Gossip's major-label debut, "Music for Men," delivered a tightly produced, dancefloor-ready collection of songs that solidified their reputation as purveyors of urgent, beat-driven indie rock. The album found the band working with DFA Records' in-house production wizards, The DFA, resulting in a sound that was both sleek and undeniably raw.
- "Music for Men" was recorded in both Sear Sound and Stratosphere Sound in New York City.
- The album reached number 142 on the Billboard 200 chart.
- The album's lead single, "Heavy Cross," became a significant international hit, particularly in Europe.
Gossip is a band from Olympia, Washington, known for their provocative, synth-infused dance-punk. The release of "Music for Men" in 2009 found the band at a commercial peak, following the international success of their previous album "Standing in the Way of Control."
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