What is the best Demis Roussos album to start with?

The best album to start with is "Forever and Ever" (1973). It's the most representative of what makes Demis Roussos worth hearing.

How many albums does Demis Roussos have?

Demis Roussos has 64 releases in their discography, including 37 albums and 1 EP.

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Demis Roussos

Q: Who is Demis Roussos for?

If you're into progressive rock and variety, Demis Roussos is worth your time. Rich crescendos juxtaposed with delicate phrasing create a texture that pulses with emotional intensity while maintaining an underlying sense of restraint.

Rich crescendos juxtaposed with delicate phrasing create a texture that pulses with emotional intensity while maintaining an underlying sense of restraint.

progressive rock · variety

France

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The album

Forever and Ever (1973)

This album encapsulates Roussos's rich sound and emotional intensity, offering a cohesive experience that showcases his signature style.

The song

“My Friend the Wind” from Forever and Ever

This track features a captivating melody and highlights Roussos's vocal strength, making it an engaging introduction to his music.

About Demis Roussos

Demis Roussos matters for his ability to traverse the realms of pop and progressive rock, creating a sonic bridge that resonates with listeners across generations.

His distinctive voice and emotive performance style have set a standard for emotive storytelling in music, drawing audiences in with a blend of theatricality and heartfelt sincerity.

His distinctive voice and emotive performance style have set a standard for emotive storytelling in music, drawing audiences in with a blend of theatricality and heartfelt sincerity. Roussos shaped not only popular music in Greece but left an indelible mark on international music culture, influencing how emotional expression can be central to a song's connectivity. His approach often combines lush orchestration with striking vocal deliveries, inviting listeners into a soundscape that feels both expansive and intimate. This fusion allows him to explore themes of love, longing, and existential reflection, all underpinned by a melodic sensibility that conveys both depth and accessibility. The intricate arrangements and dynamic shifts within his tracks serve to heighten the emotional stakes of his narratives, drawing listeners deeper into the experience. Roussos frequently writes about universal themes such as love and loss, often employing a sincere tone that invites empathy while balancing it with moments of grandiosity. His storytelling tends to weave vivid imagery alongside poignant sentiments, capturing the complexity of human experience through a lens that is both personal and relatable.

37 studio albums· 64 total releases· 4 decades· France

Full discography

Demis Roussos's albums in order, from earliest releases to latest.

64 releases • 37 albums • 1 EP • 1971–2015

Type:

Studio albums (35)

Grouped by decade — 5 eras.

2010s ()

Collected

2015

2000s ()

Forever and Ever – Definitive Collection

2002

Remind

2001

1990s ()

Demis Roussos Universal album by Demis Roussos

1980s ()

1970s ()

Bolshoy uspekh Demisa Russosa album by Demis Roussos

EPs ()

The Roussos Phenomenon EP

1976

Compilations ()

The Story of Demis Roussos

1987

Greatest Hits

1974

Singles ()

On écrit sur les murs album by Demis Roussos

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Demis Roussos

About Demis Roussos

Full discography

Studio albums (35)

2010s ()

Collected

2000s ()

Forever and Ever – Definitive Collection

Remind

1990s ()

Demis Roussos Universal

The Phenomenon 1968–1998

Mon Ile

Serenade

Christmas Album

In Holland

Adagio

Oro

Golden Voice of Demis Roussos

Favourite Rarities

1980s ()

Time

Le Grec

Die grosse Erfolge

Greater Love

Reflection

Attitudes

Demis

Man of the World

Insel der Zärtlichkeit – Demis Roussos und seine 20 Welterfolge

1970s ()

Bolshoy uspekh Demisa Russosa

Life & Love

Demis Roussos

Ainsi soit-il

The Demis Roussos Magic

Die Nacht und der Wein

Happy to Be...

Kyrila – Insel der Träume

Golden Hits

Souvenirs

Auf Wiedersehn

Forever and Ever

On the Greek Side of My Mind

EPs ()

The Roussos Phenomenon EP

Compilations ()

The Story of Demis Roussos

Greatest Hits

Singles ()

On écrit sur les murs

Quand je t'aime

Follow Me

Lament

Lost in Love

That Once in a Lifetime

Loin des yeux loin du cœur

Because

Kyrila

Can't Say How Much I Love You

Die Bouzouki, die Nacht und der Wein

From Souvenirs to Souvenirs

Perdoname

Schön wie Mona Lisa (Wenn ich ein Maler wär')

Vagabund der Liebe

Happy to Be on an Island in the Sun

My Only Fascination

With You

When Forever Has Gone

Manuela

Lovely Lady of Arcadia

My Friend the Wind

Goodbye, My Love, Goodbye

Someday, Somewhere

My Reason

We Shall Dance