Duran Duran - Rio
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Artist: Duran DuranEdition: Music CD
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Enhanced, Original recording reissued, Original recording remastered
Published: 2003-03-15
CD Release Date: 2001-07-03
Music Label: Capitol
Soundtracks:
- Rio
- Lonely in Your Nightmare
- Hold Back the Rain
- Last Chance on the Stairway
- The Chauffeur
Free Music Notes for Rio
Free Music Review: Sing Blue Silver.
Hit: 5 Stars
This album brings back so many wonderful memories every time I put it in my terminal that I can't even begin to relay the significance it bore on my generation, but I'll try. Yes, time has been kind to John Taylor and, no, I still haven't gotten over my crush on him. For the record, looks aside, he is a great bass player.
What isn't to love about this classic new wave pop album? Five good looking guys doing their best to pay tribute to Roxy Music's Bryan Ferry and his Avalon opus with their own Bowie tinted sound and their fashion savvy--well, except for guitarist Andy Taylor who never really quite fit the band and later proved it by producing for twee pop metal bands like Giant and recording bad solo albums like Thunder. There's also the fact that I like my vinyl version of Rio somewhat better than this remastered cd edition for reasons other reviewers have already explained.
What makes this album great? Let's face it; it's not the teeny envelope sized videos on the enhanced portion of the disc:
"Rio": The title track is not about the girl in the video or the one on the cover done by the late Patrick Nagel, which has been nicely misconstrued since the album came out. It's a loving tribute to America, and I love it all the more having recently found that out! Killer sax solo, and--let's face it--a great lyric in "cherry ice cream smile, I suppose that's very nice."
"My Own Way": Simply a great rock dance song, and Simon Le Bon's vocals totally kick holy anus here.
"Lonely in Your Nightmare": What girl doesn't want to hear such sweetness as this from her significant other? No wonder we all got so gooey over Simon Le Bon when we thought John was too busy with Renee' Simonsen!
"Hungry Like the Wolf": I know this is an 80's classic, you know it, and it's still getting heavy airplay. Too bad it's not the version we got on vinyl 2 1/2 decades ago with the long intro and the girl's groans are more subdued too. That version can be found on the first singles box set--a quite disappointing buy, but some things about it make it a semi-worthy purchase.
"Hold Back the Rain": "Hungry Like the Wolf" part 2.
"New Religion": It took me a long time to like this song, and I'm still not sure I do.
Okay, this is where the rest of the album justifies my 5 star rating:
"Last Chance on the Stairway": This is my favorite Duran Duran song of all time and, if someone tells you differently, they're an imposter. This is simply one of the finest songs of the 80's--new wave, rock, pop, or otherwise, and the magic comes through particularly in Andy Taylor's wonderful guitar solo. Everything about this song is tight and well-structured, but it's Simon's lyrics and phrasing on the final verse that closes the deal for me:
"Wonder why, what makes me rise so high
Maybe it's something they put in your purfume or the look in your eyes
It could be the atmosphere sinking
I don't even know what you're thinking
I don't even know what you're drinking, but it keeps this heaven alive"
Now how romantic is that?
"Save a Prayer": More beautiful romanticism from Simon, but Nick Rhodes' keyboards are definitely so much of what make this song a classic as well. I try not to think of the video shot in Sri Lanka, but it is such a heavenly clip that I can't help imagining it. This is really a gorgeous and quirky new wave song on its own.
"The Chauffeur": Wonderful, dark Hitchcock-like song about a troubled couple in a limousine.
Yes, this disc has its imperfections, but the last three tracks alone warrant my rating. It's nostalgic for someone my age, not so much for those who thought these guys wouldn't last, and the sell-out reunion tour of the original lineup gives me enough joy to not to have to say I told you so.
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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 chauffeurAlternative Rock Music CDs
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