Blondie Live [LIVE] [IMPORT]

Blondie

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 4, 2004)
• Original Release Date: November 23, 1999
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Live, Import
• Label: Beyond
• ASIN: B00002SWM1
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #105,744 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Track Listings

1. Dreaming

2. Hanging on the Telephone

3. Screaming Skin

4. Atomic

5. Forgive and Forget

6. Tide Is High

7. Shayla

8. Sunday Girl

9. Maria

10. Call Me

11. Under the Gun

12. Rapture

13. Rip Her to Shreds

14. X Offender

15. No Exit

16. Heart of Glass

17. One Way or Another

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

When Blondie re-formed in 1999, the response from music lovers was mixed. While some people welcomed the return of a great pop-rock band, others worried that nearly two decades of retirement may have dulled the band's edge. Live, recorded during Blondie's 1999 world tour, puts any such doubts to rest. The band injects a rediscovered vitality into their songs throughout the 17 tracks here, which covers their classics ("Dreaming," "Call Me," "Heart of Glass," "Atomic," "One Way or Another") and newer numbers from their comeback album No Exit. As ever, the players are fantastic, especially drummer Clem Burke, who hammers away at his kit with a ferocity and skill that puts many younger drummers to shame. Vocalist Deborah Harry isn't as versatile as she once was, but her charisma remains as infectious as ever. This is the Blondie album for those who prefer their greatest hits performed live. --Ted Kord

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A great recording from the best comeback tour of 1999., January 10, 2000

By	Ben Rowland (Toronto, Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Next to The Smith's "Rank", this is probably the best live recording I own. Even more special to me because I got to see Blondie on their "No Exit" tour when they played Massey Hall in Toronto. The highlights, without question, are "Dreaming", "Call Me" and "One Way or Another". Just as good are the lesser known tracks like "Union City Blue" (which is quite possibly Clem Burke's best moment on the drums), "X-Offender", and "Shayla". Never a dull moment. The band themselves are just as good as they were in their prime (circa 1980), and years of wear and tear on the vocal chords obviously hasn't caught up to Debbie Harry.

The sound quality is better than most live recordings tend to be, and all the great instrunmentals come through is striking clarity. It is the next best thing to actually having been there.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Grammy Worthy, December 2, 1999

By	Chris Young (NYC) - See all my reviews

Truly an amazing collection of live recordings from the latest Blondie tour in support of "No Exit". Not only does it highlight what a great group of songwriters Debbie Harry, Chris Stein and Jimmy Destri are but what an incredibly tight live outfit they have become. Clem Burke's drumming prowess must to be heard to be believed. Usually live albums are disappointing rehashes of the hits, in this case however the band injects new life and excitement into both new (Maria, Under the Gun) and old (Rip Her to Shreads, Sunday Girl) faves. It's certainly a treat to have in our prescence a real rock band like Blondie who actually write and play in today's overproduced souless pop landscape. Deborah Harry shines on this Grammy worthy release!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best of the old and new, December 17, 1999

By	Timothy Lee Young (Philadelphia, PA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I was a little apprehensive about getting this CD, because I really don't like living in the past; Blondie was always a fave group of mine, but do I want to hear rehashed old stuff? YES! This CD kicks! The group breathes new life into the song, while progressively adding new tunes. I'm listening to this CD heavily; it has a great vibe that is missing in today's music. There's a reason why groups like Blondie are STILL around--and this is proof. ENJOY!