SCISSOR SISTERS

Scissor Sisters

Universal, $13.98

Grab a feather boa. Put on a pair of sparkly sunglasses and platform shoes. Turn up the music and dance. This much-anticipated, self-titled debut from the New York coed quintet Scissor Sisters requires it.

The Sisters manage a complete throwback to 1970s glam pop without sounding tired. They channel Elton John at his most flamboyant ("Take Your Mama"), a Ziggy Stardust-esqe David Bowie ("Lovers in the Backseat") and the Bee Gees.

The disc's first single, "Take Your Mama," begs to be played over and over again with its catchy, "did-I-hear-him-right?" chorus: "Do it. Take your momma out all night. ... We'll get her jacked up on some cheap champagne. And we'll show her what it's all about."

But the most daring track is "Uncomfortably Numb." Yes, a Pink Floyd cover. Purists will be shocked at the nearly unrecognizable classic techno-pop track, complete with "Space Invaders" sound effects and Bee Gees' "Stayin' Alive" feel. It must be heard to be believed.

The only down side is when the Sisters slow it down. The sleepy ballad "Mary" is just plain boring.

Kim Curtis, Associated Press