Beth Ditto: Fake Sugar (180g) Vinyl LP

She’s “the coolest person in rock,” and her non-conforming, larger-than-life personality shines even brighter when her powerful voice hits. While with Gossip, Beth Ditto was at the forefront of the dance-punk sound, and for this solo debut full-length, we certainly hear traces of the now-defunct band. Ditto also gets in touch w/ her roots (she’s originally from Arkansas), and the songs on Fake Sugar also display Southern rock influences, which she’s able to meld comfortably w/ disco & pop. This release might be the one to break her into the mainstream, check out “Fire,” “In And Out,” “We Could Run,” “Oo La La,” and the title track.

• 180g vinyl pressing
• gatefold sleeve
• download code included
• music label: Myra’s Child 2017

reviewed by nakaveli 08/2017