Roxy Music – Bryan Ferry - Siren (Japanese Edition)
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Bryan Ferry – vocals, keyboards, harmonica
John Gustafson – bass
Eddie Jobson – strings, synthesizer, keyboards (credited as 'Edwin Jobson')
Andy Mackay – oboe, saxophone (credited as 'Andrew Mackay')
Phil Manzanera – guitar
Paul Thompson – drums
Written by Bryan Ferry (all tracks), Phil Manzanera (A4, B4), Andy Mackay (A1, A3), Eddie Johson (B1)
1 LP, standard sleeve
Original analog Master tape : YES
Heavy Press : 180g
Record color : black
Speed : 33 RPM
Size : 12'’
Stereo
Studio
Record Press : unspecified (Japan)
Label : Polydor
Original Label : Islands Records
Recorded June 1975 – September 1975 at Air Studios, London
Engineered by Steve Nye
Produced by Chris Thomas
Originally released in October 1975
Reissued in 1985
Tracks:
Side A:
- Love Is the Drug
- End of the Line
- Sentimental Fool
- Whirlwind
Side B:
- She Sells
- Could It Happen to Me?
- Both Ends Burning
- Nightingale
- Just Another High
Reviews :
“Abandoning the intoxicating blend of art rock and glam-pop that distinguished Stranded and Country Life, Roxy Music concentrate on Bryan Ferry's suave, charming crooner persona for the elegantly modern Siren. As the disco-fied opener "Love Is the Drug" makes clear, Roxy embrace dance and unabashed pop on Siren, weaving them into their sleek, arty sound. It does come at the expense of their artier inclinations, which is part of what distinguished Roxy, but the end result is captivating. Lacking the consistently amazing songs of its predecessor, Siren has a thematic consistency that works in its favor, and helps elevate its best songs -- "Sentimental Fool," "Both Ends Burning," "Just Another High" -- as well as the album itself into the realm of classics.” AllMusic Review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine
Ratings :
AllMusic : 5 / 5 , Discogs : 5 / 5