Diamond in the Mind: Live 2011

Personnel: Dom Brown (guitar); Simon Willescroft (saxophone); Dawne Adams (percussion); Anna Ross (background vocals).
Audio Mixer: Snake Newton.
Photographers: Stephanie Pistel; Tony Wooliscroft; Sarah Jeynes.
Diamond in the Mind: Live 2011, was filmed at the MEN Arena in Manchester, England on December 16, and features a set list that's heavy on the classics, yet respectful of the band's well-received, Mick Ronson-produced All You Need Is Now. A winning blend of style and substance, it's remarkable how well Duran Duran have aged since their '80s heyday. The band tears through ancient (by pop culture standards) radio staples such as "The Reflex" and "Hungry Like the Wolf" with the same enthusiasm that they afford more recent offerings like "Girl Panic" and "Before the Rain," teasing the audience with a rowdy mash-up of 1984's "Wild Boys" and Frankie Goes to Hollywood's "Relax" before sealing the deal with a seven-and-a-half-minute version of "Rio." The DVD side of Diamond in the Mind includes the full concert film, along with interviews and candid behind-the-scenes moments. ~ James Christopher Monger