Country Life
Roxy Music · 1974
41 min · 10 tracks · new wave · art rock · glam rock
A kaleidoscopic blend of glam rock and art pop, filled with lush arrangements and provocative lyrics.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long, immersive listening sessions layered, dense sonic textures
- Context
- Released on November 15, 1974, 'Country Life' is Roxy Music's fourth studio album, following their critically acclaimed 'Stranded'. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their influence on the glam rock movement while experimenting with more complex musical textures and lyrical themes.
- If you like
- new wave, art rock, glam rock
Country Life is an album by Roxy Music, released in 1974. A kaleidoscopic blend of glam rock and art pop, filled with lush arrangements and provocative lyrics. 'Country Life' reached number 3 on the UK Albums Chart and was well-received by critics, praised for its sophisticated sound and striking cover art. The album's audacious approach to glam rock has influenced a generation of artists and continues to resonate within the New Romantic scene. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Country Life sound like?
A kaleidoscopic blend of glam rock and art pop, filled with lush arrangements and provocative lyrics. Rooted in new wave and art rock.
What makes Country Life by Roxy Music notable?
'Country Life' reached number 3 on the UK Albums Chart and was well-received by critics, praised for its sophisticated sound and striking cover art. The album's audacious approach to glam rock has influenced a generation of artists and continues to resonate within the New Romantic scene. Released on November 15, 1974, 'Country Life' is Roxy Music's fourth studio album, following their critically acclaimed 'Stranded'. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their influence on the glam rock movement while experimenting with more complex musical textures and lyrical themes.
Who is Country Life for?
Country Life works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, long, immersive listening sessions and layered, dense sonic textures.
How many songs are on Country Life?
Country Life has 10 tracks, running approximately 41 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Thrill of It All Standout 6:25
- 2 Three and Nine 4:04
- 3 All I Want Is You 2:52
- 4 Out of the Blue 4:48
- 5 If It Takes All Night 3:12
- 6 Bitter‐Sweet 4:50
- 7 Triptych 3:10
- 8 Casanova Standout 3:25
- 9 A Really Good Time 3:46
- 10 Prairie Rose Standout 5:07
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