Love Is the Drug
Roxy Music · 1975
23 min · 4 tracks · new wave
A sultry blend of glam rock and art pop, pulsing with seductive rhythms and shimmering melodies.
Top tracks — play these first
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Love Is the Drug (original version) — As the titular track, this original version showcases Roxy Music's signature blend of lush instrumentation and provocative lyrics, encapsulating the essence of their glam rock identity.
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Love Is the Drug (Rollo & Sister Bliss deep mix) — This remix transforms the original into an extended exploration of its themes, emphasizing its danceable beat while maintaining the seductive allure that defines Roxy Music.
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Love Is the Drug (Rollo & Sister Bliss monster mix) — The monster mix elevates the track's energy with added layers and a modern twist, illustrating how Roxy Music's work continues to resonate within contemporary electronic music.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The single's remixes highlight its strong composition and production but lack cohesive flow as a standalone release.
What we noticed
- The original version is characterized by its sultry vocals and a prominent saxophone riff that drives the melody.
- The remixes vary in tempo and instrumentation, with some emphasizing electronic elements while others retain a more traditional rock feel.
- 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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4/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. 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 Roxy Music's transition to mainstream success and wider recognition.
- Career context
- Released on September 1, 1975, 'Love Is the Drug' marked Roxy Music's fifth studio album and their transition into mainstream success. Following the experimental sounds of 'Country Life', this album showcased a more polished production, cementing their status in the glam rock scene and solidifying their influence on the burgeoning new wave movement.
- Stylistic neighbors
- David Bowie· Brian Eno· Talking Heads
Tracklist
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) 8:45
- 3 Love Is the Drug (original version) 3:59
- 4 Love Is the Drug (Rollo & Sister Bliss deep mix) 6:42
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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