Roxy Music

elie · #1 01-14-2006, 06:45 AM

I know that it is a bit irrelevant but Avalon was on VH1 the other day and I realised (apart from that this song, albeit boring, is mesmerising!) that I haven't met anyone who is into Roxy Music AND Fleetwood Mac (apart for myself, that is

).
And I know they were never big in the US, but does anyone here like them?
I especially like the early years (you know, the Virginia Plain stuff).

snowman · #2 01-14-2006, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by elie

I know that it is a bit irrelevant but Avalon was on VH1 the other day and I realised (apart from that this song, albeit boring, is mesmerising!) that I haven't met anyone who is into Roxy Music AND Fleetwood Mac (apart for myself, that is

).
And I know they were never big in the US, but does anyone here like them?
I especially like the early years (you know, the Virginia Plain stuff).

Yes, I have always enjoyed their music. Rumor has it that they're working on a new project.

Chilly Willy · #3 01-14-2006, 12:05 PM

I've been a huge fan of Roxy since the beginning.

I know what you mean, though. Not many Roxy fans are also into "mainstream" stuff.

Nico · #4 01-14-2006, 12:07 PM

I love Roxy Music. I have their albums, and the box set, and I think Bryan Ferry has such a unique and beautiful voice. I'm really into them. Very glam music. I think they have reunited with Eno and they're staging a comeback as we speak. Not sure of anything else...all I know is that I like them with Eno, and I like them without him. No big difference to me, while others swear there is. It's always rested on Ferry for me. And More Than This is the best song, isn't it?

GarboSpeaks! · #5 01-14-2006, 12:16 PM

I just don't know what to go buy for "Roxy Music." I need a mix of their stuff and a weekend. I do know that Ferry's "Boy's & Girls" album is a FAV in my CD collection. Does that count??? lol

Red · #6 01-14-2006, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by elie

I know that it is a bit irrelevant but Avalon was on VH1 the other day and I realised (apart from that this song, albeit boring, is mesmerising!) that I haven't met anyone who is into Roxy Music AND Fleetwood Mac (apart for myself, that is

).
And I know they were never big in the US, but does anyone here like them?
I especially like the early years (you know, the Virginia Plain stuff).

Hi Elie!! I'm equal parts RM and FM fan. A rarity, I know. Something you might want to know: It is rumoured that Roxy Music with Brian Eno will be playing Coachella this year, which I believe lands on the last weekend in April. Swoon - how fabulous would THAT be??

BombaySapphire3 · #7 01-14-2006, 10:29 PM

I love Roxy .Bryan is my all time favorite male singer and yes Roxy is working on it's first new album since Avalon in 1982.Brian Eno is said to have written some songs for it too!The band has said that they will only release it if they are happy with the results so I'm praying they will be happy with it.

Wild_Heart03 · #8 01-15-2006, 03:38 AM

I totally love Roxy Music, their music is fantastic. Bryan Ferry has such an awesome voice. I love "Avalon", but I'd have to say my favorite Roxy album is "Siren", especially Love Is The Drug.

rbs3676 · #9 01-15-2006, 04:07 AM

I love ROXY MUSIC...I think that "AVALON" is one of my favorite releases of all time...gorgeous...and I think Bryan Ferry is awesome.
Their reunion will be something I will certainly travel for this summer.

I love Concrete Blonde's homage to this incredible band, "Roxy"....

rbs

elie · #10 01-15-2006, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Nico

...all I know is that I like them with Eno, and I like them without him. No big difference to me, while others swear there is. It's always rested on Ferry for me. And More Than This is the best song, isn't it?

I agree. Their first two albums (with Eno) were great, but I think that Ferry is a genious. Besides he's the one who mostly wrote the songs, if I remember correctly. Now, More than this is a great song - I loved it when Bill Murray sang it in Lost in translation!!- but I think my favorite song would be "Ladytron" or "Mother of Pearl"
Anyway, so glad to find so many Roxy and FM fans! Yea

DavidMn · #11 01-15-2006, 04:58 PM

I've never been a huge fan of theirs, but that one song, More Than This is fantastic!!

Nico · #12 01-15-2006, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by elie

I agree. Their first two albums (with Eno) were great, but I think that Ferry is a genious. Besides he's the one who mostly wrote the songs, if I remember correctly. Now, More than this is a great song - I loved it when Bill Murray sang it in Lost in translation!!

Thank you. Because I'm always hearing, "Well after Eno left it wasn't the same..." and I think it's all bull. One of my best friends made me appreciate how brilliant Bryan Ferry was when she made this comp with Roxy and solo stuff and showed me a slide show with his stage attire. He's like the English Rudolph Valentino, and his voice is divine. Won me over. Eno is a'ight. I like some of his work and production skills, but he's not all the shiz to me.

Plus, Bryan is quite a handsome older guy. Not really fawning over him, but he kept himself together well- and that is essential in that thing he does.

I can't really name my favorite song. But More Than This is very blissful and perfect, so it's certainly one of the tops...along with Dance Away.

elie · #13 01-16-2006, 03:50 AM

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me.

Plus, Bryan is quite a handsome older guy. Not really fawning over him, but he kept himself together well- and that is essential in that thing he does.

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I saw him live in 2004 in Athens and he looks amazing -at least for his age.
And I think he has made some beautiful covers of 50's songs, the As Time Goes By album.

Chilly Willy · #14 01-16-2006, 12:53 PM

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And I think he has made some beautiful covers of 50's songs, the As Time Goes By album.

Actually, those songs are from the 30s. Ferry has always had a strong connection to older music. Standards, R&B, whatever. He's always done covers, and the influence of the older stuff can be heard in his originals, as well.

David · #15 01-16-2006, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Chilly Willy

Actually, those songs are from the 30s. Ferry has always had a strong connection to older music. Standards, R&B, whatever. He's always done covers, and the influence of the older stuff can be heard in his originals, as well.

I do remember hearing Bryan's recording of Robin/Rainger's "Easy Living," which must certainly rank as one of my top 5 favorite songs of all time. I don't think Bryan brought much to the table in interpretive terms (Billy Holiday need lose no sleep), but he availed himself of modern technology.