Top tracks — play these first
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Fire With Fire Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Standing in the Way of Control — This title track encapsulates the album's defiance, with its infectious chorus serving as both a rallying cry and a critique of societal norms.
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Jealous Girls — With its catchy hook and energetic beat, this track exemplifies Gossip's ability to blend humor with sharp social commentary on relationships and jealousy.
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Listen Up! — This song showcases a raw punk influence, combining urgent lyrics with a danceable rhythm that embodies the band's signature sound and message of empowerment.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends punk energy with disco rhythms, showcasing strong vocals and engaging arrangements.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast pace, which is maintained through the first half before slowing down in the latter part.
- Vocals are prominently featured, often layered with harmonies and call-and-response elements that engage the listener.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- infectious danceable rhythms throughout
- steady mid-tempo for engagement
- party-ready anthems with energy
- upbeat tracks for social gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, introspective music
- seek complex, lengthy compositions
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album marked Gossip's first major label release and gained mainstream recognition.
- Themes
- dance-punk rebellion· societal critique· relationship humor
- Career context
- Released in early 2006, Standing in the Way of Control was Gossip's breakthrough album, marking their first major label release following their debut. This album propelled them into the mainstream, showcasing their unique fusion of dance-punk and indie rock at a time when these genres were gaining traction.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Scissor Sisters· Kylie Minogue· Lady Gaga
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Standing in the Way of Control
The moment shifts from personal struggle to collective empowerment, inviting listeners to challenge authority together.
Tracklist
- 1 Fire With Fire Start here 2:49
- 2 Standing in the Way of Control 4:16
- 3 Jealous Girls 3:40
- 4 Coal to Diamonds 4:00
- 5 Eyes Open 2:10
- 6 Yr Mangled Heart 4:22
- 7 Listen Up! 4:18
- 8 Holy Water 2:43
- 9 Keeping You Alive 3:47
- 10 Dark Lines 3:27
- 11 Here Today Gone Tomorrow 3:19
- 12 Sick With It 2:59
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
This Island
Le Tigre
Shares a similar energetic fusion of punk and dance with bold, socially conscious lyrics.
Echoes
The Rapture
Combines dance-punk rhythms with anthemic choruses and a playful critique of modern life.
Show Your Bones
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Merges vibrant rock energy with emotional lyrical themes and dynamic vocal delivery.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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