Future Past
by Duran Duran
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
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  1. AllMusic
    Oct 25, 2021
    80
    Duran Duran are taking some calculated risks here which sometimes means they stumble -- occasionally, the ballads feel a shade strident -- but the restlessness makes for a kinetic, exciting album.
  2. The Quietus
    Oct 29, 2021
    70
    It takes a couple of plays for the songs to individually stand out. Simon le Bon’s still remarkably youthful voice remains the most recognisable element but John Taylor’s bass and Nick Rhodes’s ear for keyboard shade come into their own, while Roger Taylor retains his steady presence on drums.
  3. Uncut
    Oct 22, 2021
    70
    Shouty Japanese pop-punk quartet Chai guest on wonderfully bleepy “More Joy!”, Giorgio Moroder assists with the thrilling digital disco of “Beautiful Lies”, Bowie’s pianist Mike Garson guests on the elegant ballad “Falling”, while producer Erol Alkan adds a dancefloor-friendly sheen to proceedings. [Dec 2021, p.27]
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  5. Clash Music
    Oct 22, 2021
    70
    Frothy, neon-soaked entertainment, ‘Future Past’ – when it works – is a blast of ridiculous 80s themed fun.
  6. musicOMH.com
    Oct 22, 2021
    70
    his album is a playfully flawed triumph. There are more than enough highs to satisfy both fans and casual admirers, while the lows are not quite low enough to founder the project.
  7. The Telegraph (UK)
    Oct 22, 2021
    60
    Everything on this flashy, melodramatic album punches its weight. If it had come out in 1985, it would have ruled the world.

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8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 35 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 35
  3. Negative: 3 out of 35
  1. woodenrabbit
    Oct 27, 2021
    9
    an amazing album taking listeners through an exciting journey.
    this is an album made with heart and conviction.
    each song is a standout    an amazing album taking listeners through an exciting journey.
    this is an album made with heart and conviction.
    each song is a standout track and permeates nicely into one another making this album a solid sonic art masterpiece.
    it is a A+ performance in terms of each of the individual performance of Simon, John, Nick and Roger, and together they created something more....something ethereal.

    This is a classic concept/pop album of the highest order.    … Full Review »
  2. blugray
    Oct 26, 2021
    10
    Great album, great production, great songs. I keep coming back and back to it. Certainly one of the best from Duran Duran in DECADES!!!
  3. antpaca
    Oct 26, 2021
    10
    Duran Duran fans are a long-suffering bunch, trained by years of questionable choices and missed opportunities to not expect *too* much from aDuran Duran fans are a long-suffering bunch, trained by years of questionable choices and missed opportunities to not expect *too* much from a new DD album. Generally I expect to like a handful to half of the songs per new album, but this time they really brought the confidence, energy, playing, and songwriting.

    There are no skips on the album for me, even Beautiful Lies, which sort of goes nowhere, goes by enjoyably enough. The title track, Nothing Less, Give It All Up, Wing, and Anniversary are the standouts for me at this point. Even the rap on Hammerhead (which other fans have balked at) fits in nicely and doesn’t take away from the song as far as I’m concerned.

    Overall, great album, great songs, and a reinvigorated Duran Duran! It’s a great time to be a fan.    … Full Review »
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