The Ultimate Collection
Roxy Music · 1988
65 min · 16 tracks · new wave · art rock · glam rock
A polished blend of art rock and glam, showcasing Roxy Music's sophisticated melodies and lush arrangements.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks for evening gatherings catchy melodies for sing-alongs
- Context
- By the time 'The Ultimate Collection' was released in 1988, Roxy Music had already established themselves as pioneers in the art rock genre. This compilation arrived after a decade-long career that saw the band transition from their innovative debut in 1972 to mainstream success with albums like 'Avalon' in 1982, marking a significant retrospective of their evolution.
- If you like
- new wave, art rock, glam rock
The Ultimate Collection is an album by Roxy Music, released in 1988. A polished blend of art rock and glam, showcasing Roxy Music's sophisticated melodies and lush arrangements. This compilation is notable for its comprehensive overview of Roxy Music's influential career, coupling critical hits with lesser-known tracks. It served as a bridge for new listeners and reaffirmed the band's impact on the glam rock movement, helping them maintain relevance in the late '80s music scene. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Ultimate Collection sound like?
A polished blend of art rock and glam, showcasing Roxy Music's sophisticated melodies and lush arrangements. Rooted in new wave and art rock.
What makes The Ultimate Collection by Roxy Music notable?
This compilation is notable for its comprehensive overview of Roxy Music's influential career, coupling critical hits with lesser-known tracks. It served as a bridge for new listeners and reaffirmed the band's impact on the glam rock movement, helping them maintain relevance in the late '80s music scene. By the time 'The Ultimate Collection' was released in 1988, Roxy Music had already established themselves as pioneers in the art rock genre. This compilation arrived after a decade-long career that saw the band transition from their innovative debut in 1972 to mainstream success with albums like 'Avalon' in 1982, marking a significant retrospective of their evolution.
Who is The Ultimate Collection for?
The Ultimate Collection works well if you're into dynamic journey with emotional peaks, for evening gatherings and catchy melodies for sing-alongs.
How many songs are on The Ultimate Collection?
The Ultimate Collection has 16 tracks, running approximately 65 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Let’s Stick Together (1988 remix) 2:54
- 2 The “In” Crowd 4:35
- 3 Dance Away 3:44
- 4 Angel Eyes 3:04
- 5 He’ll Have to Go 4:03
- 6 Tokyo Joe 3:55
- 7 All I Want Is You 3:08
- 8 Jealous Guy Standout 6:10
- 9 The Price of Love 3:25
- 10 Don’t Stop the Dance 4:20
- 11 Love Is the Drug Standout 4:05
- 12 This Is Tomorrow 3:38
- 13 Slave to Love 4:26
- 14 Help Me 4:35
- 15 Avalon Standout 4:12
- 16 Sensation 5:04
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