Best Roxy Music album?

Dick Meatwood · **Posted:** Thu Mar 31, 2005 7:24 pm

I've only got the first two albums which I bought because of Eno being in the band, but I like them enough that I want to dig deeper into their catalog.

I thought about making this poll only for the post-Eno albums, but I just decided to be all-inclusive. I'm pretty sure these are all of their albums.

Billzebub · **Joined:** Mon Oct 25, 2004 10:26 pm **Posts:** 6459

This answer will change dramatically based on my mood, and the time of day. The only one for which I generally don't care is Manifesto. Avalon is blissful for quiet moods. Stranded and Country Life do a better job of getting the adrenaline pumping. Siren has the hit.

Balls Mahoney · **Posted:** Thu Mar 31, 2005 7:30 pm

Love the S/T

Radcliffe · **Posted:** Thu Mar 31, 2005 7:38 pm

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The re-issue of the debut includes "Virginia Plain", which alone makes it the jewel in the Roxy catalogue. I love Eno's anarchic contribution to the band. "Remake/Remodel" is one of the most brilliant introductions to a band in rock history.

If you're looking for a good post-Eno album, I highly recommend this:

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It's a double disc of their 2001 reunion tour (sans Eno, natch), with a great overview of the band's entire career (from "Remake/Remodel" and "Virginia Plain" to "More Than This"). The sound is pristine, and the band sounds better than ever.

Dick Meatwood · **Posted:** Thu Mar 31, 2005 7:45 pm

Yeah, I think the s/t might be my favorite, too, but I haven't actually voted yet. That and For Your Pleasure are both great. I can't really make up my mind between them although I'm leaning a little toward the s/t.

One reason I'm interested in some of the later stuff is that the other members of the band seem pretty awesome in their own right, especially Phil Manzanera and Andrew Mackay. I'm actually not that crazy about Bryan Ferry.

Z · **Joined:** Sat Oct 23, 2004 1:38 pm **Posts:** 7979

i really like the first two, but my copy of for your pleasure has a good story behind it and it really blew me away the first time i heard it.

Evil Dr. K · **Joined:** Mon Oct 25, 2004 11:51 am **Posts:** 6327

I'd say 'For Your Pleasure'

no guru · **Posted:** Thu Mar 31, 2005 8:27 pm

They had that live album Heart Still Beating, but it's not very good, so it doesn't really need to be called an official release.

Lately (past few years) I like Country Life the best, but the first two are always fabulous.

Dalen · **Posted:** Thu Mar 31, 2005 8:34 pm

i love all the albums, but my definite favorite is "For Your Pleasure".

roxy music are one band that i can put on at any time and really vibe on.

Aural Fixation · **Posted:** Thu Mar 31, 2005 8:43 pm

My favourite is Avalon but I have a special affinity for Siren. It was the first album to introduce me to Roxy Music and will always hold a special place in my heart.

no guru · **Posted:** Thu Mar 31, 2005 8:44 pm

Siren is a beautiful album and deserves all the accolades it's gotten over the years, but I think Country Life hasn't gotten as much praise as it should have gotten.

Dalen · **Posted:** Thu Mar 31, 2005 9:33 pm

Phil Spoon Wrote:

Country Life hasn't gotten as much praise as it should have gotten.

can we mention second favorites?

Damen · **Posted:** Fri Apr 01, 2005 2:12 am

I know which one is my favorite cover :wink:

Kit · **Joined:** Mon Oct 25, 2004 2:47 pm **Posts:** 3052

Avalon is the only one I am familiar with.

billy g · **Joined:** Mon Oct 25, 2004 1:41 pm **Posts:** 9020

I like them all. Avalon however was #12 or so on my listmania.

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