Rio

I’m a best of Duran Duran kind of guy. Strong singles, love the bass, nothing much more to comment on. Made me want to watch Barbarella again, which is always a good thing.

Good album love the title track but every song was a good time

Some good moments, but it mostly sounds like multiple iterations of the same idea. (The title track ten or so times).

I enjoyed this. Liked a few more songs that I hadn't heard. Loved some of the tracks where the chord progression kept you guessing and the song had a different feel.

I only had only known the big hits in here and found many of the other tracks a bit meh but I quite liked Hold Back The Rain (spoke to me as a gardener lol) and New Religion. I enjoy a bit of synth pop/new wave but too much of this sounds the same, the over-processed vocals become irritating at points and the lyrics are pretty naff ("I smell like I sound" - I bet you do luv). That bass tho... there must have been smoke coming off John Taylor's fingers, these stars are all for you baybee ✨ Definitely captures a specific vibe of the 80s (the power dressing, hairspray and coke end) so indesputably a classic of the era but having done the whole album I'm probably still just gonna be skipping to Rio and Hungry Like the Wolf (although honorable mention for the instrumental version of My Own Way on the collectors edition)

Mostly pretty good but doesn't do much different from other new wave stuff

I love this album—the hits and the deeper cuts, the ridiculous and iconic bass lines, the synths, Simon Le Bon’s distinctive delivery. “Hungry Like The Wolf” and “Rio” are standouts of course, but I’ve always been partial to “Save A Prayer.” My heart says it’s a 5, but realistically, it’s more like a 4 in reality. But I love it!

4.5/10 Very annoying, cheesy lyrics, metallic sound. Highlight: Save a Prayer

3.5

131 Me gustó, pero sentí que todo era demasiado igual.

What a treat of an album, obviously heard Hungry 1000 times but just a great experience all around

Hold back the Rain, The Chauffeur, New Religion

great album but a couple of generic songs that weren't my favourite

Sounds like 1982

not bad, i do not like the song rio, but i do enjoy the album overall

A dreamy synthy pop album, that mixes in some rock. Theres obviously some bigger hits on this album, but every track is terrific!

Irresistibly slick 80s pop. Who doesn’t enjoy this?

Luca remarked on liking a track, so straight to the top…

Wow!

This is what i imagine everything in the 80s sounded like. Synths and hypermasculine action films. Favorite track was hold back the rain

Et ok 80'er-album.

Discazo aunque falta View to a kill

Favorite track(s): Rio, My Own Way, Save a Prayer Heard before Previous rating: 8/10

This was pretty good i think ill revisit it soon!!!

Visos dainos geros, puikai klausėsi.

I'm only familiar with "Hungry Like the Wolf" but the rest of the album was just as interesting to listen to!

Absolutely great stuff. Love it

McDonald’s of rock. Did not listen.

This is a good album. I really enjoyed the vibe. Felt quintessentially 80s and also beachy.

As someone who was only in the 80’s for 6 months, my sense of the 80’s is basically defined by pop culture. And Duran Duran is the soundtrack

A great album with so many classic hits. It does exclude "undone" which is my fave duran duran song, but hits most of the other faves.

Duran Duran’s sophomore album Rio stands as a defining moment in early-eighties New Wave, capturing the sense that pop music was shifting into a more synthetic, futuristic era. After years dominated by folk rock, disco, and soul, the album’s blend of sharp hooks, electronic textures, and theatrical vocals felt genuinely new. The big singles “Rio” and “Hungry Like the Wolf” are immediately catchy, but what gives them staying power is the subtle melancholy beneath their upbeat surfaces. That emotional depth becomes more explicit in the final tracks. “Save a Prayer” is a dreamlike ballad built on warm, drifting synthesizers, while “The Chauffeur” marks the band’s most experimental turn, mixing unusual samples and atmospheric arrangements into something both unsettling and compelling. Taken together, Rio refined Duran Duran’s sound and the New Romantic aesthetic, showing how pop could be both highly produced and emotionally resonant.

Hungry like a wolf punk style karaoke.

It was alright.

Mis à part Hungry Like The Wolf, rien de bien exceptionnel sur cet album.

З британськими 80ми в мене ще більший love/hate ніж просто з 80ми загалом. Знаю хіти гурта і The Chauffeur через кавер Deftones. Тому певний скепсис був. Проте альбом мені сподобався. В ньому непогана тримається баланс між повільними та більш динамічними піснями. Дуже хітово, хороший рівень пісень на альбомі. Звук - відповідає часу виходу альбому, але все дуже стильне.

Це класний гурт і альбом з купою хітів. Вчора послухав з великим задоволенням.

Very interesting album. Production is incredible, and dynamic range is very well managed.

Actually found this kind of grating to listen to. Unfortunate because I think this album has a lot of good things going for it. Too bad my ears didn't enjoy it

On the whole, the album was fine. I thought the first five tracks were pretty similar in style and musical instruments which were typical of this group. It wasn't until "New Religion" that the songs seemed to start being different from the normal for this group. I was glad that the songs started to vary somewhat. The last song, "The Chauffeur" really reminded me of a song that could be played in a music box with its staccato and repetitive sounds.

As much as I loved the bangers of Rio and Hungry like the wolf, I didn’t find much variety or enjoyment out of any of the other tracks. They were fine, serviceable and maybe a lil catchy but nothing held a candle to those two tracks. Kind of a lackluster album

Quintessential 80s New Wave synth-pop—nothing all that unexpected or interesting but perfectly serviceable (if samey) bops! "Hungry Like the Wolf" is a playlist staple, but hot take: "Rio" is only good because of the chorus and the rest of the song is meh. Best: "The Chauffeur" Worst: "Hold Back the Rain"

My hot take: It was a mistake to start Rio with the song Rio. The songs sounds very similar to one another with singer not having much variance, and the jittery instruments using similar chords throughout the album. It is absolutely a good song, but "Rio" (the song) feels blatantly like the best version of it. So I started off with the absolute bop of Rio, and then it only went downhill from there. It's not a bad sound, but if I ever wanted to listen to 1982 Duran Duran, I would only listen to the song Rio. 3/5

I would usually dismiss this kind of music as typical 80s nonsense - but in this particular case, Duran Duran proved me very wrong. This is synthpop done right : production is top-notch, and the synth sounds are not just a stupid gimmick, but an organic part of the music. The band doesn't shy away from various sonic experimentations ; it's a pity they didn't go far enough in that direction : they were clearly onto something, but kind of decided to stay on the beaten tracks of pop music. Still, it has aged surprisingly well for a 1982 album. Despite my dislike for the new wave style of bland, emotionless singing (unless it ventures into industrial territory like Depeche Mode), I still enjoyed the album as a whole. A couple of songs, like The Chauffeur, have truly bleak and unsettling instrumentation. Not something I'd listen to every day, but it's much better than similar bands of the same time period, and I'm willing to give their other albums a try. 6/10

No émotion, no interest

Every time I have tried getting into Duran Duran, it was mostly because they seemed to have influenced so many different artists. But usually, after two or three songs, I had enough. Still, being part of this project means I actually have to put things in perspective and listen to the whole album, and honestly, after Frankie Goes to Hollywood and other similar nonsense, it’s clear these guys are playing in another league. At times I can hear a bit of The Smiths (Lonely in Your Nightmare), a touch of Queen (Hungry Like the Wolf), even some of that glossy FM rock that was just around the corner. A track like Rio feels way more ambitious than anything FGTH ever did, and pretty modern for 1982, to be fair. The synth-pop side still drives me nuts, though, so I won’t start worshipping Duran Duran anytime soon. But it’s a pleasant surprise, with good bass lines, and way more rock and interesting than I expected.

I'm not even entirely sure what to call this but it was such an incredible vibe with so much variety between every song. Even when I didn't adore one song, I couldn't help but appreciate how different it was from the previous and following tune. Also Rio (song) was absolutely incredible

When I saw this come up, I was like, “great, another 80’s album :(“ but once I started listening to it, I realized that while still a very 80’s album, it is probably amongst the best of what I would categorize as “80’s sound”.

This was a toss up between 3 and 4. While lyrically it isn't much, honest to god this album is just fun listen to throughout.

I remember listening to this on vinyl when I was 14. Loved it then and, for the most part, it still holds up. Great pop songs with tight arrangements that don't rely on synths to carry it as so many artists did at that time. What stands out now is the bass playing by John Taylor--that guy was on another level. These guys were much more than pretty boys and had some serious chops. "Rio," "Hungry Like the Wolf," "Save a Prayer"--some great songs on here.

Overproduced, dated, cheesy at times, but somehow this album still fuckin rules. Title track is a top tier new wave song, it has Hungry Like the Wolf, and some great deep cuts like Last Chance on the Stairway. Also kudos to the bassist, some insanely funky riffs throughout

The YT music link goes to the collectors edition. I couldn't find the non collectors edition on YT music however the first 9 songs are the two discs on the original release, so I listened to those only. The rest are just remixes etc anyway. As to the album itself, aside from the one big hit single, the album is kinda meh. I think Duran Duran have better.

The pre- Thriller MTV era in a nutshell…and a great dance pop album!

This album is really fun 80’s pop, and definitely earns its place on this list as it is one of the best albums the decade had to offer.

engaging 80s synthpop sound, some interesting effects, and at least one all time classic that'll be played until the death of radio. doesn't overstay its welcome; the middle tracks ran together for me. favorite song: i can't say anything other than Hungry Like a Wolf

Listened to this album and group during the 80's, still like the music.

Good

Perfect first album for me! I’m currently re-watching Stranger Things to prepare for the final season and I’m loving the 80’s throwbacks. This fun dance album is the exact vibe I’m wanting.

Good. A real classic from my youth.

3.5/5 cool bass, cool synths, but im too dumb for the lyrics. songs feel a little long/they drag on for a bit. overall i like the funky beats but the vocals feel too (old (??)) liked the sax in rio beat in The Chauffeur is amazing

4/5 - fun album, not super special to me but very groovy

Some real bangers for the 80s.

Ever time I hear Rio I love it more

good

Nice pop.

Only Duran Duran album in the book. Might have given it 4 stars if I liked the non hits that I haven't heard before. I guess Duran Duran is not a great album artist, but rather someone whose greatest hits would be the best way to listen.

Nice 80s sound. Quite short. A bit monotonous especially in the bonus track versions because all the different variations of “Rio” are so repetitive. That said, the song is a hit.

I love it. It is certainly musically innovative .

Interesting. Not well versed in Duran Duran, and I liked this. Wouldn't say its a new favorite, but I could listen to this.

The worst of the 80s’ sound?

So all I knew of Duran Duran were the songs Rio and Hungry Like The Wolf which are good but wouldn’t be ones I would regularly listen to. With this in mind I was expecting a solid 3/5 album but surprisingly I thoroughly enjoyed this. The Chauffeur in particular was bloody brilliant. Top Track - The Chauffeur

Really fun pop/dance record. I enjoyed this much more than I anticipated the singles hit hard and the whole album was very consistent.

Great songs, excellent bass.

I've never thought that the songs on Rio were as good as on their first album.

One of the best from the 80s!

This is a fine album. Not an 80s pop fan really so hard for me to judge it well. I didn't hate it I didn't love it. 3 stars.

This is a decent album. Duran Duran was huge in my youth. The music video for "Reflex" and "A View to a Kill" made a big impression back then.

Another 80s synth pop band that was the antithesis of what I was into growing up but these days, I quite enjoy. I can give Courtney Love some credit here as I'd heard and enjoyed Hole's Unplugged version of _Hungry Like the Wolf_ a number of times before I knew where it came from. The album as a whole isn't as consistent as their singles output, they really need the big hooks to make this formula work but they deliver that more often than not.

This album was disappointing at the time. Duran Duran had already lost their edge and I think most of the album tracks are lazy and pretty unmemorable. Rio the track, and its video were ridiculous. It's still disappointing. I give it 2, only because of Save A Prayer.

1982, and the yuppification of English popular culture is in full swing. Enter the opening bars of 'Rio' and the Roland Jupiter 4 sounds just like what the flickering boards at the London Stock Exchange look like. Buy low, sell high! Simon Le Bon is as braggadocious as they come, as he croons over the shimmer and gleam of the latest production techniques. Cocksure and unsentimental, this is an album to get rich quick to, no matter the cost. Tracks about predatory sexual conquests ('Hungry Like a Wolf'), which unashamedly objectify their targets ('Rio'), and celebrate transactional one-night-stands ('Save a Prayer') are the biggest pop hits. Doesn't their hair look great in the videos! 'Rio' is selling an old boys club elitism to the masses which were suffering in its wake. No wonder Duran Duran became the poster boys of Thatcher's Britain.

High 4 Was tempted with a 5. Fun high energy tracks, good songs, good sound. Nice and short too!

Weirdest album cover yet? Two bangers and 80s upon 80s of other stuff

Never was a fan of Duran Duran, but I always liked a few songs. Luckilly, almost all of those songs are on this album. The album is essentially 80s, with synthy pop-rock. It's not a 5/5 (but it could be to more avid fans and probably is), but a 4/5, for me. The songwriting quality is great and the musicianship is also.

Rio and Hungry like the wolf are classics, rest is nice background work music.

This wasn't all consistent but when it was good it was 80s and good.

A nice safe middle of the road ease back in to album listening. 2.5

Rio isn't a good song. The verses are boring, the guitar sounds arent great, the verse guitar stabs are at least a nice idea. The best bit in the track (and therefore this whole album) is the arpeggio synth in the drop before the choruses. Hungry like the wolf probably has a better tune, but other than that it is fairly meh. None of the others have anything really worth of praise. They put in more arp synth to lesser effect in other songs. The nice guitar stabs in Rio are mimicked poorly by themselves on other songs. Any good bass work is entirely undone by the awful repeated boing note in new religion. Would happily never hear this again.

Bass lines go crazy on this album, big fan.

Pretty great

Another album making me question my avoidance of ‘80s rock.

Wow this makes me miss the 80s (I was born in 1998).

Not my cup of tea. Every song sounded similar to me. I couldn’t connect to it in any way.

inoffensive

que album fantastico

QuinteSynthtially 80s. Fast synth. Slow synth. Lovable vocals with just the right amount of British accent. What’s not to like? I didn’t get this album when it was originally released, but I’m pretty sure I had a couple of singles. I’m not sure what the logic was back then but that’s just how it went.

A true classic, from cover to music to videos. "Hungry Like the Wolf" and "Rio" are some of my first memories of having MTV. I never owned any Duran Duran albums as a kid because you really didn't NEED to own them - they were already everywhere on the radio and MTV anyway. The two biggest hits would get five stars from me, but the rest of the album doesn't do a lot for me (including "Save a Prayer," never really liked that one.)

It's a 4. Lots of hits lots of fun.

They were the Take That of my school life, their name scribbled on most of the girl’s school bags in my year, they loved Le Bon and the boys - I couldn’t stand them, and that remains the same today.

This shit slaps. When I see this in a record store, I'll need to buy it.

Bit if a nostalgia trip this one, enjoyed it.

3/5

One of the best pop albums of the era....but it's so damned glossy. Duran Duran were definitely one of the best New Romantic bands of the time, and Rio captured the spirit of the time. Glossy, highly produced, catchy and pleasing on the eye. Perfect pop material. But, very vapid and lacking substance. Enjoyable, but...

Was not really expecting to love this album but it did surprise me A little repetitive but good nonetheless

I like all the hits off this but it seems like all the filler sounds the same. I wanted to love it but couldnt.

I don’t like Duran Duran as much as I thought I did. They are very much of their time.

Favourite track: Hungry like the Wolf

A classic ‘80s album and group, with such an iconic cover. Duran Duran wasn’t one of my favorites growing up, but I’ve been able to appreciate them more now that I’m older. While this won’t go down as a personal favorite, I do agree with it being on this list. A great example of ‘80s new wave music.

I went in knowing the name Duran Duran but couldn't have named a song of theirs. It sounds exactly as I expected. Surprisingly enough I stuck around until the last song, which I actually liked. The rest I was very neutral on. Very sterile and dramatic, not for me.

So catchy - I still have Rio stuck in my head!!

Sinister, and yet fun. I’m convinced The Chauffer was the inspiration to a good amount of the White Lotus score.

Quality. Bass for days, 80s through and through but with soul and feeling. Great harmonies, fantastic songs, will be listening again

The highs are high, the lows are not that low. It is pretty solid but not spectacular. 3.5/5

2.5

I just can't get my head around why people keep saying this is "New Wave". I mean, when I hear the term "New Wave" I can think of tons of bands, from Joy Division to The Cure to Bauhaus to the Sisters of Mercy, from Devo to Echo & The Bunnymans and even proto New Wave bands, like Patti Smith, Television or Blondie, I can take into account. But Duran Duran? That boyband that produced some decent 80's synth pop and had a few smash hits to be never heard of later? I would say not so much. Musically this album is just not interesting . Being familiar with their hits, "Rio", "Save a Prayer" and "Hungry like the Wolf" I didn't expect as much, and it does sounds as dated as to be expected. Overly polished, clean synths and pretty forgettable songs. The only thing that stood out was the rhythm and bas section, but they can't save a dull pop record. 2/5

Instantly brought me back to middle school and high school. Infectious sound, easy to groove to!

Not my thing

I've never seen this movie.

Great classic album! My favorite of Duran Duran, classic hits!

I spent the summer of 1983 with my aunt Pandy and uncle Mike in Jacksonville, Florida. Mike was stationed at the naval base and would often be at sea. For some reason, I spent a lot of time babysat by Pandy's friend. In hindsight, I wonder if Pandy was having an affair. Pandy and Mike did not have MTV, but Pandy's friend did. I parked myself in front of her television and would watch as much MTV as I could. "Rio" and "Hungry Like the Wolf" were both still in heavy rotation. The Police were the biggest band in the world. I first heard of The Fixx and "Saved By Zero." Various other videos come to mind: "Slipping Away" by Dave Edmunds, Eddie Grant's "Electric Avenue," "Our House" by Madness, Stevie Nicks came out with "Stand Back" and so many more. Duran Duran were new to me and presented an image that my 9 year old brain could not yet wrap around. By the time Seven and the Ragged Tiger was released in November of 1983, I lived with my grandparents and uncle. They did not have MTV at the time so it took a couple of years before my uncle convinced my grandma to get cable. Without MTV, I gravitated to the classic rock my uncle listened to. I wrote off Duran Duran after they did the James Bond song “A View To A Kill.” But then they would keep on releasing catchy tunes, specifically “Notorious” in 1986 and “I Don’t Want Your Love” and “All She Wants Is” in 1988. So I have to give Duran Duran their due. Rio is certainly peak Duran Duran and sets a tone for the rest of the 1980s, but still remains apart from it.

ah... i have a distinct memory of a college professor i once had whenever i hear duran duran. for context: this professor was a crotchety old man who taught at a community college and loved nothing more than to go on animated rants. his lectures were pretty much nothing but rants. he ranted most weeks about the incompetence of the cc's admin. he ranted about how things used to be back in his day (like how much less drugs cost (?)), and, on one particular occasion, he ranted about how they were playing duran duran on the radio again. he seemed to be genuinely bewildered by the fact that, of his students that were not alive during the 80s, most of us knew who duran duran was. i remember he expressed something along the lines of "i fucking hated listening to them when i was your age, but now i kind of like them. fuck. shit. i can't keep getting old." anyway, 5 stars. highlights - rio, hungry like the wolf, save a prayer

Chocante, surpreendente, arrepiante… Essas são as palavras que vêm à minha cabeça toda vez que ouço um disco dos anos 80 que não envelheceu como leite. E Rio de Duran Duran definitivamente entra nesse fechado e secreto clube, junto de poucos e seletos outros. Temos aqui 9 canções fantásticas do que gosto de chamar de “Pop Cocaína”, não há termo melhor na verdade, e com certeza eu subconscientemente o roubei de outro escritor. É a sensação que dá ao ouvir canções como Hungry Like The Wolf ou Last Chance On The Stairway. Mas, falando sério, eu gostei bastante deste álbum. Duran Duran sempre foi uma banda de singles ao meu ver, não me lembro de ter ouvido algum disco inteiro deles, mas sempre tive expectativas altas. Seus singles são ótimos, alguns dos melhores da década de 80, especialmente os deste álbum. Mas a banda vai além. Que baixo delicioso. Save A Prayer foi a primeira música que aprendi inteira no instrumento, mas certamente não é a única faixa onde o baixo se destaca brilhantemente. A percussão é muito boa, e eu realmente gosto dos vocais, mas acredito que possam ser irritantes para algumas pessoas. Depois do álbum de ontem, do Prince, foi um alívio ouvir um disco com tanta instrumentalização orgânica e bem executada, e onde os sintetizadores, por mais salientados que sejam, tenham envelhecido tão bem. Nada aqui chega a ser brega, nem mesmo o saxofone que aparece numa faixa ou outra. Nada é exagerado para além do limite, é realmente a brisa da cocaína que não chega a te levar a um momento Whitney. Também preciso dar créditos à sequenciação do álbum. Ele é curto, não se engane com algum lixo de Collector's Edition que streaming tenta meter em você. Ouça a ordem original, 9 faixas super apertadas e bem ritmadas. Gosto que o disco se encerra com as 2 canções mais calmas, e a última até me lembra um pouco The Cure com uma ambientação um tanto quanto sombria… É como um imenso comedown depois de uma noite hedonística repleta de cheiração e fornicação. Vou tentar parar de falar de cocaína, me desculpem. Fiquei matutando na cabeça se ia dar 4.5 ou 5 estrelas pra este disco. Pensei comigo mesmo “Bem, não gostei 100% de TODAS as faixas… né?”. Na dúvida, voltei e dei uma segunda ouvida no disco e percebi que estava enganado. Na primeira ouvida eu constatei (e até cheguei a escrever aqui, antes de apagar) que o ritmo do disco é muito opressivo, e acaba causando uma certa fadiga. Pensando melhor, voltei pra minha (possivelmente roubada) metáfora narcótica, e percebi que este é parte do apelo musical do grupo. Viajei. Cinco estrelas merecidíssimas! Comprando meus 5 pinos por 50 agora, tchau e boa noite. 5/5

My brother had this tape and I heard it a lot through the walls. This album was huge back then. Radio, video, it was all over the place. 3 classics and a bunch of other strong songs. Smokin bass playing. Still sounds great today, extra stars for the nostalgia trip.

Overall a solid album. Nothing really ground breaking from what I could hear. Still, the album doesn't have much filler.

Ill admit i have a lot of assumptions about this music and the people who listen to it, but I'll give it a chance. After listen: boring and safe, not into it.

Top top new wave album amazing sound

Their second album. Rock / New Wave / Pop. Fantastic opening track. Rio along with Hungry Like The Wolf are two quintessential 80s Synth Pop bangers. The bass on this album is brilliant. The production is so crisp. The album art is very cool. The entire thing is just great, excessive 80s Pop. Lonely In Your Nightmare and Hold Back The Rain are also two good tracks. This is a really fun Pop album.

New Wave power pop, just incredibly 80s, dripping with shoulder pads, mullets, and killer basslines served with a dab of cocaine. This has 3 monster songs in "Rio", "Hungry Like The Wolf", and "Save A Prayer" which set them up for life...

I don't love '80s music, and feeling pretty okay about one of the greatest albums from that era pretty much confirms that. This one definitely had some bangers, but the rest of it just felt pretty homogeneous. It's a good album and I totally get why it's on this list but it's not really for me.

Classic 80s Didn't expect to like this as much as I did. Helps that I've been on an 80s kick as of late. But this one was really enjoyable. Rio and Hungry Like the Wolf were the only tunes I knew, but this will get some more plays soon. This, like the one from the Go Go's are 2 keepers from a time and sound in music that I have ignored for too long.

2,9/5

7.4

What else did Rio do besides dance on the sand? To find out we sat down with the It Girl of 1981. Rio is no longer the 19-year-old wunderkind she once was- she walked her last catwalk long before most of you watching today's show were even born but she's still a bird of paradise and that cherry ice cream smile is still able to start and end wars. "Ladies and germs let's give Rio a warm welcome!" *crowd roars* "Welcome Rio! Look at you shine!" Thank you so much it's wonderful being here! *waves at crowd* "Let's get right into it, Rio!" Lets! *crowd roars once again, Rio waves once again* 'My Own Way' was it written by Simon Le Bon about the end of his relationship with you? It was. Very much so. Simon didn't talk about how he felt in those days, so he wrote songs for better or worse- this one was about the two of us when we stopped being us. "How about I name a few songs in rapid succession, and you tell us what comes to mind after all these decades?" Wonderful. Fire away, chica! *crowd roars* Clears throat, "Lonely in your Nightmare" Being your worst enemy and the isolation that comes with one too many bad choices. "Hungry Like the Wolf" Feeding time with the fab five. "Hold Back the Rain" A little saying Nick Rhodes had when he thought I was about to cry. "New Religion" It was a new decade, and sex was the new religion. We all went to church often in those days. More often than not altogether. "Last Chance on the Stairway" No comment. "Save a Prayer" Grace under pressure. Too much cocaine. Making amends via blowjobs and anal sex. God, of course. "The Chauffer" The code/nick name for the solve all solution in the early 1980s. "Thank you, Rio for spending part of your morning with us! Thank you for having me chica! "Doesn't she still shine brighter than a thousand suns? *crowd roars* well you heard it here first as always! See you tomorrow! Kisses, kisses!" Crowd roars. Credits roll. Rio leaves the building. Rio was originally released on the 10th of May 1982.

I always liked Duran Duran. Fun album all around. Great music!

I wasn't expecting to hear funky stinky slapping bass from Duran Duran. It was very good, I can see why they were so popular. 3.8 outta 5

You can’t really argue with songs like Rio and hungry like the wolf as prime eighties cuts. Unfortunately the rest except for Save a Prayer and the Chauffeur, just feel plodding middle of the road eighties music and may as well be rejected demos of the singles. Even Save A Prayer feels overlong. I was surprised by the Chauffeur though as i’m not aware of knowing that before and musically it at least offers something different in its slightly jaunty staggered approach.

This is one of the few albums so far that I am incredibly familiar with from start to finish - it was just not quite as good as I remembered. Obviously “Rio” and “Save a Prayer” are the two standout tracks, largely bookending the album, and in between you get a bit of an up and down bit of “filler”. Some filler, like “New Religion” and “Last Chance on the Stairway” are fabulous; some, like “My Own Way” and “Lonely in Your Nightmare” are just a bit dull in comparison. “Hungry Like the Wolf” was a huge hit, but I’ve never really liked it, and the less said about “The Chauffeur” the better if I’m being honest. I think the album still holds up well, and it’s a classic for a reason; it’s just not my favourite Duran Duran album, even if it might be seen as their best musically.

Classic 80s. The singles are all great, though I do have a particular fondness for Hungry Like The Wolf due to the Reel Big Fish ska cover version on a Duran Duran tribute album (which starts with a spoken word intro that includes the phrase "little bit of hot nookie, yeah?" and ends with "was that too much? I never know..."). Of the non-singles, I particularly enjoyed Last Chance on the Stairway and The Chauffeur. This is getting a very solid 3/5 and I'm now going to listen to the Goldfinger cover of Rio (which is also an excellent Duran Duran ska-punk cover). 3/5

Rio - 5/5 My Own Way - 4/5 Lonely in Your Nightmare - 4/5 Hungry Like the Wolf - 5/5 Hold Back the Rain - 4/5 New Religion - 4/5 Last Chance on the Stairway - 4/5 Save a Prayer - 5/5 The Chauffeur - 4/5 Average score: 4.3/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Bangers!! Not quite a 5 for me but this was a great album. I usually steer away from this sort of music but Duran Duran know how to produce the catchy stuff A very high 4 ⭐️

Hmmm I thought I'd be more into this but it's really just okay! A pretty decent sound, had a fun time, but not really something that'll stick in my mind.

Another example of really great 80s new wave! Love this kind of sound - it does poppy stuff (Rio, Hungry Like the Wolf) and weirder stuff (The Chauffeur) both real well.

So undeniably 80s. Everything was pretty good. I knew Hungry Like the Wolf and that’s about it, but some other gems as well. The bass also FUCKS

Pretty cool that they sound so 80s but in their own unique style. I was excited to hear more stuff on the level of Hungry Like The Wolf, but I guess nothing really blew me away like that. The Chauffeur was pretty damn fun though! Standouts: Hungry Like The Wolf • New Religion • The Chauffeur

Such a solid classic with surprising depth. Having Rio, Save a Prayer and Hungry Like the Wolf on one album is stacked enough but they still find the space to do slightly weirder, darker stuff like The Chauffeur. This album has really grown on me over the years.

Two good songs don’t make a great album.

No, just no. Culture Club yesterday and Duran Duran today. How is this in the top 1001 albums? Lightweight 80s pop. There are better New Romantic/synth albums out there.

Beaucoup d'énergie pour pas grand chose.

I've never listened to this album (34). Pretty slick, really well made. A bit redundant.

HUNGRY LIKE A FUCKING WOLF. Pretty Groovy album.

Really deserves a 3.5 stars

Love some Duran Duran.

I've learned from this challenge that some people are lyrics first vs music first listeners. I'd say there are also vocals, guitar, bass etc first listeners. Bass first listeners seem to like this album but I'm a vocals first listener and I was not impressed. It was already on the back foot, being so very 80s, but I just can't see the appeal of these shrieky songs.

80s awesomeness

Sounds crisp and well made. I recognize the big hits. Can't say the rest is really doing much for me but I can imagine being alive at the time thinking hell yeah this is sick. Something about those 80s snare drums or high toms are just hard for me to take seriously. And the overdrive guitar slams like whoa you guys are so rock n roll

Better than Coldplay

Cuando en España andábamos con el Naranjito, empezaba Mecano y Miguel Ríos arrasaba en los estadios, los Duran Duran ya hacían discazos pop muy avanzados a su tiempo. Poco puedo decir más allá de que eran de las bandas más top y que han durado tanto tiempo porque ofrecen calidad ante todo. En el punto justo del pop bailable, la introducción de la electrónica sin dejar de ser una banda de rock, el glamour y lo mainstream. Me flipan. ¿Vale decir que estaba enamorado de Simon LeBon?

Spectacular album by a spectacular band.

Man, I loved these guys in HS. They're music has aged well.

It's ok. Nö banger that will stick in my head

background music while working on my thesis, couldn’t wait for it to end because i couldn’t focus

Favorite tracks: Rio, New Religion I did not go into this album expecting to give 5 stars! I always thought of Duran Duran as a bit mediocre, but boy was I wrong. This album is so quintessential 80's and I loved every song!

Lowkey glossy.

No. 317/1001 Rio 3/5 My Own Way 3/5 Lonely in Your Nightmare 3/5 Hungry Like The Wolf 3/5 Hold Back the Rain 3/5 New Religion 2/5 Last Chance on the Stairway 3/5 Save a Prayer 3/5 The Chauffeur 3/5 Average: 2,89 Just not my genre.

Fantastic synth pop and quintessential 80s album. Of course they have the three hits but the stuff in between is great. And some of the best bass I've yet to hear. 9/10

Pure 80s synth pop. Iconic

5 stars

I remember waiting for this album to drop. After listening to it, I felt my hair getting bigger and wanting to wear a neon yellow blazer.

This is a trip back and a treat for me as i love 80's and Duran Duran,in fact i own this record! In Rio what more can you ask,you can hear everything clear,the synth arp,the slappy groovy bass,the amazing guitar,sax,drums(killer hihats) and Le Bon's sexy voice! My own way has amazing drums especially i love the snare and the whole atmosphere,if it was for another band to play this it might not have sounded so good,in synths in particular but it does!Not my favourite but still brilliant! Lonely In Your Nightmare has an amazing guitar and darker swifts serving the title but the melodies somehow are strange,beautiful and hopeful,not a nightmare at all, Hungry like The Wolf has a distinctive rhythmic synth arp and nice groove, discoid vibe,fantastic, In Hold Back the Rain we got amazing synth sounds and a superb disco rhythm with great drums as well,and arpeggiated bass tjat adds a more dynamic approach to this so you can dance, New Religion intro is absolutely fantastic,as it progresses funky bass and epic pads and guitar where needed makes it perfect,the refrain is amazing,the vocals at the rest of the song though are quite confusing, Last Chance On The Stairway has beautiful synths and pads,great lyrics,great song,with some bongos and sophisticated keys at some point,one of my favourites, What can i say for the Save A Prayer with the modulated synth sound,the atmospheric arp (that so many groups sampled),the amazing lyrics and Le Bon's deliver,the guitar,a masterpiece,an all times favourite, The Chauffeur is more experimental and dark but still fun,my least favourite though. Easy 5/5. I need more of those in the list but in the end i'm here to explore more.

7/10 Favs: The Chauffeur; Save a Prayer; Rio

Something I'd sing at a karaoke. Drunk. Favorite tracks: Hungry like the wolf Save a prayer

Obviously, the singles are classic 80's pop and stand the test of time. But i found the rest of the album quite bland. Just worse versions of the singles without much variety or merit

Não gosto da estética sonora dos anos 1980, mas este álbum tem alguma inspiração mediana e dois hits grudentos. Regular/ mediano.

This is one of the best new wave albums I've had so far. The vocals are rather standard, but what really sets this apart is the songwriting, which is miles above most new wave albums on the list.

Hell yes

Solid 80s new wave pop rock sound that brings back memories of my early listening days.

Fantastic sounding record. The hits off this are obvious, but the rest is solid too.

it really doesn't take a genius to realize this album is one of the most pivotal and arguably iconic dance pop albums of the 1980s. apparently critics were a bit torn when it first came out, but really just listening to this for five minutes already shows you how good it is. experimenting with all sorts of quirky sounds and with some basslines that are absolutely killer, rio takes you on an unimaginably glossy boat ride where the sun is blinding your eyes, the drinks are tangy and the elegance is extravagant. also props to patrick nagel for the equally amazing cover art... seriously, i cannot tell you how much this album symbolizes when it comes to musical history.

8/10

Solid pop. Singles are strong, album tracks don't bring it down

hrmph, catchy

Remember Rio, and get down.

Bangers all around. This one's a good time!

Can't go wrong with some Duran Duran if you want some classic, upbeat, 80s tunes.

Really enjoyed this album! Hungry Like a Wolf is a great early 80s song and I've always enjoyed Rio as well. I was surprised because I was between three non-singles for the tracks to add to the playlist: Lonely in Your Nightmare, Last Chance on the Stairway, and The Chauffeur. Went with the first two of those three, which seem to get a lot less attention that the latter and the hits of the album. Wild because I think Lonely in Your Nightmare and Last Chance on the Stairway are excellent songs. Probably closest I've felt to this being a 4.5 for any album through the first 50 days or so of this project.

As the 70's changed to the 80's, New Wave seemed to change overnight. Was it Gary Numan's fault? I dunno, maybe. Regardless, I kind of think Rio sums up the state of New Wave in the '80s quite nicely, even if I'm not really into a lot of records with the "80's" sound. Although, honestly, this has managed to age pretty well, and I think it's because the production here serves to reinforce the very specific tone and sound that Duran Duran is very intentionally creating. And dialing "this tone" in through the medium of pop songs may be what this album is best at. This is basically a list of potent, immediate pop songs. They may not all be my thing, but I can't argue against them being successful. Like, this album very much achieves its goal. The best here are largely your singles like Rio, Hungry Like The Wolf, and Save A Prayer. Although, this album has one big curve ball. After 8 crisp pop tunes, Duran Duran gives us The Chauffeur, and frankly, at this point of the album, I didn't think they had something like The Chauffeur in the tank. No other song on the album can match its tone. It's this like sensual, ominous song slow burn that almost reads as a goth song. It just came out of no where and completely enraptured me. There's even an ocarina solo that (miraculously) works in the context of the song. Capping the album off with this thing solidifies the 3, Rio is not a personal favorite, but with one fantastic song, and a bunch of other catchy, effective tunes, it pulls it's weight.

Plutôt mid, j'ai rien retenu

Ambiance sympa mais peu mémorable

Pas adoré pas détesté en soit j'ai passé un bon moment

Really good pop album. Obviously Rio, HLTW, The Chauffeur are all standouts.

Pretty good.

5 hit singles or was it 6? 3 of them massive. I liked them but was never a true fan. The best track for me is 'The Chauffeur'. Never a hit but darker, more mysterious.

A euphoric hit of 80s energy. Not quite Talking Heads-level fun, but I still really appreciate the grooves and belting choruses. Rio, My Own Way, and Hungry Like the Wolf are all bangers!

Absolute banger of an album. Duran Duran encapsulate everything great about 80s pop bands. Catchy, tight, with punchy production. Perfect balance of guitars and synths, and vocals are on point. It’s simply cool to listen to. Highlights: Rio, Hungry Like the Wolf, Hold Back the Rain, Save a Prayer, The Chauffeur.

I’ve never really been interested in Duran Duran; I guess I had them pigeonholed as slightly naff 80s pop (as did the contemporary critics, it seems). There’s no doubt a bit of truthful fire to my presumptive, somewhat snobbish smoke, but this album ain’t half bad! The closing duo of Save a Prayer and The Chauffeur was particularly enjoyable.

Rio is a stylish blend of new wave and pop, full of glossy production and infectious hooks. While tracks like the title song and “Hungry Like the Wolf” shine as undeniable anthems, the album as a whole can feel uneven, with some filler beneath the polish. It’s a fun snapshot of the ‘80s, but not consistently great.

Much of the same throughout. Carried by hungry like the wolf. Shame girls on film not on this album.

great 80s songs!

My mum had this album on vinyl and I now own it. She was collecting some absolute heat because this is GREAT

A classic.

Classic Duran Duran

Great stuff.

Old-Fashioned pop music.

Man... I just really, really love Duran Duran.

any period of time is a living, breathing contradiction, and the 80s were no exception. coming out of the leisure-suited 70s, leaving behind disco and earth toned polyester and taking up nylon in all its forms, sometimes in greys, sometimes in neons...the economy was coming out of the fuel crisis and starting to really move, money was easier (for most) to come by, but at the same time, nukes were a constant source of existential anxiety...and from all that, we got some of prince's best work; we got madonna when she was becoming a force of nature; we got 99 red balloons, and jesse's girl, and later on, we got johnny number five...and right at the beginning of all that, we got this album. it was a weird time alright, and sure, there was a lot of the 80s that wasn't all that stuff - but if you wanted a crash course in 80s pop, this is what it was like, right here.

I get it

Duran Duran feel like a dollar store version of Simple Minds

80s distilled. Love.

Great!

Synthie-Rock aus den 80ern. Interessante Mischung, gut gemacht. 4/5

3.5 / 5 Great album for the time, some classics that I love (chauffeur, save a prayer), but as an album I don't see myself coming back to it. It was inventive and boundary pushing when it was released, but unlike other albums from the era, there's not enough here for me to come back to - it's too poppy, not complex enough for me

Rio: banger. Bassist is on fire. Obviously familiar with Hungry Like the Wolf. None of this made me “feel” anything. In general, lyrics do nothing for me. If I wanted to enjoy poetry I’d just read it. When I’m listening to music I want something that is interesting musically (be it instrumentally or rhythmically or melodically) or makes me feel something. This album does neither, aside from tapping my foot and appreciating the bass work. There’s no journey, no emotional build-ups, just straightforward, driving, and consistent. Both stars are for John Taylor, who I just found out I share a birthday with. It’s fate that I became a bass player.

80's wasn't all disco, thank the goddess. Synth and drums on point for the time. Would watch the videos again, if MTV played music.. And Duran was reportedly Princess Diana's favorite band, so there is that vote. And I found my CD, so will put it back in rotation when I load up the old CD changer. Listened before: Y Saved to library: Y Favorite tracks: Rio, Hungry Like the Wolf, Save a Prayer

Much '80s! So wow! I was previously familiar with Rio and Hungry Like the Wolf, but I have not heard the whole album. I'm loving the bass! And the drums and synth! Fantastic. Listened before? N Saved to library? Y Favorite track(s): Rio, My Own Way, Last Chance on the Stairway, The Chauffeur ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: Loved it! Saved most or all of the tracks.

Ok 80s

And here's a band that I had totally written off since we've all heard Hungry Like the Wolf a million times. It's almost as if their perception was plagued by their own success. This album is genuinely good, even to the point that I may listen to other Duran Duran albums. The album is just good, throughout. It's cohesive, it's consistent, it's not a drag. Good job.

This was awesome actually. Of course I had heard a few songs. But I was really impressed with the recording and also the bass lines were amazing.

Cool

Some rather nice sounding synth sounds in this record, however it just doesn't quite do it for me. Sure, the sound in the album was very uncommon for the time it was released, but there were other albums before it doing arguably more. Not a bad album, per se, just not one that really revolutionised its sound. 7.5/10

i liked all the songs!! i thought they were all good and thus the album as a whole is good!! hungry like the wolf and rio go off hard hell yeah

Pretty good, couple good hits in there. You can’t go wrong

Aside from a few of big singles. The rest of this album all kinda sounds alike in a way. It's like 2 albums. The part before New Religion is faster, radio friendly songs. New Religion and on sound like they could all be deep tracks from some 80s movie that is now widely mocked. Andy Taylor can play bass!

Duran Duran is such an anomaly to me, I’m much more familiar with their name than their own music. Before going into this, I knew Rio was absolutely their biggest release, but aside from Hungry Like The Wolf, which is an absolute bop, I didn’t know any other song on this album. Now listening to the group, I can’t say this album is the one that’ll convert me into a super fan. Rio and Save a Prayer both absolute standouts in this album, the former being far more energetic and poppy than the rest of the album, while the latter is more like a fusion of a ballad and synth pop. The Chauffeur may be a bit of an underrated pick too, the intro sounds like absolutely nothing from this time period. It drops the ball roughly halfway through though, not developing the song enough for my liking, but it’s still absolutely jaw dropping what they have here. The rest of the album, while still great on its own, feels like filler to these songs however. They’re solidly good songs there’s no doubt about that, but I don’t think much of it is anything I’ve found myself craving for after listening to this album. Ultimately this is the album’s greatest downfall, lack of replayability, and it’s what really brings the score down in my books.

Some of the best pop of the 80s. All great tracks with some unique experimentation that keeps things fresh. The bass lines on the album are terrific and funky. 4/5

Did not like the title song at all. Some good songs, but some not very good.

Now that I have experienced the wealth of Britpop on this list (ugh!) I can appreciate Duran Duran for making that music interesting and listenable. This is highly produced pop for the masses, but it’s more enjoyable than other Britpop (which i generally despise). I won’t spin this, but it was influential in the pop-songs-must-be-videos movement. I won’t mind as much as I once would have if someone else plays it. A 3.

The most 80's sounding album possible

80's through and through. I was not interested in the Collector's Edition that Spotify was streaming, with way too many remixes and versions of the same songs. Rio is an amazing album, synth and 80's new wave all the way through. The hits are there, and the tracks that flew under the radar are pretty good. Thanks for the nostalgia. My Rating: 4/5

Really enjoyed and had a nice surprise when I recognized a tune as well. Good throwback vibes.

Not one weak song. The chauffeur is incredible

Wow. There’s not a single bad song in here.

Classic! So many bangers

Yes I am driving my car it is the titles music to someone’s day. Generally quite mid 80s stuff with some bangers thrown in. The guitar tones are fun and the bassist is on his own level 3.0/5.0 Best Song: Call Me Deacon Blue

Its a kind of music that does nothing for me if i am honest, but saying that if you are after an 80s synthpop album you could do a lot worse than this one. Best song is Rio obviously. 3.8/5

Me agrado lo que escuché y reconocí varios

Nice album, modern classic, 4/5

Boring. When I was a child this group was very famous. I do not understand why.

Absolute classic. A fun listen!

Great album. 4.5

You either love them or you hate them. I happen to sit in the middle, so that is why my rating does too.

Dance/Pop/New Wave - kind of hitting all these genres. There’s a lot of synthesizers chirping in the background of these songs - sometimes it’s additive, sometimes subtractive. Rio, Hungry Like The Wolf, Save A Prayer are hits off this album. Other notables include My Own Way, Last Chance on the Stairway.

Elite 80s pop rock. Obviously has hits like Rio and Hungry Like the Wolf. But others Lonley in Your Nightmare and Last Chance on the Stair Way give the album more depth. Not just your Mom's favorite band.

I've never understood Duran Duran. Their music to me is unadveturous, unexciting, and rather bland. Given so many better options from the same musical era and genre, I've always taken a pass on Duran Duran. This album changes nothing for me. I give Rio three stars because it doesn't completely suck and because the blended mix of drums, bass, guitar, and synth is actually pretty good.

Well, this came out of nowhere. It looks like I can like 80s pop, if it's done right (done like this, that is). The hooks are spot on, basically zero songs overstay their welcome, and it manages to definitively stay within its niche without getting repetitive. I think the end of the album leaves something to be desired, but when the rest of it is this fun, I've gotta give credit where credit is due. Thanks, Duran (Duran).

it was alright. it’s the kind of music that is fun in the moment but i wouldn’t want to listen to ever again. not bad though

Very fun, but a little too pop for me to go to very often

Decent fun

Fín plata, Save a Prayer vel fallegt lag með hræðilega sögu. Samt betri útgáfa með The Eagles of Death Metal

I had not listened to the full album before. It is pretty solid throughout. Solid guitar, drums, and vocals.

Duran Duran is a solid band. I don’t have anything else to say

It's new wave, it's fine, I don't love it, I don't really understand the hype about synthesizers, they're cool I guess. Duran Duran just doesn't do anything for me. Also "Hungry Like the Wolf" really annoys me for some reason. If you like New Wave you probably love this, I don't so it's just kinda meh for me.

they were never known for lyrics, but had some good hooks & bass lines. remember their videos well.

Better than the last new wave album I was allocated as this one actually has backing music. It was still not my thing though.

Þau lög sem maður þekkir rosa góð, hin frekar bla, fær 4 stjörnur en er meira 3,5/3,7

Ég var bara furðusáttur með þessa. 4,9 og það kom mér á óvart.

I really enjoyed this one! Fun, bass was great, and I'm between 4 and 5! I'll go 4 as it wasn't one I'd rush to get, but I am glad to have heard it

Aside from Rio and Hungry like the Wolf there isn't really anything here that'll keep me coming back.

not bad at all

A couple not great songs brings this down a little. Otherwise I love it.

Great bass lines. I'd listened to the big songs but not the whole album. It's a classic and has some bangers and productive fillers.

This came out in 1982, I would have thought later. Does Rio sound exactly like Hungry Like the Wolf or am I an idiot? Why did they put the zebra stripes all over the girls in the Rio video? Or was that the Hungry Like the Wolf video? New Wave music is terrible. They could have added one hit of the Bond theme and no one would be able to tell the difference between Rio and A View to a Kill. Hungry Like the Wolf is their biggest hit. Every song sounds exactly the same. I've heard electronica that sounds more different from song to song. This could be a Stranger Things soundtrack and kids (and adults who should know better sadly) would go crazy for. Save a Prayer has more plays than Rio and I've never heard it before this moment.

4.1

Fine.

I like that “Hungry Like the Wolf” song.

When you think 1980s music, Duran Duran would surely be close to the front of most people's thoughts, and on 'Rio', the group's second record, just about every 80s cliché is there: guitars drenched with chorus and delay, walls of synth and fat bass lines. What Duran Duran did wasn't unique to them; Brian Eno and Roxy Music, German Krautrock groups, Pink Floyd, Bowie and Genesis had already dabbled with the New Wave genre; but there's something to be said about 'Rio' and how it captured lightning in a bottle for the group. This album's so darn infectious. There's a reason 'Hungry Like the Wolf' is one of the most iconic songs of the 80s. Simon Le Bon sounds like an urgent beast ready to infect listeners with his confident, charismatic croon, and he's well supported by Taylors Andy, Roger and John, as well as Nick Rhodes and his mastery of the keys/synths. Other great songs on this album include 'Hold Back the Rain', 'Save a Prayer' and the title track, and the sheer consistency of 'Rio' makes it hard to believe it was panned by critics upon release in 1982. 'Rio' spearhead Duran Duran into a brand new renaissance for British pop, alongside The Human League, A Flock of Seagulls, Culture Club and Phil Collins, and was the blueprint so many pop/synth bands (Eurythmics, Tears For Fears, Wham!, Pet Shop Boys, Dead or Alive) would follow later in the 1980s. You know your album's done its job when it encourages the likes of David Bowie to keep up with 'Let's Dance'.

3/5

Quite enjoyed Zombie, but not the other songs so much.

Heard it before. Good album.

Poptimism, like all -isms, has its good and bad points, but Exhibit A in the case for its necessity is the deserved critical rehabilitation of Duran Duran as one of the greatest bands of their era, full stop. Their prowess is in full display here, with John Taylor putting on an absolute clinic on bass every time out ("Rio," "Lonely in Your Nightmare"), Simon Le Bon turning in some of his best vocal performances ("The Chauffeur," "New Religion"), and the entire band, especially Nick Rhodes, coming together to compose some absolute pop classics ("Hungry Like the Wolf," "Save a Prayer"). Judging these guys by their haircuts, as a generation of critics did, is no less an error than judging the Beatles by their mop-tops had been, twenty years previous.

Not sure if I ever listened to this album all the way through before, but I feel like I’ve heard every song here 1000 times. I guess Duran Duran has dug itself deep into the collective unconscious. Album cover looks like something I would’ve seen in a salon in 1992. The bassist on this record is really good.

The chauffeur is such a great song.

1982 Strong high school reminiscence, although at the time I wasn't really into DD. The hits are very obvious, with the remaining album tracks coming across very weak. Some of the bass work is good though. Heard before ❌️ only the hits Listened this time ✅️ Revisit ❌️ Monsters of Pop★★★☆☆ (5/10)

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Rio and Hungry Like The Wolf were good, the others were a bit meh. I’m feeling generous, so a 4.

Good vibe this. And a couple of bangers. Simpsons: Yes

Some good tunes on here, but I don't think it's quite top tier. If it had had their Bond tune on, I would have probably given it full marks.

It was alright, I kinda like Duran Duran but also don’t?

Classic 80's. Sick bass lines. Still holds up. Perfect album? 5

Despite any and all evidence to the contrary, my brain refuses to believe this group of male models make their own music. I've thought that since 1984, and I just can't let go of it. The album is fine. Most of it just sounds like the song Rio, with a couple of exceptions.

Six stars!!! Six stars!!!!

Super poppy and super fun. Some incredible songs. Suffers the problem a lot of 80s records have which is that every song is 1.5 minutes too long. But some awesome stuff. 7/10

Mid except title track and hungry

Pretty good! Some classic tracks. Would be a 5 if there was a little more variety.

Enjoyed the hits I already knew, rest were decent

7/10

Zurück in die Kindheit. Yeah!

bukv kida i love duran duran

Banger after banger! Turned out I knew all the words without knowing it. I sang along like a sleeper agent being activated. Sing...blue silver!

almost all songs were mid, nothing stood out to me or caught my attention.

Liked it more than I thought I would! Hungry Like the Wolf is an 80s classic in my mind. Enjoyed tracks like New Religion and Hold Back the Rain.

I am a big Duran Duran fan, especially this album. It is pure pop perfection. Hungry Like the Wolf and Rio are iconic, but my favourite song on this album is Save A Prayer. Slightly different vibe, more chill and atmospheric.

"Rio" ++ "Save a Prayer" ++ "Hungry like the Wolf" + "The Chauffeur" +

Super fun synth pop album. Got a couple all time classic on it, Rio and hungry like the wolf. Rest of the album isn't nearly as strong but doesn't make me wanna turn it off either

There are a few 80's bangers on this album. The songs that aren't are pretty bad. 3/5

Damm that funky ouh yea. 85/100

My memory of this album was that it was full of bangers. That is not the case - there are exactly 2 of those. ‘Rio’ and ‘Hungry Like The Wolf’. The rest of it is fine.

buena musica pero solo una me gusta

Very 80s. Very dancey.

Like this one! Solid sound. Good lyrics.

Listened to this so much I wore out the tape.❤️❤️

great.