Duran Duran - Big Thing

Fifth studio album reissued on vinyl LP!

Featuring "I Don't Want Your Love," "All She Wants Is" and "Do You Believe in Shame?"

Duran Duran continued to explore different styles and culminated in Big Thing which was released in 1988. The album was a reflection on the musical climate which was changing towards the late '80s and had a more experimental and electronic approach compared to earlier Duran releases.

Produced by the band, Jonathan Elias and Daniel Abraham, it continued the sonic musical change the band was exploring. Unlike Notorious (1986) which was funk and R&B oriented, Big Thing strives for a more diverse approach. Side 1 consists of intense techno tracks with synthesized bass lines and rhythmic guitar riffs, while Side 2 leans towards a more avant-garde feel with a post modern atmosphere. The band features drummer Sterling Campbell and guitarist Warren Cuccurullo, who previously started work with the band on Notorious after the departure of Andy Taylor. Both would become members of the group in 1989.

The album was a moderate commercial success, reaching No. 15 on the U.K. Albums Chart and No. 24 on the U.S. Billboard 200.

Side A

1. Big Thing

2. I Don't Want Your Love

3. All She Wants Is

4. Too Late Marlene

5. Drug (It's Just a State of Mind)

Side B

1. Do You Believe in Shame?

2. Palomino

3. Interlude One

4. Land

5. Flute Interlude

6. The Edge of America

7. Lake Shore Driving

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