For the DD fan community-at-large, Tuesday became an important day as presales began for the upcoming, recently announced shows at the O2 Institute in Birmingham. The gigs are just a mere three weeks away! While they indeed present a bit more than just the normal struggle for international fans outside of England to attend, the… Continue reading Presales, Practice…and Joy
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Lava Lamp
Let it Flow! It is time we turn our attention to the next groovy little tune on Pop Trash, Lava Lamp. This song marks a departure in the way songs were credited, as this is noted as being produced by Simon’s company, SYN Productions as well as TV Mania – the production company owned by… Continue reading Lava Lamp
The Week in DD History: August 22-28, 2021
During times like this, it is nice to have the occasional good memory to look back on. Let’s see what this week brings… August 22 Starplex Amphitheater, Dallas TX (1999) nTelos Wireless Pavilion, Portsmouth VA (2012) August 23 The band visited Andy Warhol’s loft (1982) Great Western Forum, Los Angeles CA (1993) Too Much Information… Continue reading The Week in DD History: August 22-28, 2021
Durham, 2012: Magical Memories
I have decided that I very much enjoy these Flashback Fridays. Each one supplies the opportunity to skip down memory lane a bit. While I know the band prefers the here and now, I don’t mind being the one to stir up the memory pot a little from time to time! This week, I’m thinking… Continue reading Durham, 2012: Magical Memories
Here We Go Again
It’s been tough to feel more joy…or any joy… this past week. I don’t need to regurgitate the news, so I won’t. I just need to acknowledge what I believe many, including myself, are feeling. Life isn’t that great right now. I find it to be a near constant exercise of actively searching and finding… Continue reading Here We Go Again
What About Bootlegs?
Do you collect bootlegs? I’m pretty sure I don’t. If you read this last sentence, and are asking, “Pretty sure?”, read on. I saw Duran Duran at the House of Blues in Anaheim – the one that closed in Downtown Disney. I can remember how wide-eyed I was when the realization hit that Simon was… Continue reading What About Bootlegs?
Someone Else Not Me
This week, we begin Pop Trash, released in June of 2000 – the very first album of the decade by the band. The album was the first release after leaving EMI, the label they had been with since 1981, and was the only album released under Hollywood Records. It was also the final album for… Continue reading Someone Else Not Me
When Does Anger Cross the Line?
In November of 2007, Red Carpet Massacre was released by Duran Duran. This album became the crux of many an online debate that yours truly participated in with gusto. Spoiler alert: it is not my favorite album. I had no problem engaging in “spirited discussion”. At the time, my opinions felt rational. Sometimes, you just… Continue reading When Does Anger Cross the Line?
I Like Where This Is Going
Hi everybody! It is late in the day for a blog, but after brainstorming with my youngest over the meaning of the lyric video (Why didn’t they have these back in MY day?!) for More Joy, I was inspired! This morning, I sat down to watch it the first time, and decided the video was… Continue reading I Like Where This Is Going
Undergoing Treatment
We are closing out our time with Medazzaland by spending Monday listening to Undergoing Treatment, the final track on the album. Self-deprecating, as well as what many consider to be a jab back at media and press, let’s get into it. Audio Lyrics Read “Undergoing Treatment” by Duran Duran on Genius Rhonda For me, “Undergoing Treatment”… Continue reading Undergoing Treatment