Music for men

Description

Music For Men was produced by the famous Rick Rubin (Beastie Boys, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Johnny Cash, Slayer etc. the list is long). This album is the first studio recording of Gossip which will be released under the Columbia Records label. 1st single: "Heavy Cross" Formed in 1999 in Olympia - Washington, Gossip includes Beth Ditto on vocals, Brace Paine on guitar, and Hannah Billie on drums. With a hybrid music made of soul, gospel, rock, funk, disco, punk, passion, and rebellion, the Portland - Oregon trio caught the media's attention with their first album 'Standing In The Way Of Control' in 2006. The band is led by the inimitable Beth Ditto - a unique personality, outspoken, rebellious, sexy with extraordinary energy. Beth's voice has been compared to legends such as Janis Joplin, Aretha Franklin, and Tina Turner; even though she sounds uniquely just like Gossip's music. The band has spent the last 2 years on the road, from concert to concert, covering all the major festivals in the United States, Europe, Australia, and Japan. The band's live performances have generated critical acclaim and solidly positioned Gossip as an unmissable live band. NME raves about the band: "The greatest punk rock'n'roll disco soul band on the planet. Gossip are breathtaking. Everyone must listen to this band and dance like there's no tomorrow." Recorded at the legendary Shangri La studios in Malibu, Music For Men completely captures the vocal power of Beth Ditto and the fiery sound of Gossip. The band has not let up since the release of their previous studio album and 'Live In Liverpool' on CD and DVD. During this time, Beth Ditto has been at the forefront of the international stage receiving praise from all sides, named 'Coolest Person of the Year' by NME or improvised fashion icon and featuring on the covers of the world's biggest magazines.