- Audio CD (5 April 2004)
- Label: Tape Modern
- ASIN: B0001O2SNM
- Other Editions: Audio CD
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 391,961 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Twenty-five years after forming Duran Duran together in art school, Stephen Duffy and Nick Rhodes have collaborated as The Devils to record Dark Circles, a mish-mash of techno-pop, new romantic and dance music. The Duran influences are definitely there and although Duffy has left his folk hat with the Lilac Time, the lyrics are distinctly his. From the camped-up cabaret of "Big Store" (a song obviously written to get ready to shop to); via the ambient "Signals in Smoke"; to the toe-tapping pop of "Come Alive", the first half of the album does a decent job keeping your attention. The second half starts off with the strange, but intriguing "Hawks Do Not Share", before continuing with the dance-pop theme, "World Exclusive" which even has a few "sha la la, la la, woo hoos!"--a sure mark of classic pop. Dark Circles is a fine record, the only question is, what took them so long? --Jamie Clark
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Nick Rhodes has been able to produce very sophisticated music, and that warrants particuarly acute attention. His great work, Arcadia's 'So Red the Rose' album, has long gone unrecognised. His work with Duran Duran is always interesting and innovative.
The Devils is an interesting musical development. Going back to earlier roots, and working from songs written in their teens, Duffy and Rhodes have managed to manufacture an interesting blend of pop nostalgia and modern pop sensibilities.
Clearly, some of the pieces on the album represent at best no more than useful filler. Nonetheless, the majority of pieces evoking very interesting, if not intoxicating moods.
The Devils have made a very articulated and sophisticated album of music. It warrants a sequel.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This project will take you back in time to the early sound of 80's (with the modern recording technology). All songs seems to be fitted together, it combined between great pop songs and progressive sounds just like the Duran Duran's first album and Arcadia's so red the rose, it should have been released since 20 years ago. I think most of Duffy and Duran's fans will love this album. You can listen to again and again like i do then you
can sing along like you've been listening to it for over 20 years !!
can sing along like you've been listening to it for over 20 years !!
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Being neither a Duran Duran fan nor a Steven Duffy fan, I didn't know what to expect..but this album really is something else!
Filled with fantastique, hypnotic soundscapes (especially Signals in the Smoke) that manage to be both progressively modern (think fisherspoon) but also also tasty early 1980's synthetic - synth retro......
Filled with fantastique, hypnotic soundscapes (especially Signals in the Smoke) that manage to be both progressively modern (think fisherspoon) but also also tasty early 1980's synthetic - synth retro......
Pretty damn good...except for some of the very heavy handed female backing vocal that seemed to overpower Duffy's slightly awkward but strangely beautiful tones.
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Stephen Duffy is The Greatest Pop Songwriter Alive
Why is this man not King of the World? Mssrs. Duffy and Rhodes have created an incredibly tasteful record and are to be congratulated and thanked for what they have done. Read more
Published on 7 Feb 2003 by T. Bradley Tucker
an excellent side project for Nick Rhodes and Stephen Duffy
I consider myself a reasonably fair judge of music in general - I give anything a chance. As a loyal fan of Duran Duran, Arcadia and John Taylor's solo efforts, I pre-ordered this... Read more
Published on 27 July 2002 by fabfan97
Dark Circles, Great Music!!
I am a huge fan of Duran Duran, and esp Nick Rhodes. :-) He's teamed up with Stephen Duffy, ex Duran lead singer, pre Simon LeBon. I believe Nick has outdone himself on this one. Read more
Published on 27 July 2002 by Rebecca Christian
Big Disappointment
I am a big fan of Duran Duran and a big fan of Nick. This album is disappointing on many levels. It's almost like a concept album, except the concept stinks. Read more
Published on 24 July 2002 by Disappointed fan
Interesting..........
Suffering from Duran Duran withdrawal, I got this as a kind of history lesson. You can hear the influences (Roxy, Bowie) but there's also the distinctive Duran sound coming... Read more
Published on 16 July 2002 by "ultratrout"
Would phenominal be too strong a word??
BUY THIS CD!!!! This is an amazing collection of music by Nick Rhodes and Stephen Duffy...I can't help but think that this is the direction Duran Duran would have gone had Stephen... Read more
Published on 14 July 2002
NICK RHODES AND STEVEN DUFFY GO BACK TO THE FUTURE!!!
Nick Rhodes of DURAN DURAN and Stephen "Tin Tin" Duffy have made an album of lush pop fodder, striking beats and lyrics that hark back to Duran's humble yet tuneful... Read more
Published on 6 July 2002 by Christian D. Montone
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