New Religion (song)

This article is about the song by Duran Duran. For the Primal Fear album of the same name, see New Religion (album).

"New Religion"
Song
A-side	"The Reflex (Dance mix)"

"New Religion (Live)"
File:Reflex7.jpg 7" single cover
Single by Duran Duran
A-side	"The Reflex"
Released	April 16, 1984
Recorded	7 February 1984 at The Forum, Los Angeles
Genre	New wave
Length	4:52
Label	EMI
Writer(s)	Duran Duran
Producer(s)	Duran Duran Ian Little Alex Sadkin
Duran Duran singles chronology
"New Moon on Monday" (1984) "The Reflex" (1984) "The Wild Boys" (1984)

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

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

External links

• Lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics