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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Its Time to Take the Pressure Off
This morning, Duran Duran asked what one song energizes and gets fans going. I stopped and thought a bit. I think this question might have been far too difficult for a Monday morning, at least for me. Possibilities abound. I think first to the live shows. Should I choose “[Reach up for the] Sunrise”, because… Continue reading Its Time to Take the Pressure Off
Duran Duran Songs over Pictures
After months of asking people to choose favorite pictures of individual band members in our daily questions, we have finally chosen a favorite picture for each former and current member. We wouldn’t be who we are if we didn’t then ask people to then choose between those favorites! Now, of course, we aren’t really asking… Continue reading Duran Duran Songs over Pictures
Do They Know It’s Christmas – Memories
I know I’ve already done a date in history for today, but also on this date in 1984, Duran Duran, and particularly Simon LeBon, was featured in Bob Geldof’s and Midge Ure’s project “Do They Know It’s Christmas”, by Band Aid. On a day where it’s pretty difficult to get into the holiday spirit…I think… Continue reading Do They Know It’s Christmas – Memories
Top 25 Duran Duran Songs Part 1
This is it!!!! Well, this is the first half of “it”! Today is the day that I reveal part of the top Duran Duran songs (songs 25 to 11) as picked by us (the fans!). First, let me thank each and every person that sent us a list! Most said that it was hard, particularly… Continue reading Top 25 Duran Duran Songs Part 1
Interpretations of Dirty Great Monster
It has been a long time since I have taken a good long look at a song’s lyrics and tried to figure out what the heck it is about. Now, when I started doing this, I asked people to give song suggestions. I’m still moving through those original one, but am open to getting others.… Continue reading Interpretations of Dirty Great Monster