Oh sure, The Curse of Blondie sounds like it's just a cute title. But it's no joke. There really is a curse of Blondie.

If you want to experience it, just head to the mall, shell out for this 14-song disc -- their second comeback effort and followup to 1999's dismal No Exit -- and listen for yourself.

Trust us, when you realize there are only about four good songs in this set -- notably the infectious retro-disco hit Good Boys and the reasonably rocking Golden Rod and Last One in the World -- along with about 10 bland blobs of lethargic, synth-soaked pop balladry, clumsy white rap and torchy pseudo-jazz, you'll be swearing like a sailor.

And that, folks, is the real curse of Blondie.

Track Listing
1. Shakedown
2. Good Boys
3. Undone
4. Golden Rod
5. Rules for Living
6. Background Melody (The Only One)
7. Magic (Asadoya Yunta)
8. End to End
9. Hello Joe
10. Tingler
11. Last One in the World
12. Diamond Bridge
13. Desire Brings Me Back
14. Songs of Love