Duran Duran's eponymous debut artfully coalesced the sonic and stylistic elements of the burgeoning new romantic movement they were soon to spearhead: pumping synths, glossy production, and seemingly impossible haircuts. Ultra-smart singles like "Girls on Film" and "Planet Earth" became instant smash hits both in the U.K. and America, and other fine pop gems such as "Anyone Out There" and "Careless Memories" rounded out the album's stellar first side.
Side two was a far more experimental and revealing affair, with primary songwriter Nick Rhodes leading the band through atmospheric mood-pieces like "Night Boat," "Sound of Thunder," and the instrumental "Tel Aviv," all of which are particularly reminiscent of mid-era Roxy Music (clearly one of Duran's biggest influences).
The second disc in this Limited Edition set contains Night Versions and Night Mixes of "Girls On Film" and "Planet Earth".
Features:
Limited Edition
180g Vinyl
Double LP
2010 Remastered versions
Selections:
LP 1
Side A:
1. Girls On Film
2. Planet Earth
3. Anyone Out There
4. To the Shore
5. Careless Memories
Side B:
6. Night Boat
7. Sound of Thunder
8. Friends of Mine
9. Tel Aviv
LP 2
Side C:
1. Planet Earth (Night Version)
2. Girls On Film (Extended Night Version)
Side D:
3. Planet Earth (Night Mix)
4. Girls On Film (Night Mix)