Parallel Lines [Remastered] - Blondie > Reviews

Advantages: The first high ranking new wave album by any artists or band
Disadvantages: A couple of flat tracks that dampen the spark of the album

...British. The cover for Parallel Lines, a design thought from their manager, Peter Leeds and photographed by Edo was to Miss Harry's disgust. She hated the shot and immediately said that it looked flat. It was, however, to become an iconic view of the band. The sharpness of the black and white, bold stripes behind the black suited band and Debbie in a white dress and shoes denoted the new wave feel that the music held within. For 1978, it was design ... Read review

Advantages: 5 of their greatest hits; catchy tunes; deep lyrics; exciting sound
Disadvantages: does not include the 'French' version of 'Sunday Girl'

There is something about an act's third album that defines them and 'Parallel Lines' is no exception! Building upon the strengths of 'Plastic Letters,' Blondie were one of the hottest New Wave acts in 1978 and this album catches them and the exciting music scene at its peak. Featuring five of Blondie's signature songs, 'Parallel Lines' would be worthy of having a 'Greatest Hits'volume 1 title'; it catches both the Punk/New Wave Blondie sound, yet ... Read review

Advantages: To get the best of Blondie without having to get the "Best of Blondie"
Disadvantages: None

One of those few albums that I would call "perfect". Every track a winner, from those you may know to those you should know. Thankfully, now that we have CD versions of this album, we have eliminated the only bad thing about it. Having to turn the record over halfway through. The rawness and originality shine through. The sound of past rock 'n' roll, the punk era and some future sounds, make this seem as modern as the day it came out. I've got ... Read review

Advantages: Great, Classic and Timeless tracks
Disadvantages: a couple of lesser songs

"Parrallel Lines" contains some of THE classic Blondie Tracks. In fact for the first three tracks you may feel you've put on a "Greatest hits" collection as you get three big hits all in a row. With "Hanging on the Telephone" the opener, quickly followed by the punchy brilliance of "one way or another" and the Soaring vocals of "picture this" After the initial brilliance however the standard dips a little mid-album before reviving with more great ... Read review