Country Life (1974)
| Artist: Roxy Music |
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Song Listing
Disc 1
Song Title
1. Thrill Of It All, The ~ Roxy Music
2. Three And Nine ~ Roxy Music
3. All I Want Is You ~ Roxy Music
4. Out Of The Blue ~ Roxy Music
5. If It Takes All Night ~ Roxy Music
6. Bitter Sweet ~ Roxy Music
7. Triptych ~ Roxy Music
8. Casanova ~ Roxy Music
9. Really Good Time, A ~ Roxy Music
10. Prairie Rose ~ Roxy Music
Album Notes and Credits
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Roxy Music: Bryan Ferry (vocals, keyboards); Paul Thompson (guitar); Edwin Jobson (strings, keyboards, synthesizer); Andy Mackay (oboe, saxophone); John Gustafson (bass instrument); Phil Manzanera (drums). |
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From the idiosyncratic art rock of their self-titled debut to the seductive pop of albums like AVALON, Roxy Music covered a lot of ground, but COUNTRY LIFE, which falls somewhere in between, synthesizes all of their strengths. Singer Bryan Ferry's vision of sophisticated, "gentleman" rock emerges on this release, yet the strident, driving quality crucial to the band's early sound still looms large. The combination of textures is exhilarating, and the songwriting--which draws on elements of R&B, cabaret music, and glam rock--is among the band's best. |
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Standouts include "Bitter-Sweet," a clear homage to the bombast and fading glory of German cabaret music, and the work of Kurt Weill in particular, and "Casanova," a dense funk track carried along on a complex bass line and a wavering synthesizer. The album's last track, "Prairie Rose," leads off with a heavily echoed guitar solo, and features some of Andrew Mackay's most expressive saxophone playing. Everything from the famously controversial cover art (which depicts two very scantily clad models) to the varied, often spectacular music within, marks COUNTRY LIFE as unique. It is one of the finest moments in the band's impressive catalogue. |
Producer: John Punter; Roxy Music |
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Engineer: John Punter |
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Compilation Appearances
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Atlantic Records: Time Capsule (Limited Edition) |
Associated Artists and Works
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Ferry, Bryan |
Technical Info
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Release Date : 09/13/1999 |
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Original Release Date : 1974 |
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Catalog ID : ROXYCD 4 |
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Label : Virgin |
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Number of Discs : 1 |
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Studio/Live : Studio |
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Mono/Stereo : Stereo |
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SPAR Code : n/a |
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UPC : 00724384745325 |
Professional Reviews
Q (9/99, pp.122-3)
- 4 stars (out of 5)
- "...More adult it may seem, but there remains a darkness at its heart, not least the poisonous 'Casanova', which predicts the downfall of the playboy..."
- 4 stars (out of 5)
- "...More adult it may seem, but there remains a darkness at its heart, not least the poisonous 'Casanova', which predicts the downfall of the playboy..."
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