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    Posted: August 19 2007 at 12:30
Originally posted by Angelo Angelo wrote:

Originally posted by Melomaniac Melomaniac wrote:

Simon Lebon is probably one of the WORST live singers ever.  Just listen to his so-called performance on Pavarotti and Friends (the 1st I believe) on which he Tries to sing Ordinary World... I still have shivers of disgust just thinking about it.  A guy that benefited too much from studio technology but has no talent whatsoever.


Simon Lebon? Isn't he that Schwarzkopf hair gel model from my highschool era? With  long hair and an Iron Maiden t-shirt, so I wasn't really in their target group I guess. Tongue

Oh wait, no I see, he's the chap from errm.. yes of course, Durex Durex.Thumbs%20UpLOL
 
For protect sex... Yes! For sure depression moments DURAN DURAN! I've listen one song. Not bad at all. But I vomiting... Because I've nausea!
 
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Points: 13244 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: August 19 2007 at 12:14
Originally posted by Melomaniac Melomaniac wrote:

Simon Lebon is probably one of the WORST live singers ever.  Just listen to his so-called performance on Pavarotti and Friends (the 1st I believe) on which he Tries to sing Ordinary World... I still have shivers of disgust just thinking about it.  A guy that benefited too much from studio technology but has no talent whatsoever.


Simon Lebon? Isn't he that Schwarzkopf hair gel model from my highschool era? With  long hair and an Iron Maiden t-shirt, so I wasn't really in their target group I guess. Tongue

Oh wait, no I see, he's the chap from errm.. yes of course, Durex Durex.Thumbs%20UpLOL
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Points: 4088 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: August 19 2007 at 12:05
Simon Lebon is probably one of the WORST live singers ever.  Just listen to his so-called performance on Pavarotti and Friends (the 1st I believe) on which he Tries to sing Ordinary World... I still have shivers of disgust just thinking about it.  A guy that benefited too much from studio technology but has no talent whatsoever.
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Points: 7744 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: August 17 2007 at 10:02
Originally posted by laplace laplace wrote:

concerning Duran Duran's music, I really appreciate the counterpoint of the underlying metaphor
I concur.
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Points: 1594 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: August 17 2007 at 09:51
Didn't they invent gangsta rap with 911 Is A Joke?
"The disgusting stink of a too-loud electric guitar.... Now, that's my idea of a good time."
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Points: 7606 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: August 17 2007 at 09:47
concerning Duran Duran's music, I really appreciate the counterpoint of the underlying metaphor
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(not a serious thread)
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Points: 37575 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: August 16 2007 at 19:55
of all the 80's bands that ever existed, you've managed to find the one solitary band that I cannot think of a single good thing to say about them...
 
erm, their cover of Fame was okay Ermm ...
 
...the Godley and Creme directed video for Girls on Film... Embarrassed
 
nope, still struggling...
 
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...Roger Taylor once bought a sofa from my Mother-in-Law's shop. Approve
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Points: 1264 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: August 16 2007 at 18:50
I don't like them too much, just as Depeche or Flock of Seagulls. But I love "Save a Prayer" or whatever the name of that damn good song..... It kills me everytime I hear it.

I also do like 'Come Undone' & 'Ordinary World'.
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Points: 7744 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: August 15 2007 at 21:48
Originally posted by micky micky wrote:

hahahha.. damn....thought it was the long awaited Duran Duran appreciation thread. 

No micky, this is that thread.

I personally find their earlier material much more artistic and integral in their recording techniques and composition sincerity, though the production quality and aesthetic values of their album covers of their latter material can not be overlooked. Overall, a very passionate band, both about the art of music, and the act of questioning the experience of the principles of progressive music as a whole.

(I remind myself of "Eno" from the film "Art School Confidential".)


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