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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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Having spent the early 80s doing no wrong, the loss of two Taylor hit Duran hard. Each subsequent non-five piece album saw diminishing returns - from Notorious (1986) to Big Thing (1988). Seen as a critical and financial failure, in hindsight 1990's Liberty should be seen as a misjudged classic.
In a time when Madchester and baggy ruled Brittania, in the days just before grunge, Duran were desperately trying to find where they fit in the pop spectrum. The tracks on Liberty show an tremendous growth from the early pop of the 80s. Tracks like Can You Deal With It? or the hard rock of First Impression deserve a second or third listen.
The fact that My Antarctica and Serious are on here is reason enough to purchase. Two of the finest songs of any genre, ever.
In a time when Madchester and baggy ruled Brittania, in the days just before grunge, Duran were desperately trying to find where they fit in the pop spectrum. The tracks on Liberty show an tremendous growth from the early pop of the 80s. Tracks like Can You Deal With It? or the hard rock of First Impression deserve a second or third listen.
The fact that My Antarctica and Serious are on here is reason enough to purchase. Two of the finest songs of any genre, ever.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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Previously capable of writing some of the catchiest songs around, Duran Duran hit upon a somewhat dry patch here. Some possibly good songs marred by lacklustre performances and production, with Hothead and Venice Drowning providing enjoyable moments of distraction. Album opener Violence of Summer is however one the best songs any form of Duran Duran has ever recorded. Not the best D2 album including Warren on guitar, (Surely that would be the Wedding Alum, or maybe even Pop Trash) but maybe worth a listen every now and again to remind you of how diverse and genre stepping Duran Duran have attempted to be in 20 years of music.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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Duran Duran have always been masters at coming up with catchy, well-crafted pop songs and contrary to many reviews, Liberty is no exception. Like all their albums it sounds perfectly off its time and this time sees the band soaking up the glossy pop-dance scene of the early 90s. Less experimental than Big Thing and more carefree than The Wedding Album, Liberty provides the perfect middle-ground.
First track and single 'Violence of Summer' is focused around a great little organ hook. It's a deliriously charming song and along with All Along The Water typifies the energetic, quirky feel of this album. The latter takes on more of a rock feel, its sensual lyrics echoing parts of the band's Rio album.
Title track Liberty and second single Serious take on a more leisurely, soul tinged feel, showcasing the band's versatility. This theme reaches perfection in album highlight My Antarctica. Starting with a simple piano hook the song progresses into an epic ballad with a truly amazing chorus. It is tracks like these that really showcase Simon's voice to its fullest and hint towards the direction they would take for future songs like 'Come Undone'.
First Impression and Can You Deal With It add further to the early 90s acid-house side of the record, more infectious piano riffs driving the songs while album closer Downtown sounds like a progression of Big Thing's 'All She Wants Is', all heavy bass and synths
My favourite track from the album has to be 'Read My Lips' though. Kicking off with a throbbing bassline, squelchy synths and heavy guitar riffs as the chorus rolls in the song evolves into an epic stadium rocker as Simon sings 'Get a grip, don't resist, read my lips!' over Nick's synths. Awesome.
All round, Liberty presents Duran Duran doing what they do best and while it may not be their most commercially successful or well-known record, there is a lot here to enjoy. Definitely recommended.
Duran Duran have always been masters at coming up with catchy, well-crafted pop songs and contrary to many reviews, Liberty is no exception. Like all their albums it sounds perfectly off its time and this time sees the band soaking up the glossy pop-dance scene of the early 90s. Less experimental than Big Thing and more carefree than The Wedding Album, Liberty provides the perfect middle-ground.
First track and single 'Violence of Summer' is focused around a great little organ hook. It's a deliriously charming song and along with All Along The Water typifies the energetic, quirky feel of this album. The latter takes on more of a rock feel, its sensual lyrics echoing parts of the band's Rio album.
Title track Liberty and second single Serious take on a more leisurely, soul tinged feel, showcasing the band's versatility. This theme reaches perfection in album highlight My Antarctica. Starting with a simple piano hook the song progresses into an epic ballad with a truly amazing chorus. It is tracks like these that really showcase Simon's voice to its fullest and hint towards the direction they would take for future songs like 'Come Undone'.
First Impression and Can You Deal With It add further to the early 90s acid-house side of the record, more infectious piano riffs driving the songs while album closer Downtown sounds like a progression of Big Thing's 'All She Wants Is', all heavy bass and synths
My favourite track from the album has to be 'Read My Lips' though. Kicking off with a throbbing bassline, squelchy synths and heavy guitar riffs as the chorus rolls in the song evolves into an epic stadium rocker as Simon sings 'Get a grip, don't resist, read my lips!' over Nick's synths. Awesome.
All round, Liberty presents Duran Duran doing what they do best and while it may not be their most commercially successful or well-known record, there is a lot here to enjoy. Definitely recommended.
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An album from one of Duran's best periods
After seeing three posts on the first page all pointing to a decline for Duran Duran, I have been moved to type. Read more
Published on 16 Sep 2009 by Silent river
The Pits, really.
Oh dear. What a shambles this album is.
By far and away Duran Duran's worst, this album has nothing to make it stand out, Simon Le Bon admitting himself in 2004 that "we made... Read more
By far and away Duran Duran's worst, this album has nothing to make it stand out, Simon Le Bon admitting himself in 2004 that "we made... Read more
Published on 9 Nov 2008 by Mr. N. J. Henderson
liberty
Well, this is the worst Duran Duran album, i have never met anyone who likes this, i am a hardcore Duranie and belive me its a struggle there is maybe 4 songs you can listen to,... Read more
Published on 19 Feb 2006 by "franimall"
At Your Liberty !!!!
This is an EXCELLENT album, a must for all Duranies. If I am honest I think it's my favorite of them all. Read more
Published on 2 Jun 2004 by Karen
so different!
i bought this cd the day it came out in united kingdom,and still listen to it sometimes.violence of summer is perfect pop,liberty(song)is very soulfull dance,not daft on hothead a... Read more
Published on 2 Sep 2002 by MR LINDSAY SCOTT
Keeping yourself in fashion is not always easy...
Duran Duran were among the most successful and indulgent pop stars of the eighites, recording some of the catchiest tunes of the decade. Read more
Published on 8 Dec 2000 by Barry David Gould
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