Like many others I've seen Duran numerous times over the years and I have to say this show goes into my top 2 or 3 gigs ever. I went specifically to hear the new album as I've heard the other stuff so many times. My opinion is that it was excellent on it's own and the electronic set etc were added bonuses. They don't get enough credit for their live performances and there's definetly a lot of lazy journalism that surrounds the band (particulalry Le Bon). Can't wait to see Dirty Great Monster on VH1, it was spectacular.

mike, Reading, Berks

What's this now? A British journalist writing a snide and unnecessarily harsh review of a Duran Duran project? And they say there are no surprises left in this jaded old world.

Yes, I'm a fan. Since 1981 to be exact. I'm not a screaming girl. And to my knowledge, never have been. I saw the show in NYC and loved it. The new album is strong and filled with hooks. The electro set was a fun nod to their roots. And the "classic" stuff did indeed sound fresh. It's funny though, that the old songs (those same tunes that were all universally trashed by critics when they were originally released) are now looked upon so fondly.

I guess nostalgia, like time, heals all wounds. But personally, I'll take the new stuff. Because if you don't have that, you'll never have anything to be nostalgic about.

Anthony DeVito, New York City, NY

Are you sure you shouldn't have been there reviewing the Lion King, luv? The show that I saw was spectacular in every way. Yes, I am a "Duranie", and yes, I have seen them several times in several venues, and I have to say that I thought the mix of the new with the classics was perfect. There were NO empty seats (trust me, we know the hard way) and everyone around us was enjoying the show. There was no stifling of sniggers, maybe that was just when you thought you would try and join in!?! Just my opinion, we're all entitled.......

I wil continue to support the band, just as anybody who enjoys their music will do. If you don't like it, thanks for coming, mind the door doesn't hit you on the way out......

Catherine, Herne Bay, UK

Talk about missing the point, the poor reviews (the Telegraph and Evening Standard were similarly negative) all revolve around the reviewers expecting a night of 80’s nostalgia, rather than a repeat of the “listening party“ format performed at the Barrymore Theatre on Broadway. Anyone I spoke to knew exactly what they were letting themselves in for and were very much looking forward to hearing the new album.

We thought it was one of the best Duran concerts ever and from what I could see, the rest of the audience were absolutely loving it. Being a small venue was a real treat and although we were near the back of the stalls, the view was excellent, as was the atmosphere.

Duran have sold over 85 million records, have the clout to sell out arenas and have just performed on top TV programmes Jonathan Ross and the X-Factor. As one of Britain’s most enduring musical exports, not to mention being one of the handful of UK bands to crack America, they really do deserve more respect, particularly from journalists who seemingly can’t be bothered to read the brief on the show format.

In particular, the Telegraph reviewer seemed more interested in the drink sales at the bar and wrongly stated that it was Nite Runner they performed twice. None of them mentioned Simon messing up the lyric second time round though. Does make you wonder if they actually attend the concert….

Kevin, London,

I was right there at the front and danced till my feet ached and I never seen any popping buttons. Sometimes journalist are fantasists and like to spice up there stories. I love the new album and so did every 80's swinging chick (and chap) that was singing their hearts out round about me. I think it is great that hey haven't been afraid to move with the times and up date their sound. Not only that they were more than happy to great their fans outside, it's Wednesday night now and I am still on a complete high. Rock on Duran Duran!! See you next year x

Gail MacKinnon, Inverness,

Sniggering? You wouldn`t have been able to hear that over the fans screaming for more, were you standing outside by any chance? The whole point of this show was to provide fans with a unique chance to hear the album in full and it was a real treat. It`s refreshing that a band has the balls to do something different with their live shows and doesnt resort to playing the same tired old tunes over and over again. We were treated to tracks that hadn`t been played live in a very long time and the response was rapturous. Last Chance on the Stairway / Skin Trade / Do you believe in Shame brought the house down. Of course the classics will get a huge reaction but the audience was on their feet from the start. This band has sold over 85million records, does this mean that for their success they have to be slated at every opportunity, at least they played it all live. Good on you boys.
See you on tour next year.

Bob Roberts, London , UK

I find it amazing to think that people paid £100 and didn't really know what the concert was going to be about..
I have seen the band many times and I can say this gig was absolutely amazing, they were on top form!
Agree with all the othe comments, Duran put on a great show and the purpose of the one off gig was to present RCM not to play the usual hits, all of you critics only want an excuse to slag them off

Elena, London,

Great Band live!
every track of Red Carpet Massacre is amazing!
The electro set great!!
i hope that Duran will play always the new Tracks when you will performin Italy too.. i
love them

vale, florence, italy

the whole concert was brilliant it was not just a concert it was also an event to promote red carpet masacre. i have seen duran duran many times at many different venues and it was one of the best concerts yet. And it is not just my view. The venue was full of hard core duran duran fans who knew the words to the new songs. The atmostphere was great fans singing and dancing. On leaving the venue the reactions from the fans was the best yet and we feel honoured to be part of it.
Keep up the good work duran duran and see you on tour next year

julie bloor, nuneaton, England

Duran Duran is one of the most banal bands of the 1980's. They are very commercial and rife with vainglory. The greatest 1980's band and still going strong are "The Church". The latter will appeal to anybody that likes vintage Pink Floyd, The Byrds and Radiohead.

Brien Comerford, Glenview, United States

From time to time I dip into a live Duran gig - last night's was glorious! I paid well over the odds for the ticket but it was worth it. Jasmin Le Bon danced a few feet away, it was family all the way. This morning I relistened to the CD - suddenly I got it, it wasn't reinventing the wheel - you don't have to do that - you just make it stronger, faster and better - I wouldn't want it any other way.

sam page, royston, herts

Perhaps you were not aware of what last nights one off gig in the West End and the two week run on Broadway was all about?
It was specifically to present their new album 'Red Carpet Massacre' and this was known well before tickets even went on sale. The album itself is great, but I loved the live version, and was actually really chuffed that we got another chance to listen to 'Skin Divers'.
I stood with amazement at how they created the stage atmosphere for 'Dirty Great Monster'. The lyrics to this song are so strong and I thought the way it was presented was very effective.
Roll on the next tour and lets keep hearing lots of the new stuff, if people want an 80's themed night then I am afraid that Duran Duran cover 3 decades worth. It is great to hear tracks that have not been played a lot previously.

Alison Troke, Birmingham, England

Lordy, amazing how one's opinions of a show can vary. I guess the majority of the audience were, like me, die hard Duran fans who knew exactly what we were letting ourselves in for - a different type of show from the bog standard hits and glitz packages offered by every other band that has been around for more than a few years. RCM is a cracking collection of songs and if you can't recognise Skin Divers and Nite Runner as their funkiest work outs since the late 80s, then shame on you. The electro set was wonderful - slightly bizarre, original, unexpected, different, and there wasn't a fan whose heart didn't melt as they did Last Chance on the Stairway. No one sniggered near me - probably the only sniggering that was going on was by the journalists, looking for yet another reason not to like the band.

Lebon's lyrics appalling - tsk, another dull hack cliche, up there with asking Spandau Ballet where they got their name from. I'm sure in time you'll get to do that, too..

Jon Howells, Salisbury,