DURAN DURAN - RIO (IMPORT 2LP)

Duran Duran Rio On Import 2 x Vinyl LP! 

Duran Duran's artistic progression from their self-titled debut to the following year's Rio was the greatest aesthetic leap of their career. The group moved from catchy but somewhat rudimentary New Romantic synth-funk to elegantly arranged, sophisticated pop-rock, concentrating more on song structure than dance beats. For their efforts, they were rewarded with superstar status, due chiefly to "Hungry Like the Wolf," a lascivious tune that injects a welcome dose of rock & roll guitar. The most impressive tracks on Rio, though, are the more contemplative, balladic offerings, like "Lonely in Your Nightmare," "Save a Prayer," and especially "The Chauffer," with its stream-of-consciousness lyrics and unconventional structure. If you could only own one Duran Duran album, it should be Rio!

Duran Duran Rio Track Listing

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
10. Rio - US Album Remix
11. My Own Way - Carnival Remix
12. Lonely In Your Nightmare - US Album Remix
13. Hungry Like The Wolf - US Album Remix
14. Hold Back The Rain - US Album Remix