Comments on: 2011 Song of the Year Candidate #1: Duran Duran, “The Man Who Stole a Leopard” http://www.esdmusic.com/2011/01/10/song-of-the-year-candidate-duran-leopard/ Sun, 19 May 2013 04:18:32 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Junie Marie http://www.esdmusic.com/2011/01/10/song-of-the-year-candidate-duran-leopard/#comment-557561 Junie Marie Sun, 29 Jan 2012 02:36:22 +0000 http://www.esdmusic.com/?p=9617#comment-557561 No one gets to the heart like Duran Duran.No other band can touch them.They are the best band ever. Simon’s voice is beautiful.No one will ever come close.The new LP sounds like the old band. Just close your eyes & listen to Simon sing & you will think you are in 1984.\leopard\ sounds like you are back in 1984 & Simon is singing \chauffeur \ Thank God they are still here for us. They are dam decent guys. Thankyou Simon. Thankyou you DuranDuran.

]]> By: ally http://www.esdmusic.com/2011/01/10/song-of-the-year-candidate-duran-leopard/#comment-552191 ally Sun, 18 Dec 2011 22:43:35 +0000 http://www.esdmusic.com/?p=9617#comment-552191 this song has me hooked, and to of seen them play/sing this live is mind blowing.

]]> By: Marcelo dalmagro http://www.esdmusic.com/2011/01/10/song-of-the-year-candidate-duran-leopard/#comment-549761 Marcelo dalmagro Fri, 02 Dec 2011 20:49:08 +0000 http://www.esdmusic.com/?p=9617#comment-549761 I could not agree most….Leopard is the best song of the year.

]]> By: DSM http://www.esdmusic.com/2011/01/10/song-of-the-year-candidate-duran-leopard/#comment-493328 DSM Tue, 24 May 2011 15:52:37 +0000 http://www.esdmusic.com/?p=9617#comment-493328 Agreeably upon the first listening of the new album, TMWSAL stood out high above the other recordings simply because there isn’t anything like it. I compare the recording to another DD song that also has no equal…Save a Prayer. Specifically songs such as these is why I remain a life-long admirer of this band’s music. Yes, the singles and dance infused pop sounds created over the decades are always enjoyable (including RCM, I simply loved Skin Divers and Zoom In)as well as all the other marketed singles, but it always those unreleased songs that remain timeless for me. Alas, I agree TMWSAL will probably not be released as a single, but the album itself as a whole deserves some sort of musical accolade not only for such songs as leopard, but also Mediterranea, Leave a light On and the title cut including the ever pop-rocking Networker Nation. However, in these current times I believe to get noticed nowadays in the potpourri of modern music it takes more than great songs. DD needs to take a song like NN, use their tactful attitudes and make an in-your-face over the top video to shove into the faces of the social networking world seeking their own 15 minutes of fame (or is that seconds nowadays??). Sad it is that we traded true creativity for the next hyped new thing that we can view instantly promoting beautiful perfect faces, barely clothed bodies and violence…but I digress, DD used the same tactics way back when in their early videos. Truthfully, I’ve gone back to simply listening and liking a song for the song rather than caring whomever is singing it and what they look like.

]]> By: Durandy http://www.esdmusic.com/2011/01/10/song-of-the-year-candidate-duran-leopard/#comment-450164 Durandy Tue, 11 Jan 2011 04:47:33 +0000 http://www.esdmusic.com/?p=9617#comment-450164 David,

I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciated your thoughtful, well-written examination of Duran Duran’s new album, All You Need Is Now. It is indeed an exciting time to be a fan as Duran garners critical acclaim for this amazing record and prepares to move into full promotion mode. The band has produced a rich, textured collection of work they can be proud of. Thank you very much for your great review.

As a Duran Duran archivist over two decades, I have cultivated a unique perspective on the band’s storied career. It’s great to see them back in the headlines — the New Year promises to be one to remember with the new album and an upcoming tour that could certainly be one of their best.

If you might be interested in a little view to a thrill, I invite you to browse a sample of my archive on my website: durandy.com!

I wish you a terrific 2011 full of good health, happiness, and much Duran-demonium!

All my best.

]]>