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Track Listings
| 1. Rio |
| 2. Hungry Like The Wolf |
| 3. Save A Prayer |
| 4. Hungry Like The Wolf (2001 Digital Remaster) |
| 5. Hold Back The Rain (2001 Digital Remaster) |
| 6. New Religion (2001 Digital Remaster) |
| 7. Last Chance On The Stairway (2001 Digital Remaster) |
| 8. Save A Prayer (2001 Digital Remaster) |
| 9. The Chauffeur (2001 Digital Remaster) |
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For the most part, Rio is an eerie and sumptuous record. With their raspy, arpeggio synth sounds and Simon Le Bon's uninflected vocals, the misty ballads "Lonely in Your Nightmare" and "Save a Prayer" can still pull heavily on your heartstrings. With the dance-oriented singles "Rio" and "Hungry Like the Wolf", you lighten up a bit, but the songs are far from airy or whimsical. One anomaly in this release, though, is the inappropriate prominence of John Taylor's bass lines. In every song, it sounds as if he is mixed more in expectation of a solo than as an integral part of the rhythm section. Ignore this technical distraction, however, and you'll enjoy rediscovering this gorgeous body of water-coloured synthpop.--Beth Bessmer
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CD Remastered & 3 Videos!!!
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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
So, Duran Duran's classic Rio gets the executive make-over treatment in this deluxe 2CD release, and most pleasing it is too. The Album is presented similar to some other deluxe titles i've recently purchased, i.e hard back book style. The artwork is faithful to the original album sleeve, and its even textured like the original LP cover. The book is 52 pages long, with colour photos from the Rio era, lyrics, track info, and an an essay about the album's conception, with some quotes from the band members. Physically, my only dislike with the release is the CD sleeves, open ended and rather tricky to get the CD's out, the kind of thing that will wear over time, and the CD's will probably end up falling out the bottom !... Read more ›
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
Ive previously reviewed "Rio", well before this release.
As has been said, it is probably Duran's finest work, on a par (In my opinion) with the sometimes maligned "Big Thing".
As has been said, it is probably Duran's finest work, on a par (In my opinion) with the sometimes maligned "Big Thing".
The album, BTW, is NO different from the original release - NO tracks are changed or shortened.
Th "Extra" features, while welcome, to me matter less than the music, since my PC is not a HiFi...
The sound quality, compared with no less than THREE previous releases on CD, the first Purchased in 1987, is NOT improved at all in my opinion. In fact, I would say the earliest CD sounds better. That is not to say the CD sounds bad, it doesn't, merely that because the original mix is so good, it cannot really be improved on. All in all, unless you want the "Additional" features, you are as well to buy any release of this CD, as you will not benefit in sound quality.
As another reviewer said, although this may be classed as a "Pop" record, the quality of the prodiction shows in using Quality playback equipment. In other words, Bros sounds the same on a 59 quid Alba System as on seperates. This doesn't.
The mix can sound harsh unless you have very good equipment which is able to resolve the resolution and instrumentation. The strings flow magically loose, and also combine with the music at the same time, and EVERY instrument is crystal clear.
The "Chauffeur" is one of the all-time great Bass demos for HiFi.
In a nutshell: It's the same CD it always was, with the added extras. For the same money, buy it. If you aren't wanting the enhancements for the PC, and you can save a few pence, buy the "normal" CD. It's the same - Brilliant....
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I loved Duran Duran in the eighties and Rio is their very best albumn. The songs just bring summer right to you - even when it is raining. This newly released version of the classic Rio is enhanced with three videos which take you right back to when white linen suits were so trendy. The videos also have little comments at the side during the showing giving you insights into the filming. As well as three videos, the enhanced version also has a complete discography, lyrics and a great photo gallery which takes me right back to being a teenager again ... A brilliant CD, buy it and buy it now !
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By Musicfan83
Format:Audio CD
I was born a year after this album was released, but having been blown away by Duran Duran's recent Brits performance and overplaying their Greatest hits album I wanted more.. and where better to start but "Rio". Every song on this album could have been released as a single. The album is a super mix of emotional, heart-felt ballads such as "Save a prayer" and "Lonely in your nightmare" and infectous, catchy uptempo tracks such as "My own way", "Rio" and "Hungry like the wolf", plus some surprises in the form of "The Chauffeur" which is Duran at their creative/experimental best.
If only there was music like this around today?
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Guapito
Format:Audio CD
Finally, EMI have re-mastered the correct version of RIO. I, like many other Duran fans, bought the 2001 remaster and was disappointed to find it was merely a slightly improved version of the inital CD release, ie an album with a shorter version of Save a Prayer and different mixes of Lonely In Your Nightmare and Hold Back The Rain.
Here, we have not only the original UK LP version of the album but it is also repackaged in a lovely 52 page booklet!
The biggest plus is the Manchester Demos, especially Last Chance on The Stairway.
Do yourself a favour and purchase this version of the album and not the cheaper 2001 release.
Here, we have not only the original UK LP version of the album but it is also repackaged in a lovely 52 page booklet!
The biggest plus is the Manchester Demos, especially Last Chance on The Stairway.
Do yourself a favour and purchase this version of the album and not the cheaper 2001 release.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
excellent
I hadn"t got round to replacing my tape to cd but im so glad i did,going to do the same with all my missing duran albums.
Published 21 days ago by doc
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent
Fabulous timeless album. Duran Duran at their best. Good value for money and good quality sound.
You must buy this CD.
You must buy this CD.
Published 1 month ago by LouLou
5.0 out of 5 stars
Closest to the original release
This release of Duran's (arguably) quintessential album has been long overdue.
Not especially for the bonus material or the packaging, but for the music itself. Read more
Not especially for the bonus material or the packaging, but for the music itself. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mr. J. Young
5.0 out of 5 stars
O love it
Duran Duran were my fave band in the 80's and i could listen to this over and over. It's like i'm 17 again
Published 5 months ago by SuzyQ
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good to hear again after so many years
Brilliant album, bought it the first time round on vinyl, didn't realise its 30 years old until i watched a program about the making of it. Timeless music
Published 6 months ago by Wacko
5.0 out of 5 stars
Rio
Great album, brings back memories of their videos. Great price from Amazon too. A must for any true audiophile collection.
Published 10 months ago by Steve
5.0 out of 5 stars
duran duran
its a grate CD love the 80s grate tracks a good buy recommend it to everyone whos into the 80s
im going to get a second one for my collection..................
im going to get a second one for my collection..................
Published 11 months ago by mike dunkin
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brings back good memories
Had the original album many moons ago and lost it? heard it on the radio the other day and then saw it featured in the BT ad. Read more
Published 13 months ago by RAY
5.0 out of 5 stars
brilliant
This was the second album from one of the best bands ever formed. I dont think Rio is as good as Seven and the ragged tiger but still what an album. Read more
Published 13 months ago by moonmampa
2.0 out of 5 stars
shame
In line with the SATRT & DD deluxe rereleases RIO should have had the same nice packaging and video's included. Even perhaps the separately released Hammersmith concert. Read more
Published 15 months ago by K. Iconomou
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