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52

Mixed or average reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews What's this?

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8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 74 Ratings

  • Summary: 'Astronaut' marks first album by Duran Duran's original lineup since 1983's 'Seven And The Ragged Tiger.' Dallas Austin and Don Gilmore are among the producers.

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What Happens Tomorrow
Child, don't you worry It's enough your growing up in such a hurry Brings you down, the news they sell ya To put in your mind that all mankind is a... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 17
  3. Negative: 2 out of 17
  1. E! Online
    91
    Astronaut takes a few songs to warm up, but by the time the band hits naughty dance-floor fillers like "Bedroom Toys" and "Taste the Summer," it feels like 1983 all over again.
  2. Billboard
    70
    Duran Duran has a new lease on life, sounding more vibrant and exciting than it has in eons.
  3. Uncut
    60
    It'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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  4. AllMusic
    50
    Even with a handful of forgettable songs... the album is easily the best one credited to the Duran Duran name since 1993's Wedding Album.
  5. Drawer B
    50
    Astronaut doesnâ??t come close to ranking with the music that made the band world famous, but it has moments that make it easy to remember why the band rode such a wave to begin with.
  6. Mojo
    40
    The root of the malaise most surely [lies] in the protracted production, which appears to have sucked the life out of whatever good material there was. [Nov 2004, p.110]
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  7. The Guardian
    30
    Before long, though, Duran Duran are adrift in an unforgiving sea of disco-dad dance-pop, anaemic vocals and lyrics too distressingly awful to repeat in a family newspaper.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 40 out of 48
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 48
  3. Negative: 1 out of 48
  1. NomNam
    Dec 6, 2006
    10
    Excluding Bedroom Toys, Astrounaut was excelent.
  2. ArnoldM
    Oct 14, 2004
    10
    After listening and reading the lyrics, it is clear that the band has been down the road of life. The melodies remind one of the great After listening and reading the lyrics, it is clear that the band has been down the road of life. The melodies remind one of the great 80's syntho-pop, but the lyrics are from older, wiser, and harder men. Bravo!… Expand
  4. gus
    Jan 29, 2005
    10
    This 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 This 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.… Expand
  5. SBx
    Oct 16, 2004
    9
    excellent. the 80s lives again.
  6. BobM
    Jan 17, 2005
    9
    High 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, High 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.… Expand
  7. djMerky
    Nov 15, 2004
    8
    Very 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, Very 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!… Expand
  8. BuntyH
    May 8, 2005
    0
    YAAAAAAAAWWWWWWNNN What Drivel

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#38 Most Discussed Album of 2004
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#87 Most Shared Album of 2004

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