Rio

The Profile

Rio is an Italian band led by Marco Ligabue. The group has a pop-rock sound with Mexican touches; albums mentioned in reviews include Mariachi Hotel (2004) and Terra, Luna e Margarita. Members referenced in reviews include Fabio Mora, Tony Farinelli, Cesare Barbi and Alle Bartoli.

From the review: the band toured (about 150 shows), received occasional radio play, and the album Terra, Luna e Margarita follows Mariachi Hotel (2004). The review notes a clear influence from Luciano Ligabue and describes mixed results across the album's tracks.

Rio is presented as an Italian pop-rock band led by Marco Ligabue. The album Terra, Luna e Margarita shows moments of promise but leans on a familiar, derivative pop-rock sound. Some tracks stand out, others are filler; overall a mixed, slightly negative appraisal.