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Arcadia

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Musicians

The Resume

    (1985- )
    Simon LeBon-lead vocals
    Nick Rhodes-keyboard
    Roger Taylor-drums
    'Spin-off' band of Duran Duran
    Recorded the hits 'Election Day' and 'The Flame'

Why they might be annoying:

    They really were just a more bizarre version of Duran Duran under a new name.
    Nick Rhodes used this as an excuse to wear even more makeup than usual.
    Roger Taylor refused to appear in their music videos or photos.
    They never toured.
    Duran Duran has never performed any of their Arcadia songs live.
    They were a two-hit wonder.

Why they might not be annoying:

    When accused of forming Arcadia to compete with The Power Station, Simon LeBon said that 'Arcadia wasn't an answer to Power Station, it was our answer to boredom.'
    Arcadia only released one album, 'So Red the Rose,' but it sold really well.
    They never toured, despite their brief popularity.
    Many fans of Duran Duran still prefer the image of Arcadia.
    It didn't take long before the three became Duran Duran again.
    Many critics who found Duran Duran musically worthless enjoyed Arcadia.
    Their music videos were very creative.
    Simon LeBon and Nick Rhodes remain fan favorites.
    Their album is still regarded as classic.

Credit: Golden Man


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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 68 Votes: 60.29% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 13 Votes: 61.54% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 14 Votes: 64.29% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 8 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 13 Votes: 61.54% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 17 Votes: 52.94% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 12 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 67 Votes: 62.69% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 25 Votes: 72.00% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 33 Votes: 75.76% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 77 Votes: 76.62% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 144 Votes: 71.53% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 34 Votes: 47.06% Annoying