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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
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Always pushing the boundaries of the term "rock", this live album of Roxy, circa the early years, is comprehensive listening for any fan of the genre (could Roxy ever be put into one, some might say). The line up had lost the "non-musician" Eno, but in my opinion Roxy had gained a greater artist in prog-rock and Frank Zappa guest musician Eddie Jobson, a talented multi-instrumentalist who added depth to the opener "Out of the Blue", the fiery electric violin solo being his. The band blast through "Pyjamarama", a little heard welcome addition, and then move onto the weirdness of "The Bogus Man" accompanied by subtle guitar work from Phil Manzanera and sci-fi synth from Jobson. "Chance Meeting" is low-key but still brooding especially Ferry's vocal styling and Manzanera's synth-guitar. From this explodes "Both Ends Burning", mighty, powerful and with the ever present powerhouse drumming from Paul Thompson (surely one of rocks greatest drummers). The only nag is the wail of backing singers "the Sirens" during the chorus, which almost ruin the song, but Manzanera sets the record straight with a blistering solo to close. "If There is Something" is a jam epic, with the space created for Thompsons drumming, Jobson's synth and violin and some magnificent trade-off's between Andy Mackays sax and Manzanera, who plays for his life to keep up. Perhaps greater than the original. If there is one song which is better live then "In every dream home a Heartache" is the one. Menacing, brooding and downright disturbing. Ferry and all the musicians clearly enjoy taking the opening section and dragging out its oppressiveness to the maximum. Synth and guitar touches add to the eeriness. Then the whole joint blows up when all the musicians go into overdrive and crash their way through the second section, wailing guitar and pounding drum fans listen up. This cracking album finishes on "Do the Strand" which lightens the atmosphere for a sing and dancealong and makes sure the album closes in style. A great addition to any collection, and goes to show Roxy Music had to be one of the most creative and ingenius bands around both in the studio and on the stage.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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This is my favourite Roxy album. I don't understand why it does not get mentioned as one of the great live recordings. There is so much energy on display and the sound is so much fuller than on their studio work. I bought this in the '70s and it still sounds vital.
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For some reason,"Viva!" is seldom noted in "Best-of" Roxy album lists,but it is a great sampler of the classic,ie pre-1979 band,minus Eno but plus Eddie Jobson.
From the very begining,the volume of the audience chanting shows how up for it the crowds at these shows were."Out Of The Blue" shows the band's rock music chops,with a great Jobson solo.There's then an odd,slow-tempo "Pyjamarama",then the weirdness of "The Bogus Man".Another change of pace,with Andy McKay outstanding on "Chance Meeting",then Ferry,the backing singers and Manzanera blow out on "Both Ends Burning".
The next three pieces,side 2 of the original vinyl,again change direction,with some great soloing on "If There Is Something",which starts off poppy,turns sombre,then ends up upbeat again.The highlight of most Roxy shows of this era,and this album,is "In Every Dream Hope a Heartache",perhaps the strangest love song ever,an ode dedicated to a blow-up doll.Ferry's delivery of the vocals and Manzanera's blistering solo are brilliant.It ends with "Do The Strand",great pop music in front of Roxy's Geordie hometown audience-"Arabs at oases/Eskimos and Geordies".
Rumour has it that this was originally planned as a double album,as was the custom for live albums in the mid-1970s.The CD release has no extra goodies,but we can live in hope for the planned double album release sometime in the future,can't we?
From the very begining,the volume of the audience chanting shows how up for it the crowds at these shows were."Out Of The Blue" shows the band's rock music chops,with a great Jobson solo.There's then an odd,slow-tempo "Pyjamarama",then the weirdness of "The Bogus Man".Another change of pace,with Andy McKay outstanding on "Chance Meeting",then Ferry,the backing singers and Manzanera blow out on "Both Ends Burning".
The next three pieces,side 2 of the original vinyl,again change direction,with some great soloing on "If There Is Something",which starts off poppy,turns sombre,then ends up upbeat again.The highlight of most Roxy shows of this era,and this album,is "In Every Dream Hope a Heartache",perhaps the strangest love song ever,an ode dedicated to a blow-up doll.Ferry's delivery of the vocals and Manzanera's blistering solo are brilliant.It ends with "Do The Strand",great pop music in front of Roxy's Geordie hometown audience-"Arabs at oases/Eskimos and Geordies".
Rumour has it that this was originally planned as a double album,as was the custom for live albums in the mid-1970s.The CD release has no extra goodies,but we can live in hope for the planned double album release sometime in the future,can't we?
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"The only nag is the wail of backing singers "the Sirens" during the chorus, which almost ruin the song,"
You have to be joking! Read more
You have to be joking! Read more
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I bought this album when I was 15. I am now 46. Its still brilliant. Nuff said. RM just injected so much life into their music, now brooding, now kick-ass live. Read more
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