High Noon (Blondie album)
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| Released | February 26, 2027 | |||
| Recorded | 2022–2025 | |||
| Studios | New York Studio, NY | |||
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| Label | BMG | |||
| Producer | John Congleton | |||
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High Noon is the upcoming twelfth studio album by the American rock band Blondie, scheduled to be released on February 26, 2027, through BMG. This will be the band’s first album in 10 years, and the first to be released since the death of Clem Burke.[1]
Background and recording
[edit]In a 2022 Mancunion interview, Clem Burke confirmed plans for an upcoming album following Pollinator. He stated that it would also be produced by John Congleton, maintain the same sound, and prioritize direct collaboration among band members in the studio and during the songwriting process. He also noted that numerous demos had already been recorded.[2]
In June 2024, Chris Stein announced a spring 2025 release during an interview with Chris Hawkins on BBC Radio 6 Music, which he reconfirmed in an Instagram post later that October.[3][4]
On April 7, 2025, Clem Burke's death was announced. However, his presence on all tracks was confirmed, as the album was completely recorded between 2022 and 2025, prior to his death.[5][6] Later in August, the album's title was officially announced alongside a revised release date targeting spring 2026.[7] Debbie Harry explained that the name came from the lyrics of one of her older songs and represented "a continuity with the way that we think and the way that we lead our lives."[8]
On October 15, 2026, the band officially announced a release date of February 26, 2027, and released the album's lead single, "Spectral Eyes". The song was written by Johnny Marr and had previously appeared as a B-side to the single "Spiral Cities" from his album Call the Comet; he and Glen Matlock are both featured on the track. Along with the announcement, the studio where the album was recorded, the cover art created by Rob Roth, the tracklist, and the inclusion of other guests such as Zach Condon, Jess Wolfe, and Holly Laessig were revealed.[1][9]
Music
[edit]The album's music has been described as punk rock and new wave with Latin rhythms and dance music elements. Debbie Harry said that the band would maintain its tradition "to cover a lot of different styles and to embody some different moods."[8][9][10]
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Spectral Eyes" | |
| 2. | "Heartbreak Kid" | |
| 3. | "Come Back Home" | |
| 4. | "Tambo Tambo" | |
| 5. | "Man Who Had No Face" | |
| 6. | "The End" | |
| 7. | "Little Metal Drummer" | |
| 8. | "Sleepwalking" | |
| 9. | "Whistle Into The Wind" | |
| 10. | "Antifreeze" | |
| 11. | "East of Eden" | |
| 12. | "Bad Underwear" | |
| 13. | "Ah, Sunflower, Weary of Time" |
References
[edit]- 1 2 Dunworth, Liberty (October 15, 2026). ""Classic Blondie" return with new album 'High Noon' featuring Johnny Marr, Glen Matlock and more and energetic single 'Spectral Eyes'". NME. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
- ↑ Taylor, Sarah (February 18, 2022). "In conversation with Blondie's Clem Burke". The Mancunion. Retrieved October 16, 2026.
- ↑ Hawkins, Chris (June 13, 2024). "with Blondie". BBC Radio 6 Music. Retrieved October 16, 2026.
- ↑ Slingerland, Calum (October 25, 2024). "A New Blondie Album Is Coming in 2025". Exclaim!. Retrieved October 16, 2026.
- ↑ Savage, Mark (April 7, 2025). "Blondie drummer Clem Burke dies, aged 70". BBC. Retrieved October 17, 2026.
- ↑ Kennedy, Mark (October 15, 2026). "Blondie to return with the new album 'High Noon' next year and you can have a taste of it now". Associated Press. Retrieved October 17, 2026.
- ↑ Friedlander, Matt (August 21, 2026). "The Tide Is 'High Noon'? Blondie Reveals the Title of Its Upcoming Studio Album, Due Out in Spring 2026". American Songwriter. Retrieved October 17, 2026.
- 1 2 Portela, Katerina (September 3, 2025). "Debbie Harry on how doing the 'wrong' thing motivates new Blondie album and fashion line". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved October 17, 2026.
- 1 2 Kaufman, Gil (October 15, 2026). "Blondie Announce First New Album in Nine Years, 'High Noon,' Unleash Driving Johnny Marr-Penned Single 'Spectral Eyes': Listen". Billboard. Retrieved October 17, 2026.
- ↑ Biggane, Dan (October 15, 2026). "Blondie announce new album High Noon". Classic Pop. Retrieved October 17, 2026.
