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Every nuance is cared for in this superbly produced (but not over-produced) album. Frankly, words could not spell out the score, but I'll give it a go. It is wonderfully lush, romantic, incisive. It is also a remarkably cohesive album. Although there is variation between tracks, particularly rhythmically, the overall musical feel and the lyrical feel are both quite lucid and they are perfectly matched.
The album begins with 'More Than This' which lays down the very high standard of the album, with no instrument dominating but marvellous little sequences coming in at just the right time, most notably from the guitar and the keyboards. The vocals are also used cleverly, as more than a voice - as an instrument in itself with peaks in the middle of lines creating a sweeping effect in the verses, like the tide washing in and out, to which the lyrics refer. The second verse is a gentle gaining of understanding from the first and the track moves onward to its serene departure. You could say I kinda like it.
Next is 'The Space Between', lyrically a suggestion of moving beyond friendship and characterised by some marvellous percussion. The highlight of the title track is the stunning background vocal with pitch perfect high notes. Next (on the original sequence at least) follows a short instrumental which maintains the flow with refined touches in both foreground and background, then comes the heartfelt 'While My Heart Is Still Beating' (the lyric including "My heart has flown away now, will it never stop bleeding?").
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Many Roxy fans from the Eno era probably look down on the later albums as they are mainstream offerings, but within that context they are among the classiest, most distinct pop albums of any age. 'Avalon' is proof that they adapted effortlessly to the changing recording values of the 1980s, a rarity among bands plying their trade in the early 1970s. In any case, they were revered by most of the latest pop generation of that age, such as Duran Duran.
'Avalon' has the richest collection of hit singles of any of their albums. 'Take A Chance With Me', with its folky descending scales wrapped in cutting edge cool, is gorgeous, yet languishes in the shade of the giddy 'More Than This' and the showstopping title track. The whole album is recorded beautifully, boosting even the less memorable material. 'The Space Between' and 'The Main Thing' are great dance tracks, while the usual cut glass guitar and swooning bass converse throughout. A fitting end to a great catalogue.
'Avalon' has the richest collection of hit singles of any of their albums. 'Take A Chance With Me', with its folky descending scales wrapped in cutting edge cool, is gorgeous, yet languishes in the shade of the giddy 'More Than This' and the showstopping title track. The whole album is recorded beautifully, boosting even the less memorable material. 'The Space Between' and 'The Main Thing' are great dance tracks, while the usual cut glass guitar and swooning bass converse throughout. A fitting end to a great catalogue.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Ned Ludgate
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I bought this because it was missing from my collection and it is all that I knew it to be.
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By kitbee
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I had earlier Roxy albums For your Pleasure and Country Life which are great and a more recent Roxy compilation. It's a very accomplished album in terms of wriing,performance and production. I've heard it a few times now and am enjoying hearing some different tracks, some with immediate hooks like More than This and others that are growing better with each play.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Avalon is that Roxy Music staple I just can't seem to discard. (Have the same track record with Appetite for Destruction and Joshua Tree, two other CDs that regularly get tossed and repurchased.) The cover art evokes a misty Camelot ... the ten tracks (two of which are instrumentals), however, are smooth and sensual, yet contemporary. More Than This and Take a Chance With Me tease and hypnotize with their slow rhythms. Bryan Ferry's vocals are suave, gauzy, and nearly beg for the ear to bend closer to the player, then the sax, guitar, and synthesizers spin a smoky lounge ambience. It's a siren's croon. Only a matter of time before I purchase Bete Noire (again!) ... Seven Deadly Sins with David Gilmour (shh!) lending his guitar skills to the sway is the clincher.
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I spent my late teens and early twenties trying to look as effortlessly cool and aloof as Bryan Ferry - I had the height, the build, the dark hair and owned a couple of nice suits. That is as far as I got and one day I found that in trying to get "The BF Look", I inadvertently looked like I had just had a stroke. How ridiculous was I? No replies required it was a rhetorical question.
As my title suggests this original sounding and ultra cool album was my first purchase and I have fond memories of taking it to play in art lessons at school on Monday mornings, hoping one or two girls would like it.
Many words down the subsequent years have been printed or said about how wonderful this iconic album is, and it's all true. Many other bands and singers, very pale imitators - you know who they are, copied the look the sounds and made fortunes. They proved very commercial successes without having the real musical talent or songwriting ability to ever have the gravitas the way Roxy had. "Avalon" was every bit as original and innovative as the early Roxy albums in that every new romantic band in the early '80s wanted to follow the sound and look that Roxy inspired. I haven't typed about individual songs on this brilliant album because others have done a sterling job of that in earlier reviews. Just take their word for it. Forget the other bands who merely followed, because as Bryan once sang in "The In Crowd" - "Other guys imitate us, but the original is still the greatest." Indeed.
As my title suggests this original sounding and ultra cool album was my first purchase and I have fond memories of taking it to play in art lessons at school on Monday mornings, hoping one or two girls would like it.
Many words down the subsequent years have been printed or said about how wonderful this iconic album is, and it's all true. Many other bands and singers, very pale imitators - you know who they are, copied the look the sounds and made fortunes. They proved very commercial successes without having the real musical talent or songwriting ability to ever have the gravitas the way Roxy had. "Avalon" was every bit as original and innovative as the early Roxy albums in that every new romantic band in the early '80s wanted to follow the sound and look that Roxy inspired. I haven't typed about individual songs on this brilliant album because others have done a sterling job of that in earlier reviews. Just take their word for it. Forget the other bands who merely followed, because as Bryan once sang in "The In Crowd" - "Other guys imitate us, but the original is still the greatest." Indeed.
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Very Good!
I bought this as a christmas present for my father, it was perfect good description and at a very reasonable price!
Published 5 months ago by Matthew Davies
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Timeless classic
Bought the CD to replace an old casstte tape from the 80's.This album does not date at all,will not review all tracks as they are all well known,just buy if you've not yet done so... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Alan
5.0 out of 5 stars
Avalon
Forgot just how good this album was. Great listening, brought back lots of memories.
Highly recomended, even for the younger generation!
Highly recomended, even for the younger generation!
Published 7 months ago by Andy t
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Avalon - soft , happy tunes
Avalon is a classic which I never tire to listen to. Ferry's honeysoft voice makes me smile at all the memories I have from listening to these songs. Read more
Published 10 months ago by breizhcopfan
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Rich, Dreamy, Sumptous.....
This is a mature album - of a band and musicians who know their craft and in their time, have tried and played almost everything. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Tim Kidner
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All time favourite
This is my all-time favourite album. It never sounds dated or fails to evoke a mood of sensual delight. Favourite track is 'True To Life' but love them all.
Published 20 months ago by northumbrianlady
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avalon/roxy
last one of my albums, now transferred to cd from order, to completion and delivery , of excellent quality cant think of a complaint.
Published on 10 Mar 2011 by ian
5.0 out of 5 stars
Avalon - Roxy Music CD
Another great-value Roxy Music album. Bryan Ferry really sounds great in classic tracks
like 'More Than This' and the title track, 'Avalon'. Read more
like 'More Than This' and the title track, 'Avalon'. Read more
Published on 19 Nov 2010 by P. R. Greenbaum
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