For Your Pleasure

Pretty meh. British rock, I guess?

I have to say this - never been a big fan of Bryan Ferry's vocals. I'm not sure why they are so off-putting to me, maybe because they are a cross between a crooner and Peter Hammill's. But I have never liked them. The instrumentation is unique, and I liked how the sax blends with the other instruments, but Ferry's vocals just turn me off to the rest. I don't know why, it just does. So 2.5 rounding up to...

Bit too trippy for me. Some of the heavier stuff was alright though.

Eclectic. I really only knew about a couple of their 80's songs, which after reading up on I discovered was after one of the key founders/members left. The opening track got me hooked a bit, but I wouldn't say the rest of the album kept me there. There is a lot of stuff going on the arrangements, I'll give them that even if I didn't always love the sound.

My favorite Roxy Music album and Brian Eno's last album with band. Opening with "Do the Strand", the band launch into a crazy dance song (sure to replace the mambo) with and driving instrumental break in the middle. The second track "Beauty Queen" is a slower ballad but still contains an exciting instrumental break between the verses that features Eno and Manzanera. The third track "Strictly Confidential" is an easy one to overlook but after a few careful listens the desperation and guilt in the lyrics come through and show just how brilliant the song is. "Editions of You" is the rocking 4th track. This features a siren solo by Eno during the instrumental break which comes right before the lyric that references sirens. The end of side one and fifth track is one Roxy Music's greatest tracks: "In Every Dream Home A Heartache." A song about a man's love for his blow-up doll, it depressingly depicts a lonely twisted man that appears to live in a paradise but with a deep dark secret. Side two starts with "The Bogus Man", another often overlooked track on the album (mainly due to its length). The song seems to depict the point of view of a serial killer and the instrumental breaks in the song just add to the insanity of it. "Grey Lagoons", the second track on side 2 is probably the weakest track on the album but it's still a great track. Just a fun rocker between two serious and dark tracks. It's placement on the album helps keep the mood shifting and not remaining too dark for long. The final track on the album is the epic title track "For Your Pleasure." The lyrics to me talk of leaving your old life behind, perhaps with a bit of regret, hence the final lyric on the album "Ta-Ra" repeating over and over again as it fades until the Judy Dench voice at the end saying "You don't ask. You don't ask why." Roxy Music found themselves on this album and it is by far their most experimental. The risks paid off however.

Really interesting album. I never listened to this album before even though I'm familiar with some Roxy Music songs (e.g., Virginia Plain). I found it amusing that the 1001 Albums book describes In Every Dream Home a Heartache as "plain ponderous." I really enjoyed that track! Other standouts were The Bogus Man and For Your Pleasure. The sounds used in the latter track make me think a lot of Eno's solo work. Do the Strand and Beauty Queen have that classic glam sound. Love Phil Manzanera's guitar solos in Editions of You and Grey Lagoons. Bryan Ferry is a great and unique singer and I see he's credited with writing all the songs. There isn't a weak track in the bunch.

Just something about that British pop I can’t get behind

Crafty and Kooky, before the descent into tuxedo wearing lethargy.

Roxy Music is always an interesting band to listen to, captivating atmospheres and intricate sounds.

weird shit but good you know

Alright, but spent a fair bit of time wishing it was Avalon

Kind of weird album. Not my style

1-2 songs are interesting

Inte min smak. Men lite intressant ändå.

A fun album from a band I hadn’t heard of.

You can hear the influence they have on other bands. I really wanted it to be everything because it starts off strong but it lost me half-way through. But Avalon begins with an 80's classic so in a sense they did find their way.

Not my favourite Roxy Music music.

Not quite sure what I was expecting. I'm not quite sure what I took from it honestly. I didn't enjoy it, But it wasn't the worst thing in the world. Feels like it's just not my cup of tea honestly. I might check it out at another point, but the vocals were very not great to me. Not bad though honestly.

I really liked the back half of this album. In Every Home a Heartache is fantastic. Wasn't crazy about the "glam" elements of this project, such as the style of the lead vocalist.

My first glam. Kinda meh with some highlights. I can see how parts of this get incorporated into music I like more. Much sounded like Rocky Horror outtakes.

Liked some of each song. Editions and grey lagoons are best.

Too much glam. I’m sure old white men would like it but it’s not my style lol

I am not enjoying this album. Few good songs that aren't all to remarkable. I am not enjoying this album. Even though there are glimpses of elements that might be worth a listen, such as the guitar on Grey Lagoons and In Every Home A Heartache, it isn't something I will be returning to. The experimentation elements strike me as an interesting and unique signature; but not features that entice me to continue.

Fun experience. Not a perfect album, but a couple of really cool tracks (The Bogus Man).

That cover deserves a better album

Found this a bit of a slog, a bit too ‘arty’ and try hard.

Very pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this album!

A great album. Blends their art rock sound with the styles of Can

very good

Enjoyable listen

The sax and extended jazz sections carry this album. Favorite songs are the longer songs - The end part of bogus man, for your pleasure, strictly confidential, and portions of editions of you. Love those squealy saxes. Would I pay for it or listen to it in public? hell no.

Some very fun artsy and punky glam. And those synths are absolutely going wild!

I was used to listening to this band's greatest hits, this was a nice exposure to their earlier album work. I loved the sound and songs, but I do think they dragged on for me in parts. I'll probably stick with singles but add some more titles to the rotation.

Didn’t like

Really enjoying listening to this one.

she was fun!

Didn't really get anything out of this, can see why they were a thing though. 2*

Better than I thought it would be, In Every Dream Home A Heartache is a banger

Didn't really enjoy. Not sure what the style is or how it hangs together as an album. Maybe a bit experimental and I don't get it.

I didn't like it.

I was intrigued, and probably owe it another listen. Kind of a supertramp-feel. Saved track: “In Every Dream Home a Heartache”

Not a fan

What a fun surprise this was! If Bowie & Elvis parented a child and named it Roxy this would be the genius result. The singer in Beauty Queen sounded like Elvis had entered the building. Super ziggy album cover. I feel like there were other songs they held hostage somewhere, to be released in the future, that represented the Killer Cat image. The strength of the panther totally subdued by the killer woman was so deep. Reversed power- very slick. I had several favorites: Beauty Queen, Gray Lagoon, Bogus Man, The Strand. Exceptional beat through out the album. Even if I stopped listening the the lyrics, I found myself tapping the beat. Definitely right up there with all that I enjoy of Bowie’s work. Well done Roxy.

arty shite

Big fan of the early Roxy Music output. They were a brilliant band up until Eno left them, at which point they transformed into almost unlistenable.

Some good, other not much

Probably wasn't really in the mood. It wasn't bad but also had no interest...

There is just something silly/fun about listening to Roxy Music. I enjoy this album, if just for ambience.

What a striking album cover. An all-black white woman with a panther on a leash as if she can control one of the kings of the jungle. I like the album cover but I’m nervous about this album. It’s 70’s rock I haven’t heard of and it’s only 8 songs at 42 minutes so these will be longer songs it looks like. I already don’t like the first song. The band is called Roxy Music, I’m trying to see if they are British, as they certainly sound like it. “Oi Gov, we’re puttin out a’notha album?” “Yeh Mate, collin it for ya pleasha! The ladies will be drippin. A real saucy experience. Trus me.” “Right but..deres hundreds a rock bands out there…will anyone even listen to us?” “Camon mate, even a drop in the bucket gone cause ripples, innit?” “Oh sha tup, Brian, I’m sick o dis band. I bet we end up on some list where American pricks are saying how shite we are.” “Nah mate, were goin down in istory!” I imagine the conversation kind of went like that before recording this album. And despite that conversation being very silly, I still enjoyed writing it more than I did listening to this album. I’ll just highlight the Bogus Man and suggest they’d call this album the Bogus Album.

Divertidíssima música, animada e tal!

This one is still slightly experimental, and although it didn't have the rockabilly song that their debut album had, it sounds as if they're still trying to get their groove on. You can hear Ferry's smoothness coming forward. A short album with some songs being too long.

did not enjoy this even a little

This was not for my pleasure.

Two Roxy Music albums within one week are just too much for me. The first one was OK, this second one feels a bit overwhelming already. Didn't feel like listening to it completely.

Never heard of this band or album, but apparently Brian Eno was a member so I'm intrigued. We're back across the pond now, but this one's quite cool, innit? There's a strange urgency to the singer's voice that I really like, and the instrumentals are the dog's bollocks (that's a good thing). I'd honestly put this over both Bowie albums we've heard so far. It sounds surprisingly modern--if someone told me this was made in this century, I might have believed that. As I'm writing this, I just hit the "but you blew my mind" transition of "In Every Dream Home a Heartache." My god. I'm interested to hear more from this band. Given that they're British, I think this list will grant my wish. Favorite tracks: Beauty Queen, In Every Dream Home a Heartache, Grey Lagoons. Album art: Never seen this before, but I liked it straight away. The combination of photography and drawing is absolutely mental. The woman is real, but for how long? And the panther on a leash is a wild sight. I'm having a hard time looking away. I must note that seeing a woman on the cover, paired with the name Roxy Music, I thought we'd finally have an album by a female artist or female-led band. Alas, not yet. 4/5

Am I just a sucker for raunchy saxophones and sinister sounding music?

I liked a few of the songs. Don't really get it, TBH.

No traen nada.

Interesting. If I had to say something I’d say it was right for its era and probably influenced a bunch of artists (maybe Queen and Bowie?)

Andy music 100%, good work music

Back to back Roxy Music albums. This one is more approachable, still experimental, but ultimately successful. Though the warble goes a bit overboard, i like the emotion and delivery of Bryan Ferry.

Boring and weird

Roxy Music never really resonated with me for some reason, although I can appreciate the talent, the uniqueness, and the production. I think it's Bryan Ferry's voice that bugs me. This is a good album though, definitely interesting. 3 stars.

Wow, another David Bowie album.....wait this isn't Bowie? But seriously, this album sounds like something Bowie would make, so that means its pretty good, even if it is somewhat derivative of all the art-rock staples, for example, I also heard a lot of velvet underground in this album. I like the non-linear song progressions, the zany vocal performances are pretty captivating, but I wish there was more melodic-meat to the tunes. The experimental songs with longer run times were my favorites because there were some very satisfying build-ups and break-downs. This album felt a lot longer than it was, because there's something very dense about these songs, it makes a 4 minute song seem like 10 minutes, and a 10 minute song feel like 30 minutes. Overall, it was solid but I was left wanting something a little bit more in terms of the melodies, nothing really hooked me but it still commanded my attention because it was interesting conceptually. Favorite track - The Bogus Man - Least Favorite Track: none

Super interesting! I'm still not sure if I enjoyed it but I'll give it more listens later on

Early alternative. Not the worst.

No Pleasure at all

was pretty good. Should listen to more of T.Rex!!!

Very strong Eno in this iteration of Roxy Music. With his typical operatic flourishes which are always interesting to me, though not quite pop.

Äej, det här var inte min smak. Tråkig musik, och framförallt skum sångare. Funkar ej för min del.

Some surprisingly good tracks that were very upbeat and fun to listen to. Overall, though, quite a mediocre album.

- this is good - yes - damn, cool !! - I listened to this 3 times in a row. Every time I found a new song to be my favorite. -another time the next day

cool background mood music

Falls into the same trap as S/T before it - several stunners on here, but buried in between overlong ballads or operatic tracks that well overstay their welcome. Still manages to be much more entertaining overall than its predecessor, though

Didn’t love it. Another average old album.

Hard to listen to at points

A lot of really good songs on here. Was very unsure if I'd enjoy Roxy Music, pretty delighted by it. "Do the Strand", "In Every Dream Home a Heartache" and the closing track, "For Your Pleasure", with its eerie fade-out

Ok album. Kind of show tune sounding. Not bad but nothing too exciting for me.

Meh

Some interesting production from ENO but man is Brian Ferry’s voice annoying

Roxy did great singles and great weirdness

2,5/5

Not a fan at all. 0/5

9,2

This was fine. Not quite my style, and the songs didn't really stand out to me.

Liked it!

Really like this album. Smooth as a tiger in a tuxedo!