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A Joyful Noise
Rock · 2012 · 11 tracks

A Joyful Noise

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Gossip's "A Joyful Noise" sees the indie rock stalwarts embrace a polished, Xenomania-produced electropop sound, driven by Beth Ditto's undeniable vocal power and a collection of infectious, empowerin

May 7, 2012 · Columbia

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This is the sound of Gossip, specifically Beth Ditto's colossal voice, fully embracing the pop arena, guided by the hitmaking genius of Brian Higgins. "A Joyful Noise" is a vibrant, often euphoric album that trades some of the band's raw, garage-rock edge for shimmering synths, propulsive dance beats, and choruses built for stadiums. It feels like a confident stride into mainstream accessibility without losing Ditto's empowering swagger. Own it for those moments when you need a shot of pure, unadulterated pop joy, delivered with a rock 'n' roll attitude and a voice that demands attention. It's for dancing, for singing loud, and for feeling utterly unstoppable.

Tracklist · 11 Tracks
01
Melody Emergency
3:51
02
Perfect World
4:28
03
Get a Job
4:59
04
Move in the Right Direction
3:32
05
Casualties of War
4:16
06
Into the Wild
3:13
07
Get Lost
4:07
08
Involved
4:15
09
Horns
3:45
10
I Won’t Play
3:19
11
Love in a Foreign Place
4:23
Moments Worth Listening For
The explosive synth-bass drop and Ditto's soaring vocal entry on the opening track, immediately setting a high-energy tone.
A particular bridge on a mid-album track where the instrumentation strips back to just a pulsing synth and Ditto's raw, vulnerable delivery, before building back into a euphoric chorus.
The infectious, layered vocal harmonies and driving beat of a track designed for the dancefloor, showcasing Higgins' pop mastery.
The unexpected, slightly off-kilter guitar riff that cuts through the polished production on a later track, hinting at the band's rock roots.
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How does A Joyful Noise sound next to the rest of Gossip's catalogue?

Studio Polished+1.3σ

The production is pushed notably harder into studio polished than this artist usually allows.

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