Dance Away
Roxy Music · 1979
6 min · 2 tracks · new wave
Effervescent melodies intertwine with glossy production, showcasing Roxy Music's signature blend of art rock and glam aesthetics.
Top tracks — play these first
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Dance Away — This title track is emblematic of Roxy Music's ability to fuse lush instrumental arrangements with infectious pop sensibilities, making it a quintessential anthem of their later work.
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Cry, Cry, Cry — This track showcases Bryan Ferry's lyrical vulnerability paired with a compelling melody, highlighting the emotional depth that complements the album's upbeat nature.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The single showcases strong melodies and production but lacks the depth for lasting impact.
What we noticed
- The title track features a prominent, syncopated guitar riff that drives the rhythm, while lush synthesizers create a dreamy atmosphere.
- The second track employs a slower tempo and features layered vocal harmonies, contrasting with the upbeat nature of the first track.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Marked a transition to polished sound and commercial success, reaching No. 2 on UK charts.
- Career context
- Released in January 1979, Dance Away marked Roxy Music's transition into a more polished sound after their earlier experimental works. This single emerged during a phase of renewed popularity for the band, coming off the critical success of their previous album, Manifesto, and solidifying their place in the New Romantic movement.
- Stylistic neighbors
- David Bowie· Brian Eno· Talking Heads
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Dance Away 3:45
- 2 Cry, Cry, Cry 2:54
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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