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Rio (Remastered)

Duran Duran - Rio (Remastered)

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Track List: Rio (Remastered)

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  1. RioDownload & Buy
  2. My Own WayDownload & Buy
  3. Lonely In Your NightmareDownload & Buy
  4. Hungry Like The WolfDownload & Buy
  5. Hold Back The RainDownload & Buy
  6. New ReligionDownload & Buy
  7. Last Chance On The StairwayDownload & Buy
  8. Save A PrayerDownload & Buy
  9. The ChauffeurDownload & Buy

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Album Details: Rio (Remastered)

Release Date:
07/03/2001
Label:
Toshiba Emi Japan
UPC:
4988006814554

User Reviews: Rio (Remastered)

  1. As Good As It Gets

    , June 1, 2004
    Reviewer: Eric Seven - See all Eric Seven's reviews
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  2. Her Name Is Rio

    , April 12, 2006
    Reviewer: Top 100 Reviewers Andre - See all Andre's reviews
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From AMG Reviews

From its Nagel cover to the haircuts and overall design - and first and foremost the music -Rio is as representative of the eighties as it gets, at its best. The original Duran Duran's high point, and just as likely the band's as a whole, its fusion of style and substance ensures that even two decades after its release it remains as listenable and danceable as ever. The quintet integrates its sound near-perfectly throughout, the John and Roger Taylor rhythm section providing both driving propulsion and subtle pacing. For the latter, consider the lush semi-tropical sway of "Save a Prayer" or the closing paranoid creep of "The Chauffeur," a descendant of Roxy Music's equally affecting dark groover "The Bogus Man." Andy Taylor's muscular riffs provide fine rock crunch throughout, Rhodes' synth wash adds perfect sheen, and Le Bon tops it off with sometimes overly cryptic lyrics that still always sound just fine in context courtesy of his strong delivery. Rio's two biggest smashes burst open the door in America for the New Romantic/synth rock crossover. "Hungry Like the Wolf" blended a tight, guitar-heavy groove with electronic production and a series of instant hooks, while the title track was even more anthemic, with a great sax break from guest Andy Hamilton adding to the soaring atmosphere. Lesser known cuts like "Lonely In Your Nightmare" and "Last Chance on the Stairway" still have pop thrills a-plenty, while "Hold Back the Rain" is the sleeper hit on Rio, an invigorating blast of feedback, keyboards and beat that doesn't let up. From start to finish, a great album that has outlasted its era.

- Ned Raggett, All Music Guide



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