ROXY MUSIC - AVALON - Vinyl LP - EG Records - 1982 - VG FREE POSTAGE (2737)

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ROXY MUSIC - AVALON - Vinyl LP - EG Records - 1982 - VG FREE POSTAGE (2737)

Roxy Music – Avalon is the eighth and final studio album by the English art rock band Roxy Music, released on 28 May 1982 by E.G. Records and Polydor. It marks the culmination of the band’s evolution toward a smoother, more romantic sound, often credited with helping define the sophisti-pop genre.

🎶 Tracklist

Side A:

1. More Than This – A dreamy, melancholic pop anthem and one of the band’s biggest hits.

2. The Space Between – A groove-driven track with layered synths and rhythmic complexity.

3. Avalon – The title track, featuring ethereal vocals by Yanick Étienne, evoking themes of longing and fantasy.

4. India – A short, atmospheric instrumental interlude.

5. While My Heart Is Still Beating – A moody, introspective ballad co-written by Andy Mackay.

Side B:

6. The Main Thing – A funk-infused track with a hypnotic bassline.

7. Take a Chance with Me – A romantic, melodic tune with oboe by Andy Mackay.

8. To Turn You On – A lush, sensual ballad with cello by Kermit Moore.

9. True to Life – A shimmering, synth-heavy track with emotional depth.

10. Tara – A brief, haunting instrumental featuring saxophone by Andy Mackay.

🎛️ Production & Personnel

• Produced by: Roxy Music and Rhett Davies

• Recorded at: Compass Point Studios (Bahamas), The Power Station (New York), and Gallery Studios (UK)

• Lead vocals & keyboards: Bryan Ferry

• Guitar: Phil Manzanera, Neil Hubbard

• Saxophone/Oboe: Andy Mackay

• Drums: Andy Newmark, Rick Marotta

• Bass: Alan Spenner, Neil Jason

• Backing vocals: Fonzi Thornton, Yanick Étienne

• Mixed by: Bob Clearmountain

• Mastered by: Robert Ludwig

🌟 Style & Legacy

• A shift from the band’s earlier glam/art rock to a sophisticated, ambient pop sound.

• The album’s themes revolve around romanticism, introspection, and emotional detachment.

• "More Than This", "Avalon", and "Take a Chance with Me" were released as singles, with the first becoming a major international hit.

• Topped the UK Albums Chart for three weeks and remained on the chart for over a year.

• Certified Platinum in the US, making it Roxy Music’s most commercially successful album.

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