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| 1. Is There Something I Should Know (Live) (2004 Digital Remaster) |
| 2. Hungry Like The Wolf (Live) (2004 Digital Remaster) |
| 3. New Religion (Live) (2004 Digital Remaster) |
| 4. Save A Prayer (Live) (2004 Digital Remaster) |
| 5. The Wild Boys (2004 Digital Remaster) |
| 6. The Seventh Stranger (Live) (2004 Digital Remaster) |
| 7. The Chauffeur (Live) (2004 Digital Remaster) |
| 8. Union Of The Snake (Live) (2004 Digital Remaster) |
| 9. Planet Earth (Live) (2004 Digital Remaster) |
| 10. Careless Memories (Live) (2004 Digital Remaster) |
| 11. Girls On Film (Live) |
| 12. Rio (Live) |
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is an excellent album for all duranies, those who like the odd song - pick up GREATEST.
I for one liked the first release of this cd, but one problem i had was the absence of songs like Girls on Film and Rio, well despite what the description says above(!), this DOES include both of those!!
The only way this cd could lose stars, is if you compare it with bootleg recordings (i have none...honest!) or how they sound live, but for 6.99......what are you hanging around for?! order it now!
I for one liked the first release of this cd, but one problem i had was the absence of songs like Girls on Film and Rio, well despite what the description says above(!), this DOES include both of those!!
The only way this cd could lose stars, is if you compare it with bootleg recordings (i have none...honest!) or how they sound live, but for 6.99......what are you hanging around for?! order it now!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Brilliant album, this re-mastered edition (with the two bonus tracks), from the original band line up.
Special consideration should be given to the haunting song, 'The Chauffeur' - lead singer, Simon Le Bon at his very best - 'Sing Blue Silver'!
1. Is There Something I Should Know
2. Hungry Like The Wolf
3. New Religion
4. Save A Prayer
5. The Wild Boys
6. The Seventh Stranger
7. The Chauffeur
8. Union Of The Snake
9. Planet Earth
10. Careless Memories
Bonus Tracks:-
11. Girls On Film
12. Rio
Special consideration should be given to the haunting song, 'The Chauffeur' - lead singer, Simon Le Bon at his very best - 'Sing Blue Silver'!
1. Is There Something I Should Know
2. Hungry Like The Wolf
3. New Religion
4. Save A Prayer
5. The Wild Boys
6. The Seventh Stranger
7. The Chauffeur
8. Union Of The Snake
9. Planet Earth
10. Careless Memories
Bonus Tracks:-
11. Girls On Film
12. Rio
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I bought this album after seeing the Xmas special 'As The Lights Go Down' in 1984 and practically wore it out. However it was flawed, unthinkably it did not contain the live versions of Rio or Girls on Film. Thankfully both tracks are now available on the new release. For me the album would be worth buying just for the absolutely storming version of Girls on Film. It really gets my blood pumping, there is so much energy about it and Simon has the crowd in the palm of his hand, even though you can't actually see him! But there are other brilliant tracks: Planet Earth and Careless Memories have such a big sound: Andy is able to let rip with his guitar giving both tracks far more menace and depth than they did as singles. New Religion, one of my favourite Duran tracks is a crowd favourite and has a great bassline which really carries through to good effect - plus it has a dual chorus and you can pick which one you sing along to. Union of the Snake, which I never really liked as a single, comes alive on this album, it has far more bass, guitar and sexy vocals - a bit of a revelation. For me the weaknesses of the album are in the opener Is There Something I Should Know which is let down by poor vocals, and Wild Boys which is a great track but is the studio/single version and seems out of place on a live album. For a band that were derided as fluff or just a video band, this album answered the critics by showing that Duran were not only real musicians but great performers too. The energy that they had - and still have - are unmatched in my experience. In my opinion they are up there with Inxs, Prince and U2 as one of the great live acts of the last 20 years. If you don't like Duran you probably won't like this - but you might still appreciate the musicianship when comparing them to others playing live. If you can get hold of Sing Blue Silver aswell I'd recommend it as that chronicles the tour where the Arena tracks were recorded and the band were at the height of their fame.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Sounds great but with reservations...
As a long time fan, I had the original vinyl version of this album from 1984 and therefore knew it inside out. Read more
Published on 16 April 2010 by djrigby1969
As good as ever...shame about the bonus tracks
If you ever liked Arena, you will also appreciate this remastered edition. Containing two extra tracks (Rio and the brilliant Girls On Film), this release had every chance of being... Read more
Published on 8 Nov 2007 by Kim Nielsen
Best live album
I have finally bought this 20 years after its release and I have to say its a lot better than people have said, you can hear the crowd, but I think having them any louder would... Read more
Published on 20 July 2004 by "liz3yy"
Back to the "Arena" 20 Years Later.
WHAT IS IT? The 20th anniversary reissue of Duran Duran's live CD, digitally remastered and with two bonus tracks: the live versions of "Girls on Film" and "Rio. Read more
Published on 8 Jun 2004 by Burjiz
New Release with 2 Extra Tracks!!!
This was my first proper Duran Duran Album, i had it on Cassette and woreit out, then had to find another to replace it! Thank god CD's wereinvented!!! Read more
Published on 23 April 2004 by Liz H
Arena remastered
I used to have this album on cassette when it first came out and it goes without saying that (as a Duran Duran fan) it is fantastic to hear it in it's remastered form. Read more
Published on 10 April 2004 by M. G. Cuthbert
A must have album!!
The album was recorded on Duran's 1984 Arena tour, when the group were the biggest band in the world. Read more
Published on 1 May 2002
Duran Duran - Arena
Live album are always tricky to do. Its success depends on whether the band sounds good live and if the lead vocalists' voice can hold without the support of a studio technician. Read more
Published on 16 July 2001 by Robert Gershinson (DarthRob17@aol.com)
Buy Greatest Hits Instead
As a long term fan I find this one of the most dissapointing outings. The collection of songs are some of the best, but being a live album the sound quality (and Simons Singing! Read more
Published on 30 April 2001
For Duranies everywhere - old and new.
An 80's classic, but if you didn't hear it then do it now. This is what real songwriting is all about. Timeless classics that take us into the 21st Century and beyond!
Published on 3 May 2000
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