Duran Duran (wooo!)

VEGANGELICA · 09-18-2011, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Neapolitan

I don't know what you would expect from band that took it's name from the movie"Barberella"

Heh...I forgot about Durand Durand as the origin of DD's name.

When I first heard them, I didn't know anything about the group other than their music, which was catchy but not very satisfying for me because so many of their songs sounded nice but seemed to lack emotion. Nice ear candy, but I wanted more from a song.

I listened to "Girls on Film" again and *did* think, like Necromancer said, that it has a nice bass line.

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Originally Posted by Il Duce

try Skin Trade or their remake of White Lines

Will try. Thanks, Duce.

Edit: "Skin Trade" - didn't like much. The singing reminded me of Prince, which I hadn't expected.
"White Lines" - didn't like either. Kind of reminded me of George Michael's music.

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Originally Posted by sopsych

I don't think that is an official video for "Save a Prayer." I've seen two official versions. Anyway, it's a great song, maybe the band's best. I also have a special fondness for "All She Wants Is" and "Ordinary World." Duran Duran does the wall of sound well on many songs. Credit probably goes to Nick Rhodes and the band's choice of producers.

I see you are right about that video not being the official one for "Save a Prayer." Here's the official video:

Duran Duran - "Save a Prayer"

BastardofYoung · 09-18-2011, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Il Duce

try Skin Trade or their remake of White Lines

No. "Thank You" is a dreadful album. Avoid it and anything from it like the plague.

Howard the Duck · 09-18-2011, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by BastardofYoung

No. "Thank You" is a dreadful album. Avoid it and anything from it like the plague.

to each his own

BastardofYoung · 09-18-2011, 09:23 PM

well, most people do have terrible taste in everything.

Seriously though, Thank You is a worthless record, covers that are just laughable (see: 911 is a Joke, awful cover... probably have to explain it to many of their own friends, considering they are familiar with 999)

They could have made it a lot better by picking songs that reflect their own style and in their own range, instead they picked songs that didn't fit their style.

trust me, not an uncommon opinion, 9 out of 10 people will tell you it is an awful record.

Really nobody should buy it unless they want it for sheer comedic reasons or are completists. Anybody who is a casual fan would be better of without it.

One of the worst albums to come out of the 90's.

sopsych · 09-19-2011, 11:22 AM

"All You Need is Now" is a decent song, and I see critics rate the album as better than many of its predecessors. I don't think Duran Duran has made a great album since 1992, and that was the only great one since the original lineup fractured.

Howard the Duck · 09-19-2011, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by BastardofYoung

well, most people do have terrible taste in everything.

Seriously though, Thank You is a worthless record, covers that are just laughable (see: 911 is a Joke, awful cover... probably have to explain it to many of their own friends, considering they are familiar with 999)

They could have made it a lot better by picking songs that reflect their own style and in their own range, instead they picked songs that didn't fit their style.

trust me, not an uncommon opinion, 9 out of 10 people will tell you it is an awful record.

Really nobody should buy it unless they want it for sheer comedic reasons or are completists. Anybody who is a casual fan would be better of without it.

One of the worst albums to come out of the 90's.

ya know what they say about one man's meat

only The Doors and Led Zep covers were totally dreadful, IMHO

BastardofYoung · 09-19-2011, 11:33 PM

lol. no, they were all awful. defend it all ya want, they are all dreadful.

seriously... LOL!

epic fail.

sucked the life out of this..

i have heard more feeling and passion on american idol.

too much thorazine.

09-18-2011, 09:23 PM	#44 (permalink)
BastardofYoung Buzz Killjoy Join Date: May 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 2,692	well, most people do have terrible taste in everything. Seriously though, Thank You is a worthless record, covers that are just laughable (see: 911 is a Joke, awful cover... probably have to explain it to many of their own friends, considering they are familiar with 999) They could have made it a lot better by picking songs that reflect their own style and in their own range, instead they picked songs that didn't fit their style. trust me, not an uncommon opinion, 9 out of 10 people will tell you it is an awful record. Really nobody should buy it unless they want it for sheer comedic reasons or are completists. Anybody who is a casual fan would be better of without it. One of the worst albums to come out of the 90's. __________________ last.fm ‎"I hope that someday we will be able to put away our fears and prejudices and just laugh at people." - Jack Handey.

09-19-2011, 11:33 PM	#47 (permalink)
BastardofYoung Buzz Killjoy Join Date: May 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 2,692	lol. no, they were all awful. defend it all ya want, they are all dreadful. seriously... LOL! epic fail. sucked the life out of this.. i have heard more feeling and passion on american idol. too much thorazine. __________________ last.fm ‎"I hope that someday we will be able to put away our fears and prejudices and just laugh at people." - Jack Handey. Last edited by BastardofYoung; 09-19-2011 at 11:39 PM.

09-19-2011, 11:22 AM	#45 (permalink)
sopsych Music Addict Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: indoors Posts: 722	"All You Need is Now" is a decent song, and I see critics rate the album as better than many of its predecessors. I don't think Duran Duran has made a great album since 1992, and that was the only great one since the original lineup fractured.