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All You Need Is Now
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All You Need Is Now

Duran Duran

A high-definition revival of the band's classic synth-pop architecture. Mark Ronson polishes their signature neon-funk and cinematic drama for a modern urban landscape.

December 8, 2010 · Star Line (7)

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All You Need Is Now is the sound of a legendary band finally reconciling their past with their present. Under the meticulous production of Mark Ronson, Duran Duran abandons the experimental detours of their previous decade to embrace the shimmering, high-fashion synth-pop that made them icons. It feels like a spiritual successor to their 1982 masterpiece Rio, but viewed through a lens of 21st-century sophistication. The basslines are thicker, the synths are more textured, and Simon Le Bon’s vocals carry a seasoned, emotive weight that anchors the album’s more cinematic ambitions.

Moments Worth Listening For
The way the bassline in 'Girl Panic!' snaps against the disco-inflected drum beat, creating an instant catwalk energy.
The transition from the news-anchor sample into the sweeping, cinematic chorus of 'The Man Who Stole a Leopard'.
The stark, melancholic piano opening of 'Before the Rain' that slowly builds into a lush, widescreen finale.
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does All You Need Is Now sound next to the rest of Duran Duran's catalogue?

Nostalgic+1.2σ

Nostalgic saturates this record notably more than the artist's norm.

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