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New Religion (song)

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Released
  
May 10, 1982

Length
  
5:32

Genre
  
New wave

Label
  
EMI

A-side
  
"The Reflex (Dance mix)"

Recorded
  
January–February 1982 at AIR Studios, London

"New Religion" is a Duran Duran song and the sixth track on their second album Rio.

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About the song

The song is described in the Rio liner notes as "a dialogue between the ego and the alter-ego", which is reflected in the refrain, where two conflicting voices sing on top of each other.

Song versions

  • "New Religion" (5:32) - The standard version of the song.
  • "New Religion (Carnival Remix)" (5:19) - The remix that appears on the Japanese version of Duran Duran's Carnival EP.
  • "New Religion (Night Version)" (5:14) - The song as it appears on Night Versions

    • Track listing

  • 7" Single (U.S.)
    1. "The Reflex (Dance Mix)" [edit] – 4:25
    2. "New Religion (Live in L.A.)" – 4:52

    Other appearances

  • Arena
  • Night Versions: The Essential Duran Duran
  • Strange Behaviour
  • Live from London
  • The Essential Collection (Duran Duran)

    • Personnel

    Duran Duran are:

  • Simon Le Bon - lead & background vocals, tambourine
  • Nick Rhodes - keyboards, synthesizer
  • John Taylor - bass guitar, background vocals
  • Andy Taylor - guitar, background vocals
  • Roger Taylor - drums

    • References

    New Religion (song) Wikipedia
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