This is the quintessential Duran Duran album. I personally know Death/Speed Metal fans that love the Rio album. This album has the best versions of each song, and is what I’d suggest to anyone that wanted try Duran music for the first time.

Duran Duran at their peak, only Seven and the Raged Tiger is more consistent. This was when DD were the darlings of the fledgling MTV and the bands videos were as cinematic and exciting as an Indiana Jones movie. The band had hit their stride as far as songwriting and musicianship and were instrumental in introducing the New Romantics/New Age sound to America. This album is enjoyable to listen to all the way through. Give it a listen. Great stuff. Vince Boston

Love “Rio” , to me it’s Duran’s best album. I love the different versions of the songs especially the U.S. remix and Carnival remix of “Hold Back The Rain” , my all time favorite song!!!This album is a classic, still great after all these years❤️Duranie for life❤️❤️❤️

Artist: Duran Duran Music video: The Chauffeur Directed by: Ian Emes Year: 1982 Running time: 5 minutes Description: A woman in a black and white dress dances topless in front of two other women.

Fun to choose the remixes you like best to create your own favorite version of Rio. A real treat for those of us who collected some of these versions on vinyl back in the days of the 12" remix.

This was a classic album, and getting this extended version allows the listener to relive this album as it unfolded from the UK to the USA. It broke Duran Duran into the spot light. And proved them to be a versatile powerhouse in pop/rock.

although i have to still build my own perfect “Rio” on an iTunes playlist using different mixes from all the different Rio’s I have…this is for any Duranie & anyone who wants to own this album.

I LOVE IT!!!