Following the release of their Grammy-nominated and chart-topping disco version of "Comfortably Numb", Scissor Sisters came to prominence with the unveiling of their debut album Scissor Sisters (2004) which became an international success particularly in the UK (a country they call their "spiritual home") where it reached number 1, was the best-selling album of 2004, was later certified platinum by the BPI and accrued them 3 BRIT Awards in 2005. All 5 of its singles reached positions within the top 20 of the UK Singles Chart while "Filthy/Gorgeous" also scored the band their first number 1 on Billboard's Hot Dance Club Songs, despite the album's mere success in their native US. The album continued its success in countries around Europe, in Australia and in Canada before the release of the band's second studio album Ta-Dah (2006) which proved to be another commercial and critical success and scored them their second consecutive UK number 1 album and produced their first UK number 1 single "I Don't Feel Like Dancin'". Displaying a shift towards a more club-oriented sound, their third studio album Night Work (2010) charted at number 2 on the UK Albums Chart, number 1 on Billboard's Top Independent Albums chart and in the top 10 of several international territories.
Well-recognized for their controversial and transgressive live performances, Scissor Sisters have performed around the world. They have also collaborated with a number of other well known pop musicians including Elton John and Kylie Minogue; these particular collaborations have been received positively by both critics and other notable figures. In 2004, Bono, lead vocalist of rock band U2, described Scissor Sisters as "the best pop group in the world". They have also collaborated with Global Cool in 2007 on one of their green lifestyle campaigns.
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