About this album
Where they were
Released in 2001, 'The Best of Roxy Music' arrives after the band had disbanded in 1983, showcasing their influential catalog. This compilation serves as a retrospective look at their evolution from avant-garde pioneers to pop mainstays, highlighting key tracks from their formative years and later successes.
Why it matters
This compilation album achieved significant commercial success, reaching the top ten in the UK Albums Chart and introducing Roxy Music's unique style to a new generation. Its release reinvigorated interest in the band's legacy, affirming their status as key figures in British rock history.
Essential tracks
- "More Than This" — This track exemplifies the band's lush soundscapes and haunting melodies, capturing the essence of longing and introspection.
- "Love Is the Drug" — With its infectious groove and seductive lyrics, this song highlights Roxy Music's ability to blend rock with sophisticated pop sensibilities.
- "Virginia Plain" — An early classic that showcases their proto-punk energy and glam aesthetic, it's a defining moment in the band's discography.
- "Avalon" — The closing track of their last studio album, it represents a mature sound marked by lush arrangements and reflective lyrics.
Release Date
June 11, 2001
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Tracklist
- 1 Avalon 4:16
- 2 More Than This 4:18
- 3 Jealous Guy 4:57
- 4 Over You 3:27
- 5 Same Old Scene 3:58
- 6 Oh Yeah 4:52
- 7 Angel Eyes 2:51
- 8 Dance Away 3:46
- 9 Both Ends Burning 5:15
- 10 Love Is the Drug 4:07
- 11 Out of the Blue 4:45
- 12 All I Want Is You 2:53
- 13 Mother of Pearl 6:35
- 14 Street Life 3:28
- 15 Do the Strand 4:02
- 16 Pyjamarama 2:52
- 17 Virginia Plain 2:57
- 18 Re‐Make/Re‐Model 4:52