What is the best Roxy Music album to start with?

The best album to start with is "Avalon" (1983). It's the most representative of what makes Roxy Music worth hearing.

How many albums does Roxy Music have?

Roxy Music has 34 releases in their discography, including 17 albums and 1 EP.

Roxy Music

Q: Who is Roxy Music for?

If you're into new wave and art rock, Roxy Music is worth your time. With a blend of swirling synths and sharp rhythms, their music pulses with a tension that keeps listeners engaged while weaving through complex emotional narratives.

With a blend of swirling synths and sharp rhythms, their music pulses with a tension that keeps listeners engaged while weaving through complex emotional narratives.

art rock · glam rock · new wave · proto-punk

United Kingdom Est. 1971

Read about Roxy Music on Bookshop

Start here

The album

Avalon (1983)

Showcases Roxy Music's signature blend of lush synths and emotional depth, making it a cohesive and accessible entry point.

The song

“More Than This”

Engaging and representative track that captures their style with an immediate hook, for introducing new listeners.

About Roxy Music

Roxy Music is a pivotal force in the evolution of popular music, merging art rock with avant-garde sensibilities to create a sound that feels both luxurious and disorienting.

Their impact lies in how they crafted a space where high art and accessible pop converged, influencing a generation of musicians to consider the visual and performative aspects of music as integral to the listening experience. As cultural symbols, they pushed listeners toward a more expansive view of what music could embody, elevating pop culture into a realm of artistic expression. Their innovative approach combined studio experimentation with theatrical performance, using lush arrangements and unconventional instrumentation to cultivate an atmosphere rich in texture and complexity. Roxy Music embraced technology in their music-making, employing synthesizers and tape loops to create layered soundscapes that invite curiosity and engagement. This commitment to sonic experimentation not only redefined the possibilities within popular music but also encouraged artists to explore the blending of genres and styles. Lyrically, Roxy Music often navigates themes of desire, identity, and nostalgia through a lens that balances irony with sincerity. Their storytelling approach often veers towards impressionistic imagery, evoking emotional landscapes while leaving room for interpretation. The tone varies from wistful to provocative, reflecting the intricate dance between glamour and vulnerability that defines their work.

17 studio albums· 34 total releases· 3 decades· United Kingdom

Full discography

Roxy Music's albums in order, from earliest releases to latest.

34 releases • 17 albums • 1 EP • 1972–2003

Type:

Studio albums ()

EPs ()

The High Road

1983

Live ()

Live

2003

Compilations ()

The Best of Roxy Music album by Roxy Music

Singles ()

Songs to start with

If you'd rather pick a song than an album.

1

"Love Is the Drug" — from Siren (1975)

accessible entry with immediate hook
2

"Re‐Make/Re‐Model" — from Roxy Music (1972)

accessible entry with immediate hook

Continue your journey

If you liked Roxy Music, start with David Bowie

A guided entry point we think you'll like.

Listen

Apple Music Spotify Youtube

Facebook

Reference

Official site Wikipedia MusicBrainz Wikidata

Roxy Music

About Roxy Music

Full discography

Studio albums ()

Concerto

The Thrill of It All

Heart Still Beating

Street Life: 20 Great Hits

Avalon

Flesh and Blood

Manifesto

Viva!

Siren

Country Life

For Your Pleasure

Stranded

Roxy Music

EPs ()

The High Road

Live ()

Live

Compilations ()

The Best of Roxy Music

The Ultimate Collection

Roxy Music - Greatest Hits

Singles ()

Avalon

More Than This

Jealous Guy / To Turn You On

Same Old Scene

Oh Yeah

Over You

Trash

Dance Away

Angel Eyes

Both Ends Burning

Love Is the Drug

The Thrill of It All

All I Want Is You

Do the Strand

Pyjamarama

Virginia Plain

Songs to start with