Heart Still Beating
Roxy Music · 1990
67 min · 14 tracks · new wave
A lush blend of art rock and new wave, infused with romantic melancholy and Bryan Ferry's distinctive croon.
Top tracks — play these first
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Can’t Let Go Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Dance Away — This track exemplifies Roxy Music's signature blend of sophisticated pop and emotional depth, making it a highlight for both fans and newcomers alike.
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While My Heart Is Still Beating — The haunting arrangement and introspective lyrics encapsulate the album's themes of longing and nostalgia, showcasing Bryan Ferry's lyrical prowess.
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Love Is the Drug — As one of the band's most recognized songs, its inclusion here highlights Roxy Music's ability to merge catchy hooks with complex instrumentation.
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Avalon — The ethereal quality of this track represents the culmination of Roxy Music's artistic journey, blending romanticism with innovative soundscapes.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like emotional peaks
- introspective moments of reflection
- evening relaxation with friends
- dynamic shifts in pacing
- cathartic release through melodies
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer short, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — First live album post-reunion, showcasing enduring influence and classic hits.
- Career context
- Released in 1990, Heart Still Beating marked Roxy Music's first live album following their reunion after a decade-long hiatus. At this point in their career, the band had achieved significant acclaim, establishing themselves as pioneers of the glam and art rock movements, while also exploring more mature themes in their music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- David Bowie· Brian Eno· Talking Heads
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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While My Heart Is Still Beating
The narrative shifts from reflection to direct address, revealing vulnerability in a moment of contemplation about love lost.
This structural choice enhances the emotional intensity by allowing the listener to feel an intimate connection with the narrator's sense of yearning.
Tracklist
- 1 India 0:51
- 2 Can’t Let Go Start here 5:19
- 3 While My Heart Is Still Beating 3:52
- 4 Out of the Blue 4:24
- 5 Dance Away 3:47
- 6 Impossible Guitar 3:42
- 7 A Song for Europe 6:22
- 8 Love Is the Drug 3:51
- 9 Like a Hurricane 7:44
- 10 My Only Love 7:16
- 11 Both Ends Burning 5:33
- 12 Avalon 4:22
- 13 Editions of You 4:10
- 14 Jealous Guy 6:39
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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