Paper Gods

 

2015

 

And then there is Paper Gods, from the album cover to the track list.

 

The Paper Gods album cover - "icons that represent the band's history."

 

Rio - Lips and Eye … Chauffeur's cap ("The Chauffeur") … Pink telephone, Champagne glass, and Saxophone ("Rio")

 

Sumo wrestler from the "Girls On Film" video

 

Teeth defining "Wild Boys"

 

The Eiffel Tower is in reference to the film, A View To a Kill.

 

The rocket reflects the greatest hits album, Decade.

 

Female silhouette from "Skin Trade"

 

Tiger and snake from Seven and the Ragged Tiger

 

White shoe from the "Come Undone" video

 

Ice cream cone from "Perfect Day"

 

Paper Gods Reception -

 

- No., 5 on UK Albums chart

- 9th Top 5

- One of a few bands to land Top 5 albums in four consecutive decades

- No. 10 in U.S. Billboard 200

- First Top 10 album since The Wedding Album

(Cover and Reception source - Wikipedia)

 

Of the 12 songs on the original list and the 3 bonus tracks featured on the deluxe edition, only one really stood out to me - "Pressure Off." 

 

 

And there you have it - from January 14th to today, I have shared my clear passion for Duran Duran.  Favorite songs.  Favorite albums.  Reflections of albums I may not own but nonetheless find intrigue in.  History.  Reception.  The original lineup no longer.  Dom Brown as the official guitarist listed under Duran Duran personnel. 

 

In three concluding words to the Duran Duran post series -

 

So much fun