So Red the Rose Arcadia

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  • Release Date: 07/02/1991
  • Original Release: 1985
  • Sales Rank: 18,590
  • Label: CAPITOL
  • UPC: 077779635825

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So Red the Rose

1LISTENElection Day 5:29
2LISTENKeep Me in the Dark 4:31
3LISTENGoodbye Is Forever 3:49
4LISTENThe Flame 4:23
5LISTENMissing 3:40
6LISTENRose Arcana 0:51
7LISTENThe Promise 7:30
8LISTENEl Diablo 6:05
9LISTENLady Ice 7:32

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Arcadia was the arty quarter of Duran Duran's side project. Members Simon Le Bon and Nick Rhodes were left to complete it after Roger Taylor left the group. They still strove to create the "western evocative of east" blueprinted by Japan's Tin Drum. They didn't achieve it with this, but it's certainly the best album Duran never made. Like earlier work Rio, the sleeve perfectly describes the record inside. The opener "Election Day" is darkly romantic irking toward erotic and has brass stabs not dissimilar from their Bond score View to a Kill. The following songs are lighter: "Keep Me in the Dark" and the U.S. single "Goodbye Is Forever." "The Flame" has a sharp beat and sultry bass groove that nods at Nile Rodgers. Two dream works, "Missing" and "Rose Arcana," precede "The Promise," which guests Pink Floyd's Dave Gilmour, Sting, and Herbie Hancock. "El Diablo" has a latin flavor but still sounds like two Englishmen daydreaming of an escapade to El Salvador. Finally, to the dramatic splendor of "Lady Ice," a fantastic conclusion to a very good album. Thankfully, Arcadia chose not to pursue this album like their other Duran offshoot. ~ Kelvin Hayes, All Music Guide All Music Guide

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So Red the Roseby Anonymous

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May 27, 2005: I really think that this was one of the best albums that Duran Duran did, and I think it was a shame that this was not more popular when it first came out. I think it was mainly because of the more expeimental nature of the album. There is some very interesting instrumentation, and the lyrics are often unusual as well. Also, the constuction of the songs and the length of some of the songs are unusual for pop music. Basically, they still sound like Duran Duran but are more mellow, particularly on the beautiful song "Missing". I think they should have done some more songs like this. Basically the only improvement I can think of for this album is to have a song or two that is more upbeat.  Some of my favorite songs are "Election Day", "Keep Me in the Dark". "Missing", and "The Promise".

So Red the Roseby Anonymous

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November 02, 2001: So Red the Rose is magical with a mysterous flare. With the unique instrumentation and Simon's soothing voice, nothing can compare! This may be an old/disfunct group but not to be forgotten! Definately worth the purchase!


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