Conversation so far:
What Scissor Sisters projects happened during 2008?
After touring the world in 2007, Scissor Sisters had a short hiatus in order to work on their next studio album.
How did the Scissor Sisters fans feel about their 2008 hiatus?
How long did The Scissor Sisters work on their new album after touring in 2007?
Scissor Sisters worked on their new album for approximately 18 months, starting in 2008.

Question: Why did they shelve the album?
Self-contained rewrite: Why did The Scissor Sisters shelve their third album?