On to the ninth track on Pop Trash, “Lady Xanax”. Nick wrote this song, and according to Katy on dd.com, “it is actually about someone he knows who represents spiraling into despair and unable to find any sense of purpose in her life”. The song is a ballad, some characterizing the song as having a… Continue reading Lady Xanax
This Week in DD History: October 17-23, 2021
Why is October flying by so quickly this year?!? It feels like I just barely turned the calendar from September! Perhaps it is due to the band performing this month. Maybe it is because we’ve been waiting SO LONG for #DD15 that time has taken pity on us…it’s not very long now before the released… Continue reading This Week in DD History: October 17-23, 2021
Why Some and Not Others?
The baseball season ended this week. Now, I know that there are four teams still involved in the playoffs but, for me, for my family, it ended once our beloved Chicago White Sox was eliminated. The playoffs were a big deal for my family as everything from clothing choices to daily schedules to unplanned but… Continue reading Why Some and Not Others?
Just Before Liftoff: Astronaut in 2004
This time of year always reminds me of two things: the Friends of Mine Convention in New Orleans, and the release of Astronaut in 2004. These two events took place just weeks apart from one another, and the whole fan community had a buzz of energy. Back in those days, I don’t think things were… Continue reading Just Before Liftoff: Astronaut in 2004
It is just music
What do you do if your favorite band puts out an album you don’t like? I feel like maybe this is a fair question that many of us have dealt with over the course of our lives. There are likely countless answers, some great, some fair, and others…well…we’ve seen some of the “others”, haven’t we?… Continue reading It is just music
We Twist and Shout
I have to say, this “forcing myself to sit down and watch the videos” project is going really well. First of all, I really AM sitting down and watching each video I write about, which right there, is a miracle. I’m sure some of you are wondering why – and I’ll get to that in… Continue reading We Twist and Shout
Mars Meets Venus
From just five years after Match.com (1995) was developed comes Mars Meets Venus (2000). The song takes a satirical look at dating in the modern-age, and was produced by TV Mania. The fact that “modern-age” was used in a sentence here is already unnerving, but never mind. It is Monday. Let’s just take a listen!… Continue reading Mars Meets Venus
The Week in DD History: Oct. 10-16, 2021
I apologize that this week’s Duran Duran history is so late. It has been a very busy weekend for me with visiting with friends and having my niece visiting. Needless to say, I could use another weekend just to get some things done like this blog! Anyway, I appreciate the good times. Will this week… Continue reading The Week in DD History: Oct. 10-16, 2021
Missing Post-Concert Let Down?
I haven’t been to a Duran Duran concert in two years. I realize that for many of you out there, that’s nothing. Some of you haven’t seen them in maybe six years, perhaps even more, so please don’t think I’m trying to make the point that I am somehow suffering. I can assure you, I’m… Continue reading Missing Post-Concert Let Down?
Flashback Friday: Astronaut’s Release
This morning when thinking about what to write, I took a glance at my handmade Duran wall calendar. I noticed that the album, Astronaut, was released around this time in 2004. The first thought was, “How can that be? How was Astronaut released 17 years ago? 17?!? The reunion happened that long ago?!” It took… Continue reading Flashback Friday: Astronaut’s Release