DURAN DURAN: Astronaut **1/2 (Epic/Sony). Reunion album from the original five-piece line-up. Self-consciously aims at recreating that '80s sound, most successfully on opening track (Reach Up For the) Sunrise and the title track. At least it's the sound of a pop outfit doing what they do best, from the synths and big rhythm section to those mildly annoying Simon LeBon vocals.

JEFF CRAWFORD