Van Duren - Open Secret

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Review by Daniel Wyss

Van Duren's album Open Secret is a hidden gem of the power pop genre. The album, released in 1978, was originally overlooked by the music industry, but has since gained a cult following.

The album's opening track, "Chemical Fire," sets the tone for the rest of the album with its catchy hooks and upbeat tempo. "Grow Yourself Up" and "Waiting" showcase Duren's songwriting skills with their introspective lyrics and soaring melodies.

The album's title track, "Open Secret," is a standout with its driving rhythm and infectious chorus. "Stupid Enough" and "Tennessee, I'm Trying" are also highlights, showcasing Duren's ability to write catchy, anthemic songs.

The production on Open Secret is clean and polished, allowing the songs to shine through. Duren's vocals are strong and emotive, delivering the lyrics with conviction.

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Artist: Van Duren
Album: Open Secret
Rating: 4.0

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  • MP3 size: 98.8 mb
  • FLAC size: 672.6 mb

Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Tell Me Everything3:56
All These Lovely Things4:23
Day with You03:38
Father's Day3:42
Day With You3:36
Face To Face Again3:35
At the Lonely Hearts04:03
Face to Face Again03:35
At The Lonely Hearts 4:02
Stars Inside (Still Waiting)03:48
Open Secret4:31
Valentine4:21
Europa4:40
Heart Trouble4:04
Oh, Kay4:40
Crying Town03:26
Star Inside (Still Waiting)3:48
Father's Day03:43
Cryin' Town3:26

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Catalog Numbers

PPP1594-2

Labels

Pure Pop Planet Recordings

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Formats

  • CD
  • Album

Companies

RoleCompany
Recorded AtPuddin' Truck Studio
Mastered AtCompass Point Studios

Credits

RoleCredit
Mastered ByTerry Manning
ProducerVan Duren
Recorded ByRob Crockett
Mixed ByRob Crockett

Notes

© & ℗ 2005 Pure Pop Planet Recordings / Van Duren Music

Barcodes

Barcode: 6 00385 15942 5

About Van Duren

Van Duren is synonymous with the 70's Memphis Power Pop scene, playing with the likes of Chris Bell and Jody Stephens and at one point auditioning as the 2nd guitar player for Big Star just before the band's demise. Van Duren went on to leave Memphis to record one of the great albums of the late 70's "Are You Serious?" and is still releasing albums and playing live around Memphis.

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  • Duren

Members

  • Doug Snyder
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Summary by Daniel Wyss

Open Secret is a must-listen for fans of power pop and anyone looking for catchy, well-crafted songs. Van Duren may have been overlooked in his time, but his music has stood the test of time and deserves to be discovered by a new generation of listeners.