Synth and Swagger
Synth and Swagger
From the Vault: Duran Duran debut deep-dive
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From the Vault: Duran Duran debut deep-dive

Say that fast 3 times!

Originally recorded in 2017. Edited and re-released for 2025.

Before the yachts, the Bond themes, and the MTV dominance, there was this: five sharp-dressed kids from Birmingham with a head full of Roxy Music, a Roland synth, and something to prove. Duran Duran’s 1981 debut wasn’t just a New Romantic launchpad—it was a bold, stylish shot across the bow of…

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