What’s the most iconic 80sish album from the most iconic 80sish band? I think you know, but when it comes to their best song… hear us out.

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:00: Pun-e intro
:02: Duran and then Duran
:04: Waffles & other honorable mentions
:09: Album countdown 5 to 2
:24: Commercial break
:27: Of course #1 is…
:33: Now we’re talking for free (It’s new religion)
:40: Even more albums / Sympathy for those guitarists
:47: Out of chime

Featured Links:
Arcadia's "The Flame" music video
Annie Zaleski's Rio 33 1/3 book
Classic Albums Rio documentary
Permanent Record Podcast: Rio pt. 1
80sography Podcast

Hey, we’re now posting on the first day of each quarter (at 8:00 AM EST). Like, #27 will be on July 1st / #26 on October 1 / #25: January 1, 2025, etc.

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