I'm not a fan of '80s music as a rule; I prefer 60s and 70s anarchy and weirdo 21st century beats.

But "Avalon" is everything right about 80s music, and nothing wrong. If the Earth exploded, I would want that album to represent my high school years to some alien culture.

/can't believe Bon Jovi has almost turned into Bruce Springsteen

Listen to Roxy Music's More Than this, then listen to Ferry's Slave to Love, one fits with the other. Really isn't that much different about a lot of Ferry's stuff from Roxy Music.

Not a knock on him, btw.

Confabulat: can't believe Bon Jovi has almost turned into Bruce Springsteen

They're both from Jersey, what do you expect?

WhyteRaven74: Listen to Roxy Music's More Than this, then listen to Ferry's Slave to Love, one fits with the other. Really isn't that much different about a lot of Ferry's stuff from Roxy Music.

Not a knock on him, btw.

Two albums that everyone should own.

The English Major: Two albums that everyone should own.

I agree entirely.

I've got the oooohOOOOHH ing at the end of Avalon in my head now, thanks...

"If you're going to France by boat you might as well get your cigarettes on board because it's cheaper."

/obscure?

i actually like the early glam stuff.

/ducks

FlashHarry: i actually like the early glam stuff.

/ducks

Like Ladytron?

Or Do the Strand?

Though I'm partial to Love is the Drug and Mother of Pearl.

/glad to see I'm not the only Roxy Music fan around here

The English Major: FlashHarry: i actually like the early glam stuff.

/ducks

Like Ladytron?

Or Do the Strand?

Though I'm partial to Love is the Drug and Mother of Pearl.

/glad to see I'm not the only Roxy Music fan around here

my faves would probably be virginia plain and all i want is you

FlashHarry: The English Major: FlashHarry: i actually like the early glam stuff.

/ducks

Like Ladytron?

Or Do the Strand?

Though I'm partial to Love is the Drug and Mother of Pearl.

/glad to see I'm not the only Roxy Music fan around here

my faves would probably be virginia plain and all i want is you

I'm watching Roxy Music Live at the Apollo because of this thread.

Looooooooooove Bryan and Roxy.

/wet

Avalon.

Best. Make-out. Album. EVER.

I love all the guitar work on "boy and girls"...
he really rangled in some great guitatists for that one...
Mark Knopfler, Pete Townshend, David Gilmour, etc.

you guys are right about "b and g" and "avalon" being similar.
same production values [shimmery and warm], similar songs, etc.

I, myself, prefer "avalon", tho.

But i could never get myself to like "the Main thing".
Everything else is stellar tho.

Am I the only one who likes this?

Bleah, DJ Hell.

How anyone can go from making acid anthems to doing crappy house tunes with P. Diddy on them is beyond me.

Love is the drug for me...

I knew I'd never be as smooth as Bryan Ferry once I started going bald. But I can always be as cheesy.

Roxy Music---Talking Heads, only with melody and a lead singer who can actually sing.

FlashHarry: i actually like the early glam stuff.

/ducks

Me too.

Ant: Am I the only one who likes this?

Heck, I like Mamouna.

Gangway Fathead
FlashHarry: i actually like the early glam stuff.

/ducks

Me too.

Me three

tee hee hee

Bryan Ferry is fantastic. That is all.

Ant: Am I the only one who likes this?

No. I do as well. I own all of Ferry's solo work as well as Roxy Music.

Glitchwerks: Bleah, DJ Hell.

How anyone can go from making acid anthems to doing crappy house tunes with P. Diddy on them is beyond me.

Money. Ask Moby or Oakenfold.

Love Roxy more now than I did back in the day

I try to live my life like Roxy Music. I can barely afford the clothes...

One should never be ashamed to admit liking early glam. I'm not much of Bryan Ferry fan though. More of Brian Eno guy. Psychedelic compounds may have been involved. Also, this project sounds like a great idea... 10 years ago.

Heard "Don't Stop The Dance" on XM the other day for the first time in years.

/just sayin'... cool song.

I like playing "Love is the Drug" for people who have never heard it before and making them guess what year it was recorded. Good times.

Dr.Zom: I like playing "Love is the Drug" for people who have never heard it before and making them guess what year it was recorded. Good times.

I like Kylie Minogue's cover of it.

Gangway Fathead: FlashHarry: i actually like the early glam stuff.

/ducks

Me too.

For the most part (excepting "Avalon"), I prefer it.

All props to Bryan Ferry, but going techno is not a good idea.

Jeez. Grab Brian Eno, Robert Fripp, Daniel Ash, and some ubiquitous drummer, and form a super-group. THAT would get my attention.

Teaming up with a "DJ" (read: Dude who can't make his own music, but makes a living by messing with other people's music) is just plain stupid. They're not musicians. I'm 100% with Rollins in my opinion of them.

ZeroCorpse: All props to Bryan Ferry, but going techno is not a good idea.

Jeez. Grab Brian Eno, Robert Fripp, Daniel Ash, and some ubiquitous drummer, and form a super-group. THAT would get my attention.

Teaming up with a "DJ" (read: Dude who can't make his own music, but makes a living by messing with other people's music) is just plain stupid. They're not musicians. I'm 100% with Rollins in my opinion of them.

How does Daniel Ash fit in there?

This record will be available in most metropolitan areas, including the 49 cent bin at your local hardware store

Listening to "Stranded" in honor of this thread.

ZeroCorpse: Teaming up with a "DJ" (read: Dude who can't make his own music, but makes a living by messing with other people's music) is just plain stupid. They're not musicians. I'm 100% with Rollins in my opinion of them.

No, no, no, DJs are dudes who talk on the radios and push buttons to start old songs, get our facts straight

TFA: The resulting single, U Can Dance, is due for release early next year

youtube.com: Dj Hell - U can dance (feat. Bryan Ferry)
7 months ago 46,220 views

ZeroCorpse: All props to Bryan Ferry, but going techno is not a good idea.

It could actually be done, but he would probably blend in with the Kompakt or Border Community sound a heck of a lot better than DJ Hell.

The Field, Superpitcher, the MFA, James Holden.

I think everyone likes the Field. Even people who can't stand electronic music seem to love it.

i don't like the field much.

Relax - he's just not to re-make/re-model himself

/not in favor of it
Singing along to "oh yeah"

Dag! A Bryan Ferry thread and I missed it???!! Jamais!


/"I blew up your body... but you blew my mind."