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Roxy Music - Avalon (1982) [Reissue 2003]
PS3 Rip - Stereo 24bit/96 kHz 
21st Anniversary edition 


 Flesh + Blood suggested that Roxy Music were at the end of the line, but they regrouped and recorded the lovely Avalon, one of their finest albums. Certainly, the lush, elegant soundscapes of Avalon are far removed from the edgy avant-pop of their early records, yet it represents another landmark in their career. With its stylish, romantic washes of synthesizers and Bryan Ferry's elegant, seductive croon, Avalon simultaneously functioned as sophisticated make-out music for yuppies and as the maturation of synth pop. Ferry was never this romantic or seductive, either with Roxy or as a solo artist, and Avalon shimmers with elegance in both its music and its lyrics. "More Than This," "Take a Chance with Me," "While My Heart Is Still Beating," and the title track are immaculately crafted and subtle songs, where the shifting synthesizers and murmured vocals gradually reveal the melodies. It's a rich, textured album and a graceful way to end the band's career.  


Tracklist:

 01. More Than This 
 02. The Space Between 
 03. Avalon
 04. India
 05. While My Heart Is Still Beating 
 06. The Main Thing 
 07. Take A Chance With Me 
 08. To Turn You On 
 09. True To Life 
 10. Tara