Arena was Duran Duran's first live album, released at the peak of their commercial success in late 1984. It included one new song, the studio recorded "The Wild Boys", which as a single was a worldwide hit, reaching no. 2 in both the UK and the US. Arena was released together with a number of corresponding releases, including th [+]
Arena was Duran Duran's first live album, released at the peak of their commercial success in late 1984. It included one new song, the studio recorded "The Wild Boys", which as a single was a worldwide hit, reaching no. 2 in both the UK and the US. Arena was released together with a number of corresponding releases, including the conceptual concert film Arena (An Absurd Notion), a documentary tour book and a board game. An edited version of the film with just the live performances, As the Lights Go Down, was also released.
Arena marked the last album release featuring the complete original five-piece line-up of the band until the 2004 album Astronaut. [...]
Arena marked the last album release featuring the complete original five-piece line-up of the band until the 2004 album Astronaut. [...]
