MP3DB.pro - Duran Duran - Rio (2CD Collectors Edition) (2009)

Rather than taking the more familiar jewel case approach this title is presented in a high
quality hardback book style with the 38 page booklet taking precedence. With a high
proliferation of full and double page colour photos you'll gain an effective flavour of the
unique image of the style conscious 1982 Duran Duran. Daryl Easlea pens some worthy
interesting sleeve notes for the "Duran Duran, Rio and the Nineteen Eighties" booklet whilst
alternate single page full song lyrics appear between pages 44 and 52. Looking through the
booklet there are some truly jaw-droppingly stunning double and single page images taking in
promos (in the midst of the deserted ruined temple (24-25), on the beach with native
costumed locals (28-29)), original album artwork (sharp suited quintet on the roof with a
night-time neon lit London skyline featuring St Paul's cathedral behind them) and special
promotional group/individual shots (with Sydney harbour bridge behind them on page 23, a
garden group shot on page 27 and a sumptuous two page spread (40-41) in a cocktail bar
settting). So what of the discs I hear you ask? Well the main appeal for me was the
inclusion of the 'Night Version' of "My Own Way" which I feel is the finest extended remix
that the group have ever made. Couple that with the seductively relaxed B-side song "Like An
Angel" and these are definitely the main bonus items of initial interest for me when
deciding to buy this title. Weighing in at 68 minutes per disc they are to be found held in
inner cover mounted sleeves (front and rear) which offer a healthy mix of the original UK
album, US album mixes, Manchester Square demo, non album singles/B-Sides, Versions and Mixes
which is certainly in keeping with the 'definitive' release aspect of this title. Stunningly
beautiful in execution, painstakingly thorough in approach this product is an absolute
delight and is certainly to become a treasured item in any music fans collection. It
significantly rises the standard for quality packaged compact disc releases and, if like me
you plan to keep it in pristine condition (in protective bubble wrap when not in use), it
seems likely that it has the potential to increase in value in years to come. This seems to
be a totally faultless, entirely satisfying music CD title that is an absolute joy to own.
Highly recommended!

Exact content of the discs:
disc 1
tracks 1-9   original UK album released May 1982
tracks 10-14 original US album mixes released in US November 1982

disc2
tracks 1-4   The Manchester Square demos recorded 28th August 1981
tracks 5-8   Non album singles and B-Sides
tracks 9-13 Versions & Mixes

Tracklist:
CD1
01. Rio
02. My Own Way
03. Lonely In Your Nightmare
04. Hungry Like The Wolf
05. Hold Back The Rain
06. New Religion
07. Last Chance On The Stairway
08. Save A Prayer
09. The Chauffeur
10. Rio (US Album Remix)
11. My Own Way (Carnival Remix)
12. Lonely In Your Nightmare (US Album Remix)
13. Hungry Like The Wolf (US Album Remix)
14. Hold Back The Rain (US Album Remix)

CD2
01. Last Chance On The Stairway (The Manchester Square Demo)
02. My Own Way (The Manchester Square Demo)
03. New Religion (The Manchester Square Demo)
04. Like An Angel (The Manchester Square Demo)
05. My Own Way (7'' Version)
06. Like An Angel
07. Careless Memories (Live At The Hammersmith Odeon)
08. The Chauffeur (Blue Silver) (Early Version)
09. My Own Way (Night Version)
10. Hungry Like The Wolf (Night Version)
11. Rio (Night Version)
12. New Religion (Carnival Remix)
13. Hold Back The Rain (Carnival Remix)
14. My Own Way (Instrumental)
15. Hold Back the Rain (Alternate Remix)