Gossip "Standing in the Way of Control" Color:Hot Pink DIAMONDS AND DANCEFLOORS

DIAMONDS AND DANCEFLOORS

The most likely reason is that the boys themselves play relatively few post-1979 songs in concert

and “Life’s a Bloody Show

But while Pavement may be more laid-back

Gossip "Standing in the Way of Control" Color:Hot Pink DIAMONDS AND DANCEFLOORSThe first thing that strikes you is the rhythm. The Gossip have been making punks dance since they debuted 5 years ago, long before dance punk existed. Soulful and jagged, you can hear everything from Dischord to Motown in Brace's playing. Now, with the addition of new drummer Hannah Blilie (Shoplifting, ex Chromatics) they have a new thundering beat for the kids to dance to on the corners and in the clubs. The next thing that smacks you is Beth's