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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
The first time heard this, I tended to agree with the more negative comments here.
But when I got "Watching the Detectives", I was blown away.
This has got to be one of the coolest cover versions ever.
On subsequent listens, the rest of the album began to grow on me.
"911 is a Joke" is much better now than the first time I heard it. I give this album 4 stars plus an extra star for WTD
Give this second or third airing, I'm sure you will be suprised.
But when I got "Watching the Detectives", I was blown away.
This has got to be one of the coolest cover versions ever.
On subsequent listens, the rest of the album began to grow on me.
"911 is a Joke" is much better now than the first time I heard it. I give this album 4 stars plus an extra star for WTD
Give this second or third airing, I'm sure you will be suprised.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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I must admit I had reservations as I don't usually like remakes of good songs, but I was pleasantly surprised. Simon's fantastic vocal range is utilised perfectly! He and the boys sound like they're having fun. Something all the critics have forgotten to do!!! After all, it is a TRIBUTE album!- And a very worthy one too!! My faves are Watching The Detectives and Crystal Ship.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Duran Duran's covers are generally well thought out and intriguing. I have the originals of all the songs on "Thank You" and love many of them. In my opinion the "Thank You" versions are occasionally an improvement (White Lines, Watching The Detectives), occasionally great fun (I Wanna Take You Higher, Ball Of Confusion) and occasionally merely competent (Success, Crystal Ship). The exception is 911 Is A Joke. I agree that Duran Duran's version was wildly misconceived and it is not surprising that this song is often cited when critics pan the broader album. However, it would be remiss not to recognise the band's bravery in attempting a song that few would. It is also lazy to pick this one example and ignore some of the excellent work elsewhere on the album.
I believe the critical response to "Thank You" was dictated by two factors. Firstly the general antagonism towards the band - the music press hates a band that succeeds on their own terms without being championed by one high profile writer or another. Secondly the quality of the songs chosen. To some, Dylan, Public Enemy and Sly will always be untouchable. That is sad, because on this occasion it closes the ears to some excellent interpretations of wonderful songs.
I believe the critical response to "Thank You" was dictated by two factors. Firstly the general antagonism towards the band - the music press hates a band that succeeds on their own terms without being championed by one high profile writer or another. Secondly the quality of the songs chosen. To some, Dylan, Public Enemy and Sly will always be untouchable. That is sad, because on this occasion it closes the ears to some excellent interpretations of wonderful songs.
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Thank you for this album
During the nineties Duran Duran just werent the same as they were in the eighties. The songs werent as catchy and without the original five members just werent the same. Read more
Published 1 month ago by moonmampa
Not as bad as you may think
Despite being classed as the "Worst Album Ever" in 2006 by Q magazine, this isn't all bad. Yes 911 is a joke is definitely a joke and Ball Of Confusion is mis-guided, the album as... Read more
Published on 18 Mar 2010 by Guapito
Stick with it
Although this is only a mediocre album, it does improve with every listen. I'm not sure why the band are 'arrogant' for their choice of covers; better to alter the original... Read more
Published on 3 May 2009 by Captain Pugwash
Almost the pits...
Straight off the back of a multi platinum album and sell out world tour, in 1995 Duran Duran fans expected much. Read more
Published on 9 Nov 2008 by Mr. N. J. Henderson
Not that bad
Duran Duran described this album as 'commercial' suicide after the success of the Wedding Album. They underestimated the vehemence of the critics and probably would have been... Read more
Published on 19 Oct 2006 by ChezzyD
This really is that bad
This rwally is shockingly poor...the choice of songs, the execution, the band...all result in one of the worst albums of all time.... Read more
Published on 27 July 2006 by James Fletcher
One of the worst albums of all time
It is Spring 2006, and the music magazine Q has just elected to vote this 1995 album of covers by 80s survivors Duran Duran, as the worst of all time. Read more
Published on 26 Mar 2006 by D. Evans
NOT BAD AT ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WELL ALTHOUGH THIS IS AN ALBUM OF COVERS APART FROM DRIVE BY,ITS A GREAT LYRICAL PERFORMANCE BY SIMON. Read more
Published on 8 Jan 2006 by chris corley
disappointing
I can appreciate what they tried to do here (celebrate their musical influences) but not withsatnding the excellent White Lines and Perfect Day, the whole album was an unmitigated... Read more
Published on 24 Dec 2003 by Suej
No Thank You
Oh my god. This is awful. Buy it if you like a laugh, but be warned: I still suffer constant nightmares. Imagine Simon Le Bon rapping 911 is a Joke by Public Enemy. Exactly. Read more
Published on 25 Mar 2003 by anil
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