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Blondie - Blondie Audio CD

A fair review of the Blondie "Blondie" Audio CD. Please note that the below review is the views of the authors, and authors only. You can get a complete list of all Blondie reviews here, or go back to the Blondie tabs.

Blondie Band: Blondie
Title: Blondie
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Release Date: 2001-09-11
Media: Audio CD

Tracks: 1: X Offender 2: Little Girl Lies 3: In The Flesh 4: Look Good In Blue 5: In The Sun 6: A Shark In Jets Clothing 7: Man Overboard 8: Rip Her to Shreds 9: Rifle Range 10: Kung Fu Girls 11: The Attack Of The Giant Ants 12: Out in The Streets (demo) 13: The Thin Line (demo) 14: Platinum Blonde (demo) 15: X Offender (single version) 16: In The Sun (single version)

Explosive and Stunning debut album
Blending the fun, sweet, innocent pop melodies of the 50's and 60's with an emerging new, punk attitude and sound, Blondie pioneered the beginnings of new wave and punk rock. Blondie took the world by storm in 1976, rising from CBGB's NYC underground, releasing their explosive self-titled debut. Their early sound employed a simple, yet incredibly effective musical approach, that incorporated various elements of disco, reggae, pop, punk, and new wave. The whole album is consistently excellent, without any weak moments. Shifting in tones from ironic, serious, sexy, and fun, they always manage to stay interesting without coming across pretentious. While Blondie was widely accepted with positive acclaim, few knew that this band was just getting started. However, there are moments on the album that hint at the greatness this band would go on to demonstrate. Much of the album's success relies on their straightforward approach and dynamic flexibility that takes you by surprise. At the forefront of the group was lead singer Debbie Harry, whose dominating vocal presence and energy dominated the image and sound of the group. The sixties influence is clearly evident on songs like first single of the album "X Offender" and "In The Flesh". "Look Good In Blue" is a slick, bouncy, keyboard driven track with catchy, however sarcastic, lyrics. "In the Sun" is a fun, sun soaked tribute to the surf revolution that best epitomizes their pop sensibility. "A Shark in Jet's Clothing" puts a fun spin on the NYC classic West Side Story, "Man Overboard" is possibly the best example of their early sound- perfectly capturing fun with electrifying keyboards and explosive drumming, guitars, and compelling singing. "Rip Her to Shreds" pulsates with attitude and flair. "Rifle Range" fires with more machine gun drumming and Harry spits lyrical firepower of her own. Blondie almost outdid themselves on this album, going for broke and creating a stunning debut masterpiece. .


the perfect start
This is NOT true. There's a couple things that have been bothering me lately concerning Blondie and her music, and I want to take a moment to get these things off my chest-

Young kids nowadays seem to think Blondie's music is mainly the kind of power pop that *only* girls should like, because Blondie influenced hundreds and thousands of female power pop bands.

Back in the 70's it was totally cool to be a man who was a fan of Blondie. Guys liked Blondie for her incredible looks, and women liked Blondie because the music was danceable and poppy. Nowadays, the attitude that Blondie should only be a band women should like is absolutely ridiculous.

Just because cute, fluffy, light power pop/rock with female lead singers is thrown under the category of wimpy pop/rock according to todays generation does NOT mean Blondie should be listed under this category as well.

In fact, what's so appealing about Blondie's debut is how the band has an incredible knack for the catchiest vocal melodies you'll ever hear, and mix them with a radically different sound that was brand new in 1976. Nothing in 1975 or before sounded quite like Blondie as far as female energy, pop hooks, and an influence in new wave is concerned. This was totally different from everything else in 1976.

Also, this is definitely NOT disco music. Blondie had some songs that sound like disco a little bit, but mainly the band is rock, pop and new wave.

Blondie's debut is an absolute winner from the first note to the last. Please pick up this legendary recording.


The Rise Of Blondie
You can tell they we're destined for great things!!!. Excellent first album for this band.


One of the best summer albums of all time
amazon. Watch Video Here: http://www. amazon. com/review/R17ZLXEUJXXGGV .


CBGB Nostalgic
A major part of the New Wave along with Talking Heads, this a fun, rude set. This great group from the 70s in an embrionic stage before the hype and fame. .


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