<p>Continuing with the music of 1982, this week we do a track-by-track album deep dive into Duran Duran’s iconic “Rio.” On the album's 40th anniversary, Laurie & Trey discuss the recording of the tracks, the music videos that came to define the genre, and their personal memories on hearing the songs for the first time. Congratulations to Duran Duran on being inducted into the 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame!</p>

Continuing with the music of 1982, this week we do a track-by-track album deep dive into Duran Duran’s iconic “Rio.” On the album's 40th anniversary, Laurie & Trey discuss the recording of the tracks, the music videos that came to define the genre, and their personal memories on hearing the songs for the first time. Congratulations to Duran Duran on being inducted into the 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame!

<p>Continuing with the music of 1982, this week we do a track-by-track album deep dive into Duran Duran’s iconic “Rio.” On the album's 40th anniversary, Laurie &amp; Trey discuss the recording of the tracks, the music videos that came to define the genre, and their personal memories on hearing the songs for the first time. Congratulations to Duran Duran on being inducted into the 2022 Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame!</p>

Episode 2: Duran Duran’s “Rio” (1982)

2024 WEBBY AWARDS HONOREE FOR BEST INDIE PODCAST! Accelerated Culture: The Rise of Alternative Music in the 80s and Beyond is a walk through an often-ignored bit of music history. We explore how new wave stormed the airwaves in the early 80s and gave way for the rise of alternative music. Find us on the web at AcceleratedCulturePodcast.com.

Please note: The music clips included in this podcast fall under the ”Fair Use Doctrine” as defined by Section 107 of the Copyright Act. The law allows for use of music clips for purposes of criticism, comment, and news reporting.

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2024 WEBBY AWARDS HONOREE FOR BEST INDIE PODCAST! Accelerated Culture: The Rise of Alternative Music in the 80s and Beyond is a walk through an often-ignored bit of music history. We explore how new wave stormed the airwaves in the early 80s and gave way for the rise of alternative music. Find us on the web at AcceleratedCulturePodcast.com. Please note: The music clips included in this podcast fall under the ”Fair Use Doctrine” as defined by Section 107 of the Copyright Act. The law allows for use of music clips for purposes of criticism, comment, and news reporting.

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