doubt this one will spend much time in the car with me.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2013
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It is doubtful that you will ever hear any of these songs in their original state on TV. In fact, I have never heard any song from this album outside of Internet Radio or Sirius. BUT, I did hear a cleaned up and slightly modified version on the holiday episode of Glee. YES, Glee. With that being said, the song "Let's have a Kiki" brings a smile to my face. Ok, ok, I know the band's name is a "gay sexual position" and that many of the songs may have gayish undertones. SO? You don't have to be gay to enjoy the music. You may even find yourself laughing and maybe, just maybe catch yourself singing along. YEP.. it's catchy and the music is made for moving. No sitting still while listening to this album. Get up and shake what your Momma gave you.
Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2012
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After 3 brilliant releases, the Scissor Sister's 4th studio album Magic Hour leaves much to be desired. It's not a bad album, per se, it's just not on par with what I've come to expect from them. Perhaps it was the departure of drummer Paddy Boom or maybe Jason Sellards is losing some of his steam, but regardless, this latest creation is not going to wow you like their previous releases. Even the primary single "Only the Horses" is lackluster at best...the rest just falls flat when compared to the amazing quality the Scissor Sisters have proved themselves capable of.
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D J F
4.0 out of 5 stars
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 15, 2015Verified Purchase
Unfortunately the copy of the album I received is scratched badly on two tracks, but that doesn't stop the realisation that this is a great, largely upbeat album. All the elements that make up the Scissor Sisters' sound are present and correct, with no dip in quality despite reaching their fourth album. The whole hangs together well despite five different producers being used including the Scissor Sisters themselves, Stuart Price and Calvin Harris. On some albums this could end up with a cobbled together patchwork - not here as the album bounces along at a great pace, hanging together well. Already a particular favourite, "Let's Have A Kiki" extols the virtues of a gathering, and is even better in its "DJ Nita Remix" form, one of the album's four bonus tracks.
If you like classic hits like "I Don't Feel Like Dancin'" and the more balladic "Laura" you already have a good idea of the scope of this album - bouncy pop interspersed with the occasional slower number. It's a natural continuation of a great pop band with a well used formula that hasn't waned a bit. Now, all I need to do is re-order a new, unscratched copy...
If you like classic hits like "I Don't Feel Like Dancin'" and the more balladic "Laura" you already have a good idea of the scope of this album - bouncy pop interspersed with the occasional slower number. It's a natural continuation of a great pop band with a well used formula that hasn't waned a bit. Now, all I need to do is re-order a new, unscratched copy...
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Gizmo-84
3.0 out of 5 stars
Lacking an identity.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 20, 2020Verified Purchase
This is by no means a bad album as there are a few standout tracks on it. The issue this album has is that it is lacking an identity and consistency, the tracks are here, there and everywhere. It's like the Scissor Sisters didn't know where to take the album and it shows with the peaks and troughs of the tracks.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Not Too Shady...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 31, 2012Verified Purchase
There aren't many albums that I listen to 3 times in a 24-hour period, but this is one! Nice mix of styles, mesmerising songs and a worthy successor to "Night Work".
Like most other reviewers on this site, I agree that "Let's Have a Kiki" is the stand out one by far, with its classic Scissor Sisters sense of fun. Saying this, "Shady Love", "Baby Come Home" and "Year of Living Dangerously" are awesome as well.
I was worried about the many different collaborators, but the doubt was uncalled for and everyone who worked on the album have come up with something incredible.
All in all, I loved this album from the first listen (which is strange for me, since it usually takes 3 or 4 listens) and I think that this is a worthy addition to the Sisters' repertoire.
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Like most other reviewers on this site, I agree that "Let's Have a Kiki" is the stand out one by far, with its classic Scissor Sisters sense of fun. Saying this, "Shady Love", "Baby Come Home" and "Year of Living Dangerously" are awesome as well.
I was worried about the many different collaborators, but the doubt was uncalled for and everyone who worked on the album have come up with something incredible.
All in all, I loved this album from the first listen (which is strange for me, since it usually takes 3 or 4 listens) and I think that this is a worthy addition to the Sisters' repertoire.
Lock the doors tight!
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Mcox
4.0 out of 5 stars
Not Scissor Sisters best, but a good album
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 4, 2016Verified Purchase
I don't think this is as good as Ta-Daa or Night Work. Good fun music, but somehow I find myself skipping a lot more tracks in the car than I would for Night Work. No real stand out tracks
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Valerian
5.0 out of 5 stars
Still gorgeous and a bit filthy
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 3, 2013Verified Purchase
I know that some people have reservations because this album has gone in a pop direction, but I love it! The more I listen to it, the more I get addicted. Didn't disappoint me at all - still fabulous as ever. It was the ideal soundtrack for a party I did recently.
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