DANSE MACABRE

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  Mark Harrison

  • Genre: New wave, dark wave, new romantic, synth-pop, dance, funk.

  • Influenced by: David Bowie, Roxy Music, Beatles, The Doors, Iggy Pop, Lou Reed, Sex Pistols, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Chic, OMD.

  • Similar artists: The Human League, Depeche Mode, Tears For Fears, Spandau Ballet, Talking Heads.

  • About this album: A Halloween-themed album, the record includes three new tracks, covers and reimagined versions of older Duran Duran material. Former guitarists Andy Taylor and Warren Cuccurullo appear, making their first appearances on a Duran Duran LP since 2004's Astronaut and 2000's Pop Trash, respectively. Nile Rodgers and Victoria De Angelis of Måneskin also feature as guest artists. This album a whole lot of Halloween-themed fun, but not necessarily an album you will only want to break out in October. It’s a (tomb)stone cold jam.

  • Metacritic score: 72 (Generally Favorable Reviews).

  • Grammy Nominations: None.

  • Song To Sample: A longtime Duran Duran concert staple, a reimagined version of Super Lonely Freak that evolves into a cover of Rick James’ Super Freak. I'm also partial to the reimagined version of Love Voudou (the spelling was reimagined, too).