Sigh...it's nice to see other artists releasing new albums...

[JimSATX]

So there's a new Blondie CD coming out in May. I really like the new single and video. I have to admit, I'm pretty impressed with Blondie's output of new material over the last decade or so. Are they selling millions and millions of albums? No. Are they making tons of money from album sales? Um, no. But are they keeping their die hard fans happy with some new material output every few years or so? Um, YES! This is what has made me so disappointed in Stevie, and her arguments that it takes too long, or won't sell anyway. DO IT FOR YOUR FANS! We LOVE all the new stuff you release, even if it's re-worked old demos. I would do anything to see her put out a few more albums (and even contributions for another Mac album) over the next few years, with the time she has left.

[STEVEHEDRICK]

you been to best buy lately? cds don't hardly exist, its a joke nobodys buying much of anything!

[dreamsunwind]

I think it's very possible she might release another collection of songs from the vault recorded quickly, like 24 Karat Gold. But as for new music, I don't think so.

[ricohv]

So there's a new Blondie CD coming out in May. I really like the new single and video. I have to admit, I'm pretty impressed with Blondie's output of new material over the last decade or so. Are they selling millions and millions of albums? No. Are they making tons of money from album sales? Um, no. But are they keeping their die hard fans happy with some new material output every few years or so? Um, YES! This is what has made me so disappointed in Stevie, and her arguments that it takes too long, or won't sell anyway. DO IT FOR YOUR FANS! We LOVE all the new stuff you release, even if it's re-worked old demos. I would do anything to see her put out a few more albums (and even contributions for another Mac album) over the next few years, with the time she has left.
I love Blondie for EXACTLY these reasons! And yeah, some of the music has been great!!
*Ricoh*

[TheWildHeart67]

Stevie released two albums since 2012. That's an improvement over her lack of material the previous decade.
And Blondie? I love them. But I haven't liked ANYTHING Blondie has released since "No Exit." That was the last album I liked. I would prefer Blondie stopped putting out new material. I don't buy it, and judging from her live performances, Debbie Harry's voice is shot. Blondie needs to retire. And that's coming from a fan.

[BombaySapphire3]

Stevie released two albums since 2012. That's an improvement over her lack of material the previous decade.
And Blondie? I love them. But I haven't liked ANYTHING Blondie has released since "No Exit." That was the last album I liked. I would prefer Blondie stopped putting out new material. I don't buy it, and judging from her live performances, Debbie Harry's voice is shot. Blondie needs to retire. And that's coming from a fan.

If having a shot voice is a reason to retire then Stevie should have quite some time ago:shrug:

[TheWildHeart67]

Nah. Stevie's range is very limited now, but it's still very strong. That's just my opinion.

[STEVEHEDRICK]

her voice is still incredible, christines on the otherhand is very pitchy and not held up well.

[JohnL]

If having a shot voice is a reason to retire then Stevie should have quite some time ago:shrug:

I am sorry but Stevie's voice is far from SHOT. I haven't heard Debbie Harry in quite a while but Stevie's voice was strong and consistent when I saw her on this last tour. She may not hit high notes anymore but she is going strong.

[JohnL]

her voice is still incredible, christines on the otherhand is very pitchy and not held up well.

I hate to agree with this but I do. Christine's voice used to be so pure and sugary...now she struggles to carry a tune. The FM tour made it so obvious. They sounded great in their harmonies together but she didn't sound so good by herself. I love Christine but I cant deny this. Makes me a bit sad...

[TheWildHeart67]

Christine was gone for 15 years, and didn't work her voice. Stevie may not have the range she once had, but she still has an amazing voice.

[Ench]

Stevie released two albums since 2012. That's an improvement over her lack of material the previous decade.
And Blondie? I love them. But I haven't liked ANYTHING Blondie has released since "No Exit." That was the last album I liked. I would prefer Blondie stopped putting out new material. I don't buy it, and judging from her live performances, Debbie Harry's voice is shot. Blondie needs to retire. And that's coming from a fan.

I'm not a big fan of Blondie, but I thought I'd give the song a listen. It's a fun song, and I don't think it's an embarrassment to release it. I'd imagine that many fans would be pleased with it.

However, the lead vocal sounds like a product of technology rather than a straight performance. It sounds to me as if it has been pitch-corrected/shifted and processed up the wazoo.

[TheWildHeart67]

I love Blondie. But her live performances now are very flat and tired

[Ench]

I love Blondie. But her live performances now are very flat and tired

How does Timothy B Schmit do it while his contemporaries are all becoming gruff and scratchy?

[TheWildHeart67]

Timothy who?

[Ench]

Timothy who?

Timothy B Schmit is the second Eagles bass guitarist. He replaced Randy Meisner (who sang Take it to the Limit and other songs) in 1977 and was a member of the band until its end with Glenn Frey's passing. He previously replaced Randy Meisner in the band Poco which he was a member of for many years. In both cases, he was able to slot straight in, and handle the very high harmony vocals that Meisner had been doing in the bands.

His best-known lead vocal is the Eagles song "I Can't Tell You Why".

Live, his voice sounds absolutely fine, though he's starting to look a bit craggy.

I'll be evil and slip in a recommendation for his most recent solo album "Leap of Faith" which IMHO shows that as well as his vocals going from strength to strength, so is his songwriting. It's country-rock very much in the mould of early Eagles albums. EDIT: Though, I now realise this recommendation fits in perfectly with the topic of this thread. He just released the album, and it's very good. Timothy B fans are extremely happy with it. It's on Spotify.

[gypsy333]

Stevie's Voice in NOT shot...saw her solo and with Fleetwood Mac within the last few years...and her voice was much stronger than Christine or LB's....:mad:

[BombaySapphire3]

Timothy B Schmit is the second Eagles bass guitarist. He replaced Randy Meisner (who sang Take it to the Limit and other songs) in 1977 and was a member of the band until its end with Glenn Frey's passing. He previously replaced Randy Meisner in the band Poco which he was a member of for many years. In both cases, he was able to slot straight in, and handle the very high harmony vocals that Meisner had been doing in the bands.

His best-known lead vocal is the Eagles song "I Can't Tell You Why".

Live, his voice sounds absolutely fine, though he's starting to look a bit craggy.

I'll be evil and slip in a recommendation for his most recent solo album "Leap of Faith" which IMHO shows that as well as his vocals going from strength to strength, so is his songwriting. It's country-rock very much in the mould of early Eagles albums. EDIT: Though, I now realise this recommendation fits in perfectly with the topic of this thread. He just released the album, and it's very good. Timothy B fans are extremely happy with it. It's on Spotify.

Thanks I'll check it out ..I was not sure how Timothy 's voice had held up but I know he is a spectacular singer..Just listen to his runs at the end of Poco's epic "Rose of Cimarron" .

[secondhandchain]

Stevie's Voice in NOT shot...saw her solo and with Fleetwood Mac within the last few years...and her voice was much stronger than Christine or LB's....:mad:

It's not shot if you consider a 3 note range not shot. She should go into chanting. That way she can stay on one note the whole time! I will never see her sing live again anyway since not recording new music with FM is a deal breaker. Her recent solo stuff is uninspired and blandly produced.

[TheWildHeart67]

Her last two solo albums were very inspiring and she hit notes she hasn't in years. Hardly 3 notes.

[ahafan02]

I love Blondie. But her live performances now are very flat and tired

Well good lord she is 70!!!1 Let's see what you sound like when you turn 70.

[TheWildHeart67]

THE OP started this thread comparing Blondie's output to Stevie's output. I was commenting my opinion. I am a huge Blondie fan. I was simply offering an opinion. And in my opinion, Debbie Harry doesn't sound good anymore.

[bwboy]

I LOVED Blondie's album from 2013- Panic of Girls. There are some really good songs on there! My favorites were D-Day, Sunday Smile, Mother, and What I Heard. Check out samples from Amazon or youtube.

[Artemis]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJfyvGbjh3c - This is the new song, it's catchy as hell. I had youtube on while my Year 7s (11-12 year old) worked yesterday and even they were like "This is quite good actually sir"

I agree her voice has had a lot of help in the studio, but new Blondie music is always good.

Stevie's voice is limited, but she's fortunate that her voice has always been known for having.... character rather than sounding perfect.

I think in Fleetwood Mac though, Christine will still sound identical in the studio and Stevie has been pretty consistent since SYW. Lindsey though... not so great, but again, he's fortunate in that his voice has never been the main draw.

[olive]

stevie has plenty of vocal assistance not only in the studio but for live shows Deb probably doesn't They started as a punk/ new wave band and no one ( hard core original fans ) really expects her to sound great or pristine live

[24karatstevie]

I like some Blondie songs but I'm not familiar with them like I am with Stevie/FM. I think it's great that they are still putting out music. I also think Stevie is doing a fantastic job with this tour, and you can see she just loves getting to sing all her old songs, and I think we should let her.

[StevieandChris]

Comparing musicians is like apples and oranges. Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac are not Debbie Harry and Blondie, so comparing their output does not mean anything. We fans are not privy to everything going on, and that is fine with me. I just posted about this is an earlier thread, but some of the novelists I work with write 3 books a year, some write 1 book every three years, some write 1 book a year. It doesn't mean one is better than the others or that one cares more about their fans than the others. Each writer does what is best for him/her, publishing/business matters aside. I think it holds true for musicians too.