Guitarist Andy Taylor left Duran Duran a second time in 2006, although he will reportedly rejoin them for that Hall of Fame induction on Nov. leg of their “Future Past”/40th Anniversary Tour, which features four-fifths of the classic lineup – Le Bon on lead vocals, the perpetually stylish Nick Rhodes on keyboards, John Taylor on bass and Roger Taylor on drums. It’s been a little more than two weeks since they launched the U.S. There’s also a handful of really good ballads on that album, from the title track to the Bowie-in-Berlin vibe they manage on “Wing."īut the songs they played from “Future Past” in the course of their nearly two-hour performance in Phoenix were clearly chosen to accentuate the club vibe that defined so many of their greatest hits. There’s a heavy dance vibe to the new release, which only added to the sense that they "came here to celebrate," as Simon Le Bon announced by way of introducing "Anniversary.” Then Jessie's girl walked in Duran Duran came to celebrate at Phoenix Rick Springfield didn't think he'd ever get a record deal. That may be why the set list flowed so seamlessly into “Invincible” and “Anniversary,” the first of four selections they performed from “Future Past" after taking the stage to a recording of a track from the special edition of the album. They called their latest album “Future Past” because it finds them looking to the future while embracing a bit of both the sound and spirit of their early work. From start to finish, a great album that has outlasted its era.You could see what Taylor meant at what appeared to be a nearly sold-out Footprint Center, from the time they hit the stage and set the controls for the heart of the ‘80s with “The Wild Boys” and their U.S. 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.
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"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.
Rio's two biggest smashes burst open the door in America for the New Romantic/synth rock crossover. 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. The quintet integrates its sound near-perfectly throughout, the John and Roger Taylor rhythm section providing both driving propulsion and subtle pacing. 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.
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.
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