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LA RECENSIONE
No, this time it just doesn't work. I'll write it right away: it's a bad song or, rather, it's not a Duran Duran piece. I've been wondering for over 40 years how they can, fortunately very rarely, release songs so different from their genre. Two examples, All Along the Water and the much famous, yet bad, Wild Boys.
For heaven's sake, it will certainly be a commercial operation; the collaboration with the Japanese group Chai will ensure, Covid-19 permitting, sold-out arenas and significant sales in Asia, but this song is completely "wrong" and, I am sure, it won't please the early fans like myself.
I save Le Bon's voice (truly splendid) and certain melodies that faintly remind of "the good old times," but otherwise More Joy wouldn't even deserve a bside.
Compared to the first single Invisible, they have taken worrying steps backward.
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Summary by Bot
This review critiques Duran Duran’s single 'More Joy' as a poor fit for the band's classic genre, disappointing longtime fans with its style. While Simon Le Bon’s vocals shine, the song overall fails to meet expectations and seems driven more by commercial goals, especially with the Chai collaboration targeting Asian markets. Compared to their prior single 'Invisible,' this track represents a step backward.
Duran Duran
English music group formed in Birmingham in the late 1970s. They rose to international popularity in the early 1980s (notably with Rio), combined striking visuals with pop, funk and synth sounds, experienced lineup changes (Andy Taylor, Roger Taylor, Warren Cuccurullo) and have released albums from the 1980s through the 2020s.41 Reviews
