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.
Why this album works
- Best for
- wave-like pacing with peaks theatrical flair for engagement nostalgic reflections on love
- 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.
- If you like
- new wave, art rock, glam rock
Street Life: 20 Great Hits is an album by Roxy Music, released in 1986. A kaleidoscopic blend of art rock and glam, infused with theatrical flair and evocative lyricism. This compilation not only encapsulates Roxy Music's significant contributions to the glam rock and new wave movements but also reached No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart. The album helped introduce their music to a new generation, reinforcing their legacy and showcasing tracks that influenced artists across multiple genres. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Street Life: 20 Great Hits sound like?
A kaleidoscopic blend of art rock and glam, infused with theatrical flair and evocative lyricism. Rooted in new wave and art rock.
What makes Street Life: 20 Great Hits by Roxy Music notable?
This compilation not only encapsulates Roxy Music's significant contributions to the glam rock and new wave movements but also reached No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart. The album helped introduce their music to a new generation, reinforcing their legacy and showcasing tracks that influenced artists across multiple genres. 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.
Who is Street Life: 20 Great Hits for?
Street Life: 20 Great Hits works well if you're into wave-like pacing with peaks, theatrical flair for engagement and nostalgic reflections on love.
How many songs are on Street Life: 20 Great Hits?
Street Life: 20 Great Hits has 20 tracks, running approximately 74 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Virginia Plain Standout 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 Standout 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 Standout 4:10
- 18 Avalon 4:16
- 19 Slave to Love 4:17
- 20 Jealous Guy 4:54
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