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A summary of the new wave. "Parallel Lines" is one brilliant track after another. The opening 'Hanging on the Telephone' is itself a perfect example of the sound of new wave punk, juxtaposed with an energy that was unique to Deborah Harry and her band. The infamous 'One Way or Another' follows which faultlessly fuses a teeny-pop style with a hard punk sound (again something that was a fairly unique trait possessed by Harry), arguably the best on the album. At points, Blondie perform real head bangers: 'I Know But I Don't Know' and 'Will Anything Happen', through a more heavy metal sound: 'Fade Away and Radiate', soft rock: 'Picture This', through female cabaret: 'Pretty Baby' and 'Sunday Girl', and, like it or not, one of the best known number one singles ever: 'Heart of Glass', with that famous whiney tone of Harry's. All in all, the album not only highlights the diversity of Blondie as a band, but the diverse potential of new wave punk as a rock genre, and bands like the Jam and the Police serve only to support this. "Parallel Lines" is testimony to the fact that new wave punk was a great genre of rock that was fronted by bands that produced great albums. There is, of course, a current movement that is attempting to revive this era (Franz Ferdinand, Kaiser Chiefs etc).Read full review
Blondie's third album, and their biggest seller. Hit-maker Mike Chapman came in and produced this one with top results. The 2001 CD release includes not only bonus tracks but an expanded booklet with rare photos and new liner notes by producer Mike Chapman giving an insight to what was going on at the time of making the album.
As an ardent rock & roll fan, it wasn't until I was a lot older that I started to appreciate the sounds that define my generation. This era started with Blondie and along the way picked up OMD Depeche mode , Human League and Adam Ant to name just a few. My narrow perspective in my youth meant I missed out on a whole sound experience the first time around. Blondie is part of my retropective collection and this album in particular is a must have addition. I also want to add it to my LP collection.
What can you say about one of the all time great bands. Fully recommended to any blondie fan out there,awesome music that will never be forgotten for many a year to come. Suitable for young and old alike.Best chill out songs ever full 10/10 from me please listen and pass on to all who appreciates quality. A collectable Cd that will command a good price in the future too.