This is Duran Duran at their finest- totally at the peak of their game. Although I love all of their studio albums, the early ones in particular, hearing them live is a totally different experience. On Arena, Simon's voice is raw, edgy, and sexy and the band performs with wild abandon. It is in their live performances that Duran Duran's true character and musical depth and emotion ring clear. This album contains a great cross section of their earlier hits. Those of you seeking a "greatest hits" type of album will enjoy this. I personally prefer the live versions of "Save a Prayer" and "The Chauffeur" as they appear on this album, as the sensual nature of these songs seem to be better related when performed off the cuff and out of the recording studio. The addition of "Rio" and "Girls on Film" to the remastered edition only serve to improve what was already close to perfection. I also recommend obtaining the DVD "Sing Blue Silver", which is a companion documentary to this album to experience the full effect and energy of the music and the era. This album is a classic and an absolute must for all Duran Duran fans as well as for 80's afficionados.