This week, we’re listening to So Long Suicide, the 11th track off of Medazzaland. The song was written in response to Kurt Cobain’s death, and features some of the last of John’s bass work with the band until Astronaut. Audio Lyrics Read “So Long Suicide” by Duran Duran on Genius Rhonda So Long Suicide is not… Continue reading So Long Suicide
Category: In Review
reviews of songs, albums and videos.
Midnight Sun
Today, we’ve moved onto “Midnight Sun”, the tenth track off of Medazzaland! There isn’t a lot of background story for “Midnight Sun” found online, although there was an Ask Katy wayyyy back in 2001 regarding its origins. Simon answered with a mysterious, “All I can say is that it is about someone special.” Audio Lyrics… Continue reading Midnight Sun
Michael You’ve Got a Lot to Answer For
This week, we’re listening to “Michael You’ve got a Lot to Answer For”, the 9th track off of Medazzaland. For many, this remains a difficult song to digest. The prophetic tune was released as a part of the Medazzaland album just a month before the death of Michael Hutchence in 1997. As the band began… Continue reading Michael You’ve Got a Lot to Answer For
Buried in the Sand
This week, we’re listening to Buried in the Sand, track number eight off of Medazzaland. The song was written by Duran Duran and produced by TV Mania, and seems to be about John Taylor’s exit from the band. There was once an Ask Katy about this song, or rather, the whispers at the beginning of… Continue reading Buried in the Sand
Be My Icon
Originally titled, “Butt Naked” and featuring John Taylor on vocals for the demo before he left Duran Duran, ”Be My Icon” underwent a significant lyrical rewrite after John left, before appearing on the Medazzaland album. Many demos have encountered similar evolutions before the finished version, but few may be as well known amongst fans as… Continue reading Be My Icon
Silva Halo
We’re beginning our week with a few listens to “Silva Halo” off of Medazzaland. It was also released as a B-side track to “Out of My Mind”, from the soundtrack of The Saint. Audio Lyrics You shine Where others fade You dare To be so brave Don’t compromise No one can touch you Just believe… Continue reading Silva Halo
Out of My Mind
This week, we are covering the 28th single by Duran Duran, “Out of My Mind”. This song is not only included on Medazzaland, but was also released as a single from the soundtrack to the film, The Saint. The song is known for being one of a trilogy of songs that Simon wrote in tribute… Continue reading Out of My Mind
Electric Barbarella
Did you know that “Electric Barbarella” is Duran Duran’s 29th single? It was the first official single from Medazzaland, and although some cite otherwise, it has been touted as the first song available for digital purchase and download from the internet. This move did not make Duran Duran any friends in the retail world. American… Continue reading Electric Barbarella
Big Bang Generation
We are beginning this week with a Big Bang as we listen to the second track off of Medazzaland – Big Bang Generation. One of the only true dance tracks off of this album, Warren Cuccurullo stated that most of the finished album was derived from reworked TV Mania material written by himself and Nick… Continue reading Big Bang Generation
Medazzaland
Can you believe we are finally, blessedly, all the way up to the album Medazzaland? The ninth studio album, released in October of 1997, it also marks the first album without John Taylor (he left in January of the same year before the recording was finished). John’s work remains on three songs. This also heralds… Continue reading Medazzaland