Rio

Duran Duran

Rio

RELEASED: May 21, 1982
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Rio Meaning 5:37 2. My Own Way 4:53 3. Lonely in Your Nightmare 3:51 4. Hungry Like the Wolf Meaning 3:42 5. Hold Back the Rain 4:00 6. New Religion Meaning 5:34 7. Last Chance on the Stairway 4:19 8. Save a Prayer Meaning 5:35 9. The Chauffeur Meaning 5:13
Historical Archive
Rio is the second studio album by English new wave band Duran Duran, released on May 10, 1982. The album features a vibrant blend of pop, rock, and electronic music, characterized by its catchy hooks and rich production. It includes iconic tracks like 'Hungry Like the Wolf' and the title track 'Rio', which helped define the sound of the early 1980s. The album's legacy is significant, as it solidified Duran Duran's status as one of the leading bands of the era and contributed to the new romantic movement in music and fashion.