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The Thrill Of It All (Box Set)
''The Thrill of It All'' is a four-CD compilation box set by the British band Roxy Music, released by Virgin in 1995 (see 1995 in music). The first three discs of the set collected key album tracks from the band's eight studio albums. The fourth disc consists of a selection of singles, B-sides and remixes. Many of the B-sides were composed by other members of the band as Bryan Ferry wanted each member of the band to benefit from songwriting royalties.Stump, Paul. ''Unknown Pleasures: A Cultural History of Roxy Music'', Thunder Mouth Press, 1999 The release features no previously unreleased tracks, though it was the first time some tracks were released on compact disc. The set was remastered by Robert Ludwig who subsequently did the 1999 remasters for the Roxy Music catalogue. Track listing All tracks are written by Bryan Ferry Bryan Ferry Order of the British Empire, CBE (born 26 September 1945) is an English singer and songwriter. His voice has been described as an "elegant ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roxy Music
Roxy Music are an English rock music, rock band formed in 1970 by Bryan Ferry—who became the band's lead vocalist and principal songwriter—and bassist Graham Simpson (musician), Graham Simpson. The other longtime members are Phil Manzanera (guitar), Andy Mackay (saxophone and oboe), and Paul Thompson (musician), Paul Thompson (drums and percussion). Other members included Brian Eno (synthesizer and "treatments") and Eddie Jobson (synthesizer and violin). Although the band took a break from group activities in 1976 and again in 1983, they reunited for a concert tour in 2001, and have toured together intermittently since. Ferry frequently enlisted band members as session musicians for his solo releases. Roxy Music became a successful act in Europe and Australia during the 1970s. This success began with their self-titled Roxy Music (album), debut studio album in 1972. The band pioneered more musically sophisticated elements of glam rock while significantly influencing early En ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
In Every Dream Home A Heartache
"In Every Dream Home a Heartache" is a song written by Bryan Ferry, originally appearing on his band Roxy Music's second album, ''For Your Pleasure''. Lyrically, the song is a sinister monologue, part critique of the emptiness of opulence, partly a love song to an inflatable doll. Musically this is complemented by a cycling four-bar chord progression,(D# F# F G#) led by a 'cinema organ' style Farfisa part. After the lyrical conclusion "''I blew up your body/but you blew my mind!''", the song climaxes with an extended instrumental section, with the lead taken by guitarist Phil Manzanera. On the original vinyl LP, the song was the last one on side A, and appeared to fade out into the run-out groove, only to return, heavily processed with phase shifting techniques. This audio pun is preserved on the CD release. The song is one of the most iconic and popular in the Roxy Music catalogue, having been performed by them, for instance, on the BBC ''Old Grey Whistle Test'' show, and regula ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trash (Roxy Music Song)
"Trash" is a single by English rock band Roxy Music taken from their 1979 album ''Manifesto'', their first after the comeback that followed the three years hiatus. It peaked at number 40 in the UK charts. "Trash" was backed by a softened arrangement of the same song, called "Trash 2", which was made available on the box set of ''The Thrill of It All''. Queercore band Pansy Division recorded a cover of "Trash," which appears on the EP ''Touch My Joe Camel'' and the compilation album '' Pile Up''. Personnel * Bryan Ferry – vocals, keyboards * Andy Mackay – oboe, saxophone * Phil Manzanera – electric guitar * Gary Tibbs – bass * Paul Carrack – keyboards * Paul Thompson – drums A drum kit (also called a drum set, trap set, or simply drums) is a collection of drums, cymbals, and other Percussion instrument, auxiliary percussion instruments set up to be played by one person. The player (drummer) typically holds a pair o ... References 1979 singles Roxy Mu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manifesto (Roxy Music Album)
''Manifesto'' is the sixth studio album by English rock band Roxy Music. It was released in March 1979 by E.G. in the United Kingdom, Polydor in Europe and Atco in the United States. Following an almost four-year recording hiatus, ''Manifesto'' was Roxy Music's first studio album since 1975's ''Siren''. The first single from ''Manifesto'' was "Trash", which peaked at number 40 on the UK Singles Chart. The second single, the disco-tinged "Dance Away", was more successful, peaking at number two in the UK on 26 May 1979, beaten to the top spot for three weeks by Blondie's "Sunday Girl". It became one of the band's biggest hits, and was also the ninth best-selling single in the UK in 1979. The song was also released as a 12" extended version (running at six and half minutes), a format that had started to become popular in the late 1970s. The third single from the album was a re-recorded version of " Angel Eyes", which was far more electronic and "disco" in nature than the power-pop ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Both Ends Burning
"Both Ends Burning" is a single by English rock band Roxy Music taken from their 1975 album ''Siren''. Written by Bryan Ferry, the song features lyrics inspired by the pressure felt by the band to complete the ''Siren'' album as well as keep up their touring obligations. Ferry's struggles in writing the lyrics for the song meant that the band largely had to complete the instrumental track without his vocal line. "Both Ends Burning" was released as the follow-up single in the UK and Europe to the band's colossally successful previous single, "Love Is the Drug". Reaching number 25 in the UK, the song has since seen acclaim from music writers for its use of synthesizers and has become a live favorite for the band. Background "Both Ends Burning" was one of the final songs completed for ''Siren'', in large part because vocalist Bryan Ferry was struggling to complete lyrics for the album. As a result, the band largely had to arrange the song before Ferry recorded his vocals. Saxophonist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Siren (Roxy Music Album)
''Siren'' is the fifth album by English rock band Roxy Music, released in 1975 by Island Records. It was released by Atco Records in the United States. ''Siren'' produced the singles "Love Is the Drug" and "Both Ends Burning", which peaked at numbers two and 25 respectively on the UK Singles Chart. "Love Is the Drug" became Roxy Music's highest-charting single in the US, reaching number 30 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. In 2003, ''Siren'' was ranked number 371 on ''Rolling Stone'' magazine's list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. Cover art The cover features band member Bryan Ferry's then-girlfriend, model Jerry Hall, on rocks near South Stack, Anglesey. Graham Hughes, working during August 1975, took the cover photo directly below the central span of the bridge on a south-side slope. He worked from sketches produced by Antony Price, with photography featuring Hall striking various poses. The idea for the location was Bryan Ferry's, after he saw a TV documentary about lava ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Love Is The Drug
"Love Is the Drug" is a 1975 song from English rock band Roxy Music's fifth studio album ''Siren'', released as a single in September 1975. Co-written by Bryan Ferry and Andy Mackay, the song originated as a slower, dreamier track until the band transformed its arrangement to become more dance-friendly and uptempo. Ferry's lyrics recount a man going out looking for action. The single was a commercial hit for the band, peaking at number two in the United Kingdom. It also gave the group its first substantial exposure in the United States, reaching number 30 in early 1976 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Since its release, the song has been hailed as an early influence on new wave and has been praised for its groove and bassline. Background Saxophonist Andy Mackay wrote the basic groove for the song in London in early 1975, explaining, "I came up with chords for an unusual song on my Wurlitzer electric piano. My chords had a distinctly English-y sound inspired by 20th century ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
All I Want Is You (Roxy Music Song)
"All I Want is You" is a single by English rock band Roxy Music, written by Bryan Ferry, and taken from their 1974 album '' Country Life''. It reached a peak of #12 on the UK Official Singles Chart, in an eight week stint on the charts. The single is also notable for its B-side, an instrumental track called "Your Application's Failed", which is the only track to date written by drummer Paul Thompson. The track was re-released on '' The Thrill of It All'' boxset. Reception Reviewing the album '' Country Life'' for The Quietus in 2014, Ned Raggett said: If there's a note-perfect song on a note-perfect album, though, it might have to be "All I Want Is You", three songs into the whole thing and so perfect it's no surprise ''Country Life'' almost feels front-loaded. Manzanera's introduction is a fanfare for six-string and feedback; and from there it's another quick stomper, fast and fun without being ponderous or simply skipping by, Ferry splitting the difference between main verses ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Country Life (Roxy Music Album)
''Country Life'' is the fourth studio album by English art rock band Roxy Music, released on 15 November 1974 by Island Records. It was released by Atco Records in the United States. The album is considered by many critics to be among the band's most sophisticated and consistent. ''Country Life'' peaked at number three on the UK albums chart. It also charted at number 37 in the US, becoming their first record to crack the top 40 in the country. The album includes Roxy Music's fourth hit single, " All I Want Is You", which, backed with the B-side "Your Application's Failed", reached number 12 on the UK singles chart. An edited version of " The Thrill of It All", with the same B-side, was released in the US. Style and themes Band leader Bryan Ferry took the album's title from the British rural lifestyle magazine '' Country Life''. The opening track, " The Thrill of It All", is an uptempo rocker that builds on the style of previous Roxy Music songs such as "Virginia Plain" (1972 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Thrill Of It All (song)
"The Thrill of It All" is a song by English rock band Roxy Music, released as a single only in the US in March 1975, taken from their 1974 album '' Country Life''. The single was backed by the " All I Want Is You" B-side, an instrumental track called "Your Application's Failed", which is the only track to date written by drummer Paul Thompson. The track was re-released on " The Thrill of It All" boxset. Personnel * Bryan Ferry – vocals, keyboards * John Gustafson – bass *John Wetton – bass on "Your Application's Failed" * Edwin Jobson – strings, synthesiser, keyboards *Andrew Mackay – oboe, saxophone *Phil Manzanera – guitar *Paul Thompson – drums A drum kit (also called a drum set, trap set, or simply drums) is a collection of drums, cymbals, and other Percussion instrument, auxiliary percussion instruments set up to be played by one person. The player (drummer) typically holds a pair o ... References 1974 singles Roxy Music songs 1974 songs Songs writ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andy Mackay
Andrew Mackay (born 23 July 1946) is an English multi-instrumentalist, best known as a founding member (playing oboe and saxophone) of the art rock group Roxy Music. In addition, he has taught music and provided scores for television, while his CV as a session musician encompasses some of the most noteworthy and recognisable names in the music business. Life and career Mackay was born on 23 July 1946 in Lostwithiel, Cornwall, England, and grew up in central London, attending Westminster City School where he was a chorister in the choir of St Margaret's, Westminster. A classically trained woodwind player, he studied music and English literature at the University of Reading. While at university, he played with a band called the Nova Express and, together with future Roxy Music publicist Simon Puxley, formed part of a performance art group called Sunshine. He also struck up a friendship with Winchester art student Brian Eno. In January 1971, Mackay became a member of the art rock b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phil Manzanera
Phillip Geoffrey Targett-Adams (born 31 January 1951), known professionally as Phil Manzanera, is an English guitarist, songwriter and record producer. He is the lead guitarist with Roxy Music, and was the lead guitarist with 801, and Quiet Sun. In 2006, Manzanera co-produced David Gilmour's album ''On an Island'', and played in Gilmour's band for tours in Europe and North America. He wrote and presented a series of 14 one-hour radio programmes for station Planet Rock entitled ''The A-Z of Great Guitarists''. Early life Manzanera was born on 31 January 1951 in London, England, to a Colombian mother (nee Manzanera) and an English father, who worked for British Overseas Airways Corporation, and spent most of his childhood in different parts of the Americas, including Hawaii, Venezuela, Colombia, and Cuba. It was in Havana, Cuba, living opposite Batista that the young Manzanera, aged six, encountered his first guitar, a Spanish guitar owned by his mother. His earliest musical acc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
