ROXY MUSIC - Stranded (1973-2015) RM / SHM-CD / FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

Without Brian Eno, Roxy Music immediately became less experimental, yet they remained adventurous, as Stranded illustrates. Under the direction of Bryan Ferry, Roxy moved toward relatively straightforward territory, adding greater layers of piano and heavy guitars. Even without the washes of Eno's synthesizers, Roxy's music remains unsettling on occasion, yet in this new incarnation, they favor more measured material, whether it's the reflective "A Song for Europe" or the shifting textures of "Psalm." Even the rockers, such as the surging "Street Life" and the segmented "Mother of Pearl," are distinguished by subtle songwriting that emphasizes both Ferry's tortured glamour and Roxy's increasingly impressive grasp of sonic detail. by Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Tracklist:

1 Street Life 3:29

Written-By – Ferry

2 Just Like You 3:36

Written-By – Ferry

3 Amazona 4:16

Written-By – Ferry, Manzanera

4 Psalm 8:04

Choir – The London Welsh Male Choir (Written-By – Ferry)

5 Serenade 2:59

Written-By – Ferry

6 A Song For Europe 5:46

Written-By – Mackay, Ferry

7 Mother Of Pearl 6:52

Written-By – Ferry

8 Sunset 6:04

Bass [String Bass] – Chris Lawrence (Written-By – Ferry)

Credits:

Bass – John Gustafson

Drums, Timpani – Paul Thompson

Guitar, Other [& Treatments] – Phil Manzanera

Oboe, Saxophone, Other [& Treatments] – Andy Mackay

Violin, Synthesizer, Keyboards – Eddie Jobson

Voice [Voices], Piano – Bryan Ferry

ROXY MUSIC - Country Life (1974-2015) RM / SHM-CD / FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

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. by Stephen Thomas Erlewine
Tracklist:
1 The Thrill Of It All 6:22
Written-By – Ferry
2 Three And Nine 4:01
Written-By – Mackay, Ferry
3 All I Want Is You 2:52
Written-By – Ferry
4 Out Of The Blue 4:45
Written-By – Ferry, Manzanera
5 If It Takes All Night 3:09
Written-By – Ferry
6 Bitter-Sweet 4:49
Written-By – Mackay, Ferry
7 Triptych 3:09
Written-By – Ferry
8 Casanova 3:23
Written-By – Ferry
9 A Really Good Time 3:43
Written-By – Ferry
10 Prairie Rose 5:07
Written-By – Ferry, Manzanera
Credits:
Bass – John Gustafson
Drums – Paul Thompson
Guitar – Phil Manzanera
Oboe, Saxophone – Andrew Mackay
Strings, Synthesizer, Keyboards – Edwin Jobson
Vocals, Keyboards, Art Direction – Bryan Ferry

UK - Danger Money (1979-2014) RM / Platinum SHM-CD / FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

The follow-up album has Terry Bozzio taking over the drumming. It features exceptional synth work by Eddie Jobson and bass and vocals from John Wetton. .
Tracklist:

1 Danger Money 8:15

Eddie Jobson / John Wetton

2 Rendezvous 5:00
Doug Cameron / Eddie Jobson / Bruce Springsteen / John Wetton
3 The Only Thing She Needs 7:57
Eddie Jobson / John Wetton
4 Caesar's Palace Blues 4:45
Eddie Jobson / John Wetton
5 Nothing To Lose 3:58
Jay Beckenstein / Julio Fernandez / Eddie Jobson / John Wetton
6 Carrying No Cross 12:22
Eddie Jobson / John Wetton

- Bonus Track -

7 Rendezvous 6:02 (US Single Version / Different Mix) 3:47
Credits:
Drums, Percussion – Terry Bozzio
Keyboards, Violin [Electric] – Eddie Jobson
Lead Vocals, Bass – John Wetton
Written-By, Arranged By – Eddie Jobson, John Wetton

UK - Night After Night (1979-2014) RM / Platinum SHM-CD / FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

The third and final record by the progressive rock trio U.K. was recorded during a 1979 concert in Japan, although it was not released until after the group disbanded; by this time the group featured bassist and lead vocalist John Wetton with ex-Zappa sidemen Eddie Jobson (keyboards and electric violin) and drummer Terry Bozzio. "Night After Night" serves a driving opener, followed by "Rendezvous 6:02," primarily a feature for Jobson's keyboard wizardry. The instrumental "Alaska" is a bit bombastic on the scale of Emerson, Lake & Palmer, though the hard-rocking "In the Dead of Night" makes up for it. Jobson switches to violin for the high-energy closer, "Caesar's Palace Blues" (which is not actually a blues). This is easily the best of U.K.'s rather small discography. by Ken Dryden
Tracklist:
1 Night After Night 5:23
Written-By – Jobson, Wetton
2 Rendezvous 6:02 5:17
Written-By – Jobson, Wetton
3 Nothing To Lose 5:26
Written-By – Jobson, Wetton
4 As Long As You Want Me Here 5:07
Written-By – Jobson, Wetton
5 Alaska 2:20
Written-By – Jobson
6 Time To Kill 6:12
Written-By – Bruford, Eddie Jobson, Wetton
7 Presto Vivace 1:02
Written-By – Jobson
8 In The Dead Of Night 6:23
Written-By – Jobson, Wetton
9 Caesar's Palace Blues 5:06
Written-By – Jobson, Wetton
- Bonus Track -
10 When Will You Realize 3:25
Written-By – Eddie Jobson
Credits:
Drums, Percussion – Terry Bozzio
Keyboards, Violin [Electric Violin] – Eddie Jobson
Voice [Lead Voice], Bass Guitar – John Wetton