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.