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Hazel O'Connor's rebellious punk-styled singer is a talented timebomb ready to explode angrily at a cruel world. One night on stage she sees an audience member stabbed ("Calls the Tune"). Unable to get their face out of her mind, she slowly dissolves into a mental breakdown. The movie and album are both one-of-a-kind classics. Since O'Connor was involved so deeply with the production, the success belongs largely to her. If her acting doesn't get to you, then the songs surely will. Each makes a statement of one kind or another--most with a political slant reflecting her on-screen counterpart's bottled-up frustration. "Big Brother" points an accusing finger at Society. "Eighth Day" worries that the machine will shortly rule us. "Blackman" derides stereotyping and Class. "Who Needs It" says no thank you to nuclear energy. The music is often energetic, yet it's still her touching ballad "Will You" that lives longest in the memory. --Paul Tonks
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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Top grounbreaking album from the era of extravagance. Hazel is on top form in what is possibly her best album. You can forgive the quirky production and immature lyrics because this album is top drawer early electro pop. The drums and sax transform a basic synth album into a great cult album that sounds as fresh today as the day it was recorded. Teenagers of the day loved Hazel and Phil Daniels portrayals in the film. We only wish the film would come available on DVD.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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Hazel O'Connor is one of the most underestimated singers and writers ever produced in this country. Sadly she was boxed in the same pigeonhole as Toyah, who had infinately less talent but broader appeal because she was a bit like the girl next door. Hazel always looked like the girl from the other (bad) side of town. Her debut album "Breaking Glass" contains classic track after classic track and has not aged with time - in fact it sounds better now than I can remember. Raunchy anarchistic songs sit comfortably alongside touching ballards and futuristic themes.
Go and listen - you will not be disappointed.
Go and listen - you will not be disappointed.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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I'm giving this CD 5 stars as it is an excellent time capsule, apart from Will You there probably isn't another song in here that would be a hit today but is an excellent example of poppy punk/new wave music from 1980. I remember seeing the film in the mid 80's and buying the album the very next day, loved it and still do today. For 3 pounds you can't go wrong (the sax solo on Will You is worth that on its own)
It's a shame that there is no current DVD of the film as it creates a good feel for the environment in which this album was written. There is an angst in the more punky songs like Big Brother and Blackman which for me make these stand out tracks and the change of tempo in Who Needs It still excites me 20 years on as the song winds itself up into a crescendo for the second half.
I only know the first three Hazel O'Connor albums and although I like the others but this is a stand out, I highly recommend it to anyone even if it has dated.
It's a shame that there is no current DVD of the film as it creates a good feel for the environment in which this album was written. There is an angst in the more punky songs like Big Brother and Blackman which for me make these stand out tracks and the change of tempo in Who Needs It still excites me 20 years on as the song winds itself up into a crescendo for the second half.
I only know the first three Hazel O'Connor albums and although I like the others but this is a stand out, I highly recommend it to anyone even if it has dated.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
post punk new wave call it is
what a cd!!!! hazel is amazing in this album, there aint a bad tune on it, it has it all punk, new wave and great slow tunes. Read more
Published 25 days ago by pumkin bomber
Breaking Glass
Hazel O'Connor is one of the most underestimated singers Her debut album "Breaking Glass" contains classic track after classic track and has not aged with time sounds as fresh... Read more
Published 9 months ago by James Brennan
Yeah... Nice one
The title (a quote from the movie this record accompanied, sadly unavailable in the UK) says it all really. Read more
Published 13 months ago by BigJohn
Whats not to Like
When O'Connor toured the UK in support of Breaking Glass the album, she selected as her opening act a then-unknown local group from Birmingham called Duran Duran
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Published 16 months ago by P. Frizelle
Memories!
I bought this with the memory of sneaking into the cinema to see the film when I was underage!
The soundtrack has aged a bit since then but still holds some powerful tunes,... Read more
The soundtrack has aged a bit since then but still holds some powerful tunes,... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Ian Porter
Forgotten gems
I bought this after remembering that I had this album on vinyl. It wasnt until I played the whole album on cd that I realised just how good this album really is! Read more
Published 19 months ago by dustybin
great film great music
A great film showing england in late 70`s a soundtrack to that generation fighting the nazis in london with rock against racism and embracing different cultures.
Published 21 months ago by I. Davidson
Breaking Glass - Brilliant
I had forgotten just how brilliant this album was, and simply can't stop listening to it.
Published 23 months ago by Colin
Still sounds good today!
Who can forget Hazel O'Connor's fabulous performances of: 'Eighth Day', 'D-Days' and 'Will You' which were all Top Ten smashes! Read more
Published on 29 April 2010 by FAMOUS NAME
Hazel O'Connor's Breaking Glass
I bought this CD because I remembered the film and it is from the 'Original Soundtrack Collection'.
The film was very moving and I wondered how the music had survived the... Read more
The film was very moving and I wondered how the music had survived the... Read more
Published on 21 April 2010 by Mr. Robert J. Shepherd
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