By: Blondie Average Rating: Binding: Audio CD Format: Original recording reissued, Original recording remastered Label: Capitol Number of Discs: 1 Release Date: September 11, 2001
Album Description: Japanese pressing of the 1979 album has been digitally remastered with 4 bonus tracks and comes packaged in a miniature LP sleeve. Virgin. 2006.
Album Details: Japanese Limited Edition Issue of the Album Classic (2001 Remaster) in a Deluxe, Miniaturized LP Sleeve Replica of the Original Vinyl Album Artwork.
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Some of the music works, some of it doesn't New Wave legends dig into the vault for a unique release. The collectors edition of 1979's Eat the Beat is proclaimed the World's first video album. This concept is quite revolutionary, if it was still 1979. Today it seems kind of silly. However, when you think about it, this video album pre-dates MTV. The majority of the material included on the DVD ranges from concept videos to live performances. It's an interesting look at the music scene to say the least (it's also a great way to catch Debbie Harry in her prime).
As for the music, if your only family with Blondie's radio hits, you're probably going to be a bit lost. The CD doesn't really contain any major hits, but does show the band taking some musical chances. Some of the music works, some of it doesn't. Either way, the DVD portion makes checking out this collection worth it.
Gee, this is better than Parallel Lines I just bought this album today. I love Blondie but wasn't quite familiar with this album as a whole. What was I thinking? This one sounds way more mature than Parallel Lines. Production-wise it's pretty amazing. It's got some agressive tracks like Eat to the Beat (sounds truly punkish) and some haunting ones like Sheyla (awesome song). A lot of the songs were big singles, but even those that were not are outstanding. I don't feel that's the case with Parallel Lines (Fade Away and Radiate is the only one i feel should've been a single). So, if you like that record you will be blown away by this one.
Never owned a Blondie Album? Absolute Favorite Blondie Album Want to know if you should own this album? - well if you like rock and roll - buy this album. I own 3 LP's because i listened to this album over and over for decades and have worn out 2 of them so i own THREE. It's my favorite Album of all time, of any album. Obviously I'm a huge fan. But if you are still wondering - well if you like Led Zeppelin, buy this - If you like the Beatles, buy this - If you like the Who, Buy this - If you like the Velvet Underground, buy this - If you Like David Bowie, Buy this. Still need convincing - put it this way Andy Warhol picked The Velvet Underground and Blondie as the only 2 bands he ever supported and worked intimately with. So if you want Artistic Greatness - this has Andy Warhol's vote - as he produced the artwork and visuals of the video for this album.
Sounds Perfect Anyone reading this probably knows how awesome and essential this recording is... i'm just weighing in to say the remastering is perfect. This isn't a case of "whoah it sounds so much better than the LP"... it's a case of "it sounds JUST LIKE the LP"... which is all anyone can ask for. I grew up with this album.. played it a zillion times... and trust me Blondie fans.. this remastering is worth your money.
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