The gamecock. (Columbia, S.C.) 1908-2006, July 28, 1982, Page 6, Image 6
New album bleached imitation
Tho Hunter'
By Marc Fink
Blondie's been taking it easy since the popular appeal and
critical put-down of "Autoamerican" in 1981. It hasn't been
easy for Debbie Harry, Chris Stein and Co. since the
release of "Parallel Lines" in 1979 because "Lines" was one
of the '70s' best albums, according to both reviews and
worldwide sales.
Unfortunately, "The Hunter," which stalks the path of
"Autoamerican," is a disappointment.
The hit singles and critic-pleasing cuts can be
distinguished easily. Blondie used to provide quality hits;
now it's either sales or good music, a dichotomy'that exists
because of Blondie's lack of talent.
"ISLAND OF Lost Souls" is straight out of "The Tide Is
High," with Harry sounding like Carmen Miranda (of
banana commercial fame) gone coo-coo. "The Beast" is a
replica of "Rapture," and unfortunately Clem Burke's fine
drumming and a super guitar solo are marred by Harry's
jive. Harry should buy a rap-hunting license from Grandmaster
Flash.
"Island" and "Beast" are probable smash singles, but
they are self-parody as much as anything else ? even as
much as Harry's lion mane wig on the album cover.
The annual Grande Trek intergalactic race is explained in
* 'Dragonfly." I'm waiting for Blondie to market the accompanying
video game. Nice effects are mixed in without
excess whiz-bang nonsense, making it sound as credible as
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album review
Klaatu/Carpenters' "Calling Occupants of Interplanetary
Craft."
Burke pounds out almost African Burundi drums in "Orchid
Club," a la Adam and The Ants and Bow Wow Wow, but
this cut lacks the pep Adam and Annabella give to their
songs. Harry's vocal is over-produced, dampening her
phrasing.
THE TOP TRACK on Side One is "For Your Eyes Only."
It's a pity this song wasn't the theme for the James Bond flick
instead of Sheena Easton's banality. It is a little too hazy in
the vocals, but this is symptomatic of "The Hunter."
A flip of the disc delivers three good songs in a row, which
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"War Child" is a prime example of DOR (dance-oriented
rock) with a vocal line reminiscent of "Eat to the Beat."
"Eat" was a turbo charged number, but "War Child" mopes
along.
The worst, no-excuse-for-it song on the LP is "Little
Caesar." If Edward G. Robinson were alive, he'd sue for
defamation of character. The song is definitely a minorleague
effort.
"DANCEAWAY" sets up the hot trio, borrowing musically
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from The Jam's "Town Called Malice," which borrowed
from Martha and The Vandellas' "Dancing In the Street."
Jimmy Destri's organ highlights "Danceaway," for which he
wrote music and lyrics. The lyrics are a throwaway, but the
Beatles are mentioned, setting the stage for "English Boys."
The finest track on "The Hunter" is "English Boys," a
song reminscent of the '60s. Harry's lyrics betray she's
pushing 40 years old.
"Find the Right Words" completes the trio, and rides on
upper-register bass work by Nigel Harrison, a soaring guitar
line and great lyrics by Harry from the "Dreaming " and
44 Picture This" tradition.
The album ends with a remake of the Smokey Robinson
gem, "The Hunter Gets Captured By the Game," originally
a hit by The Marvelettes. Like most remakes, this one falls
far short of the original.
HARRY LACKS the nuance necessary to carry the sensual,
steaming lyrics, sounding cutie pie rather than passionhigh.
Torch singers like Bette Midler and Melissa Manchester
could do this better. Still, the arrangement is fine,
electrically dusky with the third notable guitar lead of "The
Hunter."
"The Hunter" features some enjoyable music and the best
guitar work on any Blondie LP. But a new producer should
replace Mike Chapman, whose input is contributing to
Blondie's gangrene as mediocrity sets in.
The album is forced and calculated, mechanical rather
than flesh, and a bleached imitation of the natural Blondie.
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