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Oct 18, 2025

Pete

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Pete has published a news story:

On This Day October 18 1988 - Duran Duran Released the Album Big Thing.

On this day October 18 1988, Duran Duran released Big Thing, their fifth studio album, marking a bold shift toward a more electronic and experimental sound. As musical trends moved away from the glossy pop of the early 1980s, the band adapted by exploring deeper textures and more introspective themes.

Big Thing featured tracks like I Don’t Want Your Love, All She Wants Is, and Do You Believe in Shame?, each showing...

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