Avalon [Half-Speed Mastered]

by Roxy Music

Overview

Flesh + Blood suggested that Roxy Music were at the end of the line, but they regrouped and recorded the lovely Avalon, one of their finest albums. Certainly, the lush, elegant soundscapes of Avalon are far removed from the edgy avant-pop of their early records, yet it represents another landmark in their career. With its stylish, romantic washes of synthesizers and Bryan Ferry's elegant, seductive croon, Avalon simultaneously functioned as sophisticated make-out music for yuppies and as the maturation of synth pop. Ferry was never this romantic or seductive, either with Roxy or as a solo artist, and Avalon shimmers with elegance in both its music and its lyrics. "More Than This," "Take a Chance with Me," "While My Heart Is Still Beating," and the title track are immaculately crafted and subtle songs, where the shifting synthesizers and murmured vocals gradually reveal the melodies. It's a rich, textured album and a graceful way to end the band's career. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Product Details

Release Date:	07/01/2022
Label:	Emi Records / Republic / Umc
UPC:	0602507460297
Rank:	8707

Tracks

1. More than This
2. The Space Between
3. Avalon
4. India
5. While My Heart Is Still Beating
6. The Main Thing
7. Take a Chance with Me
8. To Turn You On
9. True to Life
10. Tara

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Roxy Music   Primary Artist
Paul Carrack   Guest Artist,Piano
Andy Mackay   Oboe,Saxophone
Andy Newmark   Drums
Jimmy Maelen   Percussion
Rick Marotta   Drums
Neil Hubbard   Guitar
Bryan Ferry   Guitar,Vocals,Keyboards,Synthesizer
Kermit Moore   Cello
Fonzi Thornton   Vocals (Background)
Neil Jason   Bass
Alan Spenner   Bass
Yanick Etienne   Vocals (Background)

Technical Credits

Roxy Music   Producer
Rhett Davies   Engineer,Producer
Bob Clearmountain   Engineer
Andy Mackay   Composer
Bryan Ferry   Composer
Phil Manzanera   Composer