Necessary Evil by Debbie Harry - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

Following the ending of Blondie's second life as a recording and touring outfit, and nearly a decade and a half after her last solo record, Debbie Harry, at the age of 62, makes a surprisingly feisty and invigorating return to form on the spunky NECESSARY EVIL. Recorded with songwriting and production assistance from the likes of longtime collaborator Chris Stein and young production team Super Buddha, NECESSARY EVIL features echoes of early Blondie's ironic updating of classic '60s pop (the Phil Spector-like "Two Times Blue" shows where Lily Allen and Amy Winehouse got many of their ideas) mixed with contemporary hip-hop and electro rock influences. Highlights include the lascivious "Dirty and Deep" and the lovely ballad "If I Had You," a worthy successor to Blondie's glorious love song "In the Flesh." At an age when many of Harry's contemporaries, such as Elvis Costello or Nick Lowe, are working in musical styles that have no connection to the modern pop marketplace, Debbie Harry proves that it's possible to rock the mainstream at any age.

1. Two Times Blue

by Debbie Harry

Primary Artist: Debbie Harry; Main Performer
Performer: Debbie Harry; Performer
Music Publisher: Muzzle Loader (ascap)
Chin Chin Music (ascap)
Athame Music (ascap); Other

2. School For Scandal

by Debbie Harry

Primary Artist: Debbie Harry; Main Performer
Performer: Debbie Harry; Performer
Music Publisher: Muzzle Loader (ascap)
Chin Chin Music (ascap)
Athame Music (ascap); Other

3. If I Had You

by Debbie Harry

Primary Artist: Debbie Harry; Main Performer
Performer: Debbie Harry; Performer
Music Publisher: Muzzle Loader (ascap)
Athame Music (ascap); Other

4. Deep End

by Debbie Harry

Primary Artist: Debbie Harry; Main Performer
Performer: Debbie Harry; Performer
Music Publisher: Muzzle Loader (ascap)
Chin Chin Music (ascap)
Athame Music (ascap); Other

5. Love With A Vengeance

by Debbie Harry

Primary Artist: Debbie Harry; Main Performer
Performer: Debbie Harry; Performer
Music Publisher: Muzzle Loader (ascap)
Chin Chin Music (ascap)
Athame Music (ascap); Other

6. Necessary Evil

by Debbie Harry

Primary Artist: Debbie Harry; Main Performer
Performer: Debbie Harry; Performer
Music Publisher: Muzzle Loader (ascap)
Chin Chin Music (ascap)
Athame Music (ascap); Other

7. Charm Redux

by Debbie Harry

Primary Artist: Debbie Harry; Main Performer
Performer: Debbie Harry; Performer
Music Publisher: Muzzle Loader (ascap)
Chin Chin Music (ascap)
Athame Music (ascap); Other

8. You're Too Hot

by Debbie Harry

Primary Artist: Debbie Harry; Main Performer
Performer: Debbie Harry; Performer
Music Publisher: Muzzle Loader (ascap)
Chin Chin Music (ascap)
Athame Music (ascap); Other

9. Dirty & Deep

by Debbie Harry

Primary Artist: Debbie Harry; Main Performer
Performer: Debbie Harry; Performer
Music Publisher: Muzzle Loader (ascap)
Chin Chin Music (ascap)
Athame Music (ascap)
Dlxpro Publishing (ascap); Other

10. What Is Love

by Debbie Harry

Primary Artist: Debbie Harry; Main Performer
Performer: Debbie Harry; Performer
Music Publisher: Muzzle Loader (ascap)
Chin Chin Music (ascap)
Athame Music (ascap); Other

11. Whiteout

by Debbie Harry

Primary Artist: Debbie Harry; Main Performer
Performer: Debbie Harry; Performer
Music Publisher: Muzzle Loader (ascap)
Chin Chin Music (ascap)
Athame Music (ascap); Other

12. Needless To Say

by Debbie Harry

Primary Artist: Debbie Harry; Main Performer
Performer: Debbie Harry; Performer
Music Publisher: Muzzle Loader (ascap)
Chin Chin Music (ascap)
Athame Music (ascap); Other

13. Heat Of The Moment

by Debbie Harry

Primary Artist: Debbie Harry; Main Performer
Performer: Debbie Harry; Performer
Music Publisher: Muzzle Loader (ascap)
Chin Chin Music (ascap)
Athame Music (ascap); Other

14. Charm Alarm

by Debbie Harry

Primary Artist: Debbie Harry; Main Performer
Performer: Debbie Harry; Performer
Music Publisher: Muzzle Loader (ascap)
Chin Chin Music (ascap)
Athame Music (ascap)
Toi Rock Music (ascap); Other

15. Jen Jen

by Debbie Harry

Primary Artist: Debbie Harry; Main Performer
Performer: Debbie Harry; Performer
Music Publisher: Esxp Music (ascap); Other

16. Naked Eye

by Debbie Harry

Primary Artist: Debbie Harry; Main Performer
Performer: Debbie Harry; Performer
Music Publisher: Chin Chin Music (ascap)
Esxp Music (ascap); Other

17. Paradise

by Debbie Harry

Primary Artist: Debbie Harry; Main Performer
Performer: Debbie Harry; Performer
Music Publisher: Young Gabe Publishing (bmi)
Ware R U Publishing (bmi); Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

17 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 4 minutes and 32 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1400x1400 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

8/17 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

Only 1/17 tracks has synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Adult Alternative, Dance Pop

Label

Eleven Seven Music

Music Distribution Service

IIP DDS

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Sep 24, 2007

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

888880858948