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Duran Duran

Red Carpet Massacre

  • AMG Review of Red Carpet Massacre

    Amg
    Matt Collar
    All Music Guide

    While Duran Duran have worked steadily since their 1993 comeback, The Wedding Album, they haven't always sounded as stylish and creatively tuned-in as they do on 2007's Red Carpet Massacre. Perhaps it's because there hasn't always been a definitive sound for the band to catch onto in the way that adult alternative informed the mature aesthetic of The Wedding Album. Interestingly, rather than go for the sound of more obvious neo-new wave bands like the Killers, Red Carpet Massacre finds the original lineup of vocalist Simon LeBon, keyboardist Nick Rhodes, bassist John Taylor, and drummer Roger Taylor -- guitarist Andy Taylor left prior to recording -- hooking up with modern dance-pop producers Danjahandz and Timbaland for a sound that at once returns the band to its edgy, club-oriented roots while also updating its sound to fit in on the radio next to such contemporary Timbaland-helmed acts as Justin Timberlake and Nelly Furtado. In fact, Timberlake even co-wrote and produced the very "FutureSex/LoveSounds"-ish ballad "Falling Down." These are darkly atmospheric, pulsating tracks that make the most of Duran Duran's longstanding knack for moody, somewhat cheeky dance-rock. To theses ends, dark disco cuts like "Nite-Runner" and "Skin Divers," with their dominatrix whip beats, high-pitched choruses, and obligatory Timbaland raps, are both deliciously hedonistic and crisply appointed electro-soul numbers. Similarly, tracks like the synth-driven title cut and the angular and oddly funky "Zoom In" come as close as the band has been in years to re-creating its own glamorous and neon-coated '80s aesthetic.

new music for MOG
over 2 years ago
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"Timberlake" To Bring Sexy Cool Back To Duran Duran
over 2 years ago
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Hip-hop mogul Timbaland and pop sensation Justin Timberlake are helping Duran Duran get "sexy back," according to Yahoo.Simon LeBon, Nick Rhodes, John Taylor and Roger Taylor joined forces with the U.S. stars for their 13th album, ??Red Carpet Massacre??, due to be released in the United States on November 13 and in Britain on November 19."It's a real collaboration and we haven't really written...

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New Duran Duran Video For "Falling Down"
over 2 years ago
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Duran Duran are back and their new video is fabulous! Totally hilarious - the band run a rehab for rich brats and the story starts out with a Britney Spears look-alike whining about how she's fine while her boyfriend calmly tries to get rid of her. One of his arguments is that she'll enjoy it because she's got girlfriends in there to hang out with! Hahha ha ha! The song is great too, a grea...

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Duran Duran Video Banned From UK TV
over 2 years ago

Duran Duran made a solid comeback with the upcoming release of Red Carpet Massacre and the recent launch of its first video for the song "Falling Down." The video portrays the trend of models/starlets going to rehab for a week and then returning to a life of luxury. However, someone in the UK does not approve. The video has been banned from UK television as "too controversial" and the band i...

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Duran Duran: Switching JT's On Their Latest Album
over 2 years ago

This is scarey news for Duran Duran fans. It seems they've switched out their normal JT - John Taylor, that is - for the more frightening but way-less talented Justin Timberlake. Timbaland's also adding some flare to their new album, amd I can deal with him, even though at the moment he's a bit oversaturated in terms of producing other people's albums. Read on for more terror-inducing details:...

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Catching up
about 1 year ago

Geez. It's been ages since I've posted anything on MOG.I guess I really just want to say that two of my favorite bands - Duran Duran and Radiohead - have both released amazing albums (relatively) recently.Duran Duran's "Red Carpet Massacre" is a brilliantly fun electronic-pop album, and Radiohead's "In Rainbows" is their most consistent album since "OK Computer."That's all.

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Too much music... is there such a thing?
about 1 year ago
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I've had so much new music lately I don't know quite what to do with it all. I've heard more in the last month than in the last year. Way too much of it is stuff I like. I just discovered KEXP in Seattle, which is wealth of healthy, good music. Also, I've had the good fortune of being around of serious music lovers and as we all know, the like to share! Thank God!Things I'm digging right now:T...

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Duran Duran - Falling Down
about 1 year ago
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Falling Down is the first single from Duran Duran's new record, "Red Carpet Massacre"

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New and Improved!
over 2 years ago

Duran Duran do it again. This is why I love them.calla:-)

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My boys are back!
over 2 years ago
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So, I know I dont come on here all the time and it's been a while since I've posted anything about my guys... But today, I rejoice! Why, because my favorite band has a new CD coming out on November 13th and I can't wait. New CD, new tour... Oh, 2008 is gonna be good, good times.In the meantime please check out this Timbaland/Timberlake co-produced/co-written track. I dare you not to shake your ...

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RCM
over 2 years ago

Hope you all have listened to what is about to come our way!

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DURAN DURAN Back for Round Two
about 1 year ago

MUSIC NEWS - Reunited new wave rockers Duran Duran (SIMON LEBON-vocals, NICK RHODES- keyboards, JOHN TAYLOR- bass and ROGER TAYLOR-drums) are putting out the "Red Carpet" for a another round of American shows to promote their latest cd. After a short South American run, the Red Carpet Massacre Tour moves up to North America with a November 28 show at Sports Palace in Mexico City, ME...

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Duran Duran Map Out North American Tour
about 1 year ago

Duran Duran have mapped out the North American leg of their world tour. The jaunt, in support of their most recent album 'Red Carpet Massacre ', will kick-off December 1st in San Antonio, TX and will run through December 14. Duran Duran Tour dates:San Antonio, TX Majestic Theatre (December 1) Grand Prairie, TX Nokia Theatre (2) Tulsa, OK Brady Theater (4) Houston, TX Verizon Wireless Theater...

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