Duran Duran - Rio - Import CD

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Duran Duran

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The world fell in love with the New Romantics, the pop legends who have been making new "pop" music with cutting-edge art and the latest technology since the 80's. The first five albums by Duran Duran are now back on CD and analog LP! The second album "RIO", which became the key to Duran Duran's success in the U.S. with hits like "Hungry Like A Wolf" and "Save A Prayer", and which matched the MTV generation, has been reissued with as much of the original release artwork as possible! Duran Duran, a pop legend who has been making new "pop" music using cutting-edge art and technology since the 1980s, ignited the New Romantic movement of the 1980s and has sold over 80 million records, 18 US chart singles, 30 UK Top 30 singles, and more than 30 international hits. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2022 and released his latest album "Danse Macabre" in 2023. He is still an active artist today. Duran Duran's early works will be reissued on CD and analog LP! The five albums released this time are "Duran Duran" (debut album in 1981), "Rio" (1982), "Seven and the Ragged Tiger" (1983), "Notorious" (1986), and "Big Thing" (1988). All albums were remastered using the latest soundtracks, and the album artwork has been recreated as much as possible from the original releases under the supervision of Malcolm Garrett, the designer who created the artwork for the first three albums. Duran Duran was formed in 1978 in Birmingham, England, in the 1980s, and was the spark that ignited the New Romantic movement, which went on to become one of the most popular music genres in the world. The band became a representative of the New Romantic movement of the 1980s. The band was a hit during the MTV boom of the time, and their good looks and the convincing stylishness of their art school-educated members won them a large fan following not only in their native England, but also in Japan. The band's name is based on the villain "Dr. Durand-Durand" who appears in the 1968 science fiction film "Barbarella" starring Jane Fonda. The first album, "Duran Duran," reached No. 3 on the U.K. album chart. Subsequent singles such as "Gravure no Bijoujo" and "Hungry Like the Wolf" became hits, and their second album "Rio" was released in 1982.After touring North America, the band became a huge hit in the U.S., and their popularity became global, with the release of their third album, "Seven & the Racked Tiger" (#1 in the U.K., #8 in the U.S.) in 1983, and their 1984 single "The Reflex" became their first No. 1 single on the U.S. singles chart (also #1 in the U.K.). With these albums, they defined the sound and style of an era and a generation, and their numerous single hits dominated the charts in the U.K., U.S., and around the world, becoming the soundtrack to the lives of millions of fans. (1/2) Source provided by the release and distributor (2024/05/24) Duran Duran has thus leapt to the forefront of the international music scene and become widely recognized as one of the most influential cultural icons of all time, having released 16 studio albums to date and having built a solid career as recording artists. They have released 16 studio albums to date and continue to perform these '80s tunes to packed arenas, and will headline the Latitude Festival in the UK this July. Rio] 《2009 Remastered》 This second album matched the MTV generation and was a clue to their success in the United States. The album also showed her growth as an artist, and spawned Top 10 hits such as "Save A Prayer," "Rio," and "Hungry Like A Wolf," which became an international sensation with its music video. The album reached #2 on the UK Albums Chart and #6 on the US Albums Chart.(1982年作品)(2/2) 発売・販売元 提供資料 （2024/05/24） From its Nagel cover to the haircuts and overall design -- and first and foremost the music -- Rio is as representative of the '80s at its best as it gets. The original Duran Duran's high point, and just as likely the band's as a whole, its fusion of style and substance ensures that even two decades after its release it remains as listenable and danceable as ever. The quintet integrates its sound near-perfectly throughout, the John and Roger Taylor rhythm section providing both driving propulsion and subtle pacing. For the latter, consider the lush, semi-tropical sway of "Save a Prayer," or the closing paranoid creep of "The Chauffeur," a descendant of Roxy Music's equally affecting dark groover "The Bogus Man." Andy Taylor's muscular riffs provide fine rock crunch throughout, Rhodes' synth wash adds perfect sheen, and Le Bon tops it off with sometimes overly cryptic lyrics that still always sound just fine in context, courtesy of his strong delivery. Rio's two biggest smashes burst open the door in America for the New Romantic/synth rock crossover. "Hungry Like the Wolf" blended a tight, guitar-heavy groove with electronic production and a series of instant hooks, while the title track was even more anthemic, with a great sax break from guest Andy Hamilton adding to the soaring atmosphere. Lesser known cuts like "Lonely in Your Nightmare" and "Last Chance on the Stairway" still have pop thrills a-plenty, while "Hold Back the Rain" is the sleeper hit on Rio, an invigorating blast of feedback, keyboards and beat that doesn't let up. From start to finish, a great album that has outlasted its era. ~ Ned Raggett Rovi

Tracklisting:

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