Duran Duran - Rio (1982) (PBTHAL LP 24-96) [FLAC] vtwin88cube

Duran Duran
Rio (1982)
FLAC LOSSLESS 24bit-96kHz
UK PBTHAL Vinyl Rip


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From its Nagel cover to the haircuts and overall design -- and first and foremost the music -- Rio is as representative of the '80s at its best as it gets. The original Duran Duran's high point, and just as likely the band's as a whole, its fusion of style and substance ensures that even two decades after its release it remains as listenable and danceable as ever. The quintet integrates its sound near-perfectly throughout, the John and Roger Taylor rhythm section providing both driving propulsion and subtle pacing. For the latter, consider the lush, semi-tropical sway of "Save a Prayer," or the closing paranoid creep of "The Chauffeur," a descendant of Roxy Music's equally affecting dark groover "The Bogus Man." Andy Taylor's muscular riffs provide fine rock crunch throughout, Rhodes' synth wash adds perfect sheen, and Le Bon tops it off with sometimes overly cryptic lyrics that still always sound just fine in context, courtesy of his strong delivery. Rio's two biggest smashes burst open the door in America for the New Romantic/synth rock crossover. "Hungry Like the Wolf" blended a tight, guitar-heavy groove with electronic production and a series of instant hooks, while the title track was even more anthemic, with a great sax break from guest Andy Hamilton adding to the soaring atmosphere. Lesser known cuts like "Lonely in Your Nightmare" and "Last Chance on the Stairway" still have pop thrills a-plenty, while "Hold Back the Rain" is the sleeper hit on Rio, an invigorating blast of feedback, keyboards and beat that doesn't let up. From start to finish, a great album that has outlasted its era.


foobar2000 1.4.3 / Dynamic Range Meter 1.1.1
log date: 2021-03-14 22:29:25

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Analyzed: Duran Duran / Rio
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DR Peak RMS Duration Track
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DR14 -1.73 dB -18.73 dB 5:36 01-Rio
DR16 -1.28 dB -19.28 dB 4:51 02-My Own Way
DR11 -4.71 dB -20.27 dB 3:52 03-Lonely In Your Nightmare
DR15 -0.70 dB -18.84 dB 3:41 04-Hungry Like The Wolf
DR15 -2.31 dB -19.71 dB 3:59 05-Hold Back The Rain
DR14 -1.94 dB -18.72 dB 5:33 06-New Religion
DR15 -1.60 dB -18.10 dB 4:21 07-Last Chance On The Stairway
DR13 -2.70 dB -18.55 dB 5:35 08-Save A Prayer
DR15 -1.22 dB -19.80 dB 5:12 09-The Chauffeur

Number of tracks: 9
Official DR value: DR14

Samplerate: 96000 Hz
Channels: 2
Bits per sample: 24
Bitrate: 2891 kbps
Codec: FLAC




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