Astronaut

Release Date: December 9, 2022

Duran Duran's Astronaut from 2004 brought all five original members back together for their first reunion album in two decades. The synth-pop veterans deliver polished electronic arrangements with Simon Le Bon's distinctive vocals riding over Nick Rhodes' signature keyboard textures and tight rhythm section work.

Standout Tracks

• (Reach Up for The) Sunrise: The lead single with its driving beat and soaring chorus
• What Happens Tomorrow: Atmospheric ballad showcasing the band's melodic strengths
• Astronaut: The spacey title track that gives the album its cosmic theme

Mood: nostalgic, driving, polished, danceable