As ever, loads of these which I don't know, but no time post-holiday to play them all through, dammit!
― mike t-diva, Sunday, 11 July 2021 12:38 (two years ago) link
It's funny how Duran Duran have almost no cultural relevance now. I used to be annoyed at the time by how frequently they were on the cover of SH, which seemed like every other week and sometimes it would just be John Taylor on the cover. Even a group like Spandau Ballet who were much less successful seem to be more highly valued.
― Heavy Messages (jed_), Sunday, 11 July 2021 14:28 (two years ago) link
I think they still have some cachet. There’s just been a 33 1/3 book on ‘Rio’ published and a bit of buzz anou their new album. Though tbf that may be more for Graham Coxon’s involvement.
― Dan Worsley, Sunday, 11 July 2021 14:41 (two years ago) link
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcqiswAZfVPrelbvFs5Swp06ILOWW7Cdc
― Yours in Sorrow, A Schoolboy: (forksclovetofu), Sunday, 11 July 2021 15:22 (two years ago) link
less complete:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6HwZ0LyLQRY1jn8MTj99MI?si=e4da2fa4c4ee4fa9
― Yours in Sorrow, A Schoolboy: (forksclovetofu), Sunday, 11 July 2021 15:26 (two years ago) link
I like Duran Duran WAY more than Spandau Ballet.
Save A Prayer intro is all time too.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvlyYgSTS0I
― stirmonster, Sunday, 11 July 2021 17:30 (two years ago) link
i do love the first few Spandau Ballet singles though.
― stirmonster, Sunday, 11 July 2021 18:19 (two years ago) link
Rockers Revenge, easy
― Mark G, Sunday, 11 July 2021 18:45 (two years ago) link
Automatic thread bump. This poll's results are now in.
― System, Monday, 12 July 2021 00:01 (two years ago) link
Spent some time listening to this playlist today to the clear joy of my appropriately aged partner. More please
― Yours in Sorrow, A Schoolboy: (forksclovetofu), Monday, 12 July 2021 00:11 (two years ago) link
Got another lined up, forks.
― Heavy Messages (jed_), Monday, 12 July 2021 00:44 (two years ago) link
I voted for Memory of your Name, which I had only just heard, because I was sure the Flirts didn't need my vote ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
― Heavy Messages (jed_), Monday, 12 July 2021 00:46 (two years ago) link
That Save a Prayer sampling track stir posted is fantastic.
― Heavy Messages (jed_), Monday, 12 July 2021 00:47 (two years ago) link
No one on the thread vouched for Duran and they came second. I guess my idea that they are irrelevant was bollocks, it wouldn't be the first time. I like Save a Prayer. I like Wild Boys and The Chauffeur, too. "sing blue silver" is etched in my mind. It seems profound somehow but isn't at the same time.
― Heavy Messages (jed_), Monday, 12 July 2021 00:57 (two years ago) link
"sing blue silver" seems all surface, no feeling, which, I guess, may be quintessential 80s.
― Heavy Messages (jed_), Monday, 12 July 2021 01:00 (two years ago) link
what the fuck does that mean, and how is surface not felt?
― So who you gonna call? The martini police (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Monday, 12 July 2021 01:20 (two years ago) link
sorry, it's so weird to me we're STILL having these authenticity discussions almost 40 years after synths and Ferry-esque mannerisms fucked everyone
― So who you gonna call? The martini police (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Monday, 12 July 2021 01:21 (two years ago) link
The DD Night Versions are huge faves too.
Growing up just about all my best girl friends were HUGE Duranies. I was in denial for a long time but i think all that exposure eventually seeped in there.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1DAUuLeEOw
― stirmonster, Monday, 12 July 2021 01:22 (two years ago) link
No idea why Alfred is being cunty to my comment when he's generally so genial. and how is surface not felt? is my point. wtf, alf?
― Heavy Messages (jed_), Monday, 12 July 2021 03:40 (two years ago) link
The Hot Tracks "Gloria In 3D" remix from 1984 is insane:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UD3Ym9viJ8o
― mike t-diva, Monday, 12 July 2021 18:13 (two years ago) link
lol, you're not kidding
― Yours in Sorrow, A Schoolboy: (forksclovetofu), Monday, 12 July 2021 18:58 (two years ago) link
jed, do you mind if i do september 82?
― Yours in Sorrow, A Schoolboy: (forksclovetofu), Monday, 12 July 2021 19:02 (two years ago) link
Absolutely dying at "Gloria In 3D" as remixed by Spike Jones, thanks!
― Three Rings for the Elven Bishop (Dan Peterson), Monday, 12 July 2021 19:13 (two years ago) link
feel free, forks!
― Heavy Messages (jed_), Monday, 12 July 2021 19:28 (two years ago) link
That's absolutely mental.
― Heavy Messages (jed_), Monday, 12 July 2021 22:58 (two years ago) link