Album of the Day

Among the most successful and enduring U.K. new wave bands, Duran Duran had a flair for fashion, a keen visual sense, and to judge from their self-titled 1981 debut, plenty of substance to go along with the style. “Planet Earth,” “Careless Memories” and “Girls On Film” were irresistible singles, and the more experimental material dominating the second half of the album was as richly atmospheric as Roxy Music at their best. Initially released with different tracks on either side of the Atlantic, the Deluxe Edition of DURAN DURAN includes all the music from the original English and American pressings, along with demos, alternate versions and BBC recordings. To celebrate the birthday of Duran guitarist Andy Taylor, we'll give another spin to the album that started it all for the “Fab Five.”