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Duran Duran Album Deepdives

The Wild Boys Weren’t Just Pretty Faces

Duran Duran (self-titled)

Before the yachts and MTV fame, Duran Duran’s 1981 debut delivered moody, stylish post-punk ambition from five sharp-dressed kids with something to prove.

Rio

Launched Duran Duran into full technicolor—an explosion of style, sound, and ambition that turned them from cult favorites into global icons.

Seven and the Ragged Tiger

Captured Duran Duran at full throttle—a lush, high-stakes blend of pop excess, cryptic lyrics, and worldwide fame in the making.

Wild Boys, View to a Kill & Arcadia

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Duran Duran splintered and swaggered—chasing Bond themes, tribal beats, and art-school decadence in one of the most chaotic, creative detours of their career.

Notorious

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Lean, slick, and funk-infused, Notorious marked a sharp reinvention—new lineup, new sound, and a confident strut into late-’80s sophistication.

Big Thing

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Minimalist, moody, and quietly daring, Big Thing stripped back the excess for icy synths, whispered hooks, and flashes of clubland cool.