Duran Duran - Rio (Remastered)
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Track List: Rio (Remastered)
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- RioDownload & Buy
- My Own WayDownload & Buy
- Lonely In Your NightmareDownload & Buy
- Hungry Like The WolfDownload & Buy
- Hold Back The RainDownload & Buy
- New ReligionDownload & Buy
- Last Chance On The StairwayDownload & Buy
- Save A PrayerDownload & Buy
- 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)
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As Good As It Gets
, June 1, 2004Reviewer: Eric Seven - See all Eric Seven's reviews -
Her Name Is Rio
, April 12, 2006Reviewer:
Andre - See all Andre's reviews Pros: Musically It Pulls Together Extremelely Well
Cons: 'Rio' Has Cons?I think not
Well why NOT begin this album with the title track-one of their best hits.It's all new-wave staccato mixed with a great dance beat-drums,synthesizers and guitars flash out in few second increments."My Own Rain" and "New Religion" are very different animals,maintaining the beat but streching out with a funkier flavor and rhythm."Hungry Like The Wolf" of course blends the two ideas together as does the excellent "Hold Back The Rain".By the time you get to the end "Save A Prayer" and "Chauffer" both take on a more ambient,electronic 'new romantic' sound.But what's the best thing about 'Rio'?THE SONGS!!!All of them burst with sing a long choruses and catchy melodies.And this album was well craft enough musically to get some critical aclaim.That's because (like New Order and Culture Club) Duran Duran used drums,guitars,basses and ANALOG SYNTHESIZERS YOU PLAYED WITH YOUR FINGERS,not some box with some buttons on it.The bass on all this cuts is actually wonderfully funk.So take a dash of funky bass,splashy rhythms,big vocals,big hair and "Hungry Like The Wolf" and you've got pure pop gold for years to come! ...
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Pro Reviews: Rio (Remastered)
| EXPERT RATING: 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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Pros: Everything.
Cons: Absolutely nothing.
Five stars. I agree that this is Duran Duran's peak album. They definitely seemed to grow between their debut album and this now-classic album, without seeming to sell out or get pretentious (as the art-rock crowd is so wont to do). "New Religion" is my favorite Duran Duran song of all time (as it is with many hardcore Duran Duran fans I know). This album showcases the band's collective talent at songwriting, Simon's Morrisonesque lyrical style at its best, John Taylor's nearly godlike command of the electric bass and somehow even manages to make Andy's tepid style of guitar playing sound right for the music. There are no bad songs on this album. There are nothing but great songs on this album. The only song which comes close to being not-quite-great is the average b-side "Like An Angel," which is surprising because their overall b-side record ends up being very strong. The cover of this album is a classic, also, with a recognition-factor second only to Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon. ...