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Rio is the second studio album by the English new wave band Duran Duran, released on 10 May 1982 through EMI. Produced by Colin Thurston, the band wrote and demoed most of the material before recording the album at AIR Studios in London from January to March 1982. The band utilised more experimentation compared to their debut album, from vibraphone and marimba to the sound of a cigarette being lit and cracking ice cubes. Andy Hamilton played a saxophone solo on "Rio". A new wave album with musical elements such as dance and synth-pop, Rio is mostly composed of fast, upbeat numbers, with a couple slower synthesiser-based ballads. Lead vocalist Simon Le Bon's obtuse lyrics cover topics from chasing one's dreams to pursuing a love interest. Bassist John Taylor conceived the title, which the band felt represented the optimistic and exotic tone of the album. The cover artwork, painted by Patrick Nagel and designed by Malcolm Garrett to resemble 1950s cigar packaging, is considered one of the greatest Album of all time. Definitely a classic album that you must have in your vinyl collection. Now released in a double Colored "Orange" 180 Gram Vinyl for collectors.
Side A A1Rio A2My Own Way A3Lonely In Your Nightmare A4Hungry Like The Wolf A5Hold Back The Rain Side B B1New Religion B2Last Chance On The Stairway B3Save A Prayer B4The Chauffeur Side C C1Rio (US Album Remix) C2My Own Way (Carnival Remix) C3Lonely In Your Nightmare (US Album Remix) Side D D1Hungry Like The Wolf (US Album Remix) D2Hold Back The Rain (US Album Remix)