I was just going to start a thread for this.
I am in love with this album. I think it's the best album they ever recorded, even better than Autoamerican and Parallel Lines (well, maybe not, but it's up there). She's never sounded any better, nor has Chris and, especially, Clem. Clem is electric on this record; you'd be hard pressed to find a better drummer in the music industry, even Mick doesn't compare. This album is miles ahead of No Exit, which left me a bit cold.
As for the writing, I think it's fantastic. Blondie has never been a band that writes brilliant lyrics; they're supposed to be a bit trite, out-there, and humorous. I think this record certainly accomplishes that. Anything is better than "Screaming Skin," my friends.
My favorite songs are:
Shakedown (I love the chorus!)
Good Boys (Much better than the single version and the video rawks; she looks sexy as hell in it)
Undone (When I got the CD, this is the first song that played when I pushed "shuffle" and I knew I'd love the album)
Golden Rod (The BEST song on here!!!!!!!! What a voice and the lyrics are fantastic)
End To End (Mmmmmmm)
Hello Joe (Wonderful. I pray that they play it live.)
Last One In the World (Rocks.)