Last week, I noticed that DDHQ posted that there were new items available in the official Duran Duran store, which is linked here. What is new? Will they tempt me to make a purchase? The new items are part of the Gold Crest Capsule Collection. If you are unfamiliar with the DD store, capsules are… Continue reading Memorabilia Medley: New Gold Crest Capsule Items
The Week in DD History: May 16-22 2021
It’s a day late, but it’s still here and this week in present day is going to be INSANE. Let’s get on with the week in DD history! May 16 Top of the Pops aired performance of A View to a Kill (1985) Played at Brighton Centre (1987) May 17 Top of the Pops aired… Continue reading The Week in DD History: May 16-22 2021
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
Quiet One Brings Excitement
It has been quite a week in Duranland, hasn’t it? I cannot remember a week like this in such a long time. First, there was a tweet announcing there would be an announcement. Then, the announcement itself was posted. Finally, another tweet appeared on Friday prompting more wonder and speculation. Since then, the Duran parts… Continue reading Quiet One Brings Excitement
We Heard There Was a Debut Having a 40th Anniversary….
It’s that time again for Vodka Friday! Sure, Rio might be 39 and without a single wrinkle, but the Duran Duran debut album is 40 years old this month. Let that sink in for a hot second. While we struggle to figure out where the time has gone, we also took time to celebrate with… Continue reading We Heard There Was a Debut Having a 40th Anniversary….
Her Name is Rio and She’s Having a Big Birthday!
Can you believe Rio is 39? I am struggling to reconcile that concept. I would swear I just turned 30…. It just doesn’t seem like that album has been a part of my life for that long. I still remember the very day I bought it. I can remember the excitement I had when I… Continue reading Her Name is Rio and She’s Having a Big Birthday!
Duran Duran’s Rio (33 1/3 series)
I know I’m an appraiser. I took my classes, did well on my exams, and for all intents and purposes – I an appraise and assign value to anything from a rare Victorian “Mourning Pin” made out of human hair (yes, it’s really a thing) to a unique promo pressing of just about any song.… Continue reading Duran Duran’s Rio (33 1/3 series)
The Week in DD History: May 9 – 15
Before I dive into this week in Duran Duran history, I do want to wish a Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers (of humans and fur babies) out there, including my partner-in-crime! It is often a thankless job but is truly appreciated. May 9: Careless Memories peaked at number 37 in the UK in 1981.… Continue reading The Week in DD History: May 9 – 15
Ragged and Rock Star Like!
A week or so ago when Rhonda suggested a new topic for our Friday blogs in between our Vodka Friday episodes, I was immediately on board. I was confident that I could come up with some funny or ridiculous stories about our fandom adventures. Then, I started to think and almost got overwhelmed. It wasn’t… Continue reading Ragged and Rock Star Like!
In My Bones – the Podcast “Primer”
So, once upon a time, I decided to record a podcast as a sort of primer to In My Bones. Thinking that perhaps it might be fun to talk about Dom’s new album as an <insert laughter here> unbiased reporter, I did my homework. I listened to the album approximately eleventy-thousand times, took copious notes,… Continue reading In My Bones – the Podcast “Primer”