Duran Duran - Duran Duran (1981) [Full Album] Original Release

Duran Duran is the debut studio album by the English pop rock band Duran Duran, released on 15 June 1981 through EMI. Produced by Colin Thurston, it was recorded in London and Oxfordshire between December 1980 and January 1981. The instrumental tracks were recorded quickly, but vocalist Simon Le Bon initially struggled to sing in the studio, leading to discussions about replacing him before EMI employee Dave Ambrose intervened.

Influenced by artists such as David Bowie, the Human League, Japan and Chic, Duran Duran features a mixture of synthesiser-led pop tunes and more atmospheric tracks, with elements of disco, punk and dance. Le Bon's cryptic lyrics cover topics from youthful torment and confusion to the band's goals and ambitions. The cover artwork for the album and singles were designed by Malcolm Garrett.

Tracklist:
00:00 - Girls on Film
03:32 - Planet Earth
07:35 - Anyone Out There
11:38 - To the Shore
15:29 - Careless Memories
19:25 - Night Boat
24:50 - Sound of Thunder
28:57 - Friends of Mine
34:40 - Tel Aviv

Duran Duran
Simon Le Bon – lead vocals
Andy Taylor – guitar
John Taylor – bass guitar
Roger Taylor – drums
Nick Rhodes – keyboards, synthesisers

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