• Reissue
• Remastered
• Newly cut for vinyl at Abbey Road Studios
  
  

Duran Duran's Seven and the Ragged Tiger arrived in 1983 as the band's second album, solidifying their position at the forefront of new wave and synth-pop. Following the success of their debut, this record demonstrated their growing command of production and arrangement, blending dance-floor dynamics with art-school sensibility. The album marked a creative peak, showcasing the band's ability to craft pop songs with genuine substance—a balance that separated them from contemporaries trading solely in surface shimmer.

The tracklist bristles with standout moments: "Union of the Snake" opens with unrelenting momentum, while "New Moon on Monday" showcases their gift for infectious hooks wrapped in sophisticated production. "The Reflex," one of their most ambitious efforts, stretches beyond conventional pop structure with its extended instrumental passages and layered synth work. Throughout, themes of desire, complexity, and urban restlessness weave through songs like "Of Crime and Passion" and "I Take the Dice," all underpinned by a production aesthetic that feels both immediate and carefully constructed. The record's musical atmosphere—crisp, propulsive, and textured—remains remarkably engaging across repeated listens.

This 2024 reissue was newly cut for vinyl at Abbey Road Studios, ensuring fidelity that does justice to the original's intricate arrangements. Pressed in the Czech Republic with stamped runouts, the package includes a transparent sticker on the shrink wrap alongside the album's original artwork. For listeners invested in the band's catalogue or collectors seeking high-quality vinyl pressings of '80s pop landmarks, this remaster delivers the sonic clarity these tracks have always deserved.

Tracklist:

A1. The Reflex
A2. New Moon On Monday
A3. Cracks In The Pavement
A4. I Take The Dice
A5. Of Crime And Passion
B1. Union Of The Snake
B2. Shadows On Your Side
B3. Tiger Tiger
B4. The Seventh Stranger