By Jason Lent As far as greatest hits compilations go, Duran Duran’s Decade is one moon on Monday from flawless. It also documents how incredibly deep the band’s imperial phase was. Compare the tracklisting with other 80s bands that traded in guitars and synth and there really is nobody who comes close. But thirty years… Continue reading Decades: 1990-2020
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Three To Get Ready
the lasting first impression is what you’re looking for – “First Impression” The excitement of unwrapping a new cassette, CD, or vinyl record, and settling into a new listening experience retains its sense of excitement no matter how old we get. There is something magical about hearing new music from a favorite band and, often,… Continue reading Three To Get Ready
Guest Blog: Lake Tahoe Review
By Shonda Talerico Dudlicek Is there anyone out there who doesn’t know the words? It was the last night in the city and everyone came to party. And it was a full moon and Friday the 13th. It was enough of a weird combination to prompt Nick to “grope” Simon at the end of the… Continue reading Guest Blog: Lake Tahoe Review
A Durandipitous Sunday Night
Still regarded as a video band by many, the band have proven to be so much more and all the moon man imagery of this tour playfully pokes anyone who would disagree.
Back to the Sugar Shack: Liberty Turns 29
Another Duraniversary popped up this week on the socials. Has it really been twenty-nine years since Liberty arrived, somewhat uncomfortably, in our lives? Often dismissed as the band’s worst album, it was a difficult album for me to grasp upon its release. The 80s were over, that much was clear and where the new decade was headed… Continue reading Back to the Sugar Shack: Liberty Turns 29
Guest Blog: The Awesome NASA T-Shirts
We love when friends send us guest blogs out of the blue! While obviously we love having this place to share all of our Duranie thoughts and ideas, we also welcome other Duranies to do the same! Here’s one from our friend, Nat, about the cool merch connected to Tuesday’s special show! -A&R I try… Continue reading Guest Blog: The Awesome NASA T-Shirts
Still In My Heart: Remembering Live Aid & The Power Station
By Jason Lent Another Live Aid comes and goes and, as always, people have their annual chuckle about Simon LeBon missing a note during Duran Duran’s indifferent performance on the momentous day. For me, Live Aid arrived only four days after my first rock-n-roll concert and my ears were still ringing. As much as I… Continue reading Still In My Heart: Remembering Live Aid & The Power Station
Repost: “Rolling Stone” 2022 Interview Part 1
I have what is either going to be a special treat….or this will spur the dedicated and relentless campaign for this blog to be permanently demolished. Several years back, we partnered with our good friend C.K. Shortell on a short series of <completely fictional> blogs to post in early April. C.K. and I still laugh… Continue reading Repost: “Rolling Stone” 2022 Interview Part 1
Record Store Day 2019
As the lights go down on another Record Store Day, Duran Duran have finally delivered a record worth the 5am wake-up call and four hours in a queue with other like-minded music fans.
Thank You, You’re Welcome (Part Two)
Thank You was a misguided album born from good intentions. Let’s try to figure out what went wrong. Imagine what could have been if they took a slightly different path…