No Exit Songs Ranked
No Exit is the seventh studio album by American rock band Blondie. It was released on February 23, 1999, by Beyond Music. It was the band’s first album in 17 years and features the UK number-one single “Maria”. As of March 2006, the album had sold two million copies worldwide. As was customary for a Blondie album, No Exit dabbled in many genres, including pop, disco, reggae, country, and hip hop. Mike Chapman, who had produced all but the first two of Blondie’s previous albums, produced some of the early demos for the album, though final production of the album fell to Craig Leon. A cover of The Shangri-Las’ 1965 song “Out in the Streets” was also included on the album. It was originally recorded by the band in 1975 while they were trying to get a record deal. The demo version was first issued on EMI’s 1994 anthology The Platinum Collection and was later included on the 2001 remastered version of the band’s eponymous debut studio album. Here are all of the No Exit songs ranked.
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13. Dig Up the Conjo
“No Exit closes with the song Dig Up the Conjo which is proabably the worst song on the album, but again like the other sub par songs it’s not horrible. Dig up the conjo , has a weird synth sound.”
12. Screaming Skin
” There are really no filler songs on the album, they’re all really good. It opens with Screaming Skin which I think the best way to describe it is cabaret ska…if that makes any sense.”
11. Double Take
“The album slows down with Double Take, but it is also another one of the best songs on the album, and the lyrics are fantastic. It`s a minor letdown, and not really up there with the rest of the tracks.
10. The Dream’s Lost On Me
“The Dream’s Lost On Me is another song that could’ve been left off the album, it has a very country vibe to it. The album sees the group striking out in everything from their trademark pop-rock to rap (with a guest appearance by Coolio) to swing, to country and pretty much everything in between.”
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9. Divine
“Divine is the lost great song on the album, everything about it is great, Jimmy Destri’s synth lines, the solid drumming from Clem Burke, and Debbie Harry’s passionate vocals. Divine, is back in the reggae style of music. Classical Blondie.”
8. Boom Boom in the Zoom Zoom Room
“Boom Boom in the Zoom Zoom Room is a straight jazz song, and this song like many others showcase Debbie’s amazing vocal ability. `Boom Boom in the Zoom Zoom Room’ is a slinky, smoky cool jazz number.”
7. Night Wind Sent
“Night wind sent, is the laidback one with an open sound picture, and Blondies voice as good as ever. A touch of intellectual lullaby atmosphere on this one. Night Wind Sent is another slower song, but I don’t have anything other to say about it besides the fact that it’s amazing.”
6. Happy Dog (For Caggy)
“Happy Dog is the blues/rock song, whit the right touches of the right ingredients for a happy meal of rock and roll put together. I enjoy the music on this CD very much. Who would be better for a tour of eighties music than BLONDIE, one of its pioneer.”
5. Out In the Streets
“Out In The Streets is a remake off Blondie’s demo 45 and the current version just blows my mind it’s that good. This album is just so full of enjoyment beyond words. Whether you are a Blondie fan or not you will love this brilliant album.”
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4. Forgive and Forget
“Forgive and Forget is without a doubt one of the best songs on the album, it has an almost techno vibe to it, but completely amazing. Maria brings us back to classic Parallel Lines era Blondie, it’s a straight forward rock anthem which is a prefect display of Debbie Harrry’s vocal range.”
3. No Exit
“NO EXIT, the fourth song on the album, is my favorite with its eerie piano intro that you may recognize (its Bach’s Toccata & Fugue)and its groovy beat that backs up and blends the music well. in the end you really cannot compare both Blondie and this album.”
2. Nothing Is Real But the Girl
“After the slow song it kicks right back into gear with the second single, Nothing is Real but the Girl, this song also has a very old school vibe to it, almost like Maria but an amazing song. Nothing Is Real But The Girl is another standout track with strong vocals, guitar, and drumming.”
1. Maria
“Maria is the really hit song on this CD. It`s very melodious . This is the one that every note and tone fits perfect in every department, so to speak. It`s a real kickstarter, and the big hit song that should have been back in 1998/1999.”