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The Hunter
Rock · 1982 · 5 tracks

The Hunter

Blondie

A dense, experimental departure into tribal rhythms and sci-fi themes. Blondie's final 80s statement is a murky, fascinating exploration of fame and searching.

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It's Blondie's weird, tribal art-rock swan song that sounds like a sci-fi movie set in a 1982 jungle.

A restless and murky exploration of fame and searching, trading pop hooks for atmospheric experimentation.

The Hunter · vs · Blondie
Mysterious+1.7σ

Mysterious saturates this record notably more than the artist's norm.

Tracklist · 5 Tracks
01
Orchid Club
05
The Beast
08
Danceway
09
(Can I) Find the Right Words (to Say)
11
The Hunter Gets Captured by the Game
Moments Worth Waiting For
The tribal, polyrhythmic drum opening of Orchid Club that signals a departure from standard pop structures.
Debbie Harry's hauntingly detached delivery on English Boys as she mourns the loss of 60s idealism.
The sudden shift into a Motown-inspired pastiche on Danceway that briefly recalls the band's earlier pop sensibilities.
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