DURAN DURAN
REACH UP FOR THE SUNSHINE
SONY

Back together the five original Duran members are doing what they know best: writing catchy pop songs that put to shame many of today’s chart-busters. Probably the commercial gay scene’s most successful dance producers, Almighty give the song a conventional trance makeover full of arpeggios and anthemic breakdowns (134 BPM). There’s a dub on the flip but unfortunately the whole venture lacks depth and momentum. Le Bon’s familiar tone just pulls it off in what sounds like a pretty decent song but as far as the floor’s concerned more mixes are needed quick.

3 Out Of 5

Reviewed By: Jerry Bouthier