Search - Blondie :: Live by Request

Remarkably Strong Performance

Belle Jarre | Philadelphia | 12/31/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"It's been nearly 30 years since the first Blondie album was released, and they're still making music. What I like about Blondie is that they still have a certain rough-around-the-edges charm when they perform live. Their performances are not weighed down with slick production values, which is how rock bands are supposed to be.



The song selection is excellent, with "The Dream's Lost On Me" emerging as a surprising standout.



All in all, a terrific album."

Blondie's toughest live album yet

JB | 01/04/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This Cd is my favorite Blondie live cd. It has a very raw, tough rock sound which reminds us of Blondie's punk roots. It sounds more rock and roll than the 1999 live cd. comparing to the latter, the following songs sound much better here : Hanging on the telephone, Rapture,X Offender, Dreaming,etc. However I have two things to complain about, what happened to atomic and maria?? If people actually requested the songs played in this concert, i am surprised that maria and atomic were not requested!

and the Heart of glass version on this cd is very week comparing to the 1999 live cd.

Other than that, this cd proves why Blondie is making it to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame."