The Hunter

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Nor did it help that fans felt betrayed by the all the foolishness on Autoamerican and many did not feel inclined to go back for more. The Beast" deals with lead singer Debbie Harry's experiences of becoming a public figure: "I am the centre of attraction, by staying off the streets". Some user-contributed text on this page is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License; additional terms may apply. The opening track is evident of that impeccable creativity, "Orchid Club" which is a heart-pounding, foot-stomping powerhouse! Songs like "(Can I) Find the Right Words (To Say)" aren't particularly memorable, but the subject matter - that of tackling crossword puzzles - must be one of the most bizarre foundations for a Blondie song.

However, the album is nowhere near the utter disaster that is painted by the press and by some Blondie fans. It's the most exotic and experimental of the original Blondie records, a theme extended to the rather tragic cover art, and at times sounds tighter than _Autoamerican_, which at times sounded as if it was about to be enveloped by its own schizophrenic diversity and experimentation.Vote up content that is on-topic, within the rules/guidelines, and will likely stay relevant long-term.

The next track, "Danceway" written by keyboardist Jimmy Destri (the songs he wrote for the band are genius) steps slightly away from the jungle theme. This might explain the long 18-month gap between _Autoamerican_ and 1982's swansong _The Hunter_, the longest gap between any of the original six Blondie albums. However, there is no denying that the songs on _The Hunter_ lack the punch and bite of earlier efforts.Heart of Glass", and " Maria" as well as sales of over 40 million records worldwide, they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2006.