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Universal acclaim- based on 74 Ratings
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Positive: 60 out of 74
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Mixed: 11 out of 74
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Negative: 3 out of 74
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Nov 17, 2013
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dalesSep 19, 2009Half the songs are very catchy with groovin hooks thatll make you dance in true duran fashion. while the other half is just awful. a reunion album that should've been more impressive.
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ChristianNov 15, 2008"Medazzaland" was the album I waited for Duran Duran to make. "Astronaut" is the album I've waited for the original Fab 5 to make. This album surpasses the genius of the first two. I say "Bedroom Toys" and "Point of No Return" make great b-sides. This album is stylish, glossy and confident. It would have been perfect in my view if not for the "b-sides" I mentioned. A classic.
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FredricsonD.Jul 17, 2007
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NomNamDec 6, 2006Excluding Bedroom Toys, Astrounaut was excelent.
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AdamDDec 2, 2006I love this CD, it's about time Duran Duran got back down to business and put all the past crap behind them and make some great music. My favorits on this CD are Sunrise, Want you more! Bedroom toys,nice and the best of them all Finest hour.I am and always will be Duranie.
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luisdSep 23, 2005excelente
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LoneBJul 27, 2005
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MarianGJul 7, 2005Its the best Duran Duran after end of the 80s.
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BuntyHMay 8, 2005YAAAAAAAAWWWWWWNNN What Drivel
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StephanieFApr 14, 2005What a wonderful, energetic CD. After albums like "Pop Trash" this is upbeat and optimistic. Flawless, no disappointments. What a set of pipes that sexy Simon Le Bon has ^_-
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AndyMApr 7, 2005
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EWangMar 29, 2005I've been listening to this album for the last 5 months...continuously in my car. How can it not be the best album yet!
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TaniaCMar 19, 2005The sweet melodies of Duran Duran are still there- it's a very distinctive style, noone sounds like them, they are in a league of their own, the use of all the different instruments blend in quite well together, the chemistry is still there with the original members. However, I wasn't very fond of Can you taste the summer.
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CecMFeb 25, 2005I find this CD gets better and better the more I listen to it. The boys are back!!
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juliesroomxxxFeb 10, 2005I love this albumthe bass is fantastic and Simon's voice has seemed to improve over the years.
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arielbFeb 8, 2005
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missblossmmmFeb 7, 2005higly anticipated was this cd! on first listen i found tracks 4-7 stood out immediately. then after a few more listens the latter part of the cd came alive... every listen and every mood unleashes another song! the track 'nice' is the stand out single.
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mozmonkFeb 6, 2005Would have been a 10 , but for the naffness of Bedroom Toys.
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MelGFeb 6, 2005Great to have these guys back. Stylish, edgy and fun.
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TraceyMFeb 6, 2005When I first listened to Astronaut it felt shivers it was so good. After repeated playing I now appreciate how much they have matured musically. It was truly fantastic.
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ZeljkoSFeb 1, 2005
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gusJan 29, 2005This is the second best cd these guys have done (after Rio). MUCH better than 7! I have followed the band since the beginning and this is a well crafted musical adventure. Can't wait to hear these songs performed live.
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BobMJan 17, 2005High energy with a hint of the 80's magic. New Duran Duran for those who missed them the first time. Like all their other best albums, you have to let it grow on you. Damn, it is so much better than what's on the airwaves these days.
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djMerkyNov 15, 2004Very nice album. 2 songs wich I don't like but most of them R wonderfull... Have too listen more then once to explore the quality, it's worth it!
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charliehNov 9, 2004It's wonderful! TASTE THE SUMMER is my favorite, it grows on you. I'm very excited for the band. Good job guys!
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JesseSOct 28, 2004
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SwirleyOct 25, 2004I absolutely love it. It's 80's with a modern twist. Definitely a great car cd for that long drive to work, surely you will be in a great mood once you reach your destination. Rock on!
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BitBurnOct 25, 2004
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ShabarOOct 21, 2004It feels like this offering is uncomplete. The best mixes with the banalities. Yes they have succeeded in getting of some of the magic back but it looks like they can't keeping it up for long enough. Maybe something to do with age. Get some viagra for the next one! By the way my favorite tracks are in the latter part of the album. 6 for reminding me how old we are.
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Awards & Rankings
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UncutIt's sleek, groomed and genetically engineered to within an inch of sonic perfection, but there's very little that's memorable. [Nov 2004, p.120]
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Awesomely anodyne, breathtakingly boring and crushingly clichéd, â??Astronautâ? singularly fails to take flight.
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Los Angeles TimesAt a time when newer acts, from fringe to mainstream, are moving the band's old ideas forward, Duran Duran needs to do more than just mix in the blips and bleeps of contemporary dance music to prove it has something to contribute. [31 Oct 2004]