KooKoo
Debbie Harry · 1981
53 min · 12 tracks · new wave · punk · rapping
A vibrant collision of new wave and disco, pulsating with bold rhythms and experimental production.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic exploration of soundscapes
- wave-like pacing with resolution
- vibrant rhythms for dance parties
- engaging tracks for active listening
- bold energy for upbeat moments
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek instant gratification in tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1981, 'KooKoo' was Debbie Harry's first solo album after the success of Blondie. At this point, she was transitioning from fronting one of the most popular bands of the late 1970s into a solo career, aiming to showcase her diverse musical influences beyond punk and pop.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Blondie· Siouxsie and the Banshees· The B-52's
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Jump Jump 4:03
- 2 The Jam Was Moving 2:58
- 3 Chrome 4:15
- 4 Surrender 3:36
- 5 Inner City Spillover 4:59
- 6 Backfired 4:53
- 7 Now I Know You Know 5:37
- 8 Under Arrest 2:58
- 9 Military Rap 3:50
- 10 Oasis 4:57
- 11 Backfired (12" mix) 6:23
- 12 The Jam Was Moving (12" mix) 5:03
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