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Panic of Girls

Blondie · 2011

42 min · 11 tracks · new wave · post-punk · power pop

A vibrant blend of new wave energy and power pop melodies infused with contemporary themes.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo groove
  • vibrant sing-along moments
  • contemporary themes with nostalgia
  • for afternoon gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer slow, reflective music
  • seek high-energy dance tracks

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Late Career Highlight — Marks Blondie's return after nearly a decade, showing continued vitality.
Themes
nostalgic identity· sharp social commentary· contemporary urban life
Career context
Released in 2011, 'Panic of Girls' was Blondie's first studio album in nearly a decade following their 2003 comeback album 'The Curse of Blondie'. At this point, the band was seeking to reconnect with both old fans and a new generation while adapting to the evolving music landscape.
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Tracklist

New here? Start with "D‐Day".

  • 1 D‐Day Start here 3:37
  • 2 What I Heard 3:15
  • 3 Mother 3:09
  • 4 The End, the End 3:41
  • 5 Girlie Girlie 3:25
  • 6 Love Doesn’t Frighten Me 3:18
  • 7 Words in My Mouth 4:19
  • 8 Sunday Smile 4:48
  • 9 Wipe Off My Sweat 4:13
  • 10 Le Bleu 4:28
  • 11 China Shoes 4:21

What to play next

This album is considered a Late Career Highlight in Blondie's catalog. Marks Blondie's return after nearly a decade, showing continued vitality.

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2014

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No Exit
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No Exit

1999

Preceded Panic of Girls with a similar blend of styles and themes.
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