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Solid as ever. Breezy and fun.

Great song repetitive album

new wave Rio Hungry like the wolf Save a prayer

Duran Duran is like Saran Wrap: they cling, they're useful, they're for the purposes of storage, they're better in the unanalyzed background. Rio is a straight-up pop record, for good and for bad. While no track stands out - not even 'Hungry Like the Wolf' or 'Save a Prayer' - that also means that no track is particularly weak or abrasive. The 80s synths and backbeats have an authentic charm, Simon Le Bon is a serviceable lead, the lyrics aren't inspired but rather innocent + resourceful: 'Because you're lonely in your nightmare / Let me in / And it's barren in your garden / Let me in.' I don't like that four of the eleven songs are over five mins long, but I come away from this w/ a refreshingly clean take: superior to Squeeze, it'll do. It'll do!

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.

Not interesting other than the hits.

Great

Most of the album only made me annoyed. I can appreciate some disco/fun style pop from last century. Earth Wind & Fire, for example, is great! This was not. I've heard some of the songs before. I wanted it to stop. I am convinced that the only reason anyone listens to this in 2025 is because of the nostalgia, not because of the music quality. New Religion was my favorite song because it didn't try to be what the rest of the album was. It was a more laid back song, which I appreciated. The rest was hot garbage. I hope the generator gives me something better tomorrow.

Those basslines though. Best part of the album. Singing is fine, drums are groovy. Lyrics are fun or whatever. Might have to listen to their other stuff after this. No song stands out, but all of them uplift the album. "The Chauffeur" was not a good way to end the album, though. Still, good music to vibe to

Good album

Bitching album, quintessential 80s New Wave pop with just the right about of drama. 10/10

I actually really enjoyed this album! Well done new wave/synth pop! Obviously everyone knows hungry like the wolf, but there's a lot more substance here. I definitely see myself going back to this album!

Alright, grab on to your coconuts with tiny umbrellas in them, cause today, we’re going on a musical vacation! This album is really good! I’d heard the album once before after seeing something on TV about it, and I really liked it then, and it still holds up. The songs all have that distinct 80s feel, without feeling too cheesy. Nick Rhodes synth playing is a big part of that, being able to switch to fit the tone of the song, from the upbeat title track, to the darker Lonely In Your Nightmare, one of my standout tracks. The three Taylors(surprisingly no relation to one another) Make up most of the band, with Andy creating some really cool guitar textures, and Roger and John backing him up on drums and bass. Simon Le Bon’s vocals are unforgettable on songs like Hungry Like The Wolf and Save A Prayer, making him one of the top new wave vocalists. Overall, I highly recommend this album if you’re wanting to get into new wave, or just need something catchy to listen to.

Better than I expected?

Among all the Pet Shop Boys/Simply Red/Soft Cell/The The/etc new-wave synth-pop, I knew we'd eventually have to get Duran Duran, and here we are (but thankfully only one album from them). I'm positive I've never heard this album in its entirety, and yet every song is exactly what I thought it would sound like. I'm not sure exactly why they were so much bigger than so many other identical-sounding bands in the 80s, but I'm pretty sure it's not on their songwriting or music-making chops, and most likely on their ability to ride the MTV wave to stardom through inane videos. But interesting to learn that the album was remixed to be more radio-oriented before it got any traction in the US.

Glad when it ended. Not my tempo.

Slows down too much by the end.

Surprisingly good for what I detested in it's time. I understand this one way better than then. Still not my goto style, but solid songwriting combined with a decent taste in synths and a top bass player. The arrangements are not bad either. So sonically this gets me, and if it wasn't for the singing, I would have given a four star. Definitely up from the one star I would have given it back in the days

Highlights: Rio Hungry Like A Wolf Save a Prayer

Last 3 songs + hungry like a wolf, absolutely killer

Jam fest, groovy and funky as all hell

Hungry Like the Wolf is a secret pleasure of mine.

Banger

C’est une période musicale qui me touche de plus en plus j’ai remarqué ça il y a quelques mois / annees. Le style new wave me touche aussi, donc c’était forcément gagné d’avance. Album dynamique ! Il y a ce côté depeche mode que j’aime également ! Je suis contente d’avoir decouvert plus en profondeur ce groupe à travers cet album

Très bonne découverte également, j'aime bien les trucs un peu bizarres et expérimentaux. Mention spéciale pour la jaquette stylée, 4/5

AND I'M HUNGRY LIKE THE WOOOOLLLLLLFF

An absolute favorite of mine.

Very fun

If you found a can on a shelf labeled “1980s,” Duran Duran would probably be on of the first five ingredients. Unfortunately, I never liked the sound of the 80s. That said, listening to this now, I enjoy it much more relative to the music being made these days, so I appreciate what I had more than I did then. Still not my style, but I don’t mind it as much.

2 classics. Some decent stuff

Oh god, it’s these guys. Rio used to get stuck in my head all the time when I was a kid. Also every time we played the Rock Band video game we’d end up doing Hungry Like the Wolf. God I hated Rock Band. I was so bad at it and it made me so mad because I was supposed to be a Music Kid (choir, piano, etc.). I don’t even know why we always picked that song. I think we just thought “juices like wine” was funny. Anyway those were the only two songs I knew from this album until today. Okay, confession time, I started typing this while Rio was playing fully prepared to get snarky starting in this sentence - something along the lines of “I don’t know if I was missing out on all that much” - but Hold Back The Rain is playing right now and I’m unironically having some fun here. Like, hang on, I have to actually give a fair listen to the rest of this album before I can say anything else. Okay, we’re back. Yeah I mean to be honest most of these songs are bona fide bangers. Those synth soundscapes/xylophone solos are really doing it for me here. The Chauffeur has got a great melody. The 80s have never been a decade I’ve ever felt any kind of media-manufactured nostalgia for, at all (not even at the height of the mania for Stranger Things, a show I have watched and enjoyed) but listening to this… I kind of get it. It’s never going to be my thing exactly, but it’s kind of awesome for what it is nonetheless. That’ll teach me not to knock these things until I’ve tried them

First album I ever bought with my own money.

If you've heard 'Girls On Film' before, you instantly recognize the sound on this record. Hasn't listened to Duran Duran much before but they have a quite distinct sound that is easy to recognize, and this album sounds like that. I didn't quite find any song where I felt "I need to hear this again!". But overall it was alright, perhaps not my cup of tea exactly. I can definitely see this being someones jam though!

Iconic album cover! This album should be right up my alley as I’m a fan of new wave and 80s in general. And it was good but maybe slightly too pop-focused for my taste. Before starting I only really knew “Hungry like a Wolf” which is a good track but not one I often find my self wanting to listen to. The start felt slightly weak. Rio was an ok track but the following left me slightly bored. It wasn’t until “Hungry like a Wolf” that I was grooving along. My other favourite tracks was “Save a Prayer” and the darker spacious arrangement of “The Chaffuer” which was really cool. I was going to give this album a 3 but when listening to the songs again I actually really enjoy it. I feel the songs I dismissed at first actually have something and there were enough stand-out tracks the first time to warrant a 4.

Enjoyable - Rio is catchy as hell and just a great pop hit.

This album had “Rio” and “Hungry Like the Wolf” on it. There were also other songs that sound a lot like each other, some of which I liked more than I expected. I don’t really get the hype around this band though.

They have a killer sound like no other. Their major hits from this record are a little overplayed imo. This has me wanting to listen to more of their catalog though.

The bass drives this album with a tight, funky groove that gives every track serious energy. Layered with Duran Duran’s signature 80s sound, it hits that sweet spot between nostalgic and fresh. It’s polished, fun, and keeps you hooked from start to finish. Definitely worth a replay. Solid 8.5/10.

Great album, great songs! The beginning of a good run of music from Duran Duran!

Meh

Songs are all along the same vibe as rio, very fun, would be great to dance to

bass lines are crazy bro john taylor i love you

A band so nice, you say the name twice. Duran Duran rules

If it's from the 80s, say no more - love Duran Duran and love Rio. It does start to get a bit samey-samey, but all in all a good album

Oh dear, what a Duran Duran album. Suffers from Duran Duranness: just too fatiguing and whiney to listen to straight through. Okay singles, not something I'd listen to as an album. I'm tired of it by the third song. Normally the hits would make this a 4, but I'm so very not feeling the rest of the album that this is a 3.

Rio should've been the bigger hit off of this album, bring back surprise sexual jazz solos in the middle of pop songs!! Great listen from start to finish -- New Religion, Hold Back the Rain, and Save a Prayer were surprising winners that I hadn't heard before. It feels like uncovering a stylistic time capsule from the 80's. Even Hungry Like The Wolf has this awesome balance of ripping guitar riffs layered over an addicting repetitive video game soundtrack style of synth. It's like you're playing Pacman in an arcade while the speakers blast Def Leppard.

Good synthesis of New Wave synth music and "rock and roll" writing, with plenty of well-deserved hits

This was an entertaining album. Very 80s and fun. Good instrumentation with synths and interesting lyrics.

Solid album with a couple of absolute bangers. And the videos are excellent too.

now THIS is new wave. love this album!!

3,5

Rio by Duran Duran is one of those desert island albums full of irresistible melodies and vibrant energy that perfectly captures the sound of early ’80s new wave.

I enjoyed some songs a lot!

Not my cup of tea at all.

Old tunes. Pretty nice.

Duran Duran are the best at what they do, but what they do isn't very nice.

Rio and Hungry Like the Wolf are bangers

great album!!!

I had no idea how many of these were on this one album. Tons of fun.

Not really for me but I know they're meant to be well written pop songs

Very good

3 stars After a full listen to the record (not my first, but it’s been a while), I was set on giving it 2.5 stars (rounded down to 2) saying it has some solid hits but a lot of filler. However, I was listening to the Deluxe edition that had a remix of the first half of the album that started right when the album finished. The remix gave me an appreciation for the songwriting and expansive sound of the music, recognizing that the dated production was a drag on the album. Although the rating is not of the remix but of the original album, it helped me to see through the walls that the old production can put up against my modern ears.

Entering this album I couldn't have named a single Duran Duran song. Turned out I had heard Rio before (obviously). My only knowledge of them came from a name drop in one of my favorite Bowling For Soup songs. So I was primed to like them I think with that glowing recommendation and it was actually better than I thought. Very enjoyable listen. Definitely felt a little dated but a good time.

Wow, "Rio" is one of those songs that exists somewhere in my brain but I've never know who sings it. This is a great song. Duran Duran may break through my general dislike of the 80s albums we've had. That was a sweet sax solo. "Hungry Like the Wolf" is another song from that formative Top Gear cassette I've referenced before. It rocks. The rest of the album kind of blended together. Duran Duran has a great sound and some of the songs were bangers. Others got a little old quicker, but it was a fun album! 7/10

Good quality 80s Pop. Not every song is a banger but I didn’t think there were any duds. The one thing I thought it lacked was on a couple of songs the intro would start with an interesting tonal shift, but then once it got going it just defaulted back to the same kind of sound as the previous track. I’m sort of toying on the rating but enjoyed it enough to give it the 4.

I don't exactly know why but this album is highly familiar. I know most if not all the songs. It strikes me that this is a well-crafted album but seems a little planted in the 80s. Hard to find a reasonable analogy but a testament to its quality isn't just measured by how well it translates 40 years later. It's possible for songs to be too advanced for their time or come in and out of fashion etc. They have been covered numerous times and listening to this I can see why as it's got great bones for almost any genre to gain its pop mastery and elevate them to the mainstream. Seems to have been well recorded as well as sounds very crisp. Not exactly my usual listen but enjoyed buzzing along with it. Would certainly listen again without issue even if I would not normally seek it out.

I had an image of Duran Duran that didn't really survive listening to this album. This is very good pop music. It's upbeat and poppy but has sufficient complexity and musicality to hold my interest. There is also an added historical interest from the quintessential 80's synth sound. Quite outside my genre of choice but easy to appreciate this is a very good album.

1980’s yacht rock two singles and a lot of filler!

The bass, the synth, the 80s oozing out of every beat. I don't know how hungry wolves are, but this album left me completely satisfied!

Bien.

Can’t get much more 80s than this! All strong songs though and I never appreciated at the time how good John Taylor’s bass playing was.

Неплохо :)

I'm extremely late to the Duran Duran party, but boy oh boy what an album! I don't know what the original sounds like because Tidal only has the 2009 remaster, but it sounds fantastic, especially the bass. (though Hungry Like a Wolf always makes me think of the Bruce Campbell Old Spice commercial)

Took a bit of Kraftwerk, added some more melodies and pop sensibility and made a decent album.

Oh hell yeah. This cover is amazing- vibrant and inviting and very much of a time. Those earrings! One of the best, most recognizable pieces of cover art. Stand outs ----> "Rio" is on the '80s Mt. Rushmore; the groove on "New Religion" is exceptional; "Wolf" is so corny it's amazing; "Prayer" is wonderfully exotic..... Simon Le Bon's lyrics are dog shit but who cares. Cherry ice cream smile? Lol the words sound nice together, I don't know what else y'all want. MTV was wall-to-wall Duran Duran for a few years back in the early/mid 80s, so I can understand people who were sick of them due to their omnipresence. But that was 40 years ago, and these are some intriguing tunes, thrusting you into a totally alien world (to most of us, I believe!) of jet-setting around the late-20th century, banging super models, playing synth guitar in a Cambodian temple. I'm not sure what more you could want in an 80s synth-pop album. FOUR STARS

This album slaps

I enjoyed this. Obviously the title track is great, but the whole album is actually pretty fun to listen to.

One of the best pop records of the 80's. Filled with funky pop tunes with new wavish twist. What's not to like!

This encapsulates a lot of what I don't like about 80s pop. It would be nice if the music gave some kind of feel, but this doesn't offer anything at all. Empty, cheap pop

Last week, I accidentally ended up listening to some Duran Duran, and I thought it was actually pretty decent. But to be honest, this album doesn’t really rock.

Grown up in the 80's, this is quite familiar, but mostly as singles and videos they had on Sky Trax and MTV. I could even say I like the track Hungry Like the Wolf. I'm not the biggest fan of the 80's sound, for most of 80's I was into hard rock, metal and all kinds of extreme styles of music, so the 80's electronic pop sound became quite a bit of an affront. Remaster sounds a bit better, but usually it's also very thin, tho I'm happy to report this album sounds like they've tried to make and sound stage fill up, instead of leaving holes in it (looking at you, Music for the Masses / Depeche Mode).

Loved it! Haven't listened to this album before but I really enjoyed it.

Love this album so much. Really reminds me of my childhood.

Two things separate Duran Duran from other New Wave bands: 1. Really good songwriting both musically and lyrically. 2. John MFing Taylor on bass. This album came out when I was in middle school. All the girls were nuts about them -- Simon, Nick, John, Andy, and Roger. They each had a favorite. Being a pubescent boy -- I was just all about the videos. Revisiting this now, I never noticed just how well arranged every single damn song is on this disc. And then there's John Taylor -- he's just a gifted player, which I'd never really noticed before. But man does he give everything a backbone. Embrace your inner 80's. This is the good stuff.

From the Nagel art to the bass heavy jams, this is a quintessential 80’s time capsule.

I was a Brit growing up in the 80s so Duran Duran were everywhere. I know the singles on this, but never listened to a full album before, and those singles really stand out as by far the best stuff here. One thing that gets overlooked is the musicianship on display, which is really, really good, and Simon le Bon was as archetypical an 80s pop/New Romantic/new wave frontman as Robert Plant was for 70s stadium rock. This is ok, but nowhere near a favourite.

The rounded off SpongeBob of albums. I liked "The Chauffeur"

I never cared too much for Duran Duran when growing up in the 80s, but really have gotten into new wave in this effort. After talking heads this is the second band that impresses. I need to buy this album. It just keeps going. Five stars.

The blending of new wave with an unmatched style allowed for a legacy album to remain relevant today.

Not for me

Excellent work by Duran Duran

Brill classic

Favourites: Rio, Lonely in Your Nightmares, Hold Back the Rain, Last Chance on the Stairway, The Chauffeur

Wow i have some new favorite songs

As far as synthpop goes in my book, this is a nice album. Sounds better than most 80s-inspired contemporaries, to be honest. There's enough versatility and talent to provide a fun listening experience, though it's still music made more for dancing than for chilling alone at home in your headphones. I prefer lesser-known songs on Rio, like My Own Way, New Religion, and The Chauffeur, perhaps because they don't insist on drilling the chorus into your brain as much.

3,5

This album rocks. Rio is a hell of an opener track, and the ever-awesome Hungry Like the Wolf is obviously a classic. The other songs on this album, while not as notable, still have great energy and sound. Save a Prayer and Hold Back the Rain are damn good.

I listened to it while I was hiking. Really nice and not a song I would instantly skip but also nothing special which I would consider a 5/5 song

Rock nitanmal

Very punchy and party-like

Surprised by how much I enjoyed this album. I have not found a lot of love for brittish pop bands and while I certainly remember Duran Duran from the 80's I expected to just enjoy the nostalgia of the radio tracks but enjoyed the album as a whole.

Easy listening

Super fun! Felt like bubbles on my brain. Absolutely hits the spot when you're in the mood.

♫ Listening to "Rio" by Duran Duran (Rio (Remastered), 1982) ♫ and ♫ Listening to "Hungry Like the Wolf" by Duran Duran (Rio (Remastered), 1982) ♫

I just can’t get over the dated sound and the fact that these songs have been used in the everything to denote “80s”. Overplayed and not pleasant.

One from my youth

Holy eighties Batman! This is what I call luxury music! I once had a friend named Ken who would, with a fake, but passable, Scottish accent, introduce himself to new people as Darren. If they happened to ask him for his last name, he would tell them Darren. They would inevitably then say to this random Scottish dude in America, ‘so your name is Darren Darren?’ After which he would say ‘yes,’ and leave it at that.

thoughts: it’s glitz! it’s glamour! it’s cocktails by the pool! it’s so painfully 80s and it comes out of the block with the title track and doesn’t really let up until the last two tracks. the production is very well done and there are some deeper cuts here i surprisingly enjoyed, but i think my 80s/new wave sensibilities are elsewhere. songs: “lonely in your nightmare”, “hold back the rain”, “save a prayer” rating: 6.8/10

Excellent, era defining pop. So many huge hits, but many of the non-hits are the best tracks!

I quite enjoyed this, with some reservations. The first four tracks were obviously hits. After that my attention wandered, but I really enjoyed “New Religion” and “Save a Prayer.” Overall, the melodies, synth textures, and full, long arrangements were awesome. Singer has like, the quintessential New Wave 80’s voice, but man are the lyrics pretty full of clunkers. Best ignored to be honest. Either way, I can still tell why this album was massive. Good pop. Must-listen #180.

A good time for all

Good, I like the 80z soundz

Pretty good album overall. While it's a bit too early for my time, I say screw it! Let's bring on all the 80's Nostalgia. "Hungry like the Wolf"? Not hungry enough. I want more!

Good songs. Nothing objectionable.

I mean "The Chauffer" is a five star song. The album? Almost perfection. I just cannot in good conscience give it a 5/5. It though is a legendary 4/5. The most perfect 4/5 ever.

Maybe the quintessential new wave album. Full of synth and great bass, with iconic vocals that manage to never be cheesy.

I really enjoyed this album. The title track in particular is really fun, and Hungry Like the Wolf is a classic

Not world changing. Sort of eh but I think my dad had this album.

3.0 I don't particularly care for the pop-leaning music stylings but you know there was at least something interesting in each song. Most of the time it was John Taylors bass playing, some pretty crazy/interesting lines throughout but its a bit hidden in the mix

Duran Duran taking their music from the earlier new-wave clubbing indie approach to fame, with a really strong album.

Not really my thing.

I'd only heard the hits when this came out. I like the funky layering of bass, synths and guitars. More to it than I originally gave it credit for.

Great album! Duran Duran was written off by many as a teeny bopper band at the time but they really could play. Tight rhythm section with John Taylor who is one of the best bassists in his lifetime. The lyrics don't always make sense but by and large these are great, well-crafted songs.

Catchy at times and not unpleasant. Don't think I can squeeze too much more enjoyment on repeat listens though

Still an awesome album even after a gazillion years!!!

Fun listen, saved for future relistens!

Honestly, it’s a time capsule of the 80s. Everything from the sounds to the cover, it fills the role of being a time piece. It has some awesome hits but a lot doesn’t connect with me.

'Rio' is a fun, light 80s album. The best songs here are the singles and the rest is pretty mid. Still though, dem boys looked good. Top Tracks: "Rio," "Hungry Like the Wolf," "New Religion"

--Rio...decent pop elevated by a killer bassline --My Own Way...I should listen to some John Taylor solo work --Lonely in Your Nightmare...some interesting sounds but it just kind of meanders --Hungry Like the Wolf...I've heard this song 1000 times and as I listen to it now it just feels very basic and a little aimless. It's possible the music video had a lot to do with its popularity --Hold Back the Rain...loving the production but not the song --New Religion...I like this one. More focused than earlier tracks --Last Chance on the Stairway...feels like a sequel to Rio --Save a Prayer...schmaltzy and overlong --The Chauffeur...an odd turn but I like it. Still could be at least a full minute shorter

So much better than many of the albums I’ve had to listen to on this list. If I had to listen to another experimental, one-star album, I was going to quit. Thank you, Rio, for saving me. Loved the album in the 80s, and I appreciated it even more now.

Well, the singles are still fine. Nothing else memorable and every song seemed to get to the point of just repeating the chorus very quickly. Definitely a band to stick to the greatest hits, based on this

At first the mix felt a little off here. Very thin. I think that sort of jangly mids and trebles mix was popular in the 80s but feels slightly jarring these days. On a second listen I turned it up more and the mix improved a fair bit. Album felt cohesive and delivered a lovely pop vibe. The 3 singles are clearly the standout tracks (with Hungry Like The Wolf head and shoulders above the other two).

Another solid - it's fine/good this is an album I've played a few times.

Hmmmm. I liked what I knew already, the rest didn't do a ton for me. A bit samey in places.

Upbeat and very 80s.

goof

Das Album Rio wurde in mehreren Studios aufgenommen, darunter die AIR Studios auf Montserrat sowie die Abbey Road Studios in London. Duran Duran ist eine britische Band, deren Mitglieder aus England stammen. Die Gruppe war Teil der sogenannten New-Romantic-Bewegung und prägte den Sound der frühen 1980er Jahre entscheidend mit. Musikalisch bewegt sich Rio im Bereich des New Wave mit Einflüssen aus Pop, Funk und Rock. Die Produktion ist geprägt von Synthesizern, klar strukturierten Arrangements und rhythmusbetonten Basslinien. Einige der bekanntesten Titel des Albums sind „Hungry Like the Wolf“, „Save a Prayer“ und der Titelsong „Rio“. Diese Stücke gelten als stilprägend für den internationalen Erfolg der Band und prägten auch das MTV-Zeitalter mit ihren aufwendig produzierten Musikvideos. Das Album zeigt eine geschlossene stilistische Linie und einen klar erkennbaren Bandsound. Auch heute wirkt die Produktion noch durchdacht und im Kontext ihrer Entstehungszeit innovativ. Persönlich empfinde ich Rio als ein gut konzipiertes Album, das trotz seines zeittypischen Klangs nicht nur nostalgisch funktioniert, sondern auch strukturell überzeugt.

Classic 80's pop at it's best.

This album? Definitely a 4-star classic. These guys were absolute 80s icons, no doubt. Flashy videos, catchy tune, they owned that era. And the cool thing is, they're still out there doing their thing today, which you gotta respect. Rio just screams the 80s, but in a good way. It's got that slick, stylish vibe, but underneath it all, there's a rebellious energy that resonated with us back then. It wasn't just bubblegum pop; it had an edge. It's the kind of album that makes you remember when music videos were actually events. Still holds up, even if some folks tried to dismiss them as just pretty faces. We knew better.

A classic! John Taylor is underrated as a bass player.

A personal icon of the 80s. This is what the 80s truly sounded like.

This album feels boring at many times and sounds the same as many other 80's pop albums. Sadly, I do not have much to say about it.

Yet another band that have been solely Best Of collections for me, so I don’t think I have ever listened to most of their albums. Overall for this one, it didn’t really rise above or add much to the songs I already knew

Ok I always dismissed them as just an 80's synth pop band. This album is better than I expected. I forgot how many hits they had on the album. The music itself is fun and the bass lines are great. If you want to hear early 80's synth pop this album is better than most.

Kitch but very listenable.

It just doesn't do anything for me.

In the wise words of the older brother in Singh Street no woman can truly love a man who listens to Phil Collins. That being said, this is pretty decent. I probably won't revisit I really don't jive with the music of the '80s for some reason

This was great 80's synth rock. Everyone's heard the two big hits, but I didn't realize the rest of the album might be just as good. In fact, I think "Hungry Like The Wolf" might be the worst song on here, and it's not a bad song at all. What I kept thinking throughout this was that every one of these songs would still be a great song if it was covered in another style. You could turn all of these in to traditionally instrumented rock songs, and it would lose some of it's electronic charm, but the songs are so well written on their own that they would still be great without the synths. You could do house style remixes (which have been done for a lot of Duran Duran's songs) and they'd be club bangers. You could sample so much of this and turn it in to a great beat. It goes on and on. Special note for the cover art - it's incredible. I can't look away from her.

An Iconic album cover with songs to match. The singles slap and the rest of the album does not disappoint. Unmistakably 80's in a good way. I'm going to add this to the playlist.

Has some famous songs, but not the best album overall.

Rio, Hungry like the Wolf, hold back the rain, save a prayer are all great

British new wave. Very 80s. Really good 89s pop.

Rio and Hungry Like a Wolf are kitschy synth pop fun. The rest of this record doesn’t approach those songs.

Not really my thing but I was 16 when this record came out and remember how huge it was. It holds up well.

Sincerely, one of the best albums to land and define the 80s without being schlocky.

Save a Prayer

8/10…new wave / synthy pop

Came in with low expectations way better than I thought it would be. Hungry like a wolf may be the worst song on the record.

Rio's a top 10 single of the 80s and the rest tries to match it (and only gets close)

not for me

I think I’m comparing any new-waver-y record in the DEVOxCARS grid. one axis is how weird yet revealing about contemporary culture it is, and the other axis is how much it’s the best pop songwriting you ever heard. This record is pretty exceptionally done but man do I wish I cared about more than 2-3 songs.

One of the best New Wave albums ever. The synths, the bass lines (especially in Rio) and Simon's voice are just magnetic. Save a Prayer is my personal favorite.

Fuck these guys.

They do one thing very well but a whole album of it is too much.

Automatic 5. One of the best. Hard to even pick a favorite track....Hungry Like the Wolf, Hold Back the Rain, Save a Prayer, The Chauffeur. Saw them twice....1984 and 2023. They may have been even better the second time.

My opinion hasn't changed since 1982.

A first from this band, the bass was particularly engaging and stood out, but the songs themselves were overall fine.

Great Duran Duran album, only good songs and some of my favorites like "Hungry like the wolf" and "Rio".

It’s Elvis. Even this he married a 14 year old he’s the king

This is a GREAT lp that has everything 80s in it. Say what ya like, but Duran Duran made some real bangers. This LP is solid. These guys DEFINED cinematic music videos. Find their live only version of "Make Me Smile" for a real treat

Pure pop well done. Surprised how many of the tracks I remembered but hey this was the middle of my uni years. Fun to be reminded but I wouldn’t bother to listen again.

Bom álbum de uma banda icónica dos anos 80.

Si me hubieses preguntado en los 90, te habría dicho que este disco era una basura. Todos tenemos nuestros errores y con el tiempo, afortunadamente, maduramos. Este es un discazo. Dale las gracias a Sing Street, que me recordó la existencia de DD justo en el momento en que ya había expandido mis gustos musicales y la curiosidad ya no estaba atada por añejos prejuicios

It's a good listen. Honestly half the songs are just okay in my opinion, not bad at all, just okay. But the other half, songs like Rio and Hungry Like A Wolf for example, are so fucking good, you kinda forget the okay half of the album

Great album, love the sounds of Duran Duran

Very good, I enioyed it on my bike

Pretty much exactly what you'd expect- solid synth pop with mostly upbeat vibes. Some tracks were good but most of the album felt a little bland and without much diversity. It was pretty formulaic. They did add a couple slower songs toward the end, though they didn't really sound that different either. The songs also got longer toward the end. For me, that made them more tedious. I felt the same about the album; it just didn't have enough distinct songs to stay interesting for the whole runtime. Even if it wasn't necessarily bad or unpleasant, it just got old. This is one that has some good points, but really wasn't all that impressive to me. I'll call it fine. Overall: 2.5/5

Didn't really grab me, but it has its moments.

Solid 80s pop, nothing wrong with this album. Couple great hits and a few hidden gems

They belong on the list. It's fine.

This was not the original album. Too many remixes

Inoffensive

i feel like i only heard two songs

This was better than Raising Hell by Run-DMC, but not nearly as good as the Kate Bush album we listened to. It was fun, sounded nice, and had some nostalgic songs I remember my parents playing when I was a kid. The epitome of a 3 star album.

in one ear out the other Fav song: The Chauffeur

So many other bands of that era were doing much better versions of this, but they were really handsome so....

one of those albums where it feels like i should have known it already. obviously i recognized rio and hungry like the wolf, with the doo-doo-doo’s of the latter maybe too familiar, but greatly enjoyed the rest. it’s becoming clear to me that i’m an avid 80s fan. big fan of ‘lonely in your nightmare’ in particular.

a solid pop album

80's in all their magnificence, good but not great

Like this a lot, several all timers, Save a prayer my favourite

Not for me. Not aged well. I tried to like a few songs at moments but no.

Enjoyed.

I really tried. I thought I'd come to it with fresh ears and none of the baggage with which I first dismissed it, but alas.... I think my major problem is that they are obviously quite accomplished musicians but they just don't groove. Take the bass playing on Rio - it's sort of flashy, but it's also shit! I find his voice over processed and whiney, some of the lyrics are sort of funny, but overall the songwriting is so pedestrian. 'Save a prayer' is a particular bugbear. A horrible dirge. Add to the mix some of the most horrible sax playing from an era of horrible sax playing and you end up with something iconic only for being an emblem of shallowness of its era! If you want good 80's pop that really has survived the test of time listen to Human League.....

God this was one sweet nostalgic trip down memory lane - I remember hearing the main singles A LOT as a young kid and this album takes me right back to the early 80s. My recollection at the time was that DD were considered a bit of a joke 80s band but they’re a way better band than I realised. Not ‘the best’ but I surprisingly loved the album

Uptempo funky pop with 80s production values, catchy songs, good vocals. All in all, this was actually highly listenable and a pleasure to hear.

Its the 1980s oh my fuck

Perfect 80s pop nostalgia. Fine if that's your thing.

Very generic pop. The go-to for examples of eighties pop. I tried to listen to it, but in the end I only heard it.

The sun was shining when I listened to this, glorious day! This album has its fair share of filler, but I enjoyed all the hits. Extra star for the bass, I can't get over how funky the basslines are, incredible!

A very good 80's album, but the deeper cuts aren't the strongest. Still a good listen though. High 3.

Great album. Love Duran Duran. Enjoyable and would absolutely listen again and again.

Pop perfection

Pitch perfect 80s new wave fair

Best New Wave/ Synth Pop album i've listened to yet. Catchy but not really cheesy. Sticks to a certain sound, yet colors outside the lines a bit. 4/5

Amo este grupo y este álbum es estupendo

Already listened

This was way better than I expected

4.2

Highlights: Rio, Hungry Like The Wolf, Hold Back The Rain. In a nutshell: 100% 80s. Compared to other synth-pop/new wave floor filler albums of that time, Duran Duran’s Rio holds up. I feel oddly nostalgic while listening to it, even though I wasn't around in the early eighties. Overall: 5/10

Kind of difficult album for me because of the 80's production. It must have sounded fresh at the time but now the sound rather annoying. After few listens it kind of grew on me and I founded some parts that I really like, especially bass parts are great and some the vocal lines are interesting too. Still hard to understand why so many people like this album as much as they do.

Duran Duran … a band so good they named it twice? Not for me but ok.

Boat suits.

yacht pop

Very 80s. Very British. Liked on first listen, was annoyed somewhat listening this time, but may have something to do with missing the opening hours of Gilbert Jaune Musique in Paris (or rather making it but being thrown out in shame after 10mins). Anyway, shows the effect of mood on one's perception of music. Save A Prayer and The Chauffeur reminded me of the utter brilliance of the album though, if the others had failed... 4*, take my fucking money and all that...

if the whole album sounded like Save A Prayer we would have a 5 star album on our hands

For some reason thought they were glam rock. Actually just very 80s and I know loads of songs.

Why is this actually good wtf

This album is perfectly fine. That’s all it is; perfectly fine

Duran Duran isch völlig underbewärtet. Ich liebs😍.

seeeeehr 80er sehr rio ja voll. aso nai coole refrain coole bass uf rio, sehr catchy. ha die letste 3 lieder bitz a mir verbizieh loh. aber hungry like the wolf jetz slappt extrem. kenni glaub? huere geil. homd back the rain au meh happy dappy findi no geil. nöd glich viel power wie hungry like the wolf aber happ stohtne. new religion cooli riffs uf der gitarre und de bass bechunt viel platz findi au cool. hihat macht alles chli ruhelos aber s passt. cools album, mengmol chli ziellos aber die paar songs ide mitti sind seeehr geil und de bass isch durs band super!

ich finds albumcover suuuper, het so en krasse wiedererchennigscharakter OMG ICH LIEB RIO???? d gitarre wo echt nöd vill macht aber iwie spass macht, paart mitem dügüdügüdügü-synthis, mite schöne bassline UND DENN de iwie mega schöni und fröhlichi refrain???? rein vode art her erinnerets mich bizli ah common people vo pulp (und ich lieb das lied) BASSLINESWITCH ich hans gad 3 mal hinderenand müsse lose hahahaha okok han mich beruhigt my own way het wieder en sexy bass und d perkussion im refrain findi megaaa AH hungry like the wolf kenntmer ja so mega fest ich han sehrsehr freud, au wenn d lieder jz nöd so die underschiedlichste sind die refrains sind eifach soo ahsteckend fröhlich, ohni dass sie ufgsetzt würket oder so WHATCHA DOIN WITH ALL THAT 🅱️ASS on a thursday afternoon??? new religion hani jz v.a. musikalisch sehr geil gfunde, super gitarre ide bridge DE BASS??????? save a prayer isch mal echlii längsämer die komisch verzerrti gitarre nachem refrain SUPER han gad welle schriebe, dass chsuffeur s erste lied isch, wo mi nöd so umhaut, aber jz mitem beat wo ihsetzt cheggis glaub besser NOMAL RIO bin no am überlege öbs es 4i oder 5i git, mier het würkli alles megaa gfalle (sogar die typische 80er synthis und drumfills hend für mich mega gstumme) aber d lieder sind chli ähnlich OUUUH NEII SO BLÖD JZ MUSSIS NOMAL LOSE aso de bass isch halt echt verbote? jz bim zweite mal lose findi last chance on the stairway echtt funn also. s ischmer fast peinlich, dass ich mier unsicher gsi bin. FUCKING 5 hett voll nöd denkt, dass mier das so gfallt

This was crap. 1 over-played song makes it even more banal. 3 at least you might dance stars.

Was expecting to be binning this, it’s those postures from when I was a kid, yeah the singles are, don’t tell anyone, kinda catchy but he’s a weak ass singer and lots are 80s keyboards. Guess I have changed as this was more engaging now than some of the shit I was actually listening too back then appears to. Maybe as I have no relationship with this it lacks personal cringe factor? But hell it’s music. And yes that is 80s in a cover. 4 Star

Iconic pop album that is a quintessential 80s vibe - pick a track and put it on your movie soundtrack and you have the right cred as an 80s movie. This music isn't necessarily my choice, but I can respect it's influence and I am never upset when it gets played, that said, I do enjoy several of these songs and tap my toes to most of these. Duran Duran have a very distinct sound that was imitated a lot in the ensuing 15 years, but never duplicated. 7.4/10 82/1001

For 80s pop, this isn't too bad.

Awesome album. Forgot how much I loved Duran Duran

amazing pop!

A 3.5 taken to a 4 by the sheer awesomeness of Hungry Like the Wolf

Even if the rest of the album sucks (which it doesn’t) Hungry Like The Wolf would carry this. Pretty great. Several songs I’d play again.

Oikein makee levy. Pitäisi laittaa listalle tämä! Hyvin tuotettu ja soitettu

L'humanité ne se porterait-elle pas mieux si on décidait simplement de supprimer les années 80 ? Je pose la question.

Awesome! My teenage years in album format!

CLOLassic

They’re not beating the cheesy allegations, but this is a fun time.

I like this! I love rio. The rest were okay. But I can see why rio and hungry like the wolf were standouts.

8.5 / 10 - A collection of great songs from a legendary band. There's enough variation and good flow to keep you on your toes. Can't really fault it

fun album pop rock mix

hard to not give this one a 4 just for Rio

Rio is the best opening song to an album I've heard so far, am bias because it's one of my favourite songs ever. Bass tone is awesome The songs cleverly link and call back to each other That bass carries everything, fuck it's a lovely tone One of my favourite albums ever Banger after banger high energy interesting music. Just something about it tickles my brain

It was alright, a little too pop for me. But The Chaffeur is such an amazing song.

first time listening to a duran duran album! i’ve only heard a few hits in the past. on this album in particular i only know “hungry like the wolf”. bangers on this album; rio hungry like the wolf new religion last chance on the stairway save a prayer the chauffeur is a very cool sounding song with a different vibe to it than the rest of the songs. love that! this is quite a mixed album with a few meh songs and quite a few bangers on it. i shall slap a 4 on it.

This is the album that features Duran Duran's 2 huge hits (Rio, and Hungry Like the Wolf). Cheesy 80's synth pop, but surprisingly not a bad album. They were always a band I just filed under 80's cheese and didn't really explore their back catalog, but there are some solid songs on here. The bass work in New Religion slaps! Surprisingly, their hits aren't their best work. I think it may be because their hits were played to death on radios and they just kinda became bland and boring as a result. Favorite songs: New Religion, Hungry Like the Wolf, Rio, Hold Back the Rain, Last Chance on the Stairway, My Own Way, Lonely In Your Nightmare Least favorite songs: Save a Prayer 4/5

Fine. That’s all I’ve got.

Good just not my thing.

No hate and in fact much love to the band for what they did and came to represent, but I was surprised to find the 40+ years that have passed since this came out didn’t do it a lick of favors. I don’t mind it and whether it’s me or just the zeitgeist, I can’t say, but I got pretty bored and don’t think that’s what they were going for.

Quite enjoyed this

I don’t know what it is that I DO like about this album. I don’t know what it is that I DON’T like about this album. I guess that puts this in the middle for me.

Nostalgic and very memorable. I own a best of album and while i was not heavy into Duran Duran, I absolutely listened to all the hits back in the day. This is a solid album with a number of great tracks. 4 stars

Opens with a hit and then it's an album of decent 80's pop.

High quality pop. A little twee coming as it does, right after Nevermind.

Enjoyed this more than I thought I would!

A concentrate of the sound of the 80s. Makes me feel nostalgic even though I hadn’t heard this album. I can see why this would have been very trendy in 82. To many it will sound cheesy. 3.2

Great

Couple of good songs. Pretty bland and very dated otherwise.

Great basslines

Musically speaking, of the original 9 songs, 5 are bangers. Lyrically, they're pretty bad.

Awesome album. 10/10

This is my father’s favourite band and I get why. Super high level production with a mixture of jams and experimental synth work. Plus I love the bass, I use basses with almost the exact same sound.

Duran Duran has always been a special band for me because it is my dad’s favourite band and really shaped the taste of the music that I have. Really intricate and cool usage of that real 80s sounds. Also, some really big hits with Rio and Hungry like a wolf which really boosted this brilliant album up.

Ничего выдающегося не услышал, довольно однообразно, хотя в принципе иногда послушать можно. 6 из 10.

Too soft, too pop, too edgeless, pablum - okay for a radio track here and there, but I'd never pick it on a playlist.

Ikke helt min greie.

This is certainly new for me. My only Duran Duran experience is what I’ve heard on the radio. This is definitely the kind of album I don’t care for the first time I hear it, but if I had to listen to it a few times I know I would love it. Each track sounds different but clearly from same creators and they are really going for something out there. It is difficult for me to know what is considered “groundbreaking” for an album from this time period without looking deeper into it but I imagine a lot of this is what help defined 80s synth sound. This could be a case of the originator of a new sound is copied so hard they begin to sound like a copier. After the album played through, a remastered version played and I feel the same about the album. High pitch ethereal sounds are ok for a bit but after a while it becomes grating.

Rio is like stepping into a time capsule of neon, champagne, and windblown silk on a yacht. Unmistakable flair—glamorous, decadent, and bold. The ‘80s, captured in full technicolor glory.

I have had this record on vinyl since I was a kid. Almost every song on this record is a certified banger. It's one of the most 80s things to ever 80s, especially with that Patrick Nagel cover art. I remember vividly their View To A Kill theme song and when I saw Grace Jones seduce James Bond I experienced an overwhelming pre-adolescent sexual awakening. Then, when we were teenagers, my friend told me she lost her virginity to The Chauffeur. So, basically Duran Duran has been soundtracking boners since forever and I am here for it.

Good synth-pop/rock. I've listened to this album before and this is still the only Duran Duran album I've heard. Otherwise it's just singles like "Girls on film". Hungry like a wolf is a banger and Save a prayer is a great song.

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Leuk album. Goede muziek! Het album heeft zelfs een paar hits.

Good 80’s pop - rock

Dreadful. Everything wrong with the 80s

noice

It's music of an era In parts uplifting, with slower emotive lyrical tracks thrown in. You want an album to take a journey & this delivers Top track: The Chauffer

Bad

Didn’t realise they had more than two hit songs

There’s a lot to love about this album. It’s starts off with the title track right out of the gate which is something you don’t usually see. Duran Duran knew that this album was a bold statement. What I really loved are songs like The Chauffeur which has way more intricacy and complexity than you’d expect from an 80s new wave band

Enjoyed tos a lot more than I thought I would, as an 80s indie kid i dodged duran duran, bu this was apleasant surprise. Loved the Kraftwerk influences on the likes of the chauffeur.

Oh my what a nostalgia hit. Loved Duran Duran as a teenager and this album still holds up for me. Some absolute classics

An almost perfect slab of pop, rock, dance. John & Andy channel Chic through driving funky basslines and sharp guitar work.

Great album with quite a few bangers which i can appreciate

Not too shabby, liked the active bass. But wtf is up with the last track?

Really overstimulating, not quite bad enough to be a 2 star

so so

Meh. That one song is good.

"A record (along with Madonna's debut) that set many youngsters on the path to puberty and sexual awakening (and helped more advanced players get actually laid). Indeed, ""Hungry Like the Wolf"" ranks high in the list of all-time sexy/horny songs. The title cut/opener is a near-perfect pop song – fun, aspirational, hooky. Also, songs that reference air races are generally cool, one has found. Overall, the tracks cohere nicely, each well made, hooky and sophisticated, with sharp edges, shearing guitars, pressing disco-inflected rhythms and tempos, and solid vocals at the center. Le Bon had a great voice and used it well – accessible yet distinct, strong, unhurried and credible in delivery. Beyond the two massive (and excellent!) hits, the other cuts are substantive and well thought out and well executed (with “Save It for the Morning After” and “New Religion” perhaps also deserving to be hits. This succeeds so well on its own terms – what else could one want from a quintessential New Wave act that very nicely balanced a stylish cool with commercial ambition? Rounding up (if only slightly) because anything that causes one to remember taking certain smokeshow (as no one said in 1982) high school girlfriends to the Omni in Atlanta to see DD deserves such a break.

RIO. Everyone knows HUNGRY LIKE A WOLF! MY OWN WAY is a new favorite for me and man, I forget how GREAT of a song SAVE A PRAYER is.

Not a big 80's synth pop rock fan, but this wasnt too bad.

Love, adore the big hits. Not sure the less well-known songs hold up for me, though.

Starts with a bang. Fun all the way through. Good times

Classic MTV 90s pop

The 80s was such a great time to be alive and into music. Duran Duran were the perfect synthpop foursome. Roger Taylor’s drums were epic, Nick Rhodes keyboards were the glue that held it all together and made it unique, Simon Le Bon’s vocals were strong and he was the perfect frontman, Andy Taylor’s guitar and John Taylor’s bass were so complimentary to the rest of the band. So many great hits, Rio, Hungry Like the Wolf, Save a Prayer, made famous by MTV (remember when they actually played music videos), but the rest of the album is great too. I had this album on vinyl and wore it out, got it on cassette and wore it out too. Knew all of the songs by heart. Still do! Maybe it’s just nostalgia or maybe it is still great, either way It will always be a favorite for me. And who didn’t love the incredible cover art from Patrick Nagel. His sharp edges and use of color to highlight a beautiful woman was second to none!

Great album! So many hits. Enjoyed listening to it again.

Really fun album with some good hits. The quality was consistent throughout

This was fun! I went in nervous because this is not my typical album but there were a lot of hits I recognized and the album was consistent while still entertaining

Just o.k. 80s pop. The three singles "Rio", "Hungry Like The Wolf" and "Save A Prayer" make it a weak three stars album for me. 2,5

Yes great stuff! Truly hard hitters like Hungry like the Wolf and New Religion are found on this one, and of course the low key rave monstertrack “The Chauffeur”. Love all their early work. Whatever they did in the 90s onward is very very mediocre.

A couple classic 80s pop songs, but otherwise not my thing

Good album. New wave at its finest.

her name is Rio and she dances on the sand, bitch!!!!!!

I had higher expectations going into this because I enjoy Duran Duran's hits, but this album kinda bored me as a whole. The reliance on incredibly repetitive choruses in many of the songs irked me a bit and made everything feel unoriginal. I did like the quintessential 80s background to every song and the instrumentals definitely helped when songs got boring, but this was a bit of a snooze for me. I can see why the hits are hits. 2.5/5 stars

Rio

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