All You Need Is Now --

-- is finally here! Well, most of it but it is AMAZING! This iTunes only, partial album release has already sky rocketed to number one on the iTunes download charts in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada and Italy.  And it is number three in Japan.  All of this on the first day of the albums release.  Like I said, amazing.

The tracks on this - the 13th studio release by Duran Duran - are a wonderful mix of modern technological sound and classic Duran Duran.  The tracks releases today are as follows:

1. All You Need Is Now
2. Blame the Machines
3. Being Followed
4. Leave a Light On
5.Safe
6. Girl Panic
7. The Man Who Stole a Leopard
8. Runway Runaway
9. Before the Rain

So far, my favorite track is 'Leave a Light On'.  It is so incredibly beautiful.  The full length CD and vinyl versions of All You Need Is Now are due to be released February 2011.  I am really looking forward to hearing the rest of this outstanding album.  I am also really, really hoping for a tour.  I'm fairly certain one is on the horizon.

All You Need Is Now - Live on Loose Women

I have to admit that I laughed at the title of the show - 'Loose Women'.  It's a show in England that I am assuming is simialar to 'The View' in the United States.  Regardless, here is All You Need Is Now live (for the first time, I believe) - done December 17, 2010.  To say I love it is a huge understaement.  I've watched it a number of times already.  And my kids love it, too.  My little Duranies are so adorable!

Click the below link to enjoy the video on youtube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAjnJ1S58Ho&feature=player_embedded

All You Need Is Now - Single

The single for All You Need Is Now - the title track from Duran Duran's forthcoming album - is being released this Wednesday - December 8, 2010.  Why am I so very excited about this fact? Well, other than the simple fact that it's a new song from my beloved band - it is also being released six days sooner than originally stated.  This makes me so, so happy! And I know that this little bit of great news makes other Duran Duran fans ecstatic, as well.

As far as I know at this time - the iTunes downloads for the album are still coming out on December 21, 2010.  With the CD and vinyl versions (yes, I will buy those, too) to come in February 2011.