Historical Archive
So Red the Rose is the debut album by the band Arcadia, a side project of Duran Duran members Simon Le Bon, Nick Rhodes, and Roger Taylor. Released in 1985, the album features a blend of new wave and art rock, characterized by lush instrumentation, atmospheric production, and Le Bon's distinct vocals. The album received mixed reviews upon release but has since gained a cult following, appreciated for its ambitious sound and artistic vision, which represented a departure from the mainstream pop of Duran Duran.