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The
pioneers of new wave are set to release “High Noon” early next
year, a decade after their last outing, and on Thursday dropped
the driving first single “Spectral Eyes,” written by Johnny
Marr, former guitarist of The Smiths, who also plays on the
track.
“This album is classic Blondie — an amalgamation of all our
different influences and eras into something new,” lead singer
and songwriter Debbie Harry said in a statement. “This music
feels grounded in the present, shaped by who we are and how
we’re living now.”
In addition to Marr, the new album will have contributions from
Glen Matlock, Zach Condon of Beirut, Jess Wolfe and Holly
Laessig of Lucius.
“High Noon” will be the band’s first studio album since 2017's
“Pollinator,” which featured guest appearances by Marr, Joan
Jett and The Strokes guitarist Nick Valensi. It was produced by
John Congleton, as was “High Noon.”
The album was completed before the death last year of drummer
Clem Burke. Sessions began in 2022. The 13-track album drops
Feb. 26.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band ruled the late 1970s and early
’80s with eight Top 40 hits, including four No. 1s: “Heart of
Glass,” “Call Me,” “The Tide Is High” and “Rapture,” which is
regarded as the first No. 1 hit to feature rap.
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