Duran Duran - Rio (EMI Electrola 1C 064-64 782) (GER 1982) (Vinyl 24-96 & 16-44.1)

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Duran Duran – Rio

Label: EMI Electrola
Catalog#: 1C 064-64 782
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: Germany
Origin: UK
Released: 1982
Genre: Electronic, Pop, Rock
Style: New Wave, Synth-pop

Tracklist:

A1 Rio 5:33
A2 My Own Way 4:48
A3 Lonely In Your Nightmare 3:48
A4 Hungry Like The Wolf 3:38
A5 Hold Back The Rain 3:57

B1 New Religion 5:28
B2 Last Chance On The Stairway 4:18
B3 Save A Prayer 5:32
B4 The Chauffeur 5:10

Credits

* Arranged By, Written-By – Duran Duran
* Artwork By [Illustration] – Nagel
* Design [Sleeve Design] – Malcolm Garrette
* Performer [Duran Duran Are] – Andy Taylor, John Taylor, Nick Rhodes, Roger Taylor, Simon Le Bon
* Photography – Andy Earl
* Producer, Engineer – Colin Thurston
* Technician – Renate

Notes:

This album comes with printed inner sleeve.

Recorded - Air (London), Spring 1982.
Original sound recordings made by Tritec Music Limited. © Lyrics used by kind permission of and published by Tritec Music/Carlin Music/Peterman Music.
Made in Germany

Barcode and Other Identifiers:

* Other (Rights societies): GEMA, STEMRA
* Other (Label code): LC 0542

Discogs Url: http://www.discogs.com/Duran-Duran-Rio/release/346461

Review

by Ned Raggett

From its Nagel cover to the haircuts and overall design – and first and foremost the music – Rio is as representative of the '80s at its best as it gets. 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.

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