Why this album works
- Best for
- short bursts of energetic fun dancefloor anthems for parties infectious vocals to sing along
- 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.
- If you like
- disco
That's Not What I Heard is an album by Gossip, released in 2001. A whirlwind of punk-infused disco energy propelling dancefloor anthems with raw, infectious vocals. '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. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does That's Not What I Heard sound like?
A whirlwind of punk-infused disco energy propelling dancefloor anthems with raw, infectious vocals. Rooted in disco.
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.
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 Standout 2:09
- 4 Sweet Baby Standout 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 Standout 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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