Duran Duran’s Rio is a defining 1982 new wave and synth-pop album, combining sleek electronic production, melodic basslines and the band’s polished pop songwriting. The record captures the exuberant sound of early-80s British pop, moving between dancefloor rhythms and atmospheric new wave. Highlights include “Rio,” “Hungry Like the Wolf,” “Save a Prayer,” and “The Chauffeur.”
