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A fully updated version of 1989’s Decade: Greatest Hits, this fan must-have includes all of the songs from the previous compilation--including “Girls on Film”, “Hungry Like the Wolf” and “Save a Prayer”--plus an additional five tracks from the 1990s.
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DURAN DURAN Greatest (Rare 1998 European manufactured Asian exclusive issue Strictly Limited Edition 2-disc set comprising of a CD album containing 19 classic tracks and worldwide hits plus Video-CD [playable on your PC and most DVD players] featuring 5 live performances and 2 uncensored videos presented in an individually numbered card picture slipcase)
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Confessing that Duran Duran have been my secret guilty pleasure over the years has not given me much cause for regret. I doubt I'm alone in my admiration for a band that provided a bright, optimistic soundtrack to the cold, cynical `80s that were my formative years. With their star once again in the ascendancy, this 1998 retrospective demonstrates the superior quality of their material compared to most of their pop contemporaries.
Duran Duran have not only had their own distinct and evocative sound, but the calibre of their songwriting also impresses. "Save A Prayer" still sounds as rich and luscious as it did in 1982, and it won't surprise a new listener that the poignant and moving "Ordinary World" won an Ivor Novello award for songwriting in 1994.
Listening to "Planet Earth" and "Girls On Film", it's strange to think that chart-busting pop music was once this fresh and versatile. I can also still recall the "night versions" of these tracks - the band were certainly among the first to remix extended versions of their standard tracks. Back then people with dangerously flammable hair danced to them in discos and nightclubs, now the remixes usually are the standards.
Having the videos on the second disc of "Greatest" is fantastic value for money, as the band's videos are some of the most (in)famous in music history and terrific nostalgia. The "Wild Boys", "Girls On Film" and "Rio" videos bring back all sorts of memories and imitating Simon Le Bon's ludicrous dancing on "Planet Earth" with a friend is the most fun I've had in my front room for months.
I had assumed that the more obvious pop anthems such as "The Reflex" and "Wild Boys" would sound much more dated to my 21st century ears than it actually turned out, and more recent material such as "Serious" and "Electric Barbarella" gives you the sense that you really may have missed something when Le Bon and Rhodes soldiered on with the franchise through the 90s.
This really is a terrific collection, great value for money.
Duran Duran have not only had their own distinct and evocative sound, but the calibre of their songwriting also impresses. "Save A Prayer" still sounds as rich and luscious as it did in 1982, and it won't surprise a new listener that the poignant and moving "Ordinary World" won an Ivor Novello award for songwriting in 1994.
Listening to "Planet Earth" and "Girls On Film", it's strange to think that chart-busting pop music was once this fresh and versatile. I can also still recall the "night versions" of these tracks - the band were certainly among the first to remix extended versions of their standard tracks. Back then people with dangerously flammable hair danced to them in discos and nightclubs, now the remixes usually are the standards.
Having the videos on the second disc of "Greatest" is fantastic value for money, as the band's videos are some of the most (in)famous in music history and terrific nostalgia. The "Wild Boys", "Girls On Film" and "Rio" videos bring back all sorts of memories and imitating Simon Le Bon's ludicrous dancing on "Planet Earth" with a friend is the most fun I've had in my front room for months.
I had assumed that the more obvious pop anthems such as "The Reflex" and "Wild Boys" would sound much more dated to my 21st century ears than it actually turned out, and more recent material such as "Serious" and "Electric Barbarella" gives you the sense that you really may have missed something when Le Bon and Rhodes soldiered on with the franchise through the 90s.
This really is a terrific collection, great value for money.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Nothing else I can say. This cd rocks! Every song is fantastic. You won't be sorry.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Kelvin J. Dickinson
VINE™ VOICE
Format:Audio CD
DURAN DURAN have earned their place as icons of 80's pop culture. Live, they still deliver today.
Of course, with a back catalogue of many excellent songs, any 19 track compilation is going to be as subjective as the person responsible for its content but, fortunately, this is a fine effort with only the occasional turkey (and Wild Boy) to put up with.
Looking back, it sends a considerable shiver down the old donkey jacket when I think of the term NEW ROMANTIC - Post-Punk was my formative era - but DURAN DURAN immediately impressed with the classic PLANET EARTH, and carried on impressing right up to ORDINARY WORLD (one of the most beautifully judged pop songs you'll ever hear and, in my opinion, the climax to a sixteen-year high).
All of which adds up to a pretty impressive career - most of which you'll find on this worthy CD. Check it out.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Of course, with a back catalogue of many excellent songs, any 19 track compilation is going to be as subjective as the person responsible for its content but, fortunately, this is a fine effort with only the occasional turkey (and Wild Boy) to put up with.
Looking back, it sends a considerable shiver down the old donkey jacket when I think of the term NEW ROMANTIC - Post-Punk was my formative era - but DURAN DURAN immediately impressed with the classic PLANET EARTH, and carried on impressing right up to ORDINARY WORLD (one of the most beautifully judged pop songs you'll ever hear and, in my opinion, the climax to a sixteen-year high).
All of which adds up to a pretty impressive career - most of which you'll find on this worthy CD. Check it out.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
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"Greatest"
A blast from the 80's past...
An excellent CD to have to hand when you just want to have a blast from the past... Read more
An excellent CD to have to hand when you just want to have a blast from the past... Read more
Published 14 days ago by Caroline
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Did i buy this?...I don't think so!
Not that i remember but i'm sure anyone looking to but it would like it. How's that for a review of something i don't even own?... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mr. V. C. Jordan
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Great
I got this for my dad and he loves it. It has all there greatest hits on there. Would recommend for any Duran Duran fan.
Published 2 months ago by caza200083
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pop classics
Twenty years since their pop music debut, Duran Duran issued another greatest-hits collection. As if 1989's Decade weren't stellar enough, this select package was much more solid. Read more
Published 2 months ago by darren0108
5.0 out of 5 stars
mint, blast from the past
Excellant value especially having found I had £2 credit waiting to be used for mp3 download, only ended up costing me 49p
Published 2 months ago by MRS J A COLES
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Greatest
Bought this blast from the past for my girfriend (who, I'm convinced, stil has a SImon LeBon poster somewhere). All their best songs for £1.29 (including delivery).
Published 2 months ago by O. J. G. Thomas
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great CD
Just as good as I remember it to being 1st time round.
Has some fantastic tracks on it which even my little loves.
Has some fantastic tracks on it which even my little loves.
Published 3 months ago by carl chiverrell
5.0 out of 5 stars
DURAN DURAN
WHAT CAN I SAY THEY ALL WAYS HAVE HAD A GREAT SOUND,THIS CD HAS ALL THE BEST SOUNDS SO IF YOU LIKE DURAN DURAN THIS IS A MUST.
Published 3 months ago by Eddie.B
5.0 out of 5 stars
Duran Duran Greatest
A great collection of all the best known hits of this iconic 80s group in one bargain priced cd. Great music, great price.
Published 3 months ago by RingoT
5.0 out of 5 stars
Duran Duran Greatest Hits
I am a child of the 80s and Duran Duran is a guilty pleasure from that time. Love this collection of Hits as its a blast from the past.
Published 4 months ago by BullyFee
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