I want to remain open to the fact that future past has not been released yet. I know that they are releasing songs from the new album but before we start bashing and adding opinions, give the album a chance to be released and let it grow on us. These guys work hard to deliver to the fans new material. Give them your support instead of dissecting each song. Once the album is released and has been out then state your opinion. Please give the guys and the album a chance to be played. I think they deserve that much. Thanks for letting me vent my opinion.
……but that’s the whole entire point of my channel. And I’m nowhere near worried about any of the members of Duran Duran seeing or hearing anything I ever say. Lol
You have a point but we can have an opinion on a song . I love the band no matter what…even when I cannot stand a few songs they have done in the past out of the FULL catalogue . And when I say full is because I love EVERY album they made . Each one of the 14 albums and know them by heart …still a few songs in Paper Gods were unbearable Last Nite in the City and Sunset Garage …Bedroom Toys come to mind …LOL . But the good and brilliancy of DD outdoes all that . I still do not like this song Tonight United . Its true with the full album in context may change my opinion a bit but I doubt I will like this song . Not the style that fits DD in my opinion. Sounds almost too infantile and way too commercial.
@@alejandrolauterstein4784 it’s better live. Then it makes sense. More Joy is the spanner in the works. In my opinion that’s the infantile one. I’m with you. A lifelong Duranie and know the albums inside out. I agree with you on some not so good but not on others 🤔😊
Exactly! So solid! Love the song - my favorite of the me material thus far. I’d explain the nuisances that make it so solid but I know it would be lost on Red Mug. He didn’t pick up on all the nods in Anniversary either.
I just had a thought I know Duran Duran is getting out now promoting the new upcoming album. But it also making me wonder with them doing these different kind of venues then normal are they quietly campaigning for a Rock Hall Induction?
With a song with Moroder I have envision something like American Science , Northern Lights perhaps , that suave , more sophisticated vibe …think “I Fell Love “…that is soo fierce and have no guitars but this is not I feel Love , not even close . I would even say if added guitars a la Warren on All Along The Water with a counter melody this could be a totally different song . Why this short basic songs is puzzling for a band that can write things like The Chauffer , The Man WStole a Leopard or New Religion.
@simom le maybe if I heard the album it may change my mind. But for me, on its own, it just stands there. I have been a fan since 1983. I am not a music professional and never claimed to be one. Everyone has a right to their own opinion. So dude, calm down.
There has never been an album of theirs, that you would 100% say you like every song! Relax. It’s just one piece of the whole album. They always do something fun.
They released it because it was the theme for Global Citizen Live concert. It was playing in the background during all the “breaks” between the artist’s performances. I think it’s just a feel good and catchy song.
Totally agree with you on this release. Personally I don't like the La la la la la la la Duran Duran, they are deeper than that and I look forward to better tracks on the new album.
Jus rewatched the Isle Of Wight set last night, live Tonight United is fantastic! In fact I’ve really enjoy the bulk of what I’ve heard from Future Past Still think this could be Duran’s best album since All You Need Is Now
Great review Brian! I really like the new format (outside, “What’s on my mind”). Cool that you’re experimenting with new ideas. Keep it up! Oh… the good ole “SWOT” analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats)… I know it well 😜 And I’m with you on the introvert thing. So… Tonight United. I think it’s my 4th favorite too of the released songs so far. I like it but I like the other 3 better. I do wish that they had leveraged at least some minimal guitar to give it some teeth and texture but oh well. I do think Duran has high expectations for this one. They’ve already built it into their live set list. Wondering if this is “the banger” we’ve all heard about. It’s the theme song for that Global Live event. Moroder produced and clearly Le Bon thinks highly of the chorus. So I hope it’s successful… we’ll see. I’ve noticed that on most of Duran’s post 2000 albums they always have that one “don’t take it too seriously” songs (Bedroom Toys, Tempted, Safe, Danceophobia)… let’s just have fun. I’m wondering if that’s what this song is. Anyway, great review!
@@alejandrolauterstein4784 I won’t disagree with you. I like those songs a lot too. My only point was sometimes Duran just wants a song to be “fun” and we shouldn’t think too hard about it. Not every song needs to be Ordinary World, The Chauffeur, or Leopard.
I love the new song. I find it catchy and uplifting with hints of the old duran duran sprinkled in there. My least favorite so far is Invisible. These guys have been delivering new ideas and trying new stuff for 40 years, there's bound to be some that hit and miss. I could've easily skipped pop trash, thankyou and Medazzaland. If anything id' take the few tracks i actually like from those and make one album.
Part 2: The introvert thing. I'm a HUGE one but I tell people that sometimes and they scoff. "You?? No way!" They seem to think I'm some kind of social butterfly. I suppose I can be and I always have fun when I'm with a group of friends or help host a party. But then it takes me up to a week to recover! I don't want to go out, see anyone, talk to anyone...I just want to hunker down at home with music and books and whatever. I've learned to compensate for my shyness over the years and probably the best mantra (and one you seem to have figured out) is "Fake it till you make it." Force yourself to do what you need to do and most importantly, just BE YOURSELF. I'm to that age where I don't care much about what people think of me and just like Popeye, "I yam what I yam." It's quite liberating! Probably more information than you wanted or needed but as the saying goes, introverts unite! Separately and in your own homes. :)
I find introversion and shyness to be two different things. I’m not shy at all and maybe that’s why I’m able to have this channel. Oh but one of the most Defining ways to separate introverts from extroverts is how they re-charge their batteries. Extroverts charge the batteries by being around other people. Introverts recharge the batteries by removing themselves from other people. That’s probably why your recovery is there an alone. Thank you for the comment. I really appreciate it
@@RedMugMusic Yes, that's true. There is a difference between shyness and introversion. Unfortunately, I am both. I've been able to overcome both of them to a certain extent but still have my moments. I agree completely about "recharging batteries." I've seen that analogy before and I always thought it described it perfectly!
Duran Duran really suffer from not having a 'lead' instrument. Something to give counter-melodies and some push & pull. I LOVED 'Invisible', I always want them to succeed, but I've not enjoyed the few sneak-peak tracks.
I've got a lot to say so I'll make this a two-part comment. First, the song. I like it a lot! Not as much as "Anniversary," but I think this is a fun one. I think they released it because on Saturday, they played as part of the Global Citizen Live 24-hour broadcast and this song was the theme song for the whole shindig! So that's pretty cool. (Check out the video of their performance of "Planet Earth." They're having a blast and Nick's suit is EXTRA!) I feel a lot of the Moroder influence in this one. It is a little reminiscent of Blondie's "Call Me" with the heavy keyboards. (And yeah, JT's bass is KILLER!) Remember, the "na na na na" thing worked pretty well for them with "The Reflex"! Personally, I like what it says about how much they missed performing live and that connection with the audience. We're coming off of one crummy year in countless ways and it makes me feel like they're as happy to get back out there and perform for us as we are to see them and hear them again. As for the whole album, I'll use their words here: "You've got to believe it'll be all right in the end." Have faith in our guys. It's gonna be great! Comment Part 2 coming up.
I think its a good dance happy song but not a memorable one. I love Duran Duran and I always find gems in their albums but lately its too many dance songs. I recently found a bunch of their songs they never included in any of their albums that I love much more. Cant wait for their new album and I hope they come to central Florida soon! 🙂
In my opinion, the whole thing is fantastic! There is no electric guitar and I'm glad because finally the Andy shadow is gone and it's a John spotlight. It's about damn time.
Well agreed this is the weakest release yet. I am not able to get into it despite trying very hard. I think they only released it since it is produced by gorgio moroder. I could tell that right away it was GM but the song at best is an album filler. All three songs before were amazing, but this not so much.
Trust you to dislike the best one yet. There's no way the intro is any less wow than the 1st single. Killer verse and killer chorus-anthemic and brilliant. This was my 1st fav immediately and has 'single' written all over it. You don't know why THIS is a single? In a career that saw the monotonous inane 'Union Of The Snake', unremarkable 'The Reflex', icky happy 'Sunrise' & over-showy inflexible 'Pressure Off' as a single!! Please, this is the best single release yet? Anyway if there's gonna be "good stuff" on this album, 'Tonight United' is one of them. Maybe you think you SHOULD dislike it! Hello, it's chorus is WAY more rollicking and on-fire than 'Invisible'. The fact that Duran are on their 4th single in a decade where they don't release more than 2 now! and the album's not even out! 'Tonight United'-another great immediate song in the vein of 'Cinderella Ride'& 'What Are The Chances' just gone.
I love this song, it has great energy. Although, it could have been on Paper Gods. I give it a 7.5/10. I have a Bachelor's in Music, and I tend to agree with an earlier comment, I don't want to dissect the songs without hearing the full album. But it is your Channel, I tend to think about what the song is about or how it makes me feel. Duran Duran has always been about trying new things and pushing the envelope, you don't last 40 years and put out 15 albums if you don't. Yes all songs are not going to appeal to all fans, it just depends on what you like in a song. For example, for The Reflex, I love the intro, when I hear Ta La La La, the biggest smile is plastered on my face.
I agree on all same points. Dislike that synth beginning which sounds like a cheap computer game, and the na na nas and lack of verses and those cheesy lyrics.
@@duranie1821 yeah dude . Imagine Warren solo over this song with a distorted effected guitar …sick and would make this song somehow interesting …maybe .
@@duranie1821 Unfortunately neither Andy or Warren can help and even their creative days are through. Warren's last releases was also this same EDM crap. Andy praised Nickelback at some point! And was part of the lame Astronaut. Simon Le Bon has had writers block since _1995!!!_
Love Anniversary and Invisible. More Joy is my least favorite. Tonight United I don't love but think it sounds like a good radio hit. I wish stations would start playing Anniversary more. SiriusXM is playing it 2 times per day on The Pulse.
I’m pretty much on the same page as you with this song. Game show didn’t originally come to mind when I heard this song, but now that you’ve mentioned it, yes. I have mixed feelings about this song. It is my least favorite of the four released songs. However, I think it would be great live. Now, I’ve never been able to see them live and probably never will. So this song doesn’t really do anything for me. I don’t think it’s bad enough that I would skip it on the album. But, I’m not excited when it comes up on my playlist either. It’s the beginning of the song that I don’t like. For me, John & Roger pull this song. This is also the first time I’ve had doubts about this album. I think this song was released for a specific reason and that was the Global Citizen thing; otherwise, I don’t think this song would have been released. This makes four singles from one album. They haven’t done that in awhile if ever. My memory sucks so forgive me. I really enjoy your videos on Duran Duran. There aren’t many artists that I would get into deep discussion about, so thank you! I’ve become an introvert over the last 10 years. Have a great week!
My least favorite of all the new tracks. It's too fluffy, cartoonish and really really needed some guitar. That being said, it's still not a horrible track
It's a good thing to criticize what we don't like or we don't completely like at 101%. Otherwise we become exactly as Queen's fanboyz wich accept whatever it comes from the current band wich is just the 50% of what it was over 30 years ago but they say it's pure gold just because comes from that band. Wich I find quite hideous nowadays. But obviously IMHO and with all due respect 👌
I just don’t understand the four singles being released before the album drops. I don’t get it/ the purpose. Ok, release Invisible to get fans excited for the album coming out Oct 22. But four releases? WTF? 2004-Sunrise single released then Astronaut album dropped then What Happens Tomorrow single released. 2007-Falling Down single released then RCM album come out, bombed, no more singles. 2010-All you need is now single released , AYNIN album drops, Girl Panic single released. ( awesome album which could’ve had four total singles) that’s it. 2015-Pressure Off single released , album drops then Last Night in the City single ,right? That’s it.... why four singles before the Future Past album ??? This is driving me insane!!! Would someone please explain , the reason for this strange behavior?? Tonight United, no guitar, no good- Nick Rhodes is ruining it for me, AndyT would have put him in his place and balanced out his crap. This is getting ridiculous In the past a single is released, hear on radio / watch it on MTV, now UA-cam, watch it climb the billboard charts , promotes the album, then release a new single. What’s going on now , I don’t get it!!!!
It’s definitely different than it used to be. So much anticipation and I don’t even think the best songs are being released. They’re not singles anymore they’re just teasers. I’m with you Matt
This band makes so many mistakes in my opinion.I ask the same like you...The same.Anyway,inside of the albums are mostly much better songs than their singles...So,we will see:)
Man, I hated those songs too! That's why I don't really listen to Astronaut as i have to keep skipping the naff stuff to get to the excellent stuff like Finest Hour and Still Breathing.
Good you didn’t slate John or you’d have lost me! 😜 It would be better if you played and stopped it because your just talking about game show.. show me not tell me! I’ve seen in live in the UK and it was wicked! Let’s agree to disagree on Simon! Let’s give the album a chance as a ‘whole’. Tonight United is good for a live audience. It closes the space between us. More Joy was pants!
@@RedMugMusic Ok I accept that but I think that needed to be made clear. I watch your videos a lot and this really the only time I’ve been compelled to comment because of that. We were an audience of 8000 in Scarborough Open Air in UK rather then playing to 10s of thousands in other places. Had there been a roof we’d have lifted it off! They did invisible first .. tonight United 2nd and and Anniversary 3rd spread out throughout the set. Thankfully no More Joy! I’m a 70s baby who fell in love with DD (well John) 😂 when I was 10! I guess what I’m trying to say is mixed in to a set it works. More Joy should be a B side not tonight. What do you 💭🤔
Not worried abt the album,I think I will love majority of the songs. But TU is a big no. It is contrived and embarrassing. I respect DD more when they write a song that is not to my taste (Drowning Man, Hothead) but not contrived because at least I can put it down to just a sub-par song by DD's standards or a creative direction that is not my thing. TU is not merely sub-par songwriting or art that's not to my taste, it's a sell-out, lacks any genuine creativity and therefore is inauthentic. I feel similarly about that 🧀Dancephobia, it too was contrived (i read they did like 20 revisions or something of that nonsense to get it "right") but ironically that had marginally more interesting lyrics and melody than this tripe.
Spot on what you say about T U . Danceophobia was so superior while still a bit annoying there was an interesting weirdness about the beat not being even and the fat synths . This sonically is a let down . Terrible . So uninteresting ,, 3 chords in the whole song will make a song boring. Where are the 6-7 minute haunting storytellers that Duran had even produced on the glossy Paper Gods , Universe Alone or Leopard or Tel Aviv or Seven Stranger ? I mean those seem like so superior to this song . Fun can be interesting , think the genius of All She Wants Is . They don’t literally copy house , but elements of it merge with Duran music , and that is a success in my opinion being forward and progressive and fun …but this is worst than BTS
New sub here. It's definitely not a fave of mine. I want to say I heard an interview in the past week with Simon mentioning that it's the type of song that will stick with you (like an earworm). I get it, with the beat & repeated chorus/song name. I don't know if it was written for *Global Citizen* or not but I feel the beginning is low energy as well. I think there's going to be better songs & a mix, like most of their albums, there's a song or 2 that isn't as strong. It is catchy but low energy compared to the norm. As for *your thoughts* part (I forget what you called it), it's great to talk about another subject, more personal to you. Maybe it'll lead into a 2nd type of video for you in the future, certain days have that as a video & whatever others days do music. I too am an introvert & it can be rough. This past year and a half has been ok for me, my thoughts, just keep your distance from me, for more than just the pandemic. I still have interaction but more to my liking than what others like.
Makes TOTAL sense that this song was written for Global Citizen...and that's a big reason why it sucks. I'm not a globalist. At all. At least to me, this is a propaganda song.There are some thinly-veiled political lyrics in this song. I don't like political Duran Duran. I was more of a fan when I was not aware of (or care about!) their politics. Also disappointing that THIS is the Giorgio Moroder collaboration...I had much higher expectations.
All most every song released so far has required more than one listen. To me this is the weakest of the 5 I've heard. Maybe I'll change my mind after a few more listens because I did not like Invisible at first and now it's one of my favorite songs. I do not think this song is a single release. I think the two singles are Invisible and More Joy. This is just a song that was finished mastering IMO. I'm not listening to any more until the album comes out. They released songs like this on the last two albums.
My least favorite so far. Too bubble gum pop. Have been a big fan for almost 40 years, but will not give them slack because I expect more from them. If I want to hear autotuned pop I will not look at Duran Duran. I expect more from them.
This is unfortunately a real Low period for duran in terms of the stuff I'm hearing. There is zero 🎸 on This track and not much guitar on the other tracks either. Just like paper gods I think this album is gonna be very underwhelming. Driving guitars were instrumental in early duran It's they're sound. this certainly is Not. You can tell immediately on the albums where AndyT Wasn't involved And not having his sound and influence is obviously having a negative affect on the sound and direction they've bn heading on. There's 1 album I really like that AndyT wasn't involved in And thats (All you need is now) Great album. But other than that It looks like for me Red carpet Paper gods New album I Think the band are deluded if they think there happy with this new stuff. I think they've forgotten who they're core fans are and that annoys me as fan since 81. I'm sorry It's not the duran duran I recognise. It's my opinion n I'm entitled to it.
@andy g I didn't think of them that way as I love Simon's voice & John's bass & just listened for that in each of their songs. It is definitely missing a guitar 🎸 style, even if it isn't Andy's. Andy's did give them a distinct sound that also being a fan from the beginning but it's a shame they can't find someone with their own style to step in & liven up their music & become a permanent part of the band.
Agreed, so far it's my least favorite on the album. For some reason, I'm glad it's not just me that feels this way. More Joy made me feel this way at first, but I am beginning to really like it now. I'm not sure that's going to happen with Tonight United.
Way way way off the mark. Not only did you miss all of the nods to their past in Anniversary but you’re pretty much missing everything that’s so right about this song.
To me this is the worst song so far . Lazy for DD , cheap sounding and flat flat melodically . Sounds like Last Nite in the City part 2 which to me is still prob the worst DD song ever written. It does not work for them to try to sound like bubblegum pop of today. They are an iconic band , why the obsession to be in the charts or the radio? Is really worrisome that such an opportunity like this would be wasted in such a rubbish song . Lyrically I cannot even understand what this is. What happens to the depth of this band ? I know some compare this with More Joy. Well they have NOTHING to do with each other . More Joy to me has the DD dna all over that ear worm sytnth groove . Melodically is great for that kind of song. This one is a disaster in every possible way. I am even so underwhelmed by Nicks synths here as well. Generic sounds and not strong at all. The whole thing is a mesh of sounds that don’t play well together. The only thing you can save is John Taylor bass break which last 5 seconds . Melodically is a child chant that is not even sweet . What a miss . And no guitars now officially. This is no good . And people have bitched and dissed Medazzaland , Pop Trash , Liberty , even RCM …anything on those albums is so superior than this song. Wow . I hope is one off like Last Nite in Paper Gods .
When they performed the song live, the guitarist goes back and sings back up with the back up singers. Lol I saw that and thought that was extremely hysterical.
@@RedMugMusic remember how Reach Up For The Sunrise was changed to a rockier more guitar driven mix after the fact? i hope they do something of the sort with this one . The problem is that it seems for some BIZARRE reason is been getting good reception on the bubblegum stratosphere where things live for 15 seconds max …so they think is getting mixed reception with fans but great press.. How paradoxical that when DD made brilliant masterpieces like Chauffer , Seven Stranger , the critics back then , unfairly, ripped them apart , now the lazy ADD press is loving this apparently. I am happy for them but wont deter them from keep going there . All this “dance” DD experiments that are too literal in my opinion to the style they mimic , do not work for them. I think you said once about Simons rapping and how that just was weird and did not work , well this does not work the same way . Like Bedroom Toys did not work or Last Nite .
Wondered where you had got too Brian on reviewing this track. Wish I was in Florida! So for me the weakest of all the tracks I’ve heard so far from FUTURE PAST including just the live version of GIVE IT ALL UP I’ve heard on UA-cam. It’s really flat dull and devoid of anything interesting. Sounds like it’s a unreleased track off Red Carpet Massacre to me. Desperately needs guitar running through its spine to give it some oomph and purpose it’s just so bland. Really disappointed in it and hope there’s much better to come. Really shows up why guitars are vital to the make up and DNA of Duran Duran.
@@christianhelwig MORE JOY took some warming up from me wasn’t loving it early on but man that song is an absolute ear worm and feel it’s my 2nd favourite of the released tracks so far. Video is complete rubbish though.
@@jamesSoliver I dug "More Joy" straight away.. With what I've heard so far, this is where I'm at: 1. Anniversary; 2. Invisible; 3.; More Joy 4.; Give it All Up; -- Tonight United
Agree with everyone- ABSOLUTELY weakest of the songs released.. Not horrible- but not enjoyable at all.. It doesn't have the "Duran sound"... And Georgio Moroder was involved too! But he gets a pass- he's 81 yrs old! Song doesn't get a pass- Yes, scares me too why this was released. .. However I do enjoy the other tracks so far- Just as long its not another Red Carpet Mascara- my only Duran album i don't like.
I think if we are really being honest..... This is the laziest song I've probably ever heard from D&D and really is amazing that it would make the cut for an album. There are thousands of television commercial themes and music that have more depth than this! I think they literally could have written and recorded this is 2-3 hours. This does not bode well for the album and I think everyone realizes this by now. Six months from now no one will be listening to these songs. I just listened to the Notorious album last night, every song on that album is 10 times better than any of the 4 songs released from FP so far. They phoned in this album. Why was Coxen even there??????
Afternoon Brian. Tonight united....mmmm I, m not a fan I don't like it,itfeels contrived being written for festivals in trying to get the audience involved ...it pretty weak all round reminds me of planet roaring. Celabration on the other hand is a good example of an all together festival feeling How and why this was released as a single ! I,m just not getting it. The lyrics in isolation are good they deffinantly have a positive energy but the music is just so poor ,nick was not at his best tho John had a little wiggle room to have fun . It's the weakest track so far and am hoping the rest of the album tracks are not so poorly executed . On a positive every album has a weak rushed not thought through track ( probably tired and moody needing to relax,rest etc away from the studio) Kinda expected it so not feeling to down. Sorry to those who like it I don't wish to offend.. what a boring world if we all were to think the same. I have read some horrible reviews about More joy but I think it's the best track so far. 😊
I found this song to be pretty forgettable. Once again, as with every song released from Future Past, it stays pretty much in the same key and as a result, seems flat and sort of monotone. The energy is good, and I like the rhythm and bass, but they're wasted in a fairly pedestrian piece of songwriting. I think this album is on a trajectory to be very average, unless they're holding back all of the really good for the release.
Not worse than Last night in the city. It's a disco song but I expected more from the collaboration with Moroder. The intro sound is disturbing and banal...really can not beleive it is from our genious Nick Rhodes. The rest of the track is fine even if a bit too commercial. The little bass bridge from John is amazing and it is a real pity it was not replicated or developped more in the song. I consider this song a filler. Better than other fillers in previous albums. Hope someone will remix it erasing the intro sound. Let's wait the full album to have a right opinion.
I'm not a fan at all. For me, as I stated on other pages, it's a b-side at best for me. Definitely disappointing with the amount of songs on this album and that Giorgio played a part. I do hear that "Ra Ra" Disco influence which turns me off. This is like 'Astronaut' for me and "Bedroom Toys". Really? Ya put this lame track on instead of "Beautiful Colours"? UGH! Onto the next one! Btw Brian, one of my good mates used to live in Winter Park. Used to hit Church Street in Orlando in the last e'90s. I think there was a club called Cairo which really dug.
Yeah Christian, Beautiful Colors has that “global song of the year” feel. What an amazing lead off single for their reunion back in 03/04!!!! Just blows my freaking mind to this day!!!!
I’ve been a Duran fan since the first album. THEY ARE NO LONGER A PROPER BAND. I hate making that statement but the direction they are going making music that sounds like a really bland euro dance track is SO disappointing. They really have lost their identity to me. I embrace them changing their music and sound. But doing so with music that sounds like it’s made purely with GarageBand is just not right. Everything is just programmed with them now with some over dubs here and there with JTs bass playing. They really need a strong guitarist back in the band. I especially miss Warren. It doesn’t bode well for the rest of the album. I hope I’m wrong…
It’s a great song live ! They are having fun playing it!!
I want to remain open to the fact that future past has not been released yet. I know that they are releasing songs from the new album but before we start bashing and adding opinions, give the album a chance to be released and let it grow on us. These guys work hard to deliver to the fans new material. Give them your support instead of dissecting each song. Once the album is released and has been out then state your opinion. Please give the guys and the album a chance to be played. I think they deserve that much. Thanks for letting me vent my opinion.
……but that’s the whole entire point of my channel. And I’m nowhere near worried about any of the members of Duran Duran seeing or hearing anything I ever say. Lol
You have a point but we can have an opinion on a song . I love the band no matter what…even when I cannot stand a few songs they have done in the past out of the FULL catalogue . And when I say full is because I love EVERY album they made . Each one of the 14 albums and know them by heart …still a few songs in Paper Gods were unbearable Last Nite in the City and Sunset Garage …Bedroom Toys come to mind …LOL . But the good and brilliancy of DD outdoes all that . I still do not like this song Tonight United . Its true with the full album in context may change my opinion a bit but I doubt I will like this song . Not the style that fits DD in my opinion. Sounds almost too infantile and way too commercial.
@@alejandrolauterstein4784 it’s better live. Then it makes sense. More Joy is the spanner in the works. In my opinion that’s the infantile one. I’m with you. A lifelong Duranie and know the albums inside out. I agree with you on some not so good but not on others 🤔😊
I have enjoyed all the releases from the new album. Looking forward to hearing more. I like where it's going for sure.
That's strange. I loved it from the get go. I heard it while I was actually running a marathon yesterday and it carried me to the end.
Exactly! So solid! Love the song - my favorite of the me material thus far. I’d explain the nuisances that make it so solid but I know it would be lost on Red Mug. He didn’t pick up on all the nods in Anniversary either.
I just had a thought I know Duran Duran is getting out now promoting the new upcoming album. But it also making me wonder with them doing these different kind of venues then normal are they quietly campaigning for a Rock Hall Induction?
I like the "What's on My Mind" segment. Keep it up. Glad the channel is growing.
Thank you kind sir!!
With a song with Moroder I have envision something like American Science , Northern Lights perhaps , that suave , more sophisticated vibe …think “I Fell Love “…that is soo fierce and have no guitars but this is not I feel Love , not even close .
I would even say if added guitars a la Warren on All Along The Water with a counter melody this could be a totally different song . Why this short basic songs is puzzling for a band that can write things like The Chauffer , The Man WStole a Leopard or New Religion.
THAT IS WELL SAID!!
@@RedMugMusic thanks mate . I love your reviews . I am a fan . 🙏🏼😎
For me it's an ominous version of Violence of Summer. This is definitely a B-side.
👍. I have been saying it's a b-side for me as well upon hearing it.
@simom le Sit down and shut up. You need to know who you're talking to before you open up your mouth and sound like a jack*ss
@simom le maybe if I heard the album it may change my mind. But for me, on its own, it just stands there. I have been a fan since 1983. I am not a music professional and never claimed to be one. Everyone has a right to their own opinion. So dude, calm down.
What? Not at all like the crap on Liberty.
@@MrMikepdx OMG, i love Serious and My Antartica!
I've heard it live in Brum UK and Scarborough and on my mind it got the crowd goin dancing it was electric
There has never been an album of theirs, that you would 100% say you like every song! Relax. It’s just one piece of the whole album. They always do something fun.
Rio every track a winner
They released it because it was the theme for Global Citizen Live concert. It was playing in the background during all the “breaks” between the artist’s performances. I think it’s just a feel good and catchy song.
It became the theme song for Global Citizen Live because they released it.
It's goin to be good just relax chill out and go with the flow and enjoy 😉
Totally agree with you on this release. Personally I don't like the La la la la la la la Duran Duran, they are deeper than that and I look forward to better tracks on the new album.
Exactly!!!! There is a beatiful verse,but no chorus...For me...And thats the problem,plus no guitar...
Jus rewatched the Isle Of Wight set last night, live Tonight United is fantastic! In fact I’ve really enjoy the bulk of what I’ve heard from Future Past
Still think this could be Duran’s best album since All You Need Is Now
Great review Brian! I really like the new format (outside, “What’s on my mind”). Cool that you’re experimenting with new ideas. Keep it up! Oh… the good ole “SWOT” analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats)… I know it well 😜 And I’m with you on the introvert thing.
So… Tonight United. I think it’s my 4th favorite too of the released songs so far. I like it but I like the other 3 better. I do wish that they had leveraged at least some minimal guitar to give it some teeth and texture but oh well. I do think Duran has high expectations for this one. They’ve already built it into their live set list. Wondering if this is “the banger” we’ve all heard about. It’s the theme song for that Global Live event. Moroder produced and clearly Le Bon thinks highly of the chorus. So I hope it’s successful… we’ll see. I’ve noticed that on most of Duran’s post 2000 albums they always have that one “don’t take it too seriously” songs (Bedroom Toys, Tempted, Safe, Danceophobia)… let’s just have fun. I’m wondering if that’s what this song is. Anyway, great review!
Thanks Matt. I really want to expand and venture out into the world and see where it takes me.
Safe Tempted and Dacepphobia are so superior to this . Sorry
@@alejandrolauterstein4784 I won’t disagree with you. I like those songs a lot too. My only point was sometimes Duran just wants a song to be “fun” and we shouldn’t think too hard about it. Not every song needs to be Ordinary World, The Chauffeur, or Leopard.
Nice meeting you at Disney Springs today Brian! Excellent vid! Keep up the great work and the great growth!🤙 - Matt
Nice meeting you too Matt! I appreciate the kind words 🙏🏻
I love the new song. I find it catchy and uplifting with hints of the old duran duran sprinkled in there. My least favorite so far is Invisible. These guys have been delivering new ideas and trying new stuff for 40 years, there's bound to be some that hit and miss. I could've easily skipped pop trash, thankyou and Medazzaland. If anything id' take the few tracks i actually like from those and make one album.
I totally agree with your comments on this track. There's not much depth to it either. It sounds fun, but does nothing for me.
Part 2: The introvert thing. I'm a HUGE one but I tell people that sometimes and they scoff. "You?? No way!" They seem to think I'm some kind of social butterfly. I suppose I can be and I always have fun when I'm with a group of friends or help host a party. But then it takes me up to a week to recover! I don't want to go out, see anyone, talk to anyone...I just want to hunker down at home with music and books and whatever.
I've learned to compensate for my shyness over the years and probably the best mantra (and one you seem to have figured out) is "Fake it till you make it." Force yourself to do what you need to do and most importantly, just BE YOURSELF. I'm to that age where I don't care much about what people think of me and just like Popeye, "I yam what I yam." It's quite liberating!
Probably more information than you wanted or needed but as the saying goes, introverts unite! Separately and in your own homes. :)
I find introversion and shyness to be two different things. I’m not shy at all and maybe that’s why I’m able to have this channel. Oh but one of the most Defining ways to separate introverts from extroverts is how they re-charge their batteries. Extroverts charge the batteries by being around other people. Introverts recharge the batteries by removing themselves from other people. That’s probably why your recovery is there an alone. Thank you for the comment. I really appreciate it
@@RedMugMusic Yes, that's true. There is a difference between shyness and introversion. Unfortunately, I am both. I've been able to overcome both of them to a certain extent but still have my moments. I agree completely about "recharging batteries." I've seen that analogy before and I always thought it described it perfectly!
I`m from clearwater Florida long live duran duran.
Duran Duran really suffer from not having a 'lead' instrument. Something to give counter-melodies and some push & pull.
I LOVED 'Invisible', I always want them to succeed, but I've not enjoyed the few sneak-peak tracks.
RANDY JUDAH TALK 🎼❤️
I've got a lot to say so I'll make this a two-part comment.
First, the song. I like it a lot! Not as much as "Anniversary," but I think this is a fun one. I think they released it because on Saturday, they played as part of the Global Citizen Live 24-hour broadcast and this song was the theme song for the whole shindig! So that's pretty cool. (Check out the video of their performance of "Planet Earth." They're having a blast and Nick's suit is EXTRA!)
I feel a lot of the Moroder influence in this one. It is a little reminiscent of Blondie's "Call Me" with the heavy keyboards. (And yeah, JT's bass is KILLER!) Remember, the "na na na na" thing worked pretty well for them with "The Reflex"! Personally, I like what it says about how much they missed performing live and that connection with the audience. We're coming off of one crummy year in countless ways and it makes me feel like they're as happy to get back out there and perform for us as we are to see them and hear them again.
As for the whole album, I'll use their words here: "You've got to believe it'll be all right in the end." Have faith in our guys. It's gonna be great! Comment Part 2 coming up.
I think its a good dance happy song but not a memorable one. I love Duran Duran and I always find gems in their albums but lately its too many dance songs. I recently found a bunch of their songs they never included in any of their albums that I love much more. Cant wait for their new album and I hope they come to central Florida soon! 🙂
After Annyversary, any song is weak, less fun and forgetable. Annyversary should be running in our heads for weeks, until another track is released
In my opinion, the whole thing is fantastic! There is no electric guitar and I'm glad because finally the Andy shadow is gone and it's a John spotlight. It's about damn time.
Your fascination with John is astounding
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Well agreed this is the weakest release yet. I am not able to get into it despite trying very hard. I think they only released it since it is produced by gorgio moroder. I could tell that right away it was GM but the song at best is an album filler. All three songs before were amazing, but this not so much.
Trust you to dislike the best one yet. There's no way the intro is any less wow than the 1st single. Killer verse and killer chorus-anthemic and brilliant. This was my 1st fav immediately and has 'single' written all over it. You don't know why THIS is a single? In a career that saw the monotonous inane 'Union Of The Snake', unremarkable 'The Reflex', icky happy 'Sunrise' & over-showy inflexible 'Pressure Off' as a single!! Please, this is the best single release yet? Anyway if there's gonna be "good stuff" on this album, 'Tonight United' is one of them. Maybe you think you SHOULD dislike it! Hello, it's chorus is WAY more rollicking and on-fire than 'Invisible'. The fact that Duran are on their 4th single in a decade where they don't release more than 2 now! and the album's not even out! 'Tonight United'-another great immediate song in the vein of 'Cinderella Ride'& 'What Are The Chances' just gone.
I love this song, it has great energy. Although, it could have been on Paper Gods. I give it a 7.5/10. I have a Bachelor's in Music, and I tend to agree with an earlier comment, I don't want to dissect the songs without hearing the full album. But it is your Channel, I tend to think about what the song is about or how it makes me feel. Duran Duran has always been about trying new things and pushing the envelope, you don't last 40 years and put out 15 albums if you don't. Yes all songs are not going to appeal to all fans, it just depends on what you like in a song. For example, for The Reflex, I love the intro, when I hear Ta La La La, the biggest smile is plastered on my face.
I agree on all same points. Dislike that synth beginning which sounds like a cheap computer game, and the na na nas and lack of verses and those cheesy lyrics.
Great song. Perfect on the album
It was released because it was produced by Nick’s idol Georgio Moroder.
It's just a fun dance song, don't think it was meant to be anything more 😁
Imho, their best dance song.
Duran needs Andy back...this is getting a bit too monochromatic
Sshhhhh. Not too loud. Others on here get angry if you talk about Andy.
.....from a very long term duranie ....u dont need andy back ....I say bring back Warren....
@@duranie1821 yeah dude . Imagine Warren solo over this song with a distorted effected guitar …sick and would make this song somehow interesting …maybe .
@@duranie1821 Unfortunately neither Andy or Warren can help and even their creative days are through. Warren's last releases was also this same EDM crap. Andy praised Nickelback at some point! And was part of the lame Astronaut. Simon Le Bon has had writers block since _1995!!!_
@@RedMugMusic Watch out for crazed "Johnners".
This track doesn't have a guitar part. As for me - this is a big disadvantage!
BASS GUITAR IS A GUITAR!
Mate if you don’t like it fine no
Point in stressing 🤷🏼 . It’s all good the album will be great .. the song is catchy better heard live
It’s a dance aong. Listen to huys like Calvin Harris and other dance/EDM acts. Was meant for that market.
Would be far better with a guitar in it
Love Anniversary and Invisible. More Joy is my least favorite. Tonight United I don't love but think it sounds like a good radio hit. I wish stations would start playing Anniversary more. SiriusXM is playing it 2 times per day on The Pulse.
I’m pretty much on the same page as you with this song. Game show didn’t originally come to mind when I heard this song, but now that you’ve mentioned it, yes. I have mixed feelings about this song. It is my least favorite of the four released songs. However, I think it would be great live. Now, I’ve never been able to see them live and probably never will. So this song doesn’t really do anything for me. I don’t think it’s bad enough that I would skip it on the album. But, I’m not excited when it comes up on my playlist either. It’s the beginning of the song that I don’t like. For me, John & Roger pull this song. This is also the first time I’ve had doubts about this album. I think this song was released for a specific reason and that was the Global Citizen thing; otherwise, I don’t think this song would have been released. This makes four singles from one album. They haven’t done that in awhile if ever. My memory sucks so forgive me.
I really enjoy your videos on Duran Duran. There aren’t many artists that I would get into deep discussion about, so thank you! I’ve become an introvert over the last 10 years. Have a great week!
That would make sense about the release of the song. That makes me feel a little bit better. My memory sucks too so I understand.
My least favorite of all the new tracks. It's too fluffy, cartoonish and really really needed some guitar. That being said, it's still not a horrible track
This song was strong and punchy when I heard it live in Scarborough on the 17th. The recorded version doesn’t hit as hard tho 🤷🏻♂️
Agreed
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It’s a bit too sugary pop to me. It may be s skipper on the album for me.
It's a good thing to criticize what we don't like or we don't completely like at 101%. Otherwise we become exactly as Queen's fanboyz wich accept whatever it comes from the current band wich is just the 50% of what it was over 30 years ago but they say it's pure gold just because comes from that band. Wich I find quite hideous nowadays. But obviously IMHO and with all due respect 👌
This is a Moroder /Duran collaboration that was used for Global Citizen…
I just don’t understand the four singles being released before the album drops. I don’t get it/ the purpose. Ok, release Invisible to get fans excited for the album coming out Oct 22. But four releases? WTF? 2004-Sunrise single released then Astronaut album dropped then What Happens Tomorrow single released. 2007-Falling Down single released then RCM album come out, bombed, no more singles. 2010-All you need is now single released , AYNIN album drops, Girl Panic single released. ( awesome album which could’ve had four total singles) that’s it. 2015-Pressure Off single released , album drops then Last Night in the City single ,right? That’s it.... why four singles before the Future Past album ??? This is driving me insane!!! Would someone please explain , the reason for this strange behavior??
Tonight United, no guitar, no good- Nick Rhodes is ruining it for me, AndyT would have put him in his place and balanced out his crap. This is getting ridiculous
In the past a single is released, hear on radio / watch it on MTV, now UA-cam, watch it climb the billboard charts , promotes the album, then release a new single. What’s going on now , I don’t get it!!!!
It’s definitely different than it used to be. So much anticipation and I don’t even think the best songs are being released. They’re not singles anymore they’re just teasers. I’m with you Matt
I couldn't agree more. Strange indeed. And yes, bring Andy back, if it's still humanly possible!!
This band makes so many mistakes in my opinion.I ask the same like you...The same.Anyway,inside of the albums are mostly much better songs than their singles...So,we will see:)
Too cheesy happy for me . The chorus reminds me of Nice and Taste the summer from Astronaut . Two songs that i absolutely dislike . Nope sorry DD .
Man, I hated those songs too! That's why I don't really listen to Astronaut as i have to keep skipping the naff stuff to get to the excellent stuff like Finest Hour and Still Breathing.
Those 2 songs were better than these by far!!
Good you didn’t slate John or you’d have lost me! 😜 It would be better if you played and stopped it because your just talking about game show.. show me not tell me! I’ve seen in live in the UK and it was wicked! Let’s agree to disagree on Simon! Let’s give the album a chance as a ‘whole’. Tonight United is good for a live audience. It closes the space between us. More Joy was pants!
If I were reviewing the live version it would’ve been different. But I didn’t. This was only the studio version
@@RedMugMusic Ok I accept that but I think that needed to be made clear. I watch your videos a lot and this really the only time I’ve been compelled to comment because of that. We were an audience of 8000 in Scarborough Open Air in UK rather then playing to 10s of thousands in other places. Had there been a roof we’d have lifted it off! They did invisible first .. tonight United 2nd and and Anniversary 3rd spread out throughout the set. Thankfully no More Joy! I’m a 70s baby who fell in love with DD (well John) 😂 when I was 10! I guess what I’m trying to say is mixed in to a set it works. More Joy should be a B side not tonight. What do you 💭🤔
Not worried abt the album,I think I will love majority of the songs. But TU is a big no. It is contrived and embarrassing. I respect DD more when they write a song that is not to my taste (Drowning Man, Hothead) but not contrived because at least I can put it down to just a sub-par song by DD's standards or a creative direction that is not my thing. TU is not merely sub-par songwriting or art that's not to my taste, it's a sell-out, lacks any genuine creativity and therefore is inauthentic. I feel similarly about that 🧀Dancephobia, it too was contrived (i read they did like 20 revisions or something of that nonsense to get it "right") but ironically that had marginally more interesting lyrics and melody than this tripe.
“Of that nonsense”. 🤣😂
Spot on what you say about T U . Danceophobia was so superior while still a bit annoying there was an interesting weirdness about the beat not being even and the fat synths . This sonically is a let down . Terrible . So uninteresting ,, 3 chords in the whole song will make a song boring. Where are the 6-7 minute haunting storytellers that Duran had even produced on the glossy Paper Gods , Universe Alone or Leopard or Tel Aviv or Seven Stranger ? I mean those seem like so superior to this song . Fun can be interesting , think the genius of All She Wants Is . They don’t literally copy house , but elements of it merge with Duran music , and that is a success in my opinion being forward and progressive and fun …but this is worst than BTS
New sub here.
It's definitely not a fave of mine. I want to say I heard an interview in the past week with Simon mentioning that it's the type of song that will stick with you (like an earworm). I get it, with the beat & repeated chorus/song name.
I don't know if it was written for *Global Citizen* or not but I feel the beginning is low energy as well. I think there's going to be better songs & a mix, like most of their albums, there's a song or 2 that isn't as strong. It is catchy but low energy compared to the norm.
As for *your thoughts* part (I forget what you called it), it's great to talk about another subject, more personal to you. Maybe it'll lead into a 2nd type of video for you in the future, certain days have that as a video & whatever others days do music.
I too am an introvert & it can be rough.
This past year and a half has been ok for me, my thoughts, just keep your distance from me, for more than just the pandemic. I still have interaction but more to my liking than what others like.
Thank you for subscribing! Just remember to carve out time for yourself everyday just for you to recharge your batteries.
Makes TOTAL sense that this song was written for Global Citizen...and that's a big reason why it sucks. I'm not a globalist. At all. At least to me, this is a propaganda song.There are some thinly-veiled political lyrics in this song. I don't like political Duran Duran. I was more of a fan when I was not aware of (or care about!) their politics. Also disappointing that THIS is the Giorgio Moroder collaboration...I had much higher expectations.
All most every song released so far has required more than one listen. To me this is the weakest of the 5 I've heard. Maybe I'll change my mind after a few more listens because I did not like Invisible at first and now it's one of my favorite songs. I do not think this song is a single release. I think the two singles are Invisible and More Joy. This is just a song that was finished mastering IMO. I'm not listening to any more until the album comes out. They released songs like this on the last two albums.
My least favorite so far. Too bubble gum pop. Have been a big fan for almost 40 years, but will not give them slack because I expect more from them. If I want to hear autotuned pop I will not look at Duran Duran. I expect more from them.
This is unfortunately a real Low period for duran in terms of the stuff I'm hearing.
There is zero 🎸 on
This track and not much guitar on the other tracks either.
Just like paper gods
I think this album is gonna be very underwhelming. Driving guitars were instrumental in early duran
It's they're sound.
this certainly is Not.
You can tell immediately on the albums where AndyT
Wasn't involved
And not having his sound and influence is obviously having a negative affect on the sound and direction they've bn heading on.
There's 1 album I really like that AndyT wasn't involved in And thats
(All you need is now)
Great album.
But other than that
It looks like for me
Red carpet
Paper gods
New album
I Think the band are deluded if they think there happy with this new stuff.
I think they've forgotten who they're core fans are and that annoys me as fan since 81.
I'm sorry
It's not the duran
duran I recognise.
It's my opinion n I'm entitled to it.
And I appreciate your opinion. Thank you
@@RedMugMusic
Love your channel 👍
Just don't like the direction duran have bn going
To be honest.
I also miss a driving guitar, especially in this song!
@andy g I didn't think of them that way as I love Simon's voice & John's bass & just listened for that in each of their songs. It is definitely missing a guitar 🎸 style, even if it isn't Andy's. Andy's did give them a distinct sound that also being a fan from the beginning but it's a shame they can't find someone with their own style to step in & liven up their music & become a permanent part of the band.
I totally relate and agree with you!!
Agreed, so far it's my least favorite on the album. For some reason, I'm glad it's not just me that feels this way. More Joy made me feel this way at first, but I am beginning to really like it now. I'm not sure that's going to happen with Tonight United.
That's strange. I loved it from the get go. I heard it while I was actually running a marathon and it literally carried me to the end.
More Joy is quickly becoming a fave after leaving me feeling meh initially
Anyone who talks shit about this song knows nada. 0 0️⃣👌
Way way way off the mark. Not only did you miss all of the nods to their past in Anniversary but you’re pretty much missing everything that’s so right about this song.
So what is right about the song?
To me this is the worst song so far . Lazy for DD , cheap sounding and flat flat melodically .
Sounds like Last Nite in the City part 2 which to me is still prob the worst DD song ever written. It does not work for them to try to sound like bubblegum pop of today. They are an iconic band , why the obsession to be in the charts or the radio? Is really worrisome that such an opportunity like this would be wasted in such a rubbish song .
Lyrically I cannot even understand what this is. What happens to the depth of this band ?
I know some compare this with More Joy. Well they have NOTHING to do with each other . More Joy to me has the DD dna all over that ear worm sytnth groove . Melodically is great for that kind of song. This one is a disaster in every possible way. I am even so underwhelmed by Nicks synths here as well. Generic sounds and not strong at all. The whole thing is a mesh of sounds that don’t play well together. The only thing you can save is John Taylor bass break which last 5 seconds . Melodically is a child chant that is not even sweet .
What a miss . And no guitars now officially. This is no good .
And people have bitched and dissed Medazzaland , Pop Trash , Liberty , even RCM …anything on those albums is so superior than this song. Wow . I hope is one off like Last Nite in Paper Gods .
When they performed the song live, the guitarist goes back and sings back up with the back up singers. Lol I saw that and thought that was extremely hysterical.
@@RedMugMusic remember how Reach Up For The Sunrise was changed to a rockier more guitar driven mix after the fact? i hope they do something of the sort with this one . The problem is that it seems for some BIZARRE reason is been getting good reception on the bubblegum stratosphere where things live for 15 seconds max …so they think is getting mixed reception with fans but great press.. How paradoxical that when DD made brilliant masterpieces like Chauffer , Seven Stranger , the critics back then , unfairly, ripped them apart , now the lazy ADD press is loving this apparently. I am happy for them but wont deter them from keep going there . All this “dance” DD experiments that are too literal in my opinion to the style they mimic , do not work for them. I think you said once about Simons rapping and how that just was weird and did not work , well this does not work the same way . Like Bedroom Toys did not work or Last Nite .
Wondered where you had got too Brian on reviewing this track.
Wish I was in Florida!
So for me the weakest of all the tracks I’ve heard so far from FUTURE PAST including just the live version of GIVE IT ALL UP I’ve heard on UA-cam.
It’s really flat dull and devoid of anything interesting.
Sounds like it’s a unreleased track off Red Carpet Massacre to me.
Desperately needs guitar running through its spine to give it some oomph and purpose it’s just so bland.
Really disappointed in it and hope there’s much better to come.
Really shows up why guitars are vital to the make up and DNA of Duran Duran.
Yeah. This is the first song for me where I ask, "Why?" lol
@@christianhelwig MORE JOY took some warming up from me wasn’t loving it early on but man that song is an absolute ear worm and feel it’s my 2nd favourite of the released tracks so far.
Video is complete rubbish though.
@@jamesSoliver I don't care for lyric videos either.
@@jamesSoliver I dug "More Joy" straight away.. With what I've heard so far, this is where I'm at:
1. Anniversary; 2. Invisible; 3.; More Joy 4.; Give it All Up; -- Tonight United
@@christianhelwig Really need that Studio version of GIVE IT ALL UP.
Going by the live version I really like it.
Agree with everyone- ABSOLUTELY weakest of the songs released.. Not horrible- but not enjoyable at all..
It doesn't have the "Duran sound"... And Georgio Moroder was involved too! But he gets a pass- he's 81 yrs old!
Song doesn't get a pass- Yes, scares me too why this was released. .. However I do enjoy the other tracks so far- Just as long its not another Red Carpet Mascara- my only Duran album i don't like.
I think if we are really being honest..... This is the laziest song I've probably ever heard from D&D and really is amazing that it would make the cut for an album. There are thousands of television commercial themes and music that have more depth than this! I think they literally could have written and recorded this is 2-3 hours. This does not bode well for the album and I think everyone realizes this by now. Six months from now no one will be listening to these songs. I just listened to the Notorious album last night, every song on that album is 10 times better than any of the 4 songs released from FP so far. They phoned in this album. Why was Coxen even there??????
Afternoon Brian.
Tonight united....mmmm I, m not a fan I don't like it,itfeels contrived being written for festivals in trying to get the audience involved ...it pretty weak all round reminds me of planet roaring.
Celabration on the other hand is a good example of an all together festival feeling
How and why this was released as a single ! I,m just not getting it.
The lyrics in isolation are good they deffinantly have a positive energy but the music is just so poor ,nick was not at his best tho John had a little wiggle room to have fun .
It's the weakest track so far and am hoping the rest of the album tracks are not so poorly executed .
On a positive every album has a weak rushed not thought through track
( probably tired and moody needing to relax,rest etc away from the studio)
Kinda expected it so not feeling to down.
Sorry to those who like it I don't wish to offend.. what a boring world if we all were to think the same.
I have read some horrible reviews about More joy but I think it's the best track so far.
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I found this song to be pretty forgettable. Once again, as with every song released from Future Past, it stays pretty much in the same key and as a result, seems flat and sort of monotone. The energy is good, and I like the rhythm and bass, but they're wasted in a fairly pedestrian piece of songwriting. I think this album is on a trajectory to be very average, unless they're holding back all of the really good for the release.
So far I only like Invisible and Anniversary the other to do nothing for me. But I'm looking forward to Future Past. Will always support Duran Duran
@@debraricobene4856 Oh yeah, I buy all their stuff and love the band overall.
Not worse than Last night in the city. It's a disco song but I expected more from the collaboration with Moroder. The intro sound is disturbing and banal...really can not beleive it is from our genious Nick Rhodes. The rest of the track is fine even if a bit too commercial. The little bass bridge from John is amazing and it is a real pity it was not replicated or developped more in the song. I consider this song a filler. Better than other fillers in previous albums. Hope someone will remix it erasing the intro sound. Let's wait the full album to have a right opinion.
LAST NIGHT IN THE CITY IS AMAZING!!!! So is Tonight United! 😹
I'm not a fan at all. For me, as I stated on other pages, it's a b-side at best for me. Definitely disappointing with the amount of songs on this album and that Giorgio played a part. I do hear that "Ra Ra" Disco influence which turns me off. This is like 'Astronaut' for me and "Bedroom Toys". Really? Ya put this lame track on instead of "Beautiful Colours"? UGH! Onto the next one!
Btw Brian, one of my good mates used to live in Winter Park. Used to hit Church Street in Orlando in the last e'90s. I think there was a club called Cairo which really dug.
I think Winter Park is about 30 minutes from me.
@@RedMugMusic There's a lot of Winter down there LOL
Yeah Christian, Beautiful Colors has that “global song of the year” feel. What an amazing lead off single for their reunion back in 03/04!!!! Just blows my freaking mind to this day!!!!
I’ve been a Duran fan since the first album. THEY ARE NO LONGER A PROPER BAND. I hate making that statement but the direction they are going making music that sounds like a really bland euro dance track is SO disappointing.
They really have lost their identity to me. I embrace them changing their music and sound. But doing so with music that sounds like it’s made purely with GarageBand is just not right. Everything is just programmed with them now with some over dubs here and there with JTs bass playing. They really need a strong guitarist back in the band. I especially miss Warren. It doesn’t bode well for the rest of the album. I hope I’m wrong…
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