Reviews (page 6 of 15)
- I'm going to go 4 as I think the middle of the record is a little weak; still good but not perfect although "Hangin' On The Telephone" and "Heart of Glass" almost get a star by themselves ..... also, Debbie Harry is so fuckin' good ...... -
More New Wave / Pop Rock than Punk Rock. There were seven singles from this album, including "Hanging on the Telephone", "One Way or Another", "Picture This", "Sunday Girl", and "Heart of Glass" - what an album!
Not much to say here. Blondie at their peak. Fantastic melodic and catchy indie rock!
Solid average album, nothing stood out to me though
To the surprise of no one I've listened to it multiple times before, and one of the very few records on the list I own a vinyl of. Legendary
This one was a fun listen from start to finish. Debbie Harry absolutely carries the album, and her voice fits that perfect middle ground between punk edge and disco groove. It’s got attitude, energy, and just enough polish to make everything click. The mix of styles keeps it interesting too. One minute it’s sharp and fast, the next it’s smooth and danceable. You can tell Blondie was firing on all cylinders here. Parallel Lines is just one of those records that makes you want to turn it up and let it play through. Favorite song: One Way or Another
Gostei, mas esperava um pouco mais..
A slice of pop, many hit singles not much intellectual stimulation.
Classic that I have heard but it’s not something I love! Good listen for anyone who wants to listen!
An album I know and love well. Great songs and an excellent look into the future.
Love Blondie, but I think they have better albums.
Decent pop tracks but it doesn't move me emotionally or inspire.
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Some really good hits, but not a coherent album.
It was ok
Even if my favorite Blondie songs are on this album, the rest of it is easily forgettable and the voice can get quite unpleasant
3 or 4 standout tracks and some not so great/forgettable ones in there. Still decent though
Still holds up to this day. New wave/punk/ pop infusion
goat
Just pure bangers innit
IT was fine
Pretty fun. Probably would have listened more earlier in my life.
Blondie ist Blond. Das Cover Passt zur " band" Ein gutes Album das eine gute Abwewchlung hat. Die Stimme ist harmionisch die stücke ebenso.
Have had this album for a long time. Always enjoyed it but it’s not an album I ever get much desire to go back to. But whenever I do, it’s a good listen, with some great, catchy and overall essential new wave songs. But other bands from this era - Talking Heads, Television etc. - have always appealed more.
I'm typically not one for New Wave 80's but Blondie hits different. They had an edge a lot of their contemporaries just didn't have. This album is all killer no filler. 8/10
Good band, love a female lead singer in a rock band
boringde
Haven't listened to much Blondie other than a song here or there... turns out the bangers are all from one album!!
Debbie Harry always answers the call.
5 stars for the album and another 5 stars for my cat debbie :)
Boom! Perfect album to land on a Friday. This album reminds me that I need a little Blondie in my life on the regular!
Really good. I knew some of these songs but hadn't realised they were all by Blondie. It's very catchy, has a fun energy, and some great beats
There isn't a duff track on this punky power pop album.
Pure pop perfection. I can’t magone a better pop record from this period really. Just brilliant.
Cracker Jack pop rock with a hot lead singer. That's what I think about this. One Way or Another is also one of thee most annoying songs ever recorded too.
This was good. Hits aside it’s quite forgettable, but solid nonetheless.
Absolute steaming turds
Tbh nawet nie wiedziałem kim jest ta wokalistka. A okazało się, że znam jej dwa utwory - "One Way or Another" i "Heart of Glass". Fajna płytka, technicznie bardzo solidna, skoczna, buja. Takie trochę The Go-Go's tbh. 3,5/5
What I come to appreciate most about "Parallel Lines" is how relentless it is: poptastic tracks one after another.
This album is great, and so is Blondie. I wish I had been around to see them live in this era!
this was great, can't believe its from 1978, it's got a more 80s even 90s at times sound to it. they must've helped pioneer the sound that would become so popular. It was poppy but had a bit of edge and wit to it
Pretty solid album, I was surprised by the year it came out. I would have thought it was more recent.
This is an iconic album. Hanging on the Telephone, One Way or Another, Heart of Glass, so many great songs. The album has good variety and the guitar riffs and bass lines are solid. Debbie Harry's voice is at once powerful and subtle. Its got an early punk sound and musically simple, but just sounds so great.
Loved! Made me feel like a bee dancing.
Rating: 5/5 Short Review: Punk meets pop, both leave wearing each other’s lipstick. Favorite Track: “Heart of Glass” — glittering nihilism with a bassline that still owns every dance floor on Earth.
472/1001 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌑 Confieso que hoy he BAILADO mientras cocinaba 😀
2 beautiful hits 2 songs I have second chance (6&8) Rest set list maintains decent standard, but nothing interesting for me.
Love me some Blondie.
Brilliant
Nice but forgettable.
Some of their hits, good overall
Decent! Stand-out hits are great of course, although 'One Way or Another' is... kinda creepy.
Sounds like the poppy 80's with some classic rock sensibilities of the 70's. Even the non-hit songs are very good mixes of rock, punk, synths... Danceable but also something to headbang to.
Good sound that was captivating when it came out and still a lot of fun to listen to
Heart of Glass is my favorite track.
i love her
Excellent Album! Great variation and the live tracks prove just how strong Blondie is!
278/1089 - The playing and singing is well done but I didn't like the songs (except for 11:59). It's kinda like the opposite of the Blue Album by Weezer (great songs but bad performances).
Aww, I liked this. Such a weird little gem. 4/5
Appreciate it for how it likely stood out at the time it was released but that seems to be its greatest attribute. Aside from one single, does not stand out across time.
I mean yeah this is awesome. Super upbeat and fun! The guitar parts slap, great vocals, and some iconic songs. Actual rating...4.5 Liked Songs: "Hanging On The Telephone" , "One Way Or Another" , "Picture This" , "I Know But I Don't Know" , "11:59" , "Will Anything Happen" , "Sunday Girl" , "Heart Of Glass" , "Im Gonna Love You Too" , "Just Go Away"
It's Blondie 3.75
Loved it! Upbeat and great for the morning. Pure 80s pop, blondie is iconic
Great singing, solid pop songs, big attitude, absolute classic single
Для меня ничего особенного. Те два хита, что я уже знала, только и понравились. Остальные никак не зацепили.
Absolutely love this album, it's got so many classic hits on it. Blondie remains unimpeachable as rock icons.
It's easy to forget how good of a pop album band Blondie was. Their singles were brilliant, but their albums were kinda perfect.
les bouts instrumentaux de cet album sont vraiment cool Hanging On The Telephone: 4/5 One Way Or Another: 4/5 Picture This: 4/5 Fade Away And Radiate: 3/5 Pretty Baby: 3/5 I Know But I Don’t Know: 2/5 pour les paroles, 4/5 pour l’instrumental 11:59: 4/5 Will Anything Happen: 4/5 Sunday Girl: 4/5 Heart Of Glass: 4/5 I’m Gonna Love You Too: 4/5 Just Go Away: 4/5 Once I Had A Love: un peu inférieur à heart of glass 4/5 Bang A Gong: 4/5
Good fun
Excellent album
Duro
Average pop rock band is average
This was one of those exactly what I expected albums. I knew the hits and was not that surprised by the other tracks.
Blondie is excellent. Added 2 new songs to my favorites list
Classic album! Great songs and good band!
Fucking yeah well good, loads of bangers
Spent the entire album strutting around. Solid end to a solid week - some great songs on this album
No need to overthink this one. Every song is good, some excellent. This is vital new wave/power pop/punk.
So blonde
Kinda feel harsh giving this a 3, but as an album it just kinda wore me out. Nearly 6 minutes of Heart of Glass is a lot. I might have preferred one of the earlier albums.
Varied, but consistent. Really good.
Good
Best songs: One Way Or Another, Heart Of Glass Classic pop album with punk influences. It's a time capsule to the 80's, in good and bad. Overall a good album, but some songs, especially in the second disc feel a bit repetitive and samey. Its influence on the music of the 80's cannot be denied. 7/10
Full of so many bangers
Great voice from Debbie Harry. really liked this one.
Upbeat, pop-rock with a couple of classics. And a few interesting turns. Enjoyable.
70's Girl Punk. Ain't my thing. Though this album skews a lot more pop than punk.
I’ve heard the big songs but everything else was new. Not my favorite but on some tracks (like 11:59 for example) they’re almost doing a proto-Smiths thing which was neat (2.5/5)
Fun, good pop music. I was surprised I liked this as much as I did. Would listen again
Besides One Way or Another and Heart Of Glass. It was a very average album.
Nothing on this album was hard to listen to per se, but I definitely didn't love any of these tracks, including the hits.
teriffic, teriffic, teriffic I will always have a soft spot for femme-fronted bands, particularly 50's-70's. such strong (literally and figuratively) voices are SO important, and Blondie really rises to that occasion.
Duuh
nice
Debbie Harry leads her harem of men to make some great classic rock
Couple cool songs but overall meh
There’s no denying the energy, the hooks, the balls out rocking, and the snarling power of Blondie as front woman. This record is a little light on artistry to rank as a 5, so it’s a solid and respectful 4.
I’m in the phone booth, it’s the one across the hall Find a finer opening lyric on any album.
„Parallel Lines“ von Blondie erschien 1978 und wurde im Record Plant Studio in New York aufgenommen. Die US-amerikanische Band um Sängerin Debbie Harry verband auf diesem Album New Wave, Punk und Pop zu einem für die späten Siebziger stilprägenden Sound. Produziert wurde die Platte von Mike Chapman, der die bis dahin eher raue Energie der Gruppe in klar strukturierte Songs mit Radiopotenzial lenkte. Zu den bekanntesten Titeln gehören „Heart of Glass“, ein früher Disco-Crossover-Hit, „One Way or Another“ mit seinem treibenden Gitarrenriff und „Hanging on the Telephone“, eine Coverversion des Power-Pop-Songs von The Nerves. Auch „Sunday Girl“ zeigt die Band von ihrer melodischen Seite, während Stücke wie „Picture This“ und „Fade Away and Radiate“ das Spannungsfeld zwischen Punkattitüde und Popästhetik ausloten. „Parallel Lines“ markiert Blondies endgültigen Durchbruch und zählt zu den wichtigsten Alben des New-Wave-Zeitalters. Der Mix aus urbaner Coolness, stilistischer Offenheit und präziser Produktion macht es bis heute hörenswert.
Timeless banger alert. 10/10
One of those that was practically guaranteed four stars from the singles alone. Heart of Glass is an A*; One Way or Another, Hanging on the Telephone and Sunday Girl are all A’s. At first I was underwhelmed by the album tracks: a solid array of well-crafted power pop, sure, but they felt very much like the ‘supporting cast’ to the main stars of the record. After a few listens, though, I decided that Fade Away and Radiate was really rather good, and that Will Anything Happen? had a bit of that star quality too… So yeah, I talked myself into awarding a 4.5, rounded up. Because at any rate, this process had taught me that there are *very* few albums that are absolute gold from start to finish, and also that the difference between being underwhelmed by an album track and being fond of one is often just time, and repeated listens.
Classico
Len Houmous had such a crush on Debs. He always used to say that Harry & Mitchell were the only 2 women who ‘got away’ 4.2 10/12 Heart Of Glass
This was fun and upbeat, didn't reach the level of 4, but still a good listen.
This one was fun. I recognized Heart of Glass and One Way or Another, and I liked the other tracks too.
Another fun album! 1001 has been on a roll lately. Many hits but the deep cuts were some of my favorites. My debate is does this rise to 5 or round down to 4. I may need to stew on this one for a bit before deciding.
Original hard rock from the 70s! I love the sound
I can't look at this album cover without thinking about Damon Albarn in drag which tells you a bit about some of the things that are wrong with me I guess but unrelatedly: holy shit!! This was my first time hearing a lot of these songs and they truly are all bangers. Perfect from the very first track. I had kind of a shitty day at work today to be honest with you but having this album on repeat the whole time made it just about tolerable. Everyone say thank you to Debbie Harry
Debbie can sing, her grungy voice with the rock is a vibe. Sunday Girl and Heart of Glass are🔥🔥, definitely the best songs on the album.
Late 70s rock. Fun, Debbie Harry is amazing.
Super cool and fun record. Heart of Glass and One Way or Another have been classic rock radio staples for as long as I can remember. But even outside of the well known songs there is plenty of other great stuff on this too, so overall a very enjoyable listen.
classics. no muy mi estilo pero si son buenas y iconicas
This is solid. I've never listened with headphones before. All the new things I didn't pick up on in the past. Straight up bridge from Punk to Modern Rock, which I guess is what New Wave was. But, Blondie did it really, really well.
Heart of Glass is an all-time disco song.
This is the first time I’ve ever listened to a Blondie album and I loved it!
Overall I really liked this. Few tunes didn’t do it for me but a couple of classics
First time listening beyond the hits off this record. Really, really great and fun. Love the sound. Man, would have been cool as shit to be around that CBGBs punk scene. This record is going on at my next house party.
2/10. 2 one hit wonder songs and that’s pretty much it🤷🏼♂️.
Fantastic
Debbie Harry is obviously a star but this isn’t the most memorable record.
Apple Music categorizes this as “pop” but the drums on all these tracks say otherwise. Great rocking and rolling radio friendly punk you now hear at the grocery store
Yesssss wow thank the lord. I mean she really is just so much better than all the sad boys we just endured… the vocal range! This ruled. I was making dinner and drinking a green bottle of beer and taking big sexy swigs to this big sexy music and feelin’ alive baby!!!
Yes yes yes! I love this album, it was one of my most played in high school. Debbie Harry is too cool, and there are so many fun songs. My favorites are Picture This, Pretty Baby, Fade away and Radiate, Sunday Girl….actually the whole album is amazing. Can you even imagine what it must have been like to see Blondie play at CBGBs in 1978???? Damn what a hot time to be young
Alternates between 1 banger and 3 stinkers
Debbie Harry’s vocals are incredible
Rating: 9.5/10 One of the best albums of the 70s: just incredibly catchy, amazing vocals, fun instrumentals, and varied and tight songwriting throughout.
I only know a few Blondie songs and they all seemed to be on this album. Some brilliant tracks on here. The only thing stopping it from getting all 5 stars is I didn’t like I Know But I Don’t Know. Take that track off and it’s getting full marks. Top Track - Hanging On The Telephone. Absolute Banger
Trivial pop rock. I never saw the allure of this band.
Yllättävän hyvin aikaa kestänyt levy Blondielta ja varsinkin remasteroitua levyä kuunnellessa, voisi muutama biisi olla hyvin 2000 luvulta. Pari aika ajatonta klassikkoa joukossa, mutta muuten melko tasapaksua. Hyvä ääni naisella.
Blondien Parallel Lines -albumi oli miellyttävä kuunnella läpi, mutta suurempia tuntemuksia ei herännyt suuntaan eikä toiseen. Muutama tuttu hitti ja loput biisit myös ihan kuunneltavia kappaleita. Hankala päättää, onko tämä kolmonen vai nelonen. Tämä myös sellainen puolikkaan tähden albumi. Uudelleen kuunneltuani parhaat biisit, taidan nostaa tämän neloseen. Esimerkiksi Sunday Girliä kuunnellessa nousee väkisinkin hymy huulille, kun on niin hyvänmielen biisi.
Tää on kyllä levy, mikä kiteyttää aikakauden hengen ja tulevaisuuden suunnan. Kai tää on ollut aika iso tekijä siinä, miksi New Wavesta tuli niin iso. Debbien ääni kyllä mahtava, todella punkki ja poppi samaan aikaan. Samat terveiset kyllä koko bändille. Kiva lätty, mutta en näkis että kuuntelisin kauheesti muita, kuin hittejä tältä levyltä.
Tää oli jälleen raskas setti. Jotenkin todella tylsää musiikkia. Yks-kaks sellaista biisiä oli mistä ei lähteny ranteet auki. Annetaan siitä bonariksi 1 tähti ettei tule kellekään pahaa mieltä.
Letkeää rokkia, mutta parin hittibiisin lisäksi aika hömpäksi jäi.
Kyllähän tämä on ikivihreitä sisältävä levy, jossa on pääasiallisesti kaikki kohdillaan. Kai tää jotain uuden aallon ja power popin ristisiitosta. Ei hirveästi moitetta, mutta ei nyt herätä ihmeempiä tuntemuksiakaan. Mennään siis tylsimmällä arvosanalla.
Ihan ok. Avausraidan kohdalla ajattelin että tämähän on oikein menevää ja mukavaa kuunneltavaa, mutta oikeastaan mikään muu biisi ei oikein säväyttänyt, enkä levyn loputtua muistanut kuuntelemastani juuri mitään
Levyllä on ehkä vähän liikaa täyteraitoja, mutta hitit iskevät kovaa.
Hittejä lukuunottamatta yllättävän jotenkin mitäänsanomatonta. Mutta kuitenkin aivan jeppis
Luulin että tältä levyltä olisi tuttuja biisejä ollut ainoastaan ne kolme isointa hittiä, mutta kyllähän sieltä kuuntelemalla löytyi muitakin tuttuja, esimerkiksi Sunday Girl. Ihan kiva levy, mutta siihen se jää. Ei noiden isojen hittien lisäksi mitään kauhean päräyttävää. Kivoja melodioita kylläkin levyn täydeltä, mutta tässäkin soundi jää aika ohkaiseksi. Meininki on välillä kuin jotain lastenlauluja kuuntelisi. Picture This toi tosi vahvasti 50-luvun rokettirollit mieleen. Selkeä kolme tähteä. Ei missään nimessä lähelläkään neljää tähteä, mutta jos saa samalle levylle tungettua Hanging on the telephonen, One way or anotherin ja vielä Heart of a glassin, niin ei tästä huonompaakaan arvosanaa voi antaa, vaikka muu tavara onkin vähän huttua.
Playful and poppy with punk and new wave roots. I want to be as effortlessly cool and sexy as Debbie Harry in my next life.
how she became a thing I don't know, other than she was hot back in the day. she sings off key. and is she pop, punk, rap? who knows. I just know it's not for me.
the obvious hits and classic are pretty good. not my fav but they’re alright
Went into this really excited. I like Blondie’s hit and there’s a couple of them on here but it was just fine? Like a solid album but I guess I expected more. One Way Or Another though is such a fucking good song, that riff permeating through the whole thing is so good!
This one is decent.
Always hated Blondie, especially "One Way or Another", but a full listen to this album helped me really appreciate the genre-mixing that occurs seamlessly throughout this album. Rock, punk, and even disco are all represented very well on various songs throughout the album, which underscores the impressive talent of the singer and band. I don't think I associated Heart of Glass with Blondie, but its a better song than I ever gave it credit for, especially in the context of this eclectic album.
Somehow I thought this would be more disco sounding than it was. A solid new wave rock album!
kupiłam ostatnio tą płytę - KOCHAM BLONDIE
Classic 80s album, Blondie is cool in my book 🤘
Enjoyed that far more than I thought!
The big songs are big, the others kind of meh. There is a harder rock element here than I'd previously imagined from Blondie, which was a bit of a surprise. It's also better than like 80% of the bands called new wave out there, but that's not saying much, and it's also, at least for me, because they don't sound as new wave as the most annoying bands in that genre. So two baning tracks, One Way or Another and Heart of Glass, and a bunch of stuf I forgot about 5 minutes after the album was over. 3/5.
I love Debbie Harry's voice and the way she growls on One Way or Another. This is just a great album. My personal favorite is Heart of Glass.
Really solid album. It starts of strong right from the get go. A ton of catchy tracks on here as well, especially Heart of Glass. It does have a few songs, that didn't catch my attention as well.
25.09.25 n#2 Favourite tracks: one way or another, Sunday girl, heart of glass. Rate: 9/10
OG rockin, fun stuff. Heart of glass is a 10/10
Good memories from the first time hearing this way back in the late 70s. Its the perfect rock pop new wave album. Still sounds fresh today.
Bit of a surprise this one. Never listened to the full album before and all I can say is I understand the hype and the love for this band. But it’s not really cuppa tea but good for party music.
Not my taste. Blondie had a couple of hits from this album, but I found myself just waiting for it to be done with the rest of the tracks.
1. Hanging on the Telephone - 10 Insanely fun track. Vocally it's very strong, lyrically it's well written, instrumentally it sounds great. I love the way the drums and bass keep everything in line with each other. Superb track. 2. One Way Or Another - 8 I was never overly in love with this track but I cannot deny it's quality. It's very catchy and instrumentally it's very good. I was never a fan of the low and high ends of the vocals. Still, it's a solid rock song. 3. Picture This - 6 Sounds like a slightly more updated version of a 60s rock track. It's not bad but it's not anything phenomenal either. 4. Fade Away And Radiate - 7 I love how the song moves from the more melancholy parts to the more filled ones. Guitar does this really well with some excellent mini-solos. Overall, a good track. 5. Pretty Baby - 6 Exactly the same problem Picture This has. Vocals are fantastic but it's way too close to doo-wop rock for me to really say I love the track. 6. I Know But I Don't Know - 3 Lyrically this track is awful. It's a nothing burger of a song. 7. 11:59 - 7 Solid track overall. Really good instrumentals overall with a good pace, this track is just a fun swing-type of rock. 8. Will Anything Happen - 9 This is what punk rock should always sound like. Brilliant track with an amazing sound really fun vocals. 9. Sunday Girl - 6 Not the best track lyrically on the album but it's got a fun sound and guided well throughout by a superb guitar. 10. Heart of Glass - 11 Just an all time classic. Guitars are amazing. Drumline is legendary. Vocals are heavenly. Just an all time great. 11. I'm Gonna Love You Too - 6 Bubblegum pop but with a great drum and guitar to underpin it, especially the guitar solo after the first chorus. You can see the influence this had on later artists like Pink or Avril Lavigne. 12. Just Go Away - 9 Some of the lyrics in the verses are outstanding. "If you talk any more you could win an award from the Federal Communications Board" is outrageously good a line. Brilliant track to end the album on. Average Rating: 7.33 Adjusted to 5-Point Scale: 3.67 Rounded Up: 4 Stars
Love it.
Incorporates disco really well into rock. Tons of good pop songs, plus the eternal Heart of Glass.
1978 Marvellous post-punk vibes. 8-year old me wasn't much bothered in 1978. A few years later, teenage me took an interest that didn't always extend to the music. Gen X need only reply. Heard before ✅️ Got this Listened this time ✅️ Revisit ✅️ Stands-Up (not that!) ★★★★☆ (7/10)
9/10. The instruments can get repetitive but it’s such a well defined sound.
Kind of bland
i like this album all well and good, the drums go crazy a lot of the time. but something’s missing from it for me, something about it is very sauceless
Surprised how guitar-forward this was. I always thought Blondie was like an 80s synth pop band. Reminded me of The Cars. I love how she breaks up her voice in the back of her throat every now and then.
Great album!
Highlight Song/s: One Way Or Another and Picture This I've only heard Blondie songs here and there, but never a full album before. And it was WAY better than I thought it would be. Going in I thought the songs were going to be more akin to Sunday Girl (poppy) rather than another Blondie song I heard previously such as One Way Or Another (more punk adjacent.) Though it seems Sunday Girl-styled songs on the album are the exception rather than the standard. Sunday Girl tricked me into thinking that Blondie made an entire album filled with that song, I'm glad lots of the songs are strrrrrrraight rockers. Even though Sunday Girl is great, I probably couldn't stomach an entire album of that or a 20 minute extended version. I legitimately can't think of anything bad to say about this, which is surprising.
De bangers blijven bangers, de rest is ok
I like this album, is quite playful and with a great voice of the lead singer Fav song - One Way Or Another and Heart Of Glass 3/5
4.5/5 So fun! Perfect at what it is. Favs- One Way or Another, 11:59, I'm Gonna Love You Too,
Blondie is one of my favorite bands ever. I love the way they evolved over time and put a lot of other great talent on the map. This album rules
Surprisingly rangey album. Fade Away and Radiate almost sounds like a Black Sabbath cover while One Way or Another and Heart of Glass are undeniably poppy. I really enjoyed the album. 4.3 outta 5
So many hits. Such good tunes. Wasn't expecting to give a 5, but here we are.
Loved this. Obviously it’s blonde but there are no bad songs on the record it does a good job not blending together. It’s great
It's one of the new wave classics, of course, it's a cover everyone's familiar with It's fun from end to end even if it doesn't tend to reach the highs of Heart of Glass or One Way or Another, if you wanted a fun album from the early days of the playful, surfy side of New Wave, you've got it
Brings back memoies my friend had this album right when it came out !!! Great memories
Great production and terrific songs. The Buddy Holly cover sounded great.
iconic
It's like an album of A sides and B sides. Love the Blondie hits, but the other tracks are a little humdrum. 'Pretty baby' was the only other stand out track that sounded interesting.
Ranking an album that, judging by other reviews, represents different musical milestones for various listeners makes it pretty hard to find comparable albums. Is this a pure pop album, targeting the heart of the radio listener of 1979; is this a punk band gone big; is this a woman's voice for a new decade; is this something else entirely? By what yardstick do I measure this? Look, this is a very good and very accessible album. After all these years, I'm still not tired of "Heart of Glass" or "One Way Or Another," and I love their interpretation of "Hanging On The Telephone" (and the Nerves' powerpop original is also great). I love the variety of influences, I love the execution, I love the way this album manages to satisfy so many listeners. I'd compare it to The Bangles' debut "All Over the Place". It's as deep as you'd like.
LOVE!
Ass
Debbie Harry is one of a kind. All hail Blondie.
Despite being very familiar with the singles from this album, I had never listened to it before. Definitely an iconic album that catapulted Blondie's fame, and listening to the album really highlighted the influence that this record had on rock and pop music at that time. They are so genre-defying - elements of straight-up rock, punk, art rock, doo wop are all in there. And Debby Harry is just amazing - love her voice and the range of tones she can access. I found myself really enjoying the middle of the album - Fade Away and Radiate really made an impression on me and I love its weirdness, and I really enjoyed 11:59, Will Anything Happen, and Sunday Girl. I'm not sure there were any real hidden gems on the album, however - lots of enjoyable songs that definitely establish a clear sound and musical outlook, but nothing that made me sit up in my chair. I also thought the last two tracks were real throwaways. I wasn't crazy about the song order, either; I've seen reviews that feel quite the opposite, so I may be alone on that! But for example I found Heart of Glass strangely buried - it has such a strong, pulsing opening, I thought it would have made much more sense as the opening track of side 2. I give an overall 4 recognizing it as a truly iconic and influential album and the overall quality of the music. My personal rating is a 3. Enjoyable album that I'd listen to again, but not one I'd likely go to again on my own.
Was fun!
fun stuff!
Super fun album. Well-deserved reputation.
I'd only listened to what was on the radio back in the day. Surprisingly solid record. 3.5 stars
Though I recognized One Way or Another and Heart of Glass, I don't think I had heard anything off this album or even the hits very many times before. Well...I remedied that with about a dozen relistens over the last couple weeks. Super catchy and Debbie Harry makes it sound so easy.
I like it but wish I loved it.
Some absolute classics but the rest is very filler
I hoped to like this more. Maybe I'm not being fair with it? The songwriting, playing, production all just kind of felt very ordinary. Some good pop songs and presented in a fine pop punky kind of way.. Just didn't grab me.
Reminds me of americana or beach music, there's that one song that everyone knows but it just feels all samey because the musical dynamics rarely change, which might be for someone else, but not me
this was nice
I swear I have heard the first 2 songs before
The hits are great and the rest are cool. No complaints.
Sorry Blondie, Lorna Shore relased a new album
3/5 Probably my favourite New Wave band, they've been consistent in their quality all the way since the 70s. There's some real bangers on this album, could listen to this over and over again.
What a banger, so much fun Shoutout 1D
p398. 1978. 4.5 stars. Lovely American New Wave that still sounds fresh today. Packed with hits, point deducted for occasional filler and the aberration that is the chorus on "Just Go Away".
I can imagine rating this 5/5 if I had been 18 at the time it came out.
Absolute perfection, every song shimmers. Fast paced, fun, gorgeous melodies, relentless.
👱♀️
Some pop, some disco, some filler to round out an album with timeless hits like One Way or Another and Heart of Glass. This was the first time I'd ever seen the lyrics for Heart of Glass, which I've never understood. Cryptic lyrics in some other songs.
My daughter has a T-shirt of them, with a picture taken by my friend.
3.5/5
Was pleasantly surprised by the variety of sounds on this album. It's not one I would return to in its entirety, but there are a few gems like "Fade Away and Radiate" that aren't just Blondie's greatest hits.
Female Meatloaf. Not an insult, I like Meatloaf. I don’t love how wet her voice sounds when she growls though.
One of my favorite albums ever. No skips on this one, with a great collection of art pop/pop punk jams featuring great instrumentation and amazing vocals. Easy 5/5
Pretty classic
Flawless album. Starts at 100 and stays there. Debbie Harry is one of the best to ever do it!!
Another in the pattern of somewhat boring outside the singles albums.
This is a really solid album. Not all the songs are bangers, but they are decent and the album is pretty consistent from start to finish. Definitely one you should hear before you die.
The album was okay. 'Hanging On The Telephone' was a groovy start. 'One Way Or Another' is a classic. 'Fade Away and Radiate' and '11:59' were nice. Didn't care too much for the rest.
Many different music styles. I love Blondie.
Some meh. Some good cut. Somr greats cuts. Well worth listening to again.
I respect their place in history, just isn’t my thing.
Catchy riffs, some great songs and a nice raspiness to her vocals. Highlights were One Way Or Another, Fade Away And Radiate, and Heart of Glass, but it was all pretty enjoyable.
Has 2 great songs that I like. “Heart of Glass” is a great New Wave song, and “One Way or Another” is a classic song. Will need to listen to this sometime…
This is very much my thing 90/100
Such fun!
pankroks pirms pankroka
Meh
⭐️Fade Away And Radiate
Two well known hits included
Its ok
Heat from end to end. Heart of glass is an all time banger.
I kinda missed the popularity and love for Blondie. I knew Heart of Glass and One Way Or Another of course but I never got interested in her discography or any more music. It's a great album though.
Few hits that I know of, but the rest of the album falls pretty flat. Otherwise, its a decent record that I probably won't be replaying very often. 3/5.
Pretty goooood stuff! We have of course the two main all-timer bangers on here, but even right at the start I am hanging on the telephone. It does have its slower songs which I'm not as big on, but it is still overall really solid.
I love and respect Blondie's energy but good lord it's hard to match it. I don't really see this going into my regular rotation, but I really admire how much fun she seems to have! Also it's a shame this one doesn't even have my favorite Blondie song on it :(
Really, really great new wave, sitting right at the crossover point between the manic energy of punk and the catchy pop hooks of later new wave/synthpop. A classic for a reason!
This album was a lot of fun! The hits are timeless but I enjoyed a lot of the rest too. Some really good guitar work throughout it too.
Ohhhhhh, Heart Of Glass, THAT'S what the song is called!! Frankly it's unlikely that I'll come back to this, the songs are all good on their own but quickly blur together as an album. Enjoyable in the moment though! Standouts: One Way Or Another • 11:59 • Heart Of Glass
One of the most solid new wave albums ever. Their producer called them the least talented band he'd ever worked with but I think in hindsight this was such a blueprint for the rest of the 80s. I remember not liking it too much but I am extremely confused why.
Хороший альбом, не услышал особо много чего то новаторского кроме 1 и третьего трека
Love love love Blondie
"new wave" pop with a bit harsher edge
very good album
I knew the famous songs from this album but really liked this one overall!
I enjoyed this
Reading about this album, it sounds like it was as much a lesson in discipline as it was a musical milestone. The band had a bit of a reputation for coasting on attitude and fun, but producer Mike Chapman really pushed them to focus and refine their sound, and it shows. Parallel Lines is packed with singles and showcases Blondie at their creative peak - sharp, stylish, and effortlessly cool. It feels like an album that was ahead of its time yet still managed massive success when it came out. Decades later, it still sounds fresh, vibrant, and undeniably influential.
Oldschool, like that it that way.
A really good album, I liked Hanging On Th Telephone, One Way Or Another, 11:59 and Sunday Girl the most.
I had higher expectations based on the two songs I already knew. Oh well.
This was a fun one. I like disco. Didn't do anything too outstanding for me though.
A really good album that I think barely missed out on being a 5, it was let down on one or two songs that weren't bad but just seemed to drop the standard a little bit. Otherwise definitely an enjoyable listen.
Better than expected but I still HATE One Way Or Another.
Really liked this, some bangers on there
This required a second listen. A couple stand out tracks, but the bulk of it was pretty solid as well. Blondie did a good job on this album of the post punk new wave sound without sounding too pop-y like some subsequent work. And it doesn’t include Rapture, which is so awful I would’ve taken away two stars.
I knew heart of glass which I love but the rest of the album was mostly forgettable and not of note.
On continue de dépoussiérer la discothèque imposé, et aujourd'hui, on tombe sur un morceau de choix, un disque qui sent bon le New York de la fin des seventies : "Parallel Lines" de Blondie. "Parallel Lines" c'est l'album de la bascule pour Blondie, celui qui les a fait passer du CBGB's aux stades, du punk-rock à la pop pour les radios FM. Et comme toute transition, ça grince un peu aux entournures. Avant d'aborder l'album, il faut se remettre dans le contexte. En 1978, d'un côté le punk a déjà planté ses épingles à nourrice dans le lard du rock'n'roll, mais il commence déjà à sentir le formol. Et de l'autre, le disco fait tourner sa boule à facettes jusqu'à l'overdose. Blondie, avec ce troisième album, se retrouve le cul entre deux chaises et Debbie Harry, avec son charisme de prédatrice peroxydée, a bien compris qu'il fallait choisir son camp, ou plutôt, créer le sien. Le producteur Mike Chapman, un Anglais qui avait façonné le son glam-rock, est appelé à la rescousse pour polir le diamant brut. Et le moins qu'on puisse dire, c'est qu'il a sorti le papier de verre le plus fin. Le résultat, c'est un objet hybride, à la fois excitant et un peu trop lisse. On sent le potentiel, la rage contenue, mais aussi la volonté de plaire, de passer sur les ondes. L'album est une machine à tubes, il y a trois ou quatre titres qui sont juste des monuments de pop. Prenez "Hanging on the Telephone", cette reprise des Nerves qui ouvre le disque. L'urgence est là, la mélodie est parfaite, la voix de Debbie vous attrape et ne vous lâche plus. C'est direct, sans fioritures, du grand art. Le genre de morceau qui me rappelle pourquoi j'ai passé des nuits entières à user des vinyles. Ensuite, il y a "Heart of Glass"... Le titre qui a fait hurler tous les punks. Blondie qui fait du disco ! Trahison ! Hérésie ! C'est vrai que la rythmique syncopée et les synthés Roland ont de quoi surprendre. Mais bordel, quelle chanson ! c'est le tube ultime, celui qui a fait danser la planète entière. C'est malin, c'est imparable, et ça a permis au groupe de s'acheter une crédibilité (et sans doute une belle maison) bien au-delà de la scène new-yorkaise. Et puis, il y a la perle, la douceur acidulée : "Sunday Girl". Une fausse ballade pop, faussement naïve, avec son petit côté yé-yé presque français dans le texte sur certaines versions. C'est frais, c'est léger, mais il y a cette mélancolie sous-jacente, cette solitude adolescente qui suinte. C'est là toute l'intelligence de Blondie : savoir emballer des thèmes pas si joyeux dans un papier cadeau scintillant. Ces quelques morceaux justifient à eux seuls la place de l'album dans cette foutue liste des "1001". Mais le reste ? Eh bien, le reste a moins bien vieilli, soyons honnêtes, et c'est là que mon 3/5 prend tout son sens. Des titres comme "Picture This" ou "One Way or Another" sont efficaces, de la bonne power pop, mais sans le génie des singles.On navigue entre des morceaux qui lorgnent vers le rock'n'roll plus classique ("I'm Gonna Love You Too") et des titres plus "new wave" qui peinent à se distinguer. On sent que le groupe cherche encore sa voie, tiraillé entre ses origines punk et son nouveau statut de superstar de la pop. "Fade Away and Radiate", avec la guitare de Robert Fripp en invité, est une tentative intéressante d'expérimentation, une sorte de ballade planante et cinématographique. Ça sort du lot, mais ça flotte un peu au milieu de l'album sans vraiment trouver sa place. Le reste oscille entre le sympathique et l'anecdotique, ça s'écoute sans déplaisir, mais on n'est pas non plus transporté. C'est du rock calibré, efficace, mais qui a perdu une partie de sa sauvagerie en route. "Parallel Lines" est un album schizophrène, un disque qui contient des chansons pop quasi parfaites, des hymnes qui ont traversé les décennies sans prendre une ride. Mais c'est aussi un album de compromis, celui d'un groupe qui a mis un peu d'eau dans son vin pour conquérir le monde. Ont-ils eu raison ? Commercialement, sans aucun doute. Artistiquement, le débat reste ouvert. Pour ma part, je garderai précieusement les singles sur une compilation et je laisserai le reste prendre gentiment la poussière. Un 3/5 pour reconnaître le talent d'un groupe qui a su, le temps de quelques chansons, toucher à la perfection pop.
2 classic bangers
I just love it! So slick, so cool.
Great album, some classic songs but lots of great ones I wasn't familiar with
Some great, some good, some alright
Blonde rules. The two big songs off this album still hit, forty... I don't want to talk about it years later. But the rest of the album is also great. It's like one of the big supernova hits are on each side, and the rest of the tracks orbit them. But it works, they're complimentary and not filler. I could easily see superfans finding favorites on this album that aren't the two hits, which to me is a hallmark of an excellent album. Also, Debbie Harry is a national treasure.
Such a rad album. More variety and catchier than I expected. Feels like such a good pop rock album all the way through, really well made but never feels so polished to be boring. I know but I know was an unexpected jam. The instrumentals and solos mixed in on all the songs are great, really enjoyed how a song might go from kind of light and boppy, to being heavy and full of guitar riffs. 11:59 builds so well and changes tone throughout. Will anything happen gets kind of heavy with a great drum solo. Overall the guitar riffs were great, vocals were great and suited the music, fantastic album.
This is exactly what I expected Blondie to sound like. Nothing special. It’s not bad either . This sort of had the feel of what the Velvet Underground would have sounded like if they weren’t so drug induced and dark. Choice cut: Pretty Baby
I like New Wave
This album was actually less bland and tame than I feared, it had some real punk elements - gritty vocals, strong mic on the drums, some great bass lines and guitar work. But ultimately, too much ABBA comes through and the lyrics were so bad. Kudos to being essentially an 80s pop album and not being terrible tho.
This was okay. Other than heart of glass (a hall of famer) I liked hanging on the telephone. I've always found one way or another a little more annoying than it's intended to be. 2.5. Was initially gonna round up to 3, but with more time to think, 2 feels appropriate.
I'm not going to call this a perfect album by any stretch of the imagination as there are definitely one or two skips (e.g., Fade Away and Radiate). But there are enough of the five-star classics (Heart of Glass, One Way or Another) to bump this up to 4.5 stars. Unfortunately, there are not enough classics to round this up to 5 stars - so 4 it is.
Can see myself listening to this in the future as well.
I'm not particularly into New Wave but this is a great album nonetheless. The songs I knew are all great, although some I've probably heard enough of for one lifetime, never mind 'before I die'. The album tracks range from ok to really good but it's solid enough to earn a 4 in a really iffy week.
Several classic jams on here that are still fun
This was way better than expected.
Kändes som Mel’s, också fartfyllt och kul men lite trista melodier i bakgrunden ibland.
I want particularly excited by this album. I don't think I finished it
My favorite
She can sing. Wish it had a little more but still pretty fun.
Блонді така собі нова хвиля, як на мене. Але ось поп-пісні з класними хуками їм вдавалося писати добре. За це й поставимо 4
Завжди дивувало як аркейд файр так внаглу підрізали Heart Of Glass у своїй пісні Sprawl II
Who doesn’t love Blondie? They are among the best New Wave acts out there. This record just shows their ability to write angry sounding pop songs.
I was never the biggest fan of "Heart of Glass", but have liked most other Blondie songs I've heard. Fully enjoyed this piece of classic New Wave nostalgia - other than the one song.
Once I had a love and it was a gas, soon turned out had a heart of glass. I feel like I have known that lyric all my life, and it's always been a favorite song of mine. Being just a small kid in the late 70s and early 80s, I wasn't able to go discover music myself, so it was whatever I heard on the radio and what my older siblings passed on to me. Lately I have been deep diving into these eras, specifically glam rock, new wave, and synth pop, wishing I had been a teen in the late 70s. What a cool time for music discovery!
This was a nice surprise, knew the hits already but really like the rest of it. High energy and good production
Another new wave, 80's rock gem
If I had the time and the patience, I would write a paean to this record. I adore it that much. I don't think it's technically perfect or anything, but that's where the beauty lies. It's this amalgamation of pop, punk, disco, and new wave, and it came at the precise moment in music history to max out on all its influences. Parallel Lines is an open door to and from each of those genres, and its success - it's honey-sweet, hooky, propulsive success - allowed countless others to cross between worlds in their footsteps.
I thought about rating this album lower for a second because the singles, or really the two biggest singles, from this album loom so large it feels almost impossible to not be let down a bit by anything else. But the more I listen to this album, I find myself anticipating the highlights more.....while also being more excited to hear what comes between. Of course you've got one of the greatest disco songs of all time and the song that may as well be the most prototypical example of new wave imaginable, but there's so many nods to New York punk, girl groups, and softer balladry in between that overall this album becomes such a joyous exercise in listening to a band explore the whole world in front of them all at once. Maybe this band just got lucky with divine inspiration for a few songs that still stick generations later. But also, most bands aren't Blondie, either.
This was better than I was expecting. While I like the big songs like Heart of Glass, there was a lot more variety in style here, and some downright rock n roll bangers.
A good album but probably wouldn’t go out of my way to listen to it in full. Some classics on here and appreciate their value. Nothing offensive so will score middle of the road!
I know quite a few Blondie songs, but I've never listened to a whole album of theirs before. My mom had a Blondie greatest hits CD when I was a kid, and I didn't particularly care for them back then. Blondie has grown on me in my adult years, but I feel like I approach them with some trepidation for some reason (however, I do love "Maria" from later in their career). I know a few songs on this album, and I'm excited to listen to it today, because I expect it to be a solid new wave jam. Here's hoping my expectations are correct! I didn't fall in love with Parallel Lines, but I thought it was a really good album, with some excellent vocals, great guitar rhythms, and solid keyboard riffs as well. I felt like this album was at its best when Blondie leaned more on punk influences, and some songs, while good on their own, felt a little out of place on this album top me ("Fade Away and Radiate," "Sunday Girl," and "Heart of Glass"). Still, Parallel Lines is a solid new wave album, and other than "Fade Away and Radiate," there weren't any songs that I didn't like. As for my favorite songs: -"Hanging on the Telephone" is so damn good. It's perfectly arranged, with excellent rhythms, and outstanding guitar and keyboard playing. It's an incredibly fun jam, and an excellent lead-off track. -I really hated "One Way Or Another" as a kid, but I think that's because my mom would start singing it out of nowhere sometimes, and I just hated that. As an adult, it's really grown on me though. The bridge is absolutely killer, and I love the guitar playing. "Picture This" wasn't as good as "One Way Or Another," but it also had a bridge that I loved. -I loved the multitrack vocals on "Pretty Baby." I thought this was one of the weaker tracks on the album, but those vocals were excellent. -"I'm Gonna Love You Too" is fantastic. Blondie managed to keep the original rockabilly feel to it, even after adding a faster rhythm and keyboards. I thought this was the second best song on the album after "Hanging On The Telephone." Parallel Lines is a bit short of five stars for me, but I thought it was really good, and it had some bright spots that really shone. Blondie added another album to the pantheon of the best new wave albums of the late seventies.
She's good but a lot of this is very forgettable. I'm listening to it and get the sense she's capable of better. Needs a couple more bangers. I thought we'd got on to another banger but Spotify has moved onto a different album lol
## In-Depth Review: Blondie's *Parallel Lines* (1978) ### **Background & Context** Released in September 1978, *Parallel Lines* was Blondie’s third studio album and a defining moment for the New York new wave scene. Produced by Mike Chapman (known for glam-rock hits with The Sweet), the album marked a deliberate shift toward radio-friendly pop while retaining the band’s punk edge. It catapulted Blondie from underground CBGB darlings to global superstars, selling over 20 million copies worldwide and spawning four iconic singles, including their first U.S. #1, "Heart of Glass" . --- ### **Lyrics & Themes** Debbie Harry’s lyrics blend romantic yearning, urban grit, and feminist defiance: - **Female Agency**: "One Way or Another" disguises a stalker narrative with upbeat music, reflecting Harry’s use of "levity as a survival mechanism" against male aggression . - **Vulnerability & Irony**: "Heart of Glass" juxtaposes disco euphoria with disillusionment ("Once I had a love, it was a gas"). "Pretty Baby" critiques idealized innocence through a lens of voyeurism. - **Urban Isolation**: "Hanging on the Telephone" (a cover of The Nerves) captures frantic longing, while "11:59" explores existential dread beneath its driving rhythm . - **Ambiguity**: Harry’s delivery—alternately detached, playful, or menacing—elevates straightforward themes into nuanced portraits of desire and disillusion . --- ### **Musical Innovation** The album’s genre fusion was revolutionary: - **New Wave/Punk Energy**: Tracks like "One Way or Another" and "I Know But I Don’t Know" feature angular guitar riffs (Chris Stein’s Stratocaster and Frank Infante’s Les Paul) and Clem Burke’s explosive drumming . - **Disco Synthesis**: "Heart of Glass" combined Kraftwerk-inspired motorik beats, Chic-esque funk bass (Nigel Harrison), and lush synths, creating a "manual mosaic" of 16th-note guitar chops . - **Eclectic Range**: "Fade Away and Radiate" merges gothic atmospherics with Robert Fripp’s avant-garde guitar solos; "Sunday Girl" channels 60s girl-group pop; "I’m Gonna Love You Too" reinvents Buddy Holly as rockabilly punk . - **Vocal Mastery**: Harry shifts from punk snarl ("Just Go Away") to ethereal crooning ("Heart of Glass"), proving her range extended far beyond "sexy zombie" caricatures . *Key Tracks & Musical Styles*: | **Track** | **Genre Fusion** | **Notable Elements** | |-------------------|--------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------| | "Hanging on the Telephone" | Power-pop punk | Jersey-accented vocals, driving guitars | | "One Way or Another" | Punk-rock | D-B grind riff, F♯m manic bridge | | "Heart of Glass" | Disco-rock | CR78 drum machine, octave bass runs | | "Fade Away and Radiate"| Art-rock | Frippertronics, cinematic synths | --- ### **Production: Precision vs. Rebellion** Producer Mike Chapman imposed studio discipline on Blondie’s "musically spotty" performances : - **Perfectionism**: Chapman spent hours re-recording parts, notably Stein’s guitar solos and Burke’s "poor timing." Tensions peaked when bassist Nigel Harrison threw a synth at him . - **Sonic Clarity**: Tracks were built "bar-by-bar," emphasizing hook-centric arrangements. The crisp separation of Harry’s vocals, Burke’s "organic" drums, and dual guitars created a polished yet urgent sound . - **Innovative Techniques**: "Heart of Glass" was pieced together manually over 4–5 days, layering Space Echo effects and synths over a Roland CR78 rhythm machine . --- ### **Influence & Legacy** *Parallel Lines* reshaped pop and alternative music: - **Genre-Blending Blueprint**: Its fusion of punk, disco, and pop paved the way for new wave’s mainstream acceptance, influencing acts from The Cars to LCD Soundsystem . - **Female Iconography**: Harry’s blend of "gamine sophistication" and streetwise authenticity redefined frontwomen in rock, inspiring Madonna, Shirley Manson (Garbage), and Hayley Williams (Paramore) . - **Enduring Relevance**: Critics rank it among pop-rock’s greatest albums (Robert Christgau called it "as close to God as pop-rock albums get"). Its DNA echoes in The Strokes, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, and Robyn . --- ### **Pros vs. Cons** | **Pros** | **Cons** | |-----------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------| | **Genre Innovation**: Seamless disco-punk fusion. | **Band Tensions**: Chapman’s rigidity stifled spontaneity (e.g., live versions of "Hanging on the Telephone" outshine studio cuts) . | | **Debbie Harry’s Performance**: Vocal versatility and lyrical wit. | **Filler Tracks**: Deep cuts like "I Know But I Don’t Know" feel underdeveloped vs. singles . | | **Production Polish**: Chapman’s sleek, radio-ready sound. | **Over-Discipline**: Some punk energy lost to studio perfectionism . | | **Timeless Hits**: 4 iconic singles + strong B-sides. | **Covers Uneven**: Buddy Holly’s "I’m Gonna Love You Too" adds little . | --- ### **Verdict** *Parallel Lines* remains a landmark for its fearless genre alchemy, Debbie Harry’s iconic presence, and Chapman’s transformative production. While minor filler and studio tensions slightly mar its consistency, the album’s strengths—innovative songwriting, stylistic daring, and cultural impact—cement it as a "perfect pop-rock blueprint" . Over 45 years later, its fusion of punk rebellion and disco glitter still sounds exhilaratingly vital. > *Key Citation*: "A sparkling record half-full of recognized classics hiding in plain sight" .
Gran álbum, con canciones icónicas de la época, un buen álbum con las canciones justas, mis favoritas fueron pretty baby y fade away and radiate de la primera mitad del álbum, en general le doy un 7.6, no es tan de mi agrado los géneros qué contiene él álbum pero hay qué reconocer su sonido y importancia.
Mike Chapman's first collab with the band… whom he found less-than-great. Full disclosure: what I know about Blondie couldn't fill a thimble. I "realize" they're considered great. I never took the time to deep-dive. I've jammed a song and a record here and there over the years.This is probably my first critical foray. I found it above average, to be sure, but not stellar. Released the same year as VH1… not even close.
Fun listen. Heart of Glass is by far my favorite. Still has that disco feel to it. Not sure why it gets tagged as "punk" by some. It's more early new wave if anything.
Very throwback feeling more than I would have thought. It’s ok. I think I like “Heart Of Glass” more than I thought. That’s it. Definitely better than my other recent albums.
What a nice one! Great guitar work, very distinct. Superb drumming 3 has beautiful singing 4 a great power ballad. With a very cool transition rhymicly towards the end. Pretty Baby is cool as well. Nice group vocals. 11:59 is great. Love vocal and keyboard lines. Bass, guitar, and especially drums sound great as usual. Love the chorus on 8 9 is sweet. Good vocals from Harry. Heart of Glass is a classic for a very good reason. It's kind of ideal as a rock single from that era. The song that you are always happy when it's on the radio. Addictive tune. Just go away is a nice closer. Good blend between guitar and voice. A very solid rock album with some pretty significant highlights. Good addition here.
Some real earworms on this album. But between the hits I found a lot of filler. Inoffensive, but couldn’t find a lot to really get lost in. Standout(s): Hanging on the Telephone Heart of Glass
Blonde rules.
Blondie, need I say more?
I enjoyed this album! I recognized the big hits but I didn’t realize that they all came from the same album. Not only that, I’m familiar with the originals but I’ve also heard several artists cover these songs. Fun album from start to finish. Heart of glass is a crazy good song.
Pretty decent
3.5 stars I’ve casually listened to this album before, but hadn’t really taken a dive in. I mostly remembered the singles. As an album, I have already had repeated listens. While it’s not a masterpiece, it is a fun pop record with some good variety and catchy tunes. I liked it more with each listen (so maybe it would get a full 4 with another).
I enjoyed it. a lot of fun punk influence and then some major hits
I'm not usually a fan of 70's pop rock and this was no exception
It’s got the hits! And some other songs or whatever. I don’t care.
Outstanding. Unequivocally one of the greatest albums ever written.
First 5. About half of the songs on this I really like. The rest range from OK to good. Nothing I'd immediately want to skip.