What makes That's Not What I Heard by Gossip notable?

'That's Not What I Heard' is significant for its role in popularizing the fusion of punk and disco elements during the early 2000s. The album received critical acclaim from outlets like Pitchfork and opened doors for Gossip to a wider audience, contributing to their eventual mainstream success. Released on January 23, 2001, 'That's Not What I Heard' marked Gossip's debut album. At this point, the band was establishing their identity within the burgeoning indie rock and dance-punk scenes, following their formation in 1999. The album encapsulated their early sound and set the stage for future projects.

Who is That's Not What I Heard for?

That's Not What I Heard works well if you're into short bursts of energetic fun, dancefloor anthems for parties and infectious vocals to sing along.

How many songs are on That's Not What I Heard?

That's Not What I Heard has 14 tracks, running approximately 24 minutes.

That's Not What I Heard

Gossip · 2001

24 min · 14 tracks · disco

A whirlwind of punk-infused disco energy propelling dancefloor anthems with raw, infectious vocals.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

short bursts of energetic fun
dancefloor anthems for parties
infectious vocals to sing along
whirlwind tempo keeps momentum
for quick dance breaks

Maybe skip if you want

prefer lengthy immersive experiences
seek slow, contemplative tracks

Where this album fits

Career context: Released on January 23, 2001, 'That's Not What I Heard' marked Gossip's debut album. At this point, the band was establishing their identity within the burgeoning indie rock and dance-punk scenes, following their formation in 1999. The album encapsulated their early sound and set the stage for future projects.
Stylistic neighbors: Scissor Sisters· Kylie Minogue· Lady Gaga

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Swing Low 1:18
2 Got All This Waiting 1:48
3 Bones 2:09
4 Sweet Baby 1:42
5 Tuff Luv 1:14
6 Got Body If You Want It 2:02
7 Where the Girls Are 1:44
8 Bring It On 2:27
9 Heartbeats 1:44
10 Catfight 1:15
11 Jailbreak 1:23
12 Southern Comfort 1:08
13 And You Know… 1:49
14 Hott Date 2:17

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