Reviews (page 5 of 8)
Ok.
Enjoyed it. Great vibe. Standout songs: Editions of you Grey Lagoons
Haunting vocals and a voice that is probably a bit marmite for some. There are times in this album that it hit well and others where I craved something a little smoother and more fluid. But when it was good it was just right. Not their best album but worth a listen.
Day397 - roxy music is probably the biggest new wave band that i never could get into
Actually pretty surprised by this. I thought "Brian Eno" and thought weird elevator music or something. Instead I got early Talking Heads type stuff. I wasn't super into the first track and that kind of put me off, but I got used to Brian Ferry's voice, a bit of a poor man's Midge Ure. Still not 100% my stuff but I appreciated it.
Kinda similar to Bowie, i liked it. "In Every Dream Home A Heartache" is definitely the highlight for me.
Sounds very ahead of it’s time. Would definitely listen to, and enjoy, again!
Add Roxy Music to my list of acclaimed / influential bands that I don't get. Can't get on board with Bryan Ferry's vocal style and the songs just don't resonate with me at all
The model on the cover of this album is Amanda Lear. She is a famous singer and TV personality in Europe. Her video for Queen of Chinatown is worth finding. As for the music on this record, it is most definitely 1970s prog-ajacent. It is experimental and wild, but in compelling ways. It’s interesting. Probably needs a few more listens.
At first I was not really into this album but it grew on me as I went through it. It's pretty different sounding would have thought 80s not 73! A little talking heads vibe.
What a chore to listen to. Bryan Ferry is clearly high on his own supply with those vocals. He sounds like no one ever criticized his ability to sing so he honestly believes people want to hear him.
not at all pleasurable actually!! 3/10
This sounded like a Rocky Horror Picture Show knockoff.
Awful.
🎧Bryan Ferry up to his usual glammy weirdness. Favorite tracks: Beauty Queen, Grey Lagoons
Very glam rock - fairly interesting. A look into a genre I don’t know that much about. Overall, the songs were enjoyable but took me a few tries to finish the album. Not because it was bad - but it hadn’t hooked me.
Some good tracks but showing its age now.
Liked this. Some 6Music favourites here made this album familiar. Overall, doesn’t sound like an album that’s nearly 50 years old. Sounds quite modern.
Too much glam for my taste. It’s fine though. The horns are fun, but it’s not doing anything for me on a primal level, which is really the effect masterpieces have on me. I have no intention to listen to this again because nothing stood out, but it’s fine background music and not offensive. 3.3/5
Another classic album featuring Brian Eno, but you can kind of tell he was heading towards another plane of sonic existence than the one Roxy Music was occupying and would soon leave the band. Some of the experiments and production treatments here are out of this world, especially when contrasted with the types of songs they are in, but somehow it all works together pretty perfectly. Interestingly, you can hear a lot of hallmarks of Eno’s later production work on the songs here. The layered and looped guitars that you know from an album like Bowie’s “Heroes” or the phased synths of his ambient experimentations are in no short supply here. …and man, does he give that VCS3 synth of his a workout on “Editions of You”. What a face-melter. Sorry to make this all about Brian Eno, I’ve got a problem. The whole band is great here and there are few, if any, real missteps. It’s just that it is yet another classic record that Brian Eno was involved with and at some point, you can’t deny that this guy is a genius and has the magic touch. Again, no disrespect to the rest of Roxy Music or any intent to minimize their efforts, but I think it’s the sonic makeup and atmospherics of this record that really bring it to life and…well…that’s Eno.
Big ol nope on first track and gave up after that 1/10 (beef lard)
I was hoping this was the album with "Love Is the Drug" on it. Either way, I mostly liked what I heard.
I don't care for Bryan Ferry's arch vocals, and some songs feel a little stiff, but there's a lot of great material here. my favorites are The Bogus Man and Grey Lagoons I think
It has it's great moments (Grey Lagoons, Do the Strand), but the experimentation at times put me off. I do like Glam Rock, but this took it farther than what I would've expected, maybe that was the role of Eno in the group. 7/10
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Roxy Music’s For Your Pleasure is a beautifully layered, experimental album that blends art rock with glam, delivering some stunning moments but also a few missteps along the way. While I can appreciate the band’s bold vision and unique sound, it doesn’t always fully connect with me. There’s plenty to enjoy here The instrumentation on For Your Pleasure is where the album really shines. Brian Eno’s atmospheric synth work brings an avant-garde edge to tracks like “The Bogus Man” and “In Every Dream Home a Heartache,” creating a textured, ethereal sound that’s unlike anything I’ve heard before. The seamless blending of rock, electronic, and orchestral elements gives the album a cinematic quality, with some tracks feeling almost like an immersive experience. instrumentation is striking, with Phil Manzanera's sharp, hypnotic guitar work and Andy Mackay's jazzy, soulful saxophone. "In Every Dream Home a Heartache" exemplifies Roxy Music's ability to blend art rock with pop structures, maintaining experimentation while staying accessible. The mix is near perfect, with every element carefully crafted and each instrument placed precisely where it belongs. Bryan Ferry’s smooth, seductive vocals sit beautifully against the lush, layered arrangements. The production’s intricate details shine through, from the ambient synths and sharp guitar riffs to the rolling basslines. The clarity and attention to detail make the album come alive, letting you appreciate the subtle nuances of each track, adding depth and richness to the overall listening experience Not every track resonates with me. Some feel like filler, lacking the impact needed to grab my attention. "Strictly Confidential" has a groove that doesn’t engage, and the song goes nowhere. Similarly, "The Bogus Man" feels too long, with its meandering structure and repetitive sections, ultimately becoming tedious I appreciate the album for its inventiveness and eclectic blend of sounds, but not every track resonates with me. Standout moments like “Do the Strand” and “In Every Dream Home a Heartache” shine, but some tracks feel flat or overly experimental for my taste. While I recognize the artistry and influence, it’s a mixed bag overall. It lands somewhere in the middle for me, at a 3.5/5 definitely worth a listen for its moments of brilliance, though.
Definitely not my own pleasure.
There's a music venue in LA called "The Roxy" and for some reason I thought this band had a connection to it. I saw my first concert there as a teenager. It was a Diiv concert and I remember the opening act was another band I saw on the 4chan shoegaze chart and was like omg... the band (no joy). I went with my dad cause I had no friends and I remember not liking how loud and sweaty it was and feeling weird I was with my dad. I didn't know they sold food at concerts and i was kinda sad i didn't get the chicken tenders there but also kinda happy cause they looked a bit shit. It's not related at all to that location but it's like chill. This albums fine, whatever man. The 70s are probably super cool if you're 39 years old. Fuck it dude. I can't wait to hear more music from the 70s. I love the 1970s so much.
Really enjoyed much of the pageantry of this record, albeit a somewhat strange mix of genres at times, the music was quality. A lot of fun. Brian Eno personally ruined this record.
8/10 Came for Brian Eno, stayed for ????? This album is in a bizarre middle ground between a lot of things. It’s not quite Prog Rock, it’s not quite Experimental Rock, it’s not quite Goth Rock, but it’s way too buttery with those genres to be a traditional Art Rock album. Even Glam Rock feels like a weird descriptor for this, it’s definitely in the realm of a theatrical Rock album, although it’s not quite theater kid either (which is a good thing). This feels like a much more socially acceptable Rock record to play in public while still getting away with and belonging in the Weirdo Rock canon, it’s pretty fun and bizarre in a lot of ways even if the experiments don’t land every single time. They didn’t deserve you anyways my balding king….
Слышал раньше. Охуенно. Удивлен узнать, что это не всё гений Брайана Ино, но ладно, сути дела не меняет. Лучшая песня - In Every Dream Home a Heartache.
Trash
Enjoyed this, although a ballad about a sex doll??
Oh yay, another "theatrical rock band" from the 70's. I appreciate the fashion, gender, sexual fluidity of the genre but don't enjoy the. music much.
A totally fine release by Roxy Music. The latter half of the album is more interesting than the first, imo.
From the start I thought I would enjoy this quite a bit, but as I went on and during a second listen I actually liked it less. Was decent and didn’t mind for background music but it didn’t hold my interest too much
I hate it im sorry!
Very meh. Can't say I liked this one.
meh
NGL not my fav or the best roxy music album, couple good tracks but kinda white noise
Did not like it. has lots of very forgettable tracks...
Smooth, clever, classy, and just the right amount of perfectly funky.
Trying too hard? It was annoying at times. 4/10
Not for me
On paper, I thought I'd like this one. I like the era, genre and Brian Eno. Plus, pretty epic 70s album art. Just wasn't feeling it though. Seems like a rough draft of something better to come.
this album sounded very experimental-I was repeatedly reminded of early Floyd and Genesis. Far from the dreamy and beloved 'more than this' and punchy declarations of 'love is the drug' this album surely a building block /necessary stepping stone to get where they did.
This one is jammed with a little bit of everything. It’s jazz, punk, blues and feels like it should be performed theatrically off broadway.
For Your pleasure is exploding with ideas. This album is perhaps the most direct result of the British Art school scene that began with with the Beatles and Stones. This band is packed with attendees and is about as popular as art rock gets. From the album covers to the band style to the jagged edges that encompass this music - so much is attributable to how these lads spent their teen years. Personally I prefer Avalon (sacrelidge I know) as a pure listening experience. Beauty Queen, in Every Dream..., and the Bogus Man - all challenging and influential while being sonically unique - all members pushing and pulling in different directions.
2.3 2x nothing too great
You have to wonder how many copies were sold just because of the cover art. This is a case of don't judge a book by its cover however, as the music really doesn't match. That said this isn't a bad album by any means, although not great either. I was surprised to see that it's from 73, certainly ahead of its time and deserves props for that.
I'd give it 3.5 if I could. I need to listen to it a few more times. It doesn't seem to quite land for me, but I thnk I need to know the songs a bit more.
I didn't even know I knew the word "warbly". It just came up in my head Just annoying
2HAT THE FUCK AM I LISTENING TO
Parts of this sounded like Jason Segel’s vampire puppet opera.
Lotta fun! This Roxy knows music
Always enjoyed Brian Ferry’s smooth crooning.
Other than the song, Love is the Drug, I have had no real exposure to this band prior to this album, although I had certainly heard of them. After the first few songs, this sounded like 3 stars for me, but then there were a couple of long, boring stinkers that dragged it down to a two. I am also coming to realize that I am not a Brian Eno fan, as he has been the common denominator in a few offerings on this list of 1001 albums that I have not cared for. I won’t need to hear this one again.
I was really into this on first listen but cooled a bit on subsequent playbacks - I think I was initially seduced by a couple of bangers and the undoubted style and theatrical flair of it all. On reflection it’s good artsy fun, but not an all-timer. 3.5
If the album consisted only of that beautiful cover and In Every Dream Home a Heartache it would be straight 5⭐ (shoutout to my fellow Mindhunter fans, y'all know that sweet sweet needledrop I'm talking about #makemindhunterseason3). Alas, there are 7 more songs and all of them new wave trash so we gotta do some math and round down the rating. David Fincher, please answer my emails
Some bangers, some goofy stuff informed by being from the early 70s, a time where experimentation brought the good and the bad. Prefer the kind of stuff inspired by this than this, but I still like this. Normally, when an album jumps from a to d and then to m and then to c, I get a little annoyed, but this kept it fresh somehow. Reputation deserved.
This Actually BLEW MY MIND. The instrumentation is so attractive, makes me thinking it would be better without any vocal. Released in 1973? you say? This sounds so morden and avant grade. OH Wait wait wait and this is the band that once had Brian Eno? I heard of Roxy Music but never listened to them. As far as concerning this album, I love the sound of it, especially the production and arrangements. Whatever is going on beside the main vocal melodie line is cool as hell. I yearn for more. Closely 5/5.
This was just to strange for me. The lyrics, rhythms, and sounds throughout the songs are to disconnected for me to enjoy them. Not something I will listen to again.
Forgot how good.
yuck there's some coal in the rough but it's mostly rough
2.5 stars. Didn’t particularly enjoy it although some songs were catchy
Not for me at all
Super mid.
Ehhhhhh. I feel like this album never got off the ground for me. It kinda felt like a below average musical soundtrack. The vocalist's voice irritated me. "In Every Dream Home A Heartache" and "The Bogus Man" were just outright bad. The guitar licks and tones were fun and hype but it couldn't save this album. I'll give it a 1.5 for cool guitar tones and licks.... Liked Songs: "Do The Strand" and "Editions of You"
liked songs: Do The Strand, Grey Lagoons Mixed feelings about this one. I like how adventurous this is in some ways, and I love a good jam session, but The Bogus Man and For Your Pleasure just don't do enough to stay interesting. Other songs with shorter runtimes are more enjoyable because they put the right length of weird in. 2.5
I think on this one, I'm a lot more like 'come on you cowards put your heart in it' than the other Roxy Music we had. In Every Dream Home a Heartache is a perfect example. It's not funny enough to be funny, the juvenile joke doesn't contrast enough with the music enough. It isn't about enough of anything to be transgressive or moving or even cynically judgmental. It doesn't rock enough to rock, the fade out and in on the guitar solo underscoring the point. There's moments on this album where it almost really rocks. You can feel it step up to the mic and shrug. cowardice: hated. (⌐■_■)
I’m less thrilled by this one than the last Roxy Music we had. Feels a bit more shy or something. Still cool, just not the same magic.
Kind of fantastic? Something about Roxy Music makes me think they're operating on a whole different planar of songwriting. Sure this has the style of glam rock at the time, but the amount of directions they take this album is mind-boggling at times. I can only compare it to Dark Side of the Moon in how starkly innovative it is. Light Side of the Moon? Whatever. Side B is nuts and it's like if the band let loose for these big jams that blow every jam band out of the water. This one only gets better over time, both the runtime itself and with relistens. I liked the other two Roxy Music albums on the list so if I had to cut one it would probably be their debut album. They really came into their own after that.
Worse version of king crimson 👍
Fine. But will never listen to it again. 6/10
Not sure we need three RM albums but the story of the brand’s trajectory is pretty interesting. This is more experimental than the first record (Eno’s fingerprints, one supposes) but not as polished as A Country Life. Ferry leans in and seems more assured vocally and to be having a good bit of fun here. The horns are prominent and additive (esp on “The Bogus Man” and “Grey Lagoons” which are both highlights). It’s all pretty solid throughout but the net overall effect is sub-transcendent. 3.4
The first half is a disappointing, mindless noise that is indiscriminatable. Very meh. I can't tell if the rest of the album was any good, or if I was just stockholm syndromed into mildly enjoying (or tolerating) it, but the second half was decent enough.
I listened to this at 5 am this morning and it's 8 pm now and I cant remember anything about this album except I didn't like the blokes singing.
Eh, sorta mediocre art rock with a early punk tinge. Brian Eno did better stuff with David Bowie
An adventurous album to say the least, started with some rocky horror-esque sounds, bogus man had me a little worried but every dream home was a great tune. Would listen to again
If you think of Roxy Music as the sophisticated pop of Avalon or Flesh and Blood, then this will be a bit of a surprise. Roxy Music was much more experimental and edgy in their earlier days and this, their second album, is just that. There are shrieking saxophones and tribal beats overlaid with Bryan Ferry's smooth vocals. Even those "smooth" vocals are more urgent. It's more prog rock than 80s pop. No matter what, it's a great album. The leadoff single along, Do the Strand, may be shocking to later Roxy Music/Bryan Ferry fans, but it's a good kind of shocked. It's the shock that wakes you up.
Actually good for a glam rock album. I expected it to be cheesy. But it's actually quite good. My favourite song from "For Your Pleasure" is "IEDHAH" However, there's better albums out there. 3 stars for "For Your Pleasure".
This was not for my pleasure, but I'm sure it was someone's. 2.5/5
It was fairly good I enjoyed my time but wouldn't choose to listen again 3/5
Perfect album!
1001 Albums #11 lowkey wouldn't say uninteresting but didn't really capture my attention
Interesting that it is early Brian Eno. I can see how it was important, but also mah.
This album is simply a cheap imitation of the golden era of Australian pub rock except worse in every way.
While the instrumental elements were a big highlight and bring a groovy but seedy vibe indicated by the album art. I could not fucking stand Bryan Ferry in a lot of this. The eccentric flourishes to his vocal delivery on a lot of tracks remind me of Russel Mael. The issue I found was that Ferry does not have the correct range for this kind of singing nor the commitment. he wants to hit notes like a diva but is seemingly too afraid to commit to the bit. Beauty Queen was probably the best song from his part given it has his best and most straightforward vocal delivery. Would probably be a 1 or a 2 if I was not a fan of the rest of the work done on this album. The sex doll song was pretty funny too. Highlights: Beauty Queen, In Every Dream Home a Heartache
I don't know why I didn't like it, but I didn't like it. I really have nothing else to say unfortunately.
4/10 Fav tracks - Strictly confidential Least Fav - ehhhhhhhhh
A mixed bag if there ever was one. I like Brian Eno and I like Bryan Ferry, I don’t think I like them together. There’s some good stuff on here but honestly it’s such a confused album that it just gets muddled. I would say that this album is entirely forgettable except that In Every Dream Home A Heartache is by far one of the most annoying songs I’ve ever heard except for the very end where it’s good all of a sudden? Not something I would voluntarily listen to again, maybe only to be reminded how much I like later Roxy Music?
That was weird. I guess I prefer their hits.
There's nothing as good as Virginia Plain on this album, but I still enjoyed it to an extent. Just about a 4
Just can’t work out what to think of this. Know one thing - it is not good.
My mom is a huge Roxy Music fan. I think I mentioned this before. I love that for her. I don't quite get it. This album definitely grew on me as it went on, though. I felt the song ("Do the Strand") was a little lackluster, though might've hit better if it didn't start in such a disorienting way. That was probably intentional - grabs your attention, gets you in the mood for an album that will sound and feel different, etc. But still, didn't love it. Bryan Ferry's voice will either charm or deter you; it may even do both at different times. I ultimately think he has a great instrument, he just chooses to do weird things with it at times. I can appreciate the artistic choices, though. Way more horns on this album than expected, I will say. I never, ever hate horns on any album (see my reviews of the Dexy's Midnight Runners albums I've had, for example). They definitely earn points for that. I don't know, the more I write about this, the more I think about this and listen back, the better my opinion gets. You're literally reading my opinion evolve in real time. This was going to get two starts at the start of this review, but I think it definitely earns a solid three. There are some really cool bright spots here, but some stuff just doesn't work for me enough to give it four. Ok, ok, upon more relistening, it gets four stars. I get it now. You're welcome, mom. Oh and making "The Bogus Man" nine-plus minutes was a bad choice and I do not understand the need for some artists to make slow songs that long. Oh oh and the buildup, fade out and fade in on "In Every Dream Home a Heartache" is simply spectacular and I completely expected to hate that song for the first half of it. Standout Tracks: Beauty Queen, Editions of You, In Every Dream Home a Heartache. Grey Lagoons.
Huh. I was expecting something completely different because of the diva on the front, but I'm pleasantly surprised. Really impressed by how it's almost ambient at times instead of just typical 70s 80s rock. No wonder Brian Eno produced this. Guys voice is cool, instrumentation is cool, like two songs are a bit annoying but other than that super evil, super dank album. Fav Songs: Beauty Queen, In Every Dream a Home a Heartache, The Bogus Man, For Your Pleasure Album Cover: Cannot get cooler than this. I mean she's holding a jaguar bruh
Herein lies the eternal struggle with Roxy Music; when the album covers turn more heads than the music, you've got a problem. I think on one hand the theatrical, left-field approach to a mainstream rock album here is fascinating, but on the other, it doesn't entirely come together for me.
Roxy Music blur the lines between business and pleasure on their playful, provocative second act.
I thought it was a pretty forgettable album. Nothing really stood out to me.
Proggy glam rock that often sounds like Jason Segal singing as Dracula and yet it’s not completely terrible which is an accomplishment. 5.2/10
Not Roxy Music's best but good by any band's standards
Some songs were okay, some not so good
3 - really different… not what I expected
A quirky and addictive album. İn Every Dream Home a Heartache is a great tune.
Nothing special about this one
Interesting album.
I like Eno....don't like Roxy Music all that much. It seems like it something I could get into, but it doesn't work for me. 1.5/5
Decent art pop, not really my thing
Excellent. Bought it as a youngster
4 out of 5. Editions of You and In Every Dream Home A Heartache stands out on an otherwise ok album.
I really did not like the opening track however the rest of the album did pick up for me, some really good solos throughout. Stand out tracks: - Strickly confidential - Editions of you - Grey Lagoons
I feel like Scott Walker should have been in this band. It wasn't really what I expected, and I didn't hate it.
Könnte und sollte ich nochmal hören, hat mich beim 1. Hören nicht wirklich überzeugt
I can see why they're influential. This came out in 1973 and would have sounded very unique compared to anything else that was around. You can hear their influence in punk rock, new wave, disco (and subsequent genres that were influenced by those). But I can't get over the slightly annoying voice of Brian Ferry and the thumpy sound of the drums. I think the best parts were the bass parts and Brian Eno's synths.
Zappa. X-ray Spex. The Residents. Fiery Furnaces. I like a lot of unlistenable crap. But Roxy Music just doesn’t do it for me.
It’s just too Rocky Horror. Even ENO can’t save it.
Much better than the first album by this band and far better than anything they produced afterwards ( possibly because of the influence of Eno on this one). This certainly deserves a place on this list as, in my opinion, it is one of the most unique albums of the early 1970s.
You know how pleasure works. A slow build up to an explosive climax. Plus a requirement to not take it too seriously. Most of them did hit the spot.
Didn't pay that much attention but I wasn't the biggest fan
Yeah just wasn't vibing with this. Felt too played out and long.
Listened to their first album. “Roxy Music” coincidentally last night and this is definitely a companion album. Saw this past weekend the annual “Rocky Horror Show” stage show which could be some other type of companion piece if any participants had anything to do with either…which they don’t as far as I know. Eno & original play and movie Riff Raff do look alike. Big Roxy Fan.
Insipid
British pop-rock. Nothing wrong with it, but not my thing.
velvety bombast and showiness
Slayen, maar op een vader manier
4 - I thought this was a bit more dark and mysterious. Quite enjoyed the sound scape on it and felt it would fit some dark fantasy world sometimes.
Bryan Ferry's vocals are super annoying. This mostly just felt pompous to me. Some nice parts but overall it left a bad taste in my ears. 2.7/5
bogus man was fun
Really interesting album cover and quite possibly iconic. I feel like Roxy's best albums are not the ones that have all of their biggest hits on them. This album is no exception, as there are only 1-2 songs that could be considered hits on here. I have already listened to their debut album and wanted to hear more of their material. No matter what, I feel like all of Roxy Music's...music is tongue in cheek and intended to be somewhat ironic. Again, this album is not an exception. If you are looking for a song about a blowup doll then Roxy Music are the band for you. They are a very influential band and I usually try to limit the amount of saxophone I hear on albums but this album could be the exception.
Exploratory, theatrical, probably influenced many.
Not for me.
Not a bad listen, just so mediocre...(track 4 is good)
Yikes, music is okay. Vocals leave a lot to be desired
I thought the mesh of sounds on this record was interesting, but not incredible enough to earn it a spot on this list. Extra points for how weird it is at times, but overall not that exciting.
Enjoyed "Country Life" and the self-titled more. Despite all the cool experimental instrumentals that almost sounded goth (in '73!) at times, I thought this was mostly kind of forgettable. Also slowly getting more and more annoyed by Bryan Ferry's vocal delivery with every Roxy Music album I listen to. 3/5, I guess?
This is pretty great - one of my favourite Roxy Music albums
Not at all bad, considering
Big fan of RM. Nearly a 4.
The Bogus Man is outstanding. Far ahead of 1973. The whole album is a 3, though. Let's say, lack of cohesion.
Not a wholly unpleasant listen.
Honestly I got 3 tracks in and gave up. A bit bowie-ish in parts but not my thing at all
There is some if Brian Eno’s work that I really enjoy (such as Roxy Music) and some really I quite dislike (such as he ambient albums). Either way, I’ve a lot of respect for a musician with so much versatility. Thankfully, today’s album is in line with what I’ve come to expect from Roxy Music, being more palatable than some of his other work, whilst still remaining interesting and undoubtedly Eno. I expect his music is the kind that generally takes a few listens to fully appreciate, but the nature of these reviews are generally one and done. I wouldn’t be surprised if this grows on me over time.
The apotheosis of Roxy brilliance. Outrageous, experimental, wickedly funny and lyrically cheeky. Out-weirding the first album, it's never topped by the later works. Has to be in everyone's top fifty from the 70s.
Not bad but mostly forgettable, apart from the weirder tracks (which I didn't like). I also hate this man's vocal delivery, it got more grating the longer I listened. I guess they're just not for me. 2.5 stars
This isn’t a first listen album, it wasn’t mine anyway, but I always feel like it depends on my mood of how much I enjoy it. It’s so packed, very art rock-y that it’s not something I just put on. When it hits, it hits still pretty hard. Bryan Ferry has a cool crooning style of singing despite of preferring his ‘80s style of vocals and overall music. Some really cool songs in this one and some that leaves me slightly cold. Highlights: “Do the Strand”, “Strictly Confidential”, “Editions of You” & “The Bogus Man”. 4 stars.
4.5
(7.75) ★★★½
I liked Roxy Music when I dived them a few years ago, but this was one of my least favourite albums of theirs. 3 stars
So Bryan Ferry’s Goat Dracula croon and the raging, piercing, headachey sax playing isn’t always that pleasurable but this is a pretty rich sprawling slab of art rock with lots of suspenseful build-ups and opulent backdrops and textures that clash high-class with the hideous. Definitely takes a few listens to absorb. Do The Strand is the most immediate by far but Editions Of You with its splenetic fireworks synth and Grey Lagoons are also great rockers. The Bogus Man is a super tetchy funk groove/atonal jam that goes on forever but it’s really just the title track where the outro lingers on past its welcome.
fuck yea just a vibe bro
Niet top, maar af en toe een nummertje dat het weer goed maakt, hetzij muzikaal, hetzij tekstueel.
Interesting music. This stuff was probably way more interesting back in the day than it is today, though.
Classic - I haven't heard this in about 20 years. Still great!
01) Do the Strand - 6,5 02) Beauty Queen - 6,5 03) Strictly Confidential - 5,5 04) Editions of You - 6,5 05) In Every Dream Home a Heartache - 7,0 06) The Bogus Man - 6,0 07) Grey Lagoons - 6,0 08) For Your Pleasure - 6,0 TOTAL: 6,25 (63/100) Current ranking: 253/317
delightfully weird and interesting. great listen. highlights: “strictly confidential” “in every dream home a heartache” “grey lagoons”
I like some Bryan Ferry/Roxy Music stuff but this didn’t really grab me.
Expecting more with Eno tbh. Beauty Queen and Bogus Man were interesting. Not bad, but probably won't return
It’s no Avlon
finally some more roxy music. blow up dolls and stalkers, don't you just love it?
I really liked this! Some of the songs were a little wanky but overall pretty good. The Bogus Man didn't need to be 10 minutes long but that's okay, gotta fill that wax up to 42 minutes somehow I guess...
My favourite part of this was reading reviews from confused Americans in the comments.
Never heard this album before. Ferry's voice isn't always in tune...he sounds a lot better on later albums. Some nice moments ("Editions of You" is a standout), but overall doesn't add up to a particularly memorable album.
There were a few songs that I almost liked, but, as a whole, it was not great.
I really don't know what to think of this album. It's weird and interesting, but not always weird and interesting in a good way. I would chalk this album up as more for my information than pleasure.
I appreciate the broad experimental approach to music, with saxophone, piano, and various Eno effects. I feel like Brian Ferry's singing is a bit over-the-top and theatrical and syrupy for my tastes though; it works in certain songs, but not for an album-full. I could see this being a Bowie album (and better). There's a lot of good work by Eno on this album. To me this album is a good example of how Roxy Music hovers around the edges of the music scene, making periodic appearances but never becoming mainstream.
Did not enjoy it. For a while I thought I was listening to Jason Segal's puppet musical from "Forgetting Sarah Marshall".
Nothing really here for me outside of a few interesting instrumental sections.
kende de groep, maar niet het album... mooi mooi mooi
I didn't like this as much as the previous Roxy Music album I listened to. Everything was a bit slower and smoother. Just not my thing I guess.
Almost wrote this off after the first couple of songs, but it is really quite good. Reminded me a lot of Franz Ferdinand and Bowie. Seen them described as Avant Garde, but this album is cohesive and well put together musically. Love the saxophone and all the cool effects and sounds.
Bit too wacky for me.
The Good: 2 Bryans. The Bad: different spellings of the name, resulting in different styles. The Ugly: different styles are preventing the listener to get into a flow. Though the above seems negative, I find the album pretty enjoyable to listen to over and over. But it remains difficult to shake off the feeling that, instead of embracing the Glam they eventually would, here they are trying to be too many things at the same time... Do The Strand is classic RM, In Every Dream Home A Heartache is classic LZ IMHO... Would give it 4*...
Unhinged Dracula core. 4/10
++: Do the Strand, Beauty Queen, Editions of You, In Every Dream Home a Heartache, The Bogus Man, Grey Lagoons +: Strictly Confidential, For Your Pleasure 9,1/10
This was certainly early 70’s music and not the better kind. Just question why this was on the list.
Turned into a bunch of nothingness and faded overtime
I loved this album. I really liked the one we already listened to by Roxy Music (even though nobody else did apparently) and I really, really enjoyed this one too. The lyrics were fun, interesting and kinda poked fun at various areas. The random saxophone solos were an unexpected and fun little surprise that I liked. The other instruments sounded really good, the production on this thing was really great. I will admit the last three tracks were probably the weakest on the album but overall very solid album and one I would definitely listen to again. Nice little surprise this one.
don't care for vocals, don't care for sound, don't care for the rambling, long songs that just go on & on. just not a fan & why was this on list?
Achei legalzinho
Half the songs rock and half the songs are straight cheeks
nothing, just empty
Weird and fun and catchy and everything I want from Roxy Music!
Thought this was going to be way sexier than it was. I love Bryan Ferry's voice though, so it gets points for that.
who gave will wood an album and then made it rocky horror picture themed and then made all the songs 7 minutes long. There is one really good song on this album and it’s In Every Dream Home A Heartache and other than that this album is just okay
Pre-listening thoughts: I have once again never heard of this band or album. However I have heard of Brian Eno and have a bad track record with his ambient stuff so reallyyyy hoping that’s not prevalent here. Post/during listening thoughts: so this is not at all ambient thank god (these words were eaten a few tracks in). It reminds me a little of Talking Heads with the sort of talk singing and funky instrumentals. Why is one track 8.5 mins oh my god (I know I should be used to long songs by now but nope sorry!). Most of it is a little too slow and long but I can get behind a few tracks 4/10 DID I NEED TO HEAR THIS BEFORE I DIE: no Fav tracks: Do the Strand, Editions of You Least fav tracks: Strictly Confidential, In Every Dream Home a Heartache (first half doesn’t quite save the second half for me), The Bogus Man (I hear you Brian eno go away!), outro of For Your Pleasure (seriously Brian Eno I’m gonna tweak) *Editing this just to say I had no idea Brian Eno produced a lot of Talking Heads' material. I feel really smart for making that connection.
Forgetful
Not for me sorry
This album might have convinced me I don't like Brian Eno
Etwas sperrig für mich.
The B-side of this album is a five for me. Solid five. It's idiosyncratic and opinionated. Lots of interesting stuff going on. The front side of the album is just meh. It averages out pretty low. Strange bit of work.
5/5. This is a pretty full and diverse album. No song feels out of place though and it just feels complete, each song is weird and artsy. Sure it can seem pretentious, but these are just well-written songs in general so hard to see how it matters. The riffs are great and the vocals are not something to write home about but they fit the vibe of the music. Kind reminds me of some progressive rock as well. I wouldn't say it's perfect since the last song can drag on a bit and it's not an always listen kind of album, but it's still dang good that I think it gets a 5. Best Song: Do The Strand, Strictly Confidential, The Bogus Man
Favorite: In Every Dream Home A Heartache Least Favorite: The Bogus Man
EXCELLENT
It keeps getting more and more indulgent as the album progresses.
Music For a Drag Show (positive)
Just not my sound
Interesting - cheap Bowie with some sad horns and a harmonica breakdown at end.
I've taken two passes at this and it wasn't working. There are a few Roxy music cuts I do enjoy. I suppose I was expecting something similar to Eno's solo work but not to be.
Didn't do it for me.
This was most exceedingly unpleasant.
Mostly boring. Not terrible but I was pretty bored through this.
Boring, uninspired, and the singer's voice was grating. Had nothing to keep me wanting to listen to the album, and was overall very generic.
Musically distinctive with some stellar production on a handful of tracks. Vocally and lyrically not compelling.
THIS SHIT FUCKSssss
Wacky. Almost great but lacks direction, meaning, and identity. Just strange noises.
I liked the song Do The Strand but the rest of the album didn't leave much of an impression.
idk
Meh
It was all right
I do not enjoy the vocal style nor much of the music. Very reminiscent of Queen, a bit less campy, but campy nonetheless.
What an amazing album this is. As several reviews have pointed out, the three-way tussle between Ferry’s croon, Eno’s electronic textures and Manzanera’s rocking out gives RM a drive and tension most bands could only dream of. How much more interesting bands are (Beatles, Radiohead) when they’re not dominated by one musical genius with some backing musicians he/she are mates with, or four clones. The first five six tracks are awe-inspiring. Do The Strand opens by repeating the Virginia Plain stop-start rhythm to equally great effect. Editions of You is a real band wig-out. Everything appears to lead up to album centrepiece In Every Dream Home A Heartache, the title a homage to British popart icon Richard Hamilton. Over a subdued cyclical melody Ferry describes how his dream home, with every modern convenience, is empty - until he found true love with a blow-up sex doll. I blew up your body, but you blew my mind. Cue instrumental freak-out. One of the greatest drops in modern music and a song that’s beautiful, sordid, political, funny and lots more all at once. If the last couple of tracks can’t keep the impossibly high level up, they would be highlights of nearly every other Roxy album. A lot of hand-wringing appears about how fake Roxy Music were. As if being ‘genuine’ was any guarantee of interesting music. In fact the later career of Roxy demonstrates this exactly. The more ‘genuine’ a MOR FM pop band they became on Flesh and Blood and Avalon, the less exciting they became. Ferry’s faux-crooner persona in the dinner jacket had become so all embracing he forgot it was just that, a persona. Think about it this way: RM were genuinely futuristic in the early seventies. Not futuristic in the sense of singing about rocket ships, but in the sense of a sound that sounded like it came from the future. You can imagine Roxy performing in the space hotel in 2001 while Dave makes a video call home, or in some neon-soaked dive bar in Bladerunner.
Solid and weird
I listened to this yesterday morning and literally don't remember it.
Favorite Track: Editions of You
I always see this band pop up in interviews with some of my favorite bands when they discuss their influences, and I never quite got it. I've only heard a handful of Roxy Music songs and a couple of Brian Ferry's solo tracks and never really connected with them. They seemed to be pretty generic and cheesy 80s songs. I still don't love them after listening to this album, but I can finally see why they're influential. The Eno years of this band are just different, and I'm assuming a lot of the praise comes from his mark on the songs. This album sounds very ahead of its time. I would've expected this to have come out in the early 80s, not 1973! It definitely sounds influenced by Velvet Underground and Bowie, but it also sounds much more modern than something I would have expected from the time. I can absolutely hear how this influenced Talking Heads, The Cure, Peter Gabriel, and other huge bands from the late 70s and 80s. That said, the album itself was interesting, but a lot of it isn't really my cup of tea. The first half is okay, but it's too musical theater-ish for me. A lot of it sounds like it could be from Rocky Horror Picture Show — not bad, just not necessarily something I want to listen to all the time. I'm not a huge fan of Brian Ferry's style of singing. The second half was way more interesting to me. Starting with "In Every Dream Home a Heartache" (the best track on the album, in my opinion), it gets darker and more experimental. The mentioned track is almost proto-goth, which makes sense given the Lou Reed influence. The lyrics are like a darker, more sinister version of The Clash's "Lost in the Supermarket" and then it ends on a crazy psychedelic journey a la Hendrix. From there, the album continues on the darker path and also throws in some cool instrumental pieces. I'm tempted to give it a 3.5 because it's not my favorite, but I'll bump it to a 4 because the experimentation is cool and they really do deserve points for innovation. 4/5
Best Song: In Every Dream Home A Heartache. The prolonged intro was nice because it gave me the hope that it was going to build into some kind of interesting crescendo. Alas, the band squandered that opportunity pretty quick. Worst Song: Strictly Confidential. Ugh, more pomp. Overall: This band is extremely not for me. Everything about this (and the two other albums of theirs I've had the misfortune of listening to on this list) has been bloated, theatrical, and self-indulgent.
70s Glam, on the strange side
I know this album and worship the glory that is Eno. Great vibe and love the whole 70's feel.
Much like pegging, I’ve always been tempted to try the early Roxy Music as I’d heard it was exciting. However, much like pegging, this album was a painful and messy experience. 1/5
Another Roxy Music album and I feel a similar way about it as their self-titled album and “Country Life.” Clearly made by a smart and talented band, the album has a nice amount of high energy tracks, some cool rock swagger and plenty of inventiveness. But I don’t connect much with the music emotionally. I enjoyed “Grey Lagoons” the most. I like that old school rock n roll sound with piano and sax.
I really liked the last Roxy Music album (self titled), and I'm excited for this one. It's got great energy to start and a cool vibe. The second track's warbling vocal style was kind of a turn off though, it felt like it didn't match the instrumentation. The Dracula-like vocal delivery on the third track was also off-putting. As this album went on it kind of departed from what I was expecting and hoping for. The energetic and fun vibe of their self titled album is heard a few times on this one (more in the second half) but I'm left wanting more. This is also the 3rd Roxy Music album on this list so far and maybe it's just getting stretched a little bit. It's not a bad record, and was enjoyable to listen through.
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Aims for weird and wonderful and just about makes it.
Really inventive, really good
Not my cup of tea.
I'm not sure if it was the vocals, the music, the production, the lyrics or just the whole sum of its parts. But I found this to be dreadful, unlistenable and an absolute Displeasure. I never want to hear it again.
This teeters upon the edge of a three and a step up for me, but I think I'm going to give it to the latter purely because of how much of a step up from the debut this is for me. It isn't as predictable, nor as safe, as their self-titled LP, and because of that the final escapade that is the B-side doesn't totally work for me, going for something more ethereal that Eno would do better in his own work over the course of the rest of the decade, but the A-side features some fascinating moments in rock history, with ominous build up and freaky delusions poured into a glam coating, which admittedly feels like an alternate reality Jello Biafra, but it works, and makes nearly every track there at least somewhat worth the listen. I still think Roxy Music comes off as a B-list glam act, but this album did at least pull through and give something that leaves a better taste in my mouth after the disappointing debut.
Always thought I didn’t like Roxy Music….. something about its artsy pretentiousness that put me off (and that’s me speaking being from a pretentious art graduate background myself :-) )…. However really enjoyed this so I’m either really pretentious as well or just taking the music at face value now and just enjoying the tunes!
Sheesh. Terrible. Dreaded every minute of each song.
Definitely the peak of Roxy Music. I love Eno and this album is one of the best examples of his rock side. Bryan Ferry's vocals are also on top form here. So much emotion behind them, but also a ton of humor.
Reminds me of the Talking Heads. Kind of meh for me. Not compelled to listen to more.
It was fine. Moments of magic with large sections with nothing of note.
An acquired case, yes. Delicious non the less
Rating: 5.5/10 Mixed bag album. First three songs are really bad, they have this Broadway-play type sound to them that I really dislike. The next three songs are great, a lot more interesting in sound and song structure. The last two songs are just decent. The production is fantastic on this even though a lot of the songwriting leaves a lot to be desired.
Another of Roxy Music's albums. Their second, and last with Brian Eno. That may explain why their 4th album, Country Life, I actually didn't mind. Their sound wasn't corrupted by that insufferable ass hat. Favourite songs: Editions of You, Do the Strand Least favourite songs: Strictly Confidential, In Every Dream Home a Heartache 3/5
Barely felt like I listened to it it was just not good
What a chore. 2/5
I am trying not to give out so many one stars, but I just couldn't get through the album. The sound itself is hard to listen to, while the structure isn't much better.
I would not have expected this to be from the 70's. I like the dramatics.
I enjoyed this wild ride a lot more than I thought I would. It has more coherence than earlier album by Roxy Music and show that Brian Ferry was a wild guy once.
This isn't really my bag. I never really got his voice and it seems that Eno is straining at the leash to do something more interesting. Decent pop but I listened once and quickly forgot about it.
3-
Didn’t really grip me
Nice opener--peak Roxy. Hard to imagine another popular vocalist in 1973 taking as many chances as Ferry does here, particularly Beauty Queen. There is a lot of up-tempo energy here, lots--these instruments are having fun! You should be too. Oh, and Bogus Man is perfect proto-Eno.
What Biba did for the 1970s High Street, Roxy Music did for the music scene. Effortlessly cool. Definitely on the soundtrack of my early years so weirdly comforting. Bryan Ferry’s vocal acrobatics, the arty, pretentious vibe, the cover - all work for me!
I derived very little pleasure from this art school album.
This was just OK. As I mentioned previously, Roxy Music never really did it for me, and while I'm gaining an appreciation for them, this is an example of an album I just don't get what the fuss is about. Ferry's goofy vibrato is just that, and the vocal melodies seem stuck in neutral. Add to that some obtuse and, sure, goofy lyrics, and I'm left scratching my head. Especially as the music also seems to lack direction. So, I wasn't nearly as put off by this as I might once have been, but I fail to get what makes these guys so beloved.
As a Roxy Music fan, I've been frustrated by the author's picks. This is one of my least favorite Roxy albums, and I really feel like it's a selection guaranteed to turn off potential fans. A few songs are pretty great, (Do the Strand is an all-time classic) but over all, I find this album kinda mid and even a little boring. Bryan's singing even gets on my nerves on this one. Also, I don't love the production. It's a very paranoid album, which I think was the point, but it's not my bag—at least, this isn't why I listen to Roxy Music. All I can say is, don't let this album turn you off of this band. They're fantastic. You just need to listen to their best albums (Stranded, Siren, Avalon, and their fist album, Roxy Music, is pretty dope, too—that one is on this list). 5 stars for the album cover, though.
And indeed it was my pleasure. This album reflects what initially attracted me to this band --- Bryan Ferry's smooth voice, glam style, artsy sound.
Glam rock. Ni fu ni fa.
Vaya ...
Las diferencias de Brian Eno y Bryan Ferry dejaron dos fantásticos álbumes de Roxy Music. Este es el segundo, con temas en los que el conflicto entre las texturas sonoras vanguardistas (Eno) y la pulsión por un rock más convencional (Ferry), alcanzan grandes cotas creativas. Es el caso de la extensa "The Bogus Man". Los dos sencillos que se extrajeron éstán entre los mejor del disco: "Do the Strand", celebrando el poder del baile como vía de liberación, y "Editions of You" o el anhelo por una pareja perfecta. Personalmente destacaría la lenta e inquietante "In Every Dream Home a Heartache", en la que nos hablan de angustia vital y soledad impulsados por brillantes sintetizadores y, en su momento, innovadoras texturas.
Shite
This was not for my pleasure, I’m surprised how many reviews found this pleasurable tbh! I couldn’t even fake it for this
Favorite Tracks: In Every Dream Home A Heartache Do The Strand The Bogus Man
Mér finnst með aldrinum In every dream home a heartache vera síst til hlustunar, þótt það sé flott concept og komi á óvart fyrst þegar maður heyrir það. Allt annað finnst mér geggjað.
Do the Strand is such an interesting song to me. It almost reminds me of RHPS a bit. Weird vibe, but interesting. I think I like it, but I can't quite tell. Like campy energy. Beauty Queen is a bit boring. Just any old song. The lead singers voice is unique, sort of wavery. Nevermind, I did not expect this vibe change in the middle of the song. In Every Dream Home a Heartache is a pretty wild song. Again, I'm not sure if I like this band or not. They definitely keep you guessing, and it seems more palatable than prog rock. The Bogus Man is more like prog rock actually. And creepy. Love that. For Your Pleasure was a bit of a drawn out song to end on.
An interesting listen, but not something that left much of a mark on me. Definitely cool to hear their stuff knowing how influential they are
Never heard of em. Fun.
Grew on me as the album went along. Not perfect but definitely interesting. Always could use more Eno. 3/5
Let's bring the band together, and experiment. Just play whatever floats your boat. But make it sound good. This album takes you on a glam rock journey with a blend of experimental sounds and eager production. The vocals are haunting, and the album has a surreal and sometimes eerie vibe. It's catchy, and kept me engaged. It's adventurous, for sure.
This is like a 3.5/5 to me. There's some very good sounds and some serviceable lyrics. I think the album generally improves as it goes on. But still, there isn't a song that I absolutely love.
Meh. Great cover, music doesnt do much for me. Vocals are overwrought and the production is too slick. 3/5
i liked some of the songs but the ones that werent good were soooo annoying. but still.
I knew this was going to be garbage and it was. Normally I let Spotify keep playing after these albums just to see what it will recommend, but in this case I shut it off before my ears could be contaminated.
Elegante y perturbador como siempre.
Never really got new wave stuff and this just does nothing for me.
a bit of a different album but i didn't hate it. kind of a weird and slightly discordant combination, but it sounds like these guys were big players in the glam rock era.
Meh? From how I've heard of Roxy Music, this is probably very influential, but it's probably been surpassed by its students.
Roxy Music found success with their version of pop-friendly glam-rock. They produced up-beat songs propelled by varied orchestrations and singer Bryan Ferry's rich voice. For Your Pleasure is the band's second album, and the last to include synthesizer player Brian Eno. At release, the album met with limited commercial and critical success. Subsequent reviews have raised the critical reception significantly. While For Your Pleasure includes none of Roxy Music's best known tracks, this is a great collection of songs from the short window while Ferry and Eno were collaborating.
This is a fantastic album. I can't believe I wrote it off when I first listened to it 10-15 years ago. I think I was put off by the first 2 songs. I still find those two a little dull, but from "Strictly Confidential" on, this album is almost perfect. Some really interesting sounds and melodies on here, inventive use of the synth and horns as well. I can see now why they were so influential; several of these songs sound almost 10 years before their time. From what I know of Roxy Music's singles, they did get a bit less interesting after Brian Eno left, but I'll definitely be giving their earlier stuff a second chance now.
Rubbish. Too many eno inspired tracks all over the place no flow to the album.
Seedy music, terrible vocals. It's the music a coke-infused SNL band would have cranked out in the 70s.
Previously rated: Roxy Music (4/5) ************************ There were bits of some songs that I liked, but not a whole one. I was put off by the weird quivering vocal style. Some tracks seemed to really drag on. I'll have to re-listen to the other album to see what the difference was. I didn't really enjoy this one. Favorite track: Editions of You.
lord above i need to listen to more of this shit? Bryan Ferry CANNOT SING!
Very very meh
Art-rockers pur sang. Alles in de naam van originaliteit en de romantiek, ook al levert dat soms werk op wat maar een beetje blijft voort meanderen, met geen hook in velde of wegen te bekennen. Althans, op dit album ervoer ik dit zo. Op momenten dat er wat meer power achter zat, leveren ze een paar van de krachtigste songs van de early alternative en glam rock stroming van de jaren 70. 'Do the Strand', 'Editions of You' en 'In Every Dream Home A Heartache' laten een indruk achter. Vooral in die laatste stelt Ferry zijn levendige penkunsten ten toon, en laat hij zien dat Roxy Music wel degelijk een uiterst interessante band blijft zonder het brein van Brian Eno. 'Editions of You' is m'n favoriet, wat een drive. Verder slaan een paar van die langere, dromerige songs niet helemaal aan. Het CAN-achtige 'The Bogus Man' heeft een freaky ritme, maar ettert een oneindigheid door, helaas. De afsluiter laat de dreamy atmosfeer horen waar de band later op albums als "Avalon" bekend mee werd, wat voor een aangename afsluiter zorgde. Conclusie, een glam/art rock classic met minder bravoure dan hun debuut, en minder romantische efficiëntie dan hun latere werk. 6,5/10 Highlights: Editions of You In Every Dream Home A Heartache
Als ik het goed begrijp is dit de tweede en laatste plaat van Eno bij Roxy Music. Wel een inzicht. Verbindt die twee erg aan elkaar maar de bijdrage van Eno bij RM was ruim vóór het commerciële succes van de band. Roxy Music werd pas later groot, maar heeft de tand des tijds maar matig doorstaan. Waar sommige bands uit dezelfde tijd groter zijn dan ooit, geldt dat zeker niet voor Roxy. Maar wat vind ik er zelf van? Eerlijk gezegd vergeet ik ze vaak een beetje. Nu hoor ik wel hoe ze eigenlijk een voorloper en inspiratie zijn geweest voor de punk en new wave beweging. De zang van Ferry is heel kenmerkend. Zijn vibrato is uniek (en af en toe irritant). Sommige songs zijn prachtig. Ik mis wel de ritmes, de slag, de catchiness is juíst in de punk en new wave zo de aandacht trekken. Na het slome Strictly Confidential is Editions of You gelukkig wel iets meer powerpop. De synth solo in dat nummer is epic, shoutout, lekker Brian. Conclusie: ben niet enorm verrast maar zou toch wat vaker naar Roxy Music moeten luisteren. Of vaker naar Eno, misschien is dat het wel. 7/10 Highlights Do the Strand Editions of You
Apart from "in every dream home..." which is an absolutely cool song, this album does nothing for me.
I respect how groundbreaking and influential they were, but the lead singer’s vocal contortions are tiresome after a couple songs
Hello and welcome to my review. When I was a kid I did a pretty awesome performance of Love is the Drug. Disappointed it's not here... Never knew of another song by these guys...but had always heard good things about them. One of my struggles in life: remembering the difference between Bryan Ferry and Brian Eno. This album has so much potential but it goes off into these loud annoying sounds that are undescribable. One of the songs I had to shut off. Talk about all over the place.
For Your Pleasure is not a noticeable record, the cover art is cool though. Turns out the model (Amanda Lear) was a muse for Salvador Dali. The panther on the cover was given so much Valium it couldn’t move so they had to 1970’s photo shop the poor thing.
Fine
Enjoyed the up-tempo songs but a couple of slower songs were over the top dramatic, like someone pharmacist over acting in a local theater group production. Specifically, beauty queen and strictly confidential ….
So I like Roxy Music – as well as Bryan Ferry & Brian Eno, so I really expected to thoroughly enjoy this album, however – it wasn’t quite as good as I thought… The audio quality was excellent, the diversity throughout the tracks was really well done, and you can really tell they were into experimentation on this album… The theme that sorta ran throughout the album for me, was that there were sections of vocals and music – that were exceptional at times, while there were others that really weren’t exceptional at all – and often times within the same song… That sonic whiplash (i.e. okay – so it doesn’t change that frantically, but there might changes 2 or 3 times within the same song) was truly a bit annoying – though I had more issues with the vocal stylings than the music… So I liked bits and parts of just about every song with the exception of “Do The Strand” – but didn’t really love any of them – the way I do all of the songs on the “Avalon” album – albeit a different style and vibe to that album… Best song on the album IMO is “Strictly Confidential” – and to be honest, I thought there would be more songs like that one on this album, but c’est la vie… Can’t get it to a 3, but would probably give it a 2.50 if I could – so a solid 2 for me…
A genre all of its own top pleasure.
Solid album. I actually liked a lot of the arrangements and general vibe of the album. Some of the songs were a slight turn off as Bryan Ferry's vocals are a little odd and reminscent of the Dracula musical in Forgetting Sara Marshall. There's really solid songs here, but I think I would need more time with this one to appreciate its critical acclaim. I'm definitely interested in hearing some of the post-Eno Roxy Music stuff as well as the first album. ***
This is the first and last time I'd ever care to hear this. Rad cover though.
Kinda ass 🔥 the singer sounds annoying. But it is not unlistenable, but i rather not
I enjoy their 80s stuff more. A few songs sounded ok but I didn't like a whole lot of the other songs that much. Maybe art rock isn't my type of music.
It's.... um... different. Not terrible, but also a bit on the avant-garde style of things for my personal preference.
Average
it took me a sec to warm up to it. not the best album to come out of the uk but it’s decent
Generally speaking glam rock really isn't my speed... Do the Strand is a fun way to start things off -- certainly some interesting instrumentation here, but something in it rubs me wrong. Perhaps that its overstuffed? Beauty Queen is a relaxed jam. Love the layering at work. In Every Dream Home A Heartache is both a head-scratching title and a fantastic song. Was focused on other things largely through the last half, but this was by far my favorite of the Roxy Music albums on this list so far. Found myself jamming along a number of times and think this has higher replayability than the others. Solid 4 / 5.
Editions of you was sweet. Kind of a weird album with how they treated the vocals, but I was definitely grooving at points.
What a strange singer but it is really intriguing me. Bogus Man has a very mysterious and funky tone to it I really liked it. Grey Lagoons also really showed out with the sax and sick guitar. This song gets an add to my Rock playlist. This album certainly had some ups and downs in the beginning 2/3rds. But the back end was really awesome with the last 3 songs. This is an album which would perfectly be a 3.5 if we could give half ratings. It gets the bump up to 4 because of how good the end was.
This album started off super glam-rocky, which was alright. We leaning more towards a low 3 after the first couple songs. A few songs in it turned into something completely different but sounded like if Elton John was more guitar heavy. Really got into it in the back half. Last song was great with the delayed effects. Low 4.
Cool interesting voice and vocals, not something I’d put on often unfortunately. 2.3
Not for me, too art for art's sake. Very 80s sounding, but not in a good way. No thanks
An album I've owned for quite some time. I love it. Roxy Music sound like art rock beamed down from another planet - hipper, slicker, weirder and frankly more sexy than the plodders around them. The music takes unexpected turns, oboes absolutely belong in rock music, and Eno's squalls of electronic dissonance rule. And then you've got Bryan Ferry. Oddly, whenever he's mentioned to me, the abiding memory of Ferry I have is his sweaty face in a newspaper, caught on camera during some hullabaloo on a flight over Africa. But here, he's the king of the demimonde, a louche adventurer of dark lounge bars and discrete side doors. And on For Your Pleasure, he sounds like a particularly dissolute iguana. Lovely stuff!