Released 40 years ago
Street Life: 20 Great Hits
Roxy Music · 1986
74 min · 20 tracks · new wave · art rock · glam rock
A kaleidoscopic blend of art rock and glam, infused with theatrical flair and evocative lyricism.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- theatrical flair for engagement
- nostalgic reflections on love
- for lively gatherings
- catchy anthems for sing-alongs
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer minimalistic soundscapes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1986, Roxy Music had already established themselves as pioneers of the art rock genre, having formed in 1970. 'Street Life: 20 Great Hits' arrived after the band's commercial peak with their album 'Avalon' in 1982, serving as a retrospective compilation that showcased their eclectic sound and enduring influence on subsequent genres.
- Stylistic neighbors
- David Bowie· Brian Eno· Talking Heads
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Virginia Plain 2:58
- 2 A Hard Rain’s A-Gonna Fall 4:15
- 3 Pyjamarama 2:52
- 4 Do the Strand 3:46
- 5 These Foolish Things 4:49
- 6 Street Life 3:27
- 7 Let’s Stick Together 2:59
- 8 Smoke Gets in Your Eyes 2:54
- 9 Love Is the Drug 4:04
- 10 Sign of the Times 2:28
- 11 Dance Away 3:44
- 12 Angel Eyes 2:51
- 13 Oh Yeah 4:36
- 14 Over You 3:26
- 15 Same Old Scene 3:57
- 16 In the Midnight Hour 3:08
- 17 More Than This 4:10
- 18 Avalon 4:16
- 19 Slave to Love 4:17
- 20 Jealous Guy 4:54
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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