Roger Taylor, drummer and percussionist from Duran Duran, stepped into the spotlight with Strange Frontier in 1984, during his band's global dominance. Rather than simply duplicating Duran Duran's sound, Taylor explored pop-rock that's melodic and atmospheric. Strange Frontier and Beautiful Dreams are graceful pop songs with sophisticated production. Man On Fire has urgency; Racing In The Street shows musical range. Masters Of War connects Taylor to rock tradition. The record benefits from Taylor's understanding of rhythm and production—he knows how to build songs that breathe. This isn't a vanity project but a legitimate solo exploration. For Duran Duran fans or anyone interested in 1980s pop craftsmanship, Strange Frontier is well worth hearing.