Blondie Self Titled Album Songs Ranked
Blondie is the eponymous debut studio album by American rock band Blondie, released in December 1976 by Private Stock Records. The first single “X Offender” was originally titled “Sex Offender”, but since radio stations would not play a song with such a provocative title, the band renamed the song. After disappointing sales and poor publicity, the band ended their contract with Private Stock and signed with Chrysalis Records in mid 1977. Chrysalis re-released the album in September 1977, when they issued Blondie’s 2nd album “Plastic Letters”, along with the single “In the Flesh”. The album reached No. 14 in Australia, where the band had already had a top-3 entry with “In the Flesh”. The album also charted at No. 75 in the UK in early 1979, where the band had become immensely popular. Here are all of Blondie Self Titled Album songs ranked.
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10. Rifle Range
“Rifle Range”, another with a late ’60s vibe, runs it a close second and at three minutes forty-one seconds it’s the longest track on the album and one that gives everyone a chance to show what they can do.”
9. In the Sun
“Debbie shouts “Surf’s up!” to open “In the Sun”, which could have been at home on any beach-party movie soundtrack (if it had been directed by John Waters maybe). Clem Burke’s drumming makes this track one of the better offerings.”
8. A Shark in Jets Clothing
“A Shark in Jet’s Clothing” conjures up visions of New York gangs or something out of “West Side Story”. Again, the synth keyboards make this one memorable (it comes as no surprise Jimmy Destri wrote this).”
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7. Kung Fu Girls
“Though not one of the better songs, “Kung Fu Girls” is a rollicking number that showcases Burke’s amazing drum skills. Blondie’s debut is quirky, fun and infectious. It set the groundwork for what would be one of America’s more endearing and enduring rock bands.”
6. Man Overboard
“The first Blondie album is a fun, harmless, delightful romp; the cover art however may have you think otherwise due to Debbie’s scowl and the pitch black backround. “Man Overboard” is a somewhat funkier track with great backup vocals and guitar solo.”
5. The Attack of the Giant Ants
“Perhaps the biggest oddity on the album is the closer “Attack of the Giant Ants” which opens with a tribal, conga-like beat before the memorable keyboard riff kicks in (it will stick in your head all day). A fake-out ending and bizarre ’50s horror-movie sounds fill the middle section before the song resumes. It strangely ends with random piano-bar music.”
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4. Look Good in Blue
“Look Good In Blue” has something of the late 60s cool sophistication about it and sounds as though it could have come from one of those “Music To Watch Girls By” compilations. “Look Good in Blue” has Debbie singing “I could give you some head and shoulders to lie on” and features memorable piano and synth backup.”
3. Rip Her to Shreds
“Rip Her to Shreds” is another winner. Debbie sounds so sassy on this track, with her cutting remarks and put-downs, and the band really shines as a unit. It has great drums, guitar, keyboards and background vocals.
2. X Offender
“X-Offender” (the record company was scared of the original title “Sex Offender”) is a great opener and has Debbie assuming the role of a hooker being attracted to her arresting police officer. The spoken intro is quite reminiscent of The Angels’ “My Boyfriend’s Back” with Clem Burke’s drumming subsituting for handclaps. Prominent organ and tambourine make this track sound very much like it was recorded for a 1966-67 period piece film.”
1. In the Flesh
“In The Flesh” is pure Phil Spector girl group, think the Ronettes perhaps or the Crystals, but it doesn’t have Spector’s Wall of Sound production and just doesn’t do it for me [surprisingly IMO this was the second single released from the album.”