Duran Duran – Duran Duran (VG+/VG+) – LP, AU 1981

Duran Duran is an LP by Duran Duran from 1981 released on the EMI label.

About this album

Duran Duran’s debut album is a landmark of British new wave, introducing the band’s blend of sharp hooks, dancefloor pulse and polished synth-pop polish. Released in 1981, it framed the Birmingham group as one of the defining acts of the emerging MTV era, with songs such as Girls On Film, Planet Earth and Careless Memories helping establish their name beyond the UK club circuit. The record’s mix of rock energy, electronic colour and pop immediacy pointed towards the band’s later international success while capturing the sleek, fashion-conscious edge that made them stand out from their contemporaries.

Genre: Pop & Rock

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