Country Life [Half-Speed Master]

by Roxy Music

Overview

Continuing with the stylistic developments of Stranded, Country Life finds Roxy Music at the peak of their powers, alternating between majestic, unsettling art rock and glamorous, elegant pop/rock. At their best, Roxy combine these two extremes, like on the exhilarating opener "The Thrill of It All," but Country Life benefits considerably from the ebb and flow of the group's two extremes, since it showcases their deft instrumental execution and their textured, enthralling songwriting. And, in many ways, Country Life offers the greatest and most consistent set of Roxy Music songs, illustrating their startling depth. From the sleek rock of "All I Want Is You" and "Prairie Rose" to the elegant, string-laced pop of "A Really Good Time," Country Life is filled with thrilling songs, and Roxy Music rarely sounded as invigorating as they do here. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Product Details

Release Date:	05/13/2022
Label:	Republic
UPC:	0602507460242
Rank:	30098

Tracks

1. The Thrill of It All
2. Three and Nine
3. All I Want Is You
4. Out of the Blue
5. If It Takes All Night
6. Bitter Sweet
7. Triptych
8. Casanova
9. A Really Good Time
10. Prairie Rose

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Roxy Music   Primary Artist
Eddie Jobson   Violin,Strings,Keyboards,Synthesizer
John Gustafson   Bass
Bryan Ferry   Vocals,Voices,Keyboards
Phil Manzanera   Drums,Guitar
Andy Mackay   Oboe,Saxophone
Paul Thompson   Drums
Andrew T. Mackay   Oboe,Saxophone

Technical Credits

John Gustafson   Producer
John Punter   Engineer,Producer
Michael Sellers   Assistant
Bryan Ferry   Composer,Producer,Art Direction
George Piros   Mastering
Phil Manzanera   Composer,Producer
Roxy Music   Producer
Steve Nye   Assistant,Engineer
Bob Ludwig   Digital Remastering
Eric Bowman   Photography
Paul Nunn   Assistant,Engineer
Constanze Karoli   Translation
Sean Milligan   Engineer,Assistant
Andy Mackay   Composer,Producer
Paul Thompson   Producer
Nicholas Deville   Design,Cover Design
Eric Boman   Photography
Bob Bowkett   Artwork
Antony Price   Fashion Advisor
Eveline Grunwald   Translation