Debbie Harry Albums (4)
What The Critics Say
Recording with several star musicians, including members of R.E.M., Deborah Harry returns to a more rock-oriented approach on Debravation. Although the band is tight and Harry is in fine voice, the album suffers from weak material. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide
What The Critics Say
Although Debbie Harry's popularity had decreased by the late '80s, 1989 wasn't a bad year for her at all. That year, Blondie's former lead vocalist successfully portrayed a struggling singer on the brilliant but underrated CBS crime drama Wiseguy, and demonstrated that she could still have considerable fun in the studio. Under the direction of hit producer Mike Chapman -- who had worked with Blondie, as well as with everyone from Sweet to Scandal -- Harry delivers an eclectic CD that isn't in a class with a Blondie treasure like Parallel Lines but nonetheless has a lot going for it. Much of this new wave-ish pop/rock and European-flavored dance music is heartfelt, clever, and quite memorable. Everything from the charming "Brite Side" (which she performed on Wiseguy) to the addictive "Bike Boy" to the haunting "He Is So" makes it clear that Harry, at 43, was far from a has-been. ~ Alex Henderson, All Music Guide
What The Critics Say
A return to the trashy, bubblegum-rock style of early Blondie, featuring the hit "French Kissin'." ~ William Ruhlmann, All Music Guide
