Standing In The Way Of Control
by Gossip
Metascore
72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 23
  3. Negative: 0 out of 23
  1. Under The Radar
    60
    The Gossip's instrumentation could use some more low-end meat on its bones. [#12, p.91]
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  2. Drowned In Sound
    60
    While the songs on their third recorded set are confident, compositionally astute and capable of slotting into any indie-disco DJ’s mid-set surge towards an electric peak, they more often than not sound like the sum of parts, rather than the frenzied party jams deployed by the band at their scintillating live shows.
  3. Rolling Stone
    60
    At times they try to get over with passion in place of proper tunes... but this is still a righteous, life-affirming ride.
  5. Dusted Magazine
    60
    The group [is] at it's best when it stays close to it's R & B foundation. Standing in the Way of Control expands the Gossip's pallette, but the keepers here hug tight to the rump.
  6. Mojo
    60
    Unfortunately, the disc highlights a new hole: storytelling. [Feb 2006, p.92]
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  7. No Ripcord
    50
    It’s confident and cohesive, but the precision may not be the Gossip’s ideal sound.
  8. The New York Times
    40
    This is a transitional album: many of the songs seem underwritten without all that noise on top; sometimes it sounds as if the band is still trying to figure out what to do with its tense, restrained new sound. [23 Jan 2006]
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User Score
8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 13 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 13
  3. Negative: 1 out of 13
  1. stevee
    Jun 7, 2009
    1
    One hit wonders.
  2. EinarJ.
    May 9, 2008
    7
    Like it. Very grrl revolution. It's full of fast-punkinspired songs and total slow burners. 'Coal To Diamonds', 'Jealous Like it. Very grrl revolution. It's full of fast-punkinspired songs and total slow burners. 'Coal To Diamonds', 'Jealous Girls' and 'Dark Lines' are fabulous. Have to say Ditto's voice can be utterly annoying, but most bands provide worse and worse vocals. Reccomended Listen. Not a Must-Have.… Full Review »
  3. PierreV
    Oct 17, 2007
    9
    Patti Smith meets Aretha Franklin for some unadorned disco-punk. A very good surprise!
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