I remember the first time I attended a Daily Duranie pre-show party in Las Vegas. I was too shy to talk much and I was one of the only guys in attendance. I certainly felt out of place but I guess I always have as a Duranie. Growing up as a tall, athletic kid who (sort of) excelled in sports, …
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View PostWant You More
On to track two from Astronaut! This song was produced by the five original members of Duran Duran, along with Dallas Austin, one of the producers they worked with for this album. This track was given a final polish by Don Gilmore at Sphere Studios after they had been signed to Epic Records for a four-album deal in June of …
Thank You, You’re Welcome – Part One
The inexplicable decision to record Thank You in the wake of a commercial resurgence continues to perplex me whenever I revisit it. What should have Thank You sounded like?
Top Of the Pops 1981
As exciting as MTV launching in August of 1981 was for me as a kid, it took some time for the channel to infiltrate popular culture. That wasn’t a problem for Top Of the Pops in England in 1981. The show was already a cornerstone of popular culture and the artists featured on the show in 1981 looks a lot …
[Reach up for the] Sunrise
View PostThis Band Was Perfect
Lately, I have been back listening to Astronaut after several years. When I listen to songs like “Want You More” or even “Finest Hour” or maybe even “Astronaut” itself, I tend to think back on how much my thoughts on this band have changed since the release of the album. Back in 2004 when Astronaut was released, I had only …