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Standing in the Way of Control >>

It's flatly unfair that the Gossip aren't a massive success, a rocknroll giant slayer, especially as they unleash another 10-song, 30-minute zinger like Standing in the Way of Control. Singer Beth Ditto's boundless, whether shouting out the title song's chorus or feather-dusting the lyric on Meg White-sounding album closer, "Dark Lines." The band rocks with an unerring simplicity, a leanness that writhes. The big-beat, hop-along (and sing-along) "Listen Up," is the centerpiece here, a stripped focus on the Gossip's core conviction, that rhythm can rock like little else. The tune has Ditto holding court over a bluntly simple one-two beat, cautioning a crowd that by rights ought to be tenfold larger: "now gather round/now listen up," warning them that "some people talk way too much." As Ditto stuns, drummer Hannah Blilie's beat pounds, and Brace Paine's guitar lays down a simple law. Ignorance of that law is no excuse. --Andrew Bartlett

Live in Liverpool >>

That's Not What I Heard >>

Restraint and polish have their virtues, but the Gossip's first full-length preaches a powerful sermon on the value of raw, honest emotion and reckless abandon. Part of the power of their message lies in the simplicity of its delivery. Limiting themselves to vocals, guitar, and drums, with absolutely no studio wizardry, first names only in liner notes, and a total running time of less than 25 minutes, this threesome has no tolerance for non-essentials. Guitarist Nathan and drummer Kathy lay down a stripped-down retro sound somewhat reminiscent of the Flat Duo Jets and Bratmobile, providing singer Beth with a perfect pulpit from which to deliver her frank discourses on lesbian love, lust, and leverage. Highlights include opener "Swing Low," the back-to-back "Where the Girls Are" and "Bring It On," and the closer, "Hott Date." While this CD's 14 tracks aren't incredibly diverse, they do pack a wallop, and fans of no-frills garage rock and raw, lo-fi blues should definitely give it a listen. --Steve Halloran

Movement >>

Rework-It >>

2008 European release that features remixes of the four key tracks from their hit album Standing In The Way Of Control ('Jealous Girls', 'Standing In The Way of Control', 'Yr Mangled Heart' and 'Listen Up!'). These tracks have been remixed by some of today's hottest remixers/DJs/artists including MSTRKRFT, Tommie Sunshine, Soulwax, Headman, Twitch, A Touch of Class, New Young Pony Club, Le Tigre and others. Includes 11 remixes total. Ba Ya.

Gossip >>

STANDING IN THE WAY OF CONTROL >>

That's Not What I Heard >>

Sing Into My Mouth >>

Gospel Gossip is the only band that falls under the category of shoegaze that drives me to dance. I m not talking about swaying my shoulders while my feet are in place like a good indie kid. I m talking about the kind of dancing that you hope either breaks something or gets you laid. Their post punk influences suface most evidently in the throbbing bass lines and danceable drums that make you seize like Ian Curtis. A true psychedelic experience lies in the crunchy overlay of swirling guitar and floating vocal melodies. It may seem nice and fun, but when the time comes...and it definitely comes, they lay into their instruments creating a cacophonic wall of sound as their eyes roll back into their universal head, and sweat beads, and people end up on their knees with arched backs and, hell, maybe even curled toes. That s just what has to happen. Max Clark, Unicorn Basement

Gossip Rmxd >>

2008 Australian release that features remixes of the three key tracks from their hit album Standing In The Way Of Control ('Jealous Girls', 'Standing In The Way of Control' and 'Listen Up!'). These tracks have been remixed by some of today's hottest remixers/DJs/artists including MSTRKRFT, Tommie Sunshine, Soulwax, Headman, Twitch, A Touch of Class, New Young Pony Club, Le Tigre and others. Includes 12 remixes total. Popfrenzy.