Rio
Duran Duran

Sigh. I really wanted to love this with my whole, nostalgic Gen X heart. I was prime middle-school age for this when it came out and adored Duran Duran at the time, tho now I can’t remember which one I was in love with. But now in just regular middle age, it all just sounds like serviceable pop, save for the standout “Rio.” And though when I was 13 “Save a Prayer” was the most beautiful song I’ve ever heard, it now…is not. 3 for nostalgia and “Rio.”

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