Features
Wednesday, December 28 2011
The 75 Best Songs of 2011
The year's best songs are headlined by an instant synth pop classic, the massive hitmaking of the planet's hottest new diva, the pristine harmonies of a young band headed for greatness, the return of the poster boys for indie rock, and an instant Americana classic.
Tuesday, October 16 2007
"Acufunkture" Revisited: An Interview with Nile Rodgers
Record Mirror called Debbie Harry's KooKoo "riveting". Smash Hits called it "dull". PopMatters speaks with the man behind a notoriously misunderstood album and why listeners didn't even remove the shrink-wrap.
Monday, October 15 2007
Get Ready for Her Sexy Battle: An Interview with Deborah Harry
The doyenne of New York's downtown scene gets "dirty and deep" with her fifth solo album. Harry talks to PopMatters and we offer a guide to her solo years.
Friday, June 29 2007
Blondie: Eat to the Beat
Almost half a million YouTube views later, Blondie's Eat to the Beat video receives a long awaited release on DVD with (yet another) remastered CD.
Reviews
Friday, October 28 2011
Blondie: Panic of Girls
Both instant gratification and an acquired taste, Panic of Girls finds Blondie as unpredictable as ever.
Thursday, July 3 2008
Blondie: Parallel Lines
Make no mistake, Parallel Lines is a classic album, but Capitol has sunk to new lows on this seriously flawed Deluxe Collector's Edition.
Friday, May 5 2006
Blondie: Greatest Hits: Sound & Vision
Listening to all these songs in a row provides a reminder of what a great band Blondie was in its heyday, blessed with well-constructed songs, powerful vocals, concise playing, and great production.
