Violence of Summer (Love's Taking Over)
Duran Duran · 1990
21 min · 5 tracks · alternative rock · hard rock · heavy metal
A vibrant blend of pop and rock infused with electronic elements, capturing the energy of early '90s club culture.
Why this album works
- Best for
- concise energetic dance floor vibrant party atmosphere front-loaded high energy
- Context
- By 1990, Duran Duran was navigating a transitional phase in their career, having released their fifth studio album, 'Big Thing,' in 1988. 'Violence of Summer (Love's Taking Over)' marked a shift towards embracing contemporary electronic sounds as the band sought to redefine their identity amidst changing musical landscapes.
- If you like
- alternative rock, hard rock, heavy metal
Violence of Summer (Love's Taking Over) is a single by Duran Duran, released in 1990. A vibrant blend of pop and rock infused with electronic elements, capturing the energy of early '90s club culture. This single reached the top of the charts in multiple countries, showcasing Duran Duran's enduring popularity despite the emergence of new wave and grunge genres. Its varied remixes also reflect the band's adaptability to changing music trends and club culture during this period. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Violence of Summer (Love's Taking Over) sound like?
A vibrant blend of pop and rock infused with electronic elements, capturing the energy of early '90s club culture. Rooted in alternative rock and hard rock.
What makes Violence of Summer (Love's Taking Over) by Duran Duran notable?
This single reached the top of the charts in multiple countries, showcasing Duran Duran's enduring popularity despite the emergence of new wave and grunge genres. Its varied remixes also reflect the band's adaptability to changing music trends and club culture during this period. By 1990, Duran Duran was navigating a transitional phase in their career, having released their fifth studio album, 'Big Thing,' in 1988. 'Violence of Summer (Love's Taking Over)' marked a shift towards embracing contemporary electronic sounds as the band sought to redefine their identity amidst changing musical landscapes.
Who is Violence of Summer (Love's Taking Over) for?
Violence of Summer (Love's Taking Over) works well if you're into concise energetic dance floor, vibrant party atmosphere and front-loaded high energy.
How many songs are on Violence of Summer (Love's Taking Over)?
Violence of Summer (Love's Taking Over) has 5 tracks, running approximately 21 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Violence of Summer (Love’s Taking Over) (The Power mix) Standout 4:59
- 2 Violence of Summer (Love’s Taking Over) (dub mix) 4:51
- 3 Violence of Summer (Love’s Taking Over) (Rock mix) Standout 4:26
- 4 Violence of Summer (Love’s Taking Over) (The Story mix) 3:16
- 5 Throb Standout 4:26
Release Date
January 1, 1990
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
21 min 58 sec
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