Deborah Harry - The Ultimate Blonde

Review by Erin Seaman

The Ultimate Blonde by Deborah Harry is a must-have album for fans of the iconic singer and her band, Blondie. The compilation features some of Blondie's biggest hits including "Heart of Glass," "Call Me," and "Rapture," as well as some lesser-known tracks that showcase Harry's vocal range and songwriting skills.

The album opens with the infectious "Dreaming," a song that perfectly captures the energy and attitude of the late '70s and early '80s punk and new wave scene. From there, the listener is taken on a journey through Blondie's discography, with hits like "Atomic" and "One Way or Another" interspersed with deeper cuts like "Picture This" and "Hanging on the Telephone."

Throughout the album, Harry's distinctive voice shines, delivering each lyric with a mix of sass, vulnerability, and rock n' roll swagger. The band's musicianship is also on full display, with catchy guitar riffs, funky bass lines, and driving drum beats that make it impossible to sit still while listening.

Summary by Erin Seaman

The Ultimate Blonde is a fantastic collection that showcases Blondie's enduring influence on pop music and solidifies Deborah Harry's place as one of the most iconic frontwomen of all time.