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Love Is the Drug

Roxy Music · 1975

23 min · 4 tracks · new wave · art rock · glam rock

A seductive blend of glam rock and art pop, pulsating with danceable grooves and lush instrumentation.

Love Is the Drug is a single by Roxy Music, released in 1975. A seductive blend of glam rock and art pop, pulsating with danceable grooves and lush instrumentation. 'Love Is the Drug' achieved substantial chart success, reaching No. 4 on the UK Singles Chart, and is often credited with influencing the burgeoning disco movement. Its innovative production and catchy hooks have earned it a lasting place in popular music history. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Love Is the Drug sound like?

A seductive blend of glam rock and art pop, pulsating with danceable grooves and lush instrumentation. Rooted in new wave and art rock.

What makes Love Is the Drug by Roxy Music notable?

'Love Is the Drug' achieved substantial chart success, reaching No. 4 on the UK Singles Chart, and is often credited with influencing the burgeoning disco movement. Its innovative production and catchy hooks have earned it a lasting place in popular music history. By 1975, Roxy Music was transitioning from their groundbreaking debut to a more polished sound. 'Love Is the Drug' marked a significant moment in their evolution, showcasing their ability to blend commercial appeal with avant-garde sensibilities while solidifying their presence in the glam rock scene.

How many songs are on Love Is the Drug?

Love Is the Drug has 4 tracks, running approximately 23 minutes.

Tracklist

4 tracks·23:42

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Love Is the Drug (Rollo & Sister Bliss monster mix edit) 4:15
  • 2 Love Is the Drug (Rollo & Sister Bliss monster mix) Standout 8:45
  • 3 Love Is the Drug (original version) Standout 3:59
  • 4 Love Is the Drug (Rollo & Sister Bliss deep mix) Standout 6:42

Release Date

September 1, 1975

Genre

art rock, glam rock, new wave

More albums in glam rock

Artist Origin

United Kingdom

Runtime

23 min 42 sec