Duran Duran - In review

I considered myself a big fan - had every album, single, and remix that hit the stores. Then, went to college, and little sister "borrowed" all my DD music. Years later she apologized and gave some of it back - no bad feelings! I enjoy listening to Derek's podcast, because he shares more information, insight, and original audio of the band than I ever had! It's all cool, little sis! Kudos, Derek!

Of all the events from the 80's - Reaganomics, the Space Shuttle, the Cold War - it seems the ONLY event that matters to Derek is Simon Le Bon's voice cracking at Live Aid. Yes, that was over 25 years ago, folks!. In his review of the Andy Taylor book, Derek berates Taylor for getting the details wrong about this apparently important event. What is hilarious is that Derek obsesses about something that no one, not even a band member, cares about. Says something, doesn't it?

I thought I knew everything about the band. The host shares a lot of his insight/experiences about the music and band members. He's never come off as cocky or know-it-all. I agree with the guy who said he seems very sincere. Only a few people could offer a as rich a podcast as this. Someone would have to have met the band, have lots of resources and know about music. Derek has done these things and works for an Australian independent electronic/experimental record label called Clan Analogue. He's not just some Joe who thinks Nick Rhodes has cool hair. Good job, man. Keep up the good work.

The host inserts too many stories about his own baby. Praddling on about the cute thing his kid did is painful to hear. He should stick to the music. Derek also should script more of the show out. This will help the flow and lessen cliche banter and verbal meanderings. Lastly, Derek should have a topic every now and then that analyzes and educates. For instance, knowing what pieces of Duran vinyl are rare and why would be very insightful. Or discussing how Duran is currently not signed to a record label and the pros and cons of that. I think he could do better if he wants to but holding court and talking about one's own kids inspires me to turn it off!