Description
Roxy Music – The Best Of Roxy Music – Compact Disc
Roxy Music’s The Best of Roxy Music is a single-disc compilation released in 2001 by Virgin Records, covering the band’s most commercially and critically significant period from 1972 to 1982. Unlike earlier collections that focused primarily on one era, this release spans the full arc of the Bryan Ferry–led lineup, from their experimental glam beginnings to their sleek, sophisticated early-’80s pop phase.
The tracklist draws from key studio albums including Roxy Music (1972), For Your Pleasure (1973), Stranded (1973), Country Life (1974), Siren (1975), Manifesto (1979), Flesh + Blood (1980), and Avalon (1982). Signature tracks such as “Virginia Plain,” “Do the Strand,” “Love Is the Drug,” “Dance Away,” “Angel Eyes,” “Over You,” “More Than This,” and “Avalon” highlight the band’s stylistic evolution—from art-rock experimentation and glam theatricality to polished, atmospheric pop.
One of the strengths of this compilation is its sequencing. It balances early, angular material with later, smoother productions without feeling disjointed. The early tracks showcase the avant-garde textures and edgy arrangements that helped define British art rock in the 1970s, while later cuts reflect the refined, romantic sophistication that made Avalon an international success.
The Best of Roxy Music performed strongly in the UK, reaching the Top 20 and becoming one of the band’s most widely purchased catalog releases. For listeners looking for a concise overview without diving into multiple studio albums, it serves as a streamlined introduction to their decade-long transformation.
Within Roxy Music’s discography, this compilation stands as a balanced career summary—capturing both their experimental roots and their polished pop peak in a single, accessible collection.
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Track Listing
Avalon
More Than This
Jealous Guy
Over You
Same Old Scene
Oh Yeah
Angel Eyes
Dance Away
Both Ends Burning
Love Is The Drug
Out Of The Blue
All I Want Is You
Mother Of Pearl
Street Life
Do The Strand
Pyjamarama
Virginia Plain
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