Roxy Music
Roxy Music · 1972
45 min · 10 tracks · new wave · art rock · glam rock
A vibrant fusion of glam rock and art pop, filled with avant-garde experimentation and lush orchestration.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long immersive listening sessions gradual builds and payoffs
- Context
- Roxy Music's self-titled debut album marked the band's entrance into the music scene in June 1972. At this point, they were still developing their distinctive sound, blending glam aesthetics with art rock influences. The album set the stage for their subsequent success and artistic evolution.
- If you like
- new wave, art rock, glam rock
- If this clicks, go next to
- For Your Pleasure — It continues the glam rock and art pop fusion with more experimental elements.
Roxy Music is an album by Roxy Music, released in 1972. A vibrant fusion of glam rock and art pop, filled with avant-garde experimentation and lush orchestration. This album is significant for its innovative approach, helping to define the glam rock movement while also influencing the burgeoning new wave genre. It reached number 10 on the UK Albums Chart and received critical acclaim, establishing Roxy Music as a pioneering force in popular music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Roxy Music sound like?
A vibrant fusion of glam rock and art pop, filled with avant-garde experimentation and lush orchestration. Rooted in new wave and art rock. Start with "Re‐Make/Re‐Model".
Is Roxy Music a good place to start with Roxy Music?
Yes, Roxy Music is recommended as a starting point for new Roxy Music listeners. A vibrant fusion of glam rock and art pop, filled with avant-garde experimentation and lush orchestration. Roxy Music's self-titled debut album marked the band's entrance into the music scene in June 1972. At this point, they were still developing their distinctive sound, blending glam aesthetics with art rock influences. The album set the stage for their subsequent success and artistic evolution.
Who is Roxy Music for?
Roxy Music works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, long immersive listening sessions and gradual builds and payoffs.
How many songs are on Roxy Music?
Roxy Music has 10 tracks, running approximately 45 minutes.
Tracklist
New here? Start with Re‐Make/Re‐Model.
- 1 Re‐Make/Re‐Model Start here 5:14
- 2 Ladytron Standout 4:26
- 3 If There Is Something 6:34
- 4 Virginia Plain Standout 2:58
- 5 2 H.B. 4:30
- 6 The Bob (Medley) 5:48
- 7 Chance Meeting 3:08
- 8 Would You Believe? 3:53
- 9 Sea Breezes 7:03
- 10 Bitters End 2:03
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