Jake Shears - Last Man Dancing

[cearthenn]

Well, not so sure about this. Jake doing the Sisters sound looks good on paper, but a rehashed outtake is not exactly doing it for me. Played some of his debut again for comparison and it felt much more exciting.

 

[LP-T]

This is (filthy) gorgeous. Is this a one off or is there talk of an album?

 

[Punka]

I’m very glad we are getting these tracks but I guess it means a Scissor Sisters reunion is probably off the cards anytime soon right? Imagine they’d returned with stuff like this? It does seem Ana, BabbyDaddy and De are very happy doing their own thing these days.

 

[Uno]

Just discovered Do The Television and it's so good. I am cautiously optimistic this album will be great. (we're getting an album, right?!)

 

[Punka]

I played Do The Television at a work Pride disco thing this afternoon and it went down really well, loads of people asking if the SS’s were back. I’m surprised this isn’t getting more traction anywhere, it’s really quite something.

 

[theelusivechanteuse]

I want to like the song but I don't understand the television motif at all.

 

[groovie]

So glad he is back. I really like Do the Television (though I don't know what it means)But I LOVE his collab with Annie - neon lights

 

[moorje]

Well this was a depressing read:

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2021/jul/17/jake-shears-sorry-scissor-sisters-monster

 

[man.tis.shrimp]

Aging gay fears aging. Too relatable.

I do wanna hear more about just what happened with the Sisters…

 

[MisterNovem]

That was kinda dark LOL.

 

[LP-T]

Is there something wrong with me if I'm reading it and not feeling what you guys are feeling?I'm like, ok cool.

 

[Shuey]

Is there something wrong with me if I'm reading it and not feeling what you guys are feeling?I'm like, ok cool.

His feelings and fears are not only his. Lots of people fear aging and being alone. Reading his biography he seems rather resilient so perhaps this is just precursor to something better for him.

I also do not like large groups of gay men. Bravo Jake.

 

[Tracy Jacks]

I always appreciate Jake’s candor—his self-expression muscle is so strong and resilient, so I hope he continues to channel these fears and anxieties into his work.

I know the first solo LP wasn’t everyone’s cup of tea, but the writing was so strong. The melancholy, meditative moments were the album’s best, and I think he’s still got so much more left in his tank than Sisters’ rehashes—as much as I adore them.

 

[Robert]

He's been confirmed for Brighton Pride alongside Paloma Faith, Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Bjorn Again on Sunday 7th August 2022.

 

[Robert]

New music incoming!



He’s also doing the piano room sessions next month.

 

[linum]

There's a rumour that Kylie is on his new album, released next month I believe?

 

[LP-T]

This sounds very promising.

 

[andru]

Jake performed "Too Much Music" at Brighton Pride last year:

 

[Punka]

Here for this. Loved his self titled album.

 

[andru]

"Too Much Music" is out tomorrow with first play on Zoe Ball's Breakfast Show.



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