This mix is for me, as much as it is for you. I have been doing some binge listening as of late, specifically a lot of bayou blues from Lafayette, a good amount of classic ska and reggae from the likes of Alton Ellis, Dave & Ansel Collins, The Heptones, etc., and the Roxy Music cavalcade of stars, which includes solo work, as well as the band proper. All were in the running for a Weekend Mix. I chose to go with a Roxy mix, as I feel like many either love the band or hate the band. Or worse, judge their merits based solely on "Love Is The Drug" and "Avalon."
The tracks included here are all personal faves, with mostly deep cuts taking the spotlight. For long time fans of all things Roxy Music, this might seem like a greatest hits of sorts, in which case, just listen and enjoy. But for others, dig in with a clear head. It'll do ya good! Plus, I am really happy with the sequencing of the whole thing.
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TRACKLIST
Manifesto- Roxy Music
T.N.K.- 801
You Can Dance- Bryan Ferry
Cindy Tells Me- Brian Eno
Serenade- Roxy Music
Bitter-Sweet- Bryan Ferry
Miss Shapiro- Phil Manzanera
Sentimental Fool- Roxy Music
Golden Hours- 801
St. Elmo's Fire- Brian Eno
In Every Dream Home, A Heartache- Roxy Music
Love Me Madly Again- Bryan Ferry
Just Another High- Roxy Music
A Really Good Time- Roxy Music
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13 comments:
Sal - who have you been listening to from Lafayette???
i would of found a place for "Glenn Miller is Missing" from Andy McCay's soundtrack to Rock Follies. I've always felt it to be a piece with a Roxy's ennui.
pmac,
Jimmy Anderson, King Karl, Gene Terry, Silas Hogan, Jimmy Dotson.
Despite their trajectory from 'retro-futuristic avant garde' to slick pop, I enjoyed every phase of the band. As much as the Eno albums were game-changers, 'Stranded' tightened up the arrangements while still remaining adventurous. 'Siren' remains a particular favorite, tho' 'Love Is the Drug' is probably the worst thing on that one. So many mid-70's bands were so damn serious, but Ferry's songs had a playfulness and subtle humor. I believe 'Avalon', which still sounds fresh today, should get more credit for its influence on so much music that would come after.
For any Roxy fans who aren't aware of it, I would highly recommend the scrapped album that Bryan Ferry made with Dave Stewart of the Eurythmics producing, available as a bootleg, called, 'Alphaville Demos' (1996). These are fully finished songs that really groove hard. Some songs from the sessions were rerecorded for 'Frantic' and 'Olympia', but Alphaville is really worth seeking out.
Slidewell, never heard of that bootleg--will have to check it out. Frantic is a particular favorite of mine, and I would have added I Thought to this mix (which looks great, by the way). A surprise co-write with Brian Eno, I Thought closes out the album in style.
I like all the different Roxy periods too, with Stranded, Country Life, and Siren hitting my sweet spot. Good stuff Sal!
This is Brilliant stuff. Very few bands maintained such a high quality throughout their career (Flesh and Blood a possible exclusion).
Bill,
I have both "Alphaville" and "Horoscope." I'll post links to both here in the comments before the day is done.
Bryan Ferry- Alphaville & Horoscope
http://ms003oc2.lunarbreeze.com/~burnw0/bfboo.zip
Thanks Sal! Looking forward to checking it out when I get home from work tonight.
Manifesto is an ominous foreboding performance, nothing else like it. Thanks!
Great list of SW La. bluesmen, Sal. Have a great weekend.
Thanks for the tunes. A three day weekend over here & your tasty mix to go with it. Great stuff in the midst of Euro elections, a never ending Brexit & Prime Ministers resigning. I was beaten to it but I did want to put a word in for Andy Mackay's excellent "Rock Follies" soundtrack. Cheers!
I think you made that mix for me too. Nicely curated.
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