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.
KooKoo is an album by Debbie Harry, released in 1981. A vibrant collision of new wave and disco, pulsating with bold rhythms and experimental production. 'KooKoo' is significant for its experimental nature, blending genres that would influence both pop and dance music. The album received mixed reviews but featured tracks like 'Backfired' that highlighted Harry's willingness to push creative boundaries in a changing music landscape. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does KooKoo sound like?
A vibrant collision of new wave and disco, pulsating with bold rhythms and experimental production. Rooted in new wave and punk.
What makes KooKoo by Debbie Harry notable?
'KooKoo' is significant for its experimental nature, blending genres that would influence both pop and dance music. The album received mixed reviews but featured tracks like 'Backfired' that highlighted Harry's willingness to push creative boundaries in a changing music landscape. 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.
How many songs are on KooKoo?
KooKoo has 12 tracks, running approximately 53 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Jump Jump 4:03
- 2 The Jam Was Moving 2:58
- 3 Chrome Standout 4:15
- 4 Surrender Standout 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 Standout 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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