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Red Carpet Massacre - Duran Duran
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61 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critics What's this?

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8.7 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 59 Ratings

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  • Summary: The band's first new album since 2004 finds them without singer/guitarist Andy Taylor and featuring guests Timberland and Justin Timberlake.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 20
  3. Negative: 1 out of 20
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    83
    Duran Duran have updated their sound just enough to feel relevant, without embarrassing themselves in the process--no mean feat for a band in the throes of a midlife crisis.
  2. Mojo
    60
    Rather than sounding like an '80s soft-rock rehash, they have worked with up-to-the-minute beat merchants Timbaland and Nate 'Danja' Hills to create a dramtic, contemporary pop concoction. [Dec 2007, p.98]
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  3. Pitchfork
    38
    The problem isn't that Red Carpet Massacre pushes Duran Duran out of their comfort zone. The problem is that they sound just a little too comfortable there to make the most of bad situation.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 43 out of 45
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 45
  3. Negative: 2 out of 45
  1. EdwinaL.
    10
    A much awaited album that has not disappointed. I love the fact that the sound is a little bit different, but still essentially Duran Duran. The more I listen the more I love it. Thanks guys!… Expand
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  2. HelloYou
    10
    I'm 21 and never owned a Duran Duran album. I've downloaded their most popular songs like Ordinary World and Hungary Like A Wolf and love them. But I must say I luv this entire album. Very nice. My parents were making fun of me for buying it....calling them old and stuff....but that doesn't negate the fact that they are still a good band and sound as good if not better than any of the new bands out these days.… Expand
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  3. Scott
    2
    Ugh, why anyone would CHOOSE to work with Timbaland or Timberlake is beyond me. They should've done this album with Richard X. That';s a marriage waiting to happen.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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