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| 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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titolo-rioartista-duran duran etichetta-emin. dischi1data4 febbraio 2003supporto-cd audiogenere-pop e rock internazionale----1. rio 2. my own way 3. lonely in your nightmare 4. hungry like the wolf 5. hold back the rain 6. new religion 7. last chance on the stairway 8. save a prayer 9. the chauffeur
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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 !
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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?
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
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 17 days ago by RAY
A classic Album
Rio was Duran Duran's Classic album of the 1980's.
We all know the hits like Rio, Save a Prayer and Hungry Like a Wolf, but tracks like New Religion, Last Chance on a... Read more
We all know the hits like Rio, Save a Prayer and Hungry Like a Wolf, but tracks like New Religion, Last Chance on a... Read more
Published 5 months ago by seansdboro
Rio Remastered
I loved this album when it was first released and it still brings back good memories, Some of the songs I can remember being in specific places when listening to them. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Carsey
I am NOT a die Duran Duran Fan from the 80's
In the 80's I didn't like Duran Duran. Why? because they were so damned popular and I wanted to be different and did not go for the "Duranees" look etc, so I just spurned them. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Squizzle
Duran Duran at his best!
Simon Le Bon and his band Duran Duran proofed that pop music can be good! I am a fan because they made music that will be immortal. Rio is and will always be my dream girl!!lol
Published on 14 May 2010 by Paul Vereecke
The only 80's album you ever need, really.
By 1982, fresh from the breakthrough success of "Girls On Film" from their self titled debut, Duran Duran unleashed "Rio," an album and song that would propel them to international... Read more
Published on 6 Nov 2008 by Mr. N. J. Henderson
And when she shines, she really shows you all she can...
I can but echo many of the comments above -- this is one of THE albums of the 80s. From the moment your CD drawer shuts to the moment it opens again 45 minutes later, there is... Read more
Published on 1 Feb 2008 by Rich
BEST POP ALBUM EVER
Ain't Nothing like Rio if You love Pop Music. Every song in this album is a classic... Duran Duran at its top. Read more
Published on 17 Nov 2007 by Giancarlo Rapetti
Classic 80s album
Rio is Duran Duran's best known album and is a highlight of the early 1980s. Its popularity has been shown in its appearances in several all time greatest album polls, including... Read more
Published on 8 July 2007 by D. Evans
The quintessential 80's album
For those of us who were there, Rio is THE album of the 80's - from it's distinctive album cover to it's ground-breaking videos. Read more
Published on 23 Jan 2006 by ChezzyD
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