...continues...
In this concluding edition of last albums recorded with an original lineup, I am featuring Astronaut by Duran Duran.
Released in September 2004
Last full album together since Seven and the Ragged Tiger (1983)
No. 3 on the UK Albums Chart
Highest ranking album in the UK since Seven and the Ragged Tiger
No. 17 on Billboard 200
CD/DVD set - No. 1 on Billboard Top Music Video chart
"Reach Up For the Sunrise"
Released in the U.S. in August 2004
Released in the UK in October 2004
No. 5 on the UK Singles Chart
No. 1 on Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart (November 2004)
Sold out North American tour in arenas and stadiums was considered the band's largest tour ever
Certified Gold in Italy and the UK
As of 2005, roughly 250,000 copies sold in the U.S.
Astronaut was my first physical copy of any Duran Duran album and my collection has since grown quite large.
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