{"product_id":"auto-american-blondie-copy","title":"Auto American, Blondie","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBlondie – Autoamerican\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e Blondie\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/b\u003e Autoamerican\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAlbum Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Fifth Studio Album\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOriginal Release Date:\u003c\/b\u003e November 1980\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLabel:\u003c\/b\u003e Chrysalis Records\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGenre:\u003c\/b\u003e New Wave \/ Pop \/ Reggae \/ Rap \/ Jazz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBackground \u0026amp; Production\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"24\"\u003eAutoamerican\u003c\/b\u003e is Blondie’s most ambitious and eclectic studio statement. Seeking a departure from the power-pop and disco of their previous hits, the band relocated to \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"191\"\u003eUnited Western Recorders\u003c\/b\u003e in Los Angeles to work with producer \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"253\"\u003eMike Chapman\u003c\/b\u003e. The album's title reflects the band's fascination with American culture and the car-centric sprawl of L.A. Moving away from the \"New York Punk\" label, Debbie Harry and Chris Stein utilized a full orchestra and various session musicians to create a cinematic, genre-blurring record that challenged the boundaries of New Wave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMusical Composition \u0026amp; Style\u003c\/b\u003e The album is a radical departure from their early sound, famously incorporating styles that were—at the time—completely foreign to mainstream pop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Rap Pioneer:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"17\"\u003eRapture\u003c\/b\u003e became the first song featuring rap vocals to reach \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"77\"\u003e#1 on the Billboard Hot 100\u003c\/b\u003e. Its tribute to Fab 5 Freddy and Grandmaster Flash played a pivotal role in introducing hip-hop culture to a global audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Reggae Smash:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"18\"\u003eThe Tide Is High\u003c\/b\u003e (a cover of The Paragons' rocksteady classic) featured a lush, horn-and-string arrangement that propelled the band to another #1 hit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOld Hollywood \u0026amp; Jazz:\u003c\/b\u003e The album opens with \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"43\"\u003eEuropa\u003c\/b\u003e, an instrumental orchestral piece followed by a spoken-word section, and includes \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"132\"\u003eFaces\u003c\/b\u003e, a sophisticated jazz-standard-style track that showcased Debbie Harry’s versatility as a torch singer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArt-Rock Grit:\u003c\/b\u003e Tracks like \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"27\"\u003eWalk Like Me\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"44\"\u003eGo Through It\u003c\/b\u003e maintain the band’s jagged rock roots, while \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"103\"\u003eFollow Me\u003c\/b\u003e (a cover from the musical \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"139\"\u003eCamelot\u003c\/i\u003e) adds a touch of Broadway theatricality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLegacy \u0026amp; Collector Notes\u003c\/b\u003e While polarized critics at the time were confused by its lack of a \"cohesive\" sound, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"110\"\u003eAutoamerican\u003c\/b\u003e is now viewed as a visionary work that predicted the \"anything-goes\" genre-mashing of 21st-century pop. For vinyl collectors, the original \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"262\"\u003eChrysalis\u003c\/b\u003e pressings are highly valued, particularly those featuring the stunning cover art painted by artist \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"371\"\u003eEdward Ruscha\u003c\/b\u003e. The album's sophisticated production makes it a favorite for those who enjoy high-fidelity 80s pop. It is a mandatory stock item for any Shopify store focusing on Blondie, New Wave history, or the evolution of Hip-Hop and Reggae in pop music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKeywords:\u003c\/b\u003e Blondie, Autoamerican, Debbie Harry, Rapture, The Tide Is High, 1980 Vinyl, Chrysalis Records, New Wave, Hip-Hop History, Reggae Pop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCollection Ideas:\u003c\/b\u003e The Evolution of New Wave, Chart-Topping Masterpieces, 80s Pop Icons, Genre-Blurring Classics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRelated Artists:\u003c\/b\u003e The Cars, Talking Heads, Duran Duran, The B-52's, Tom Tom Club.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Blondie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51349649850685,"sku":"5546","price":90.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/2605\/9325\/files\/Blondie_-_Autoamerican.png?v=1770080381","url":"https:\/\/gravestonerecords.com.au\/products\/auto-american-blondie-copy","provider":"Gravestone Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}