Panic of Girls
by Blondie
Metascore
57

Mixed or average reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 15
  3. Negative: 2 out of 15
  1. Mojo
    Dec 12, 2011
    60
    The best tracks on Panic of Girls have some edge and bite... though the all-points-of-the-compass eclecticism makes [it] sound somewhat disjointed and schizophrenic. [Aug. 2011, pg. 99]
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  2. AllMusic
    Dec 6, 2011
    70
    Panic of Girls rushes forth on a sleek new wave disco pulse that's entirely unconcerned about whether '80s retro is in style this season or not. This is fashionable music existing outside the realm of fashion.
  3. PopMatters
    Oct 28, 2011
    60
    While Panic of Girls certainly advances Blondie's legacy as an influential and consistently relevant force, there are a few moments that, at best, improve upon repeated listening or at worst, taint the band's otherwise commendable return to recording.
  5. Rolling Stone
    Sep 28, 2011
    60
    Yet, if the tunes sometimes sag, Debbie Harry's voice remains sharply sculpted.
  6. Tiny Mix Tapes
    Sep 22, 2011
    30
    There is no sense of nostalgia here, only pure awkwardness and honest decadence that take the definition of 'kitsch' to unexpected artistic levels.
  7. Blurt Magazine
    Sep 21, 2011
    80
    This album is a wellspring of the bandmates' combined creativity and an ode to free-spirited artistic expression. Bravo.
  8. Paste Magazine
    Sep 14, 2011
    80
    In a place where post-Warhol art-as-disposability has turned into all Snooki/Britney/Lindsey/Khardashians all the time, Blondie strikes a blow for pop culture that's not stupid, wasted and empty.
  9. Under The Radar
    Aug 5, 2011
    30
    They reportedly had some difficulties securing a label for this release. And Unfortunately, it's easy to see why; Girls hits the panic button pretty early on. [Jul 2011, p.78]
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  10. Uncut
    Jul 19, 2011
    40
    The weakness is the music. [Aug 2011, p.79]
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  11. The Independent on Sunday (UK)
    Jul 5, 2011
    70
    They unapologetically rip into this album with a pulsating and mangled electro-pop opener called "D-Day", and rarely, if ever, lapse into giving people a poor photocopy of Parallel Lines.
  12. BBC Music
    Jul 1, 2011
    40
    That Panic of Girls gives way from innovation to imitation is regrettable--but in an era in which bands are content to simply wheel out their back catalogue in return for a fat pay check, it's admirable that Blondie are still here and still looking forward, even if only fleetingly.
  13. Drowned In Sound
    Jul 1, 2011
    40
    It will do for the festivals but not without considerable help from their back catalogue.
  14. New Musical Express (NME)
    Jul 1, 2011
    60
    If only the other half of this album didn't spiral off into wretched reggae stylings, this would be alright.
  15. The Independent (UK)
    Jul 1, 2011
    40
    Throughout, the sound is brittle and strident, like space-rock-candy, with Deborah Harry's allure buried far too deeply in the crowded mix to be particularly effective.
  16. The Telegraph (UK)
    Jul 1, 2011
    60
    None of it will set the Saturday dancefloors on fire with pouting thrills, though it may sound cool enough over coffee in the cafes of Sunday morning.

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User Score
6.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 16 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 16
  3. Negative: 4 out of 16
  1. Panchogul
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Decir que es horroroso es poco, ninguna canción parece tener un destino fijo, la mayoría pasan sin pena ni gloria, no hay ninguna que merezcaDecir que es horroroso es poco, ninguna canción parece tener un destino fijo, la mayoría pasan sin pena ni gloria, no hay ninguna que merezca la pena recordar, y pensar que muchos dicen que The Beast es de sus peores trabajos, el cual para mí es impecable comparado con esta cosa.… Full Review »
  2. BoyTeam
    Nov 18, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. Despite the years Blondie knows how to make good songs, I love it for that. Peru loves you, Debbie. My favorite song is What I Heard.

    Although I met them recently, it makes me a great and great band.    … Full Review »
  3. rmmateus
    Oct 13, 2013
    10
    A fan's opinion: Panic of Girls is the best after Eat to the Beat. Many of the songs take us back to their career highlights. What I Heard hasA fan's opinion: Panic of Girls is the best after Eat to the Beat. Many of the songs take us back to their career highlights. What I Heard has the powerful sound of Union City Blue while The End The End leads me to The Tide is High. It is amazing to see how Debbie's voice fits perfectly in the sound. I just hope Ghosts of Download to be released without label problems.… Full Review »
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