What is the best Duran Duran album of all time?

From the neon-soaked heights of New Romanticism to unexpected late-career reinventions, Duran Duran's catalogue is a wild ride through pop's most glamorous decades. Which album is their masterpiece?

Duran Duran (1981)

The debut that defined New Romantic pop and launched a global phenomenon.

1/10

Rio (1982)

Iconic sophomore masterpiece blending new wave, funk, and pop to perfection.

2/10

Seven and the Ragged Tiger (1983)

Confident chart-dominator at the height of their fame.

3/10

Notorious (1986)

Funk-driven reinvention produced by Nile Rodgers.

4/10

Big Thing (1988)

Electronic dance-influenced record embracing late-80s club culture.

5/10

Duran Duran (The Wedding Album) (1993)

Successful comeback blending new wave nostalgia with modern production.

6/10

Medazzaland (1997)

Darker, experimental album exploring industrial and alternative sounds.

7/10

All You Need Is Now (2011)

Triumphant return to classic sound; hailed as their best work in decades.

8/10

Paper Gods (2015)

Sleek modern record with electronic experimentation and notable collaborations.

9/10

Future Past (2021)

Sophisticated late-career album with legendary collaborators and lush production.

10/10