New Favorite Song of the Moment: The Gossip - "Standing in the Way of Control"

The Gossip's third album Standing in the Way of Control was released January 24, 2006 on Kill Rock Stars. While I am totally unfamiliar with the band's previous work, the current single and title track from the new album is f-ing sweet. They've got a pretty killer video for the tune as well. I've listened to the entire album a couple of times and while SITWOC is by far the strongest track present, a couple of others are almost as good. See, e.g., "Yr Mangled Heart".

"Standing in the Way of Control" features the standard dance punk elements (prominent disco hi-hats, jagged and angular guitar work, and distorted bass accentuating the backbeat) and would be fairly unremarkable if not for singer Beth Ditto's bluesy and soulful pipes. Think: Franz Ferdinand fronted by a 20-something white Aretha.


The Gossip - "Standing in the Way of Control"



Check out the video for the tune: here.

3 more tracks from The Gossip available: here.