The Ups & Downs
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Stephen Duffy carved out a fascinating solo career after his early work with Duran Duran and The Lilac Time. The Ups and Downs, released on Cherry Pop in 2008, finds him in reflective mood, blending electronic production with synth-pop sensibility in ways that feel both retro and contemporary. Duffy's voice carries genuine melodic appeal, and his songs balance pop accessibility with compositional intelligence—electronic textures create atmosphere without overwhelming the songs' emotional core. The album title hints at its thematic range, moving from exuberance to introspection without losing focus. This is electronic pop music made by someone who understands both the genre's history and its emotional possibilities. Sophisticated entertainment from an underrated artist.
Item Details+
| Genre | Electronic |
| Style | Synth-pop |
| Media | Very Good Plus (VG+) |
| Sleeve | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Description | Safe Grading! |
| Label | Cherry Pop |
| Year | 2008 |
| Country | UK |
| Format | CD |
Tracklist+
1. Kiss Me 3:32
2. She Makes Me Quiver 4:13
3. A Masterpiece 5:34
4. But Is It Art? 3:46
5. Wednesday Jones (Dixie) 3:53
6. Icing On The Cake 5:14
7. The Darkest Blues 3:19
8. Be There 4:17
9. Believe In Me 3:35
10. The World At Large Alone (Remix) 3:44
Additional Tracks
11. Kiss Me (1982) (Unidentified Bob Lamb Mix) 6:07
12. Holes In My Shoes 3:55
13. Love's Duet 5:05
14. Baby Impossible 3:12
15. In This Twilight (Long) 8:15
16. Little Lost Boy 2:54
17. Broken Home 2:52
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