Duran Duran - Red Carpet Massacre (CD 2007)

I will keep this very straightforward.
If you are too disappointed that Andy left and are not a fan of Justin Timberlake (as indeed I am not) you could be put off buying one of the best Duran albums of all.
Okay, it is slightly over produced and there are too many synthesized beats despite having a highly talented drummer in the band and perhaps not enough guitar, although the explanation for this is slightly more obvious.
However, I would encourage you to buy this album, put it on repeat play and after 2 - 3 listens you will discover what I have - this is a cracking album.
In my opinion Falling Down is the second last track that should have been released (Skin Divers is my least favourite album track).
Be brave and release Valley, Red Carpet Massacre or Zoom In

I HAVE BEEN A DURAN FAN SINCE I CAN'T REMEMBER. I LOVE THEIR EARLY STUFF THE MOST, ASTRONAUT WAS GREAT TOO. BUT- THIS ALBUM IS JUST THE BEST ALBUM BY THIS BAND. IT TOTALLY SURPRISED ME WITH THE LACK OF GUITARS ON THE RECORD, BUT THE SONGS AND MELODIES ARE JUST CLASSIC DURAN DURAN. WHAT I LOVE MOST ABOUT THE ALBUM IS JOHN TAYLOR'S BASSLINE ALL THE WAY THROUGH THE ALBUM, HE HAS ALWAYS PLAYE AND WRIITEN FANTASIC BASSLINES BUT ON THIS CD HE EXCEEDS ANYTHING HE HAS EVER DONE BEFORE. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS RECORD. I HAVEN'T REALLY GOT A FAVOURITE BECAUSE ALL THE TRACKS ARE SO CATCHY. THERE ARE GLIMPSES OF HOUSE, DANCE, R N B, BALLADS, POP AND EVERYTHING ELSE YOU COULD HOPE FOR. I JUST FEEL A LITTLE SORRY FOR ROGER TAYLOR: AS A DRUMMER MYSELF, I WOULDN'T BE TOO EXCITED ABOUT PLAYING MOST OF THE TRACKS LIVE. CAN'T WAIT FOR THE NEXT ALBUM !!! FROM, PAUL G, AGED 34

Another Brillant album by Duran Duran. having been a fan since the 80's its great to see their music change with the times. Astronaut (previous album)was'nt that good ,but this album sees them back to full form. having the Justin Timberlake influence adds a great depth.Love all 12 tracks.

Album sublime de duran duran un groupe plein de talents. album que je conseille à tous et surtout aux fans du groupe et des années 80. Trés bonne écoute à tous

This is a really good cd in the true style of Duran Duran. Quite gutsy- Simons vocals are brilliant! Some of the tracks are typical of the groups early stuff.

Duran Duran - love or loathe them, they deliver exciting NEW material every time and Red Carpet Massacre is no exception and forges a new fork in the river on continent Duran.

Yes, the Duran sound has evolved again - SO WHAT! That's what every band should be trying to do with their 'NEW' material and what Duran have always done, they always bring a new guest to the table - how refreshing!

The only slight gripe here is that the opening 6 tunes are that groovy and catchy that the 'B-side' (remember that Vinyl lovers) does not always live up to those initial tracks, particularly THE VALLEY, a dynamic-groovy-dare I say it-ANTHEM, which in my opinion should open every Duran concert from here on in.

These guys can truly be considered as pioneers and I believe that the fact that they constantly get slated by the press (UK especially) only goes to confirm what I already know, they're always gonna deliver innovative NEW music, some people don't like it - TOUGH!! Many, many do!!

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Been a Duran fan since their top times in the eighties and have always found a positive in their music but this one for the first time has left me wanting so much more from them.

In my view their poorest album to date bar none.

CD received in good condition.

I went to see Duran Duran live at the o2 in July and heard tracks from this album. I decided then I would like a copy of this album.
I have since enjoyed listening to this album many times.

This is an excellent album and keeps the goup well up to date. There are some fantastic songs. A must for all Duran fans old and new.

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While I really loved and enjoied their return album Astronaut, I must admit this new title left me disappointed.
I think it is too synthetic and the sound really 'sounds' a bit off the Duran's track.
Do we have to expect even Simon's voice to be digitezed next?!
Really not their best, more close to their worst!

very pleased wonderful cd. a good cd genuine article the winter nights don't seem so long is that my hundred words now

Not one Of Duran Duran's best albums to be honest, you can hear the influences of Justin Timberlake (not my cup of tea) I've got all of Duran Duran's albums and would rate this one near the bottom

Great album, boys back on form, although maybe just a little too much tinkering from the producers takes away that 'band' sound. The drums may as well be from a drum machine as Roger Taylor's kit. Still, a great album and worth a listen.