Duran Duran * RIO * Original CD ReMastered & Digitally Enhanced with Music Videos ~ Rare New SEALED. This is the Limited Edition Enhanced CD released in Summer 2001 which contains the regular audio tracks as well as multimedia computer files , including the Music Videos for "Rio," "Hungry Like The Wolf" and "Save A Prayer." Duran Duran: Simon Le Bon (vocals); Andy Taylor (guitar); Nick Rhodes (keyboards); John Taylor (bass); Roger Taylor (drums). Additional personnel: Andy Hamilton (saxophone). Recorded at Air, London, England in 1982. Includes liner notes by Simon LeBon and Nick Rhodes. Digitally remastered by Tony Cousins. The artistic progression from the band's self-titled debut to the following year's RIO was the greatest aesthetic leap of Duran Duran's 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, arty without seeming pretentious. If you only have one Duran Duran album, it should be RIO. Editorial reviews : Ranked #1 in CMJ's Top 20 Most-Played Albums of 1982. CMJ (01/05/2004). 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. Details- Producer: Colin Thurston. Distributor: EMI Music Distribution. Recording type: Studio. Recording mode: Stereo. Brand New Sealed Duran Duran RIO CD ReMastered & Enhanced CD Release. Email with any questions before purchasing if you are unsure about something. We ONLY accept Money Orders , Cashiers Checks or U.S. Cash as payment ( we do NOT accept personal checks or online payment at all). Please email about local pick-up , we are located in NYC in Times Square. All International Customers MUST email us before purchasing this item.
