(1982) Roxy Music - Avalon
Review:
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.
Tracklist:
01 - More Than This
02 - The Space Between
03 - Avalon
04 - India
05 - While My Heart Is Still Beating
06 - The Main Thing
07 - Take A Chance With Me
08 - To Turn You On
09 - True To Life
10 - Tara
Summary:
Country: UK
Genre: pop rock, synth-pop art, pop
