We didn’t expect much from Country Life, after the so-so Stranded and Bryan’s solo experiments, so its quality certainly delivers and gives hope for the future. The party seems to be winding down a la side two of the debut on “A Really Good Time”, but “Prairie Rose”, with its slide guitars and honking saxes, is one of the odder evocations of the state of Texas in the rock ‘n roll era. The trashy rock sound returns for “Casanova”, a putdown worthy of Dylan’s nastiness. Their unique style of sophisticated soul mixed with rock and roll and jazz influences paved the way for the development of 'adult alternative' and they were also innovative in terms of their synthesiser experiments throughout their career, which influenced much music during the 1980s. A baroque harpsichord leads “Triptych” strange even for them, the lyrics seem occupied with the Crucifixion and Resurrection. Roxy Music were undoubtedly one of rocks greatest bands. “Bitter Sweet” is a dire little tune, made even more foreboding when the stormtroopers come marching through and the proceedings take a distinctly Germanic tone, even before he sings a verse in that language.
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In full illustration of what the album listening experience was like back in the days when we had to manually switch between sides, the second half of the album is a different trip. “If It Takes All Night” sounds like one of Ferry’s perverted covers from his solo albums, though the party rhythm of the track doesn’t mesh with the arrival of “that old ennui”. Similarly, “Out Of The Blue” rocks just as hard, with plenty of phasing on and off Eddie Jobson’s violin. Then “All I Want Is You” is an excellent wall of guitars, and a return to the sound of “Thrill” without repeating it. 'Dance Away' here is the original mix found on early pressings of the album (subsequent. Tracks 2-4 to 2-10 taken from Country Life.
“Three And Nine” brings back the camp and a nod to the ‘50s, with what sounds like French words but aren’t. The album was ranked number 371 on Rolling Stone magazines 2003 list of The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. Tracks 1-7 to 1-13 taken from For Your Pleasure. “The Thrill Of It All” is yet another classic opener, a simple piano part running through the entire track while the drums pound the pavement. Side one is easily their best, most consistent side since the debut, while not as startling. Audio Only, Roxy Music, The Thrill of It All Live The Beacon Theatre (New York, NY)November 26, 1975King Biscuit Flour Hour / WBCN-FM BroadcastLyricsThe sky. Watch the video for The Thrill of It All from Roxy Music's The Thrill of It All: Roxy Music (1972-1982) for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Given the evidence on Country Life, we can presume that familiarity with each other worked in their favor. Somehow Roxy Music managed to maintain a lineup for two straight albums. The thrill of it all The Night Is Young, Roxy Music, Soul On Fire.
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