@vascosantos5315

8 years ago

Do you like Bryan Ferry? I've been a big Roxy Music fan ever since the release of their 1979 album, Manifesto. Before that, I really didn't understand any of their work. Too experimental, too avantgarde. It was on Manifesto that Bryan Ferry's presence became more apparent. I think Avalon was the group's undisputed masterpiece. It's an epic meditation on human relationships. At the same time, it deepens and enriches the meaning of the preceeding two albums. Listen to the brilliant ensemble playing of Ferry, Hubbard, Newmark and Spenner. You can pratically hear every nuance of every instrument. In terms of lyrical craftsmanship, the sheer songwriting, this album hits a new peak of professionalism. Take the lyrics to More Than This. In this song, Ferry opens up the doors to his soul and expresses his desire to capture a particular moment in time. There's a sense of beauty that is undeniable in the message. Jealous Guy is the most moving Pop song of the 1980's, about insecurity, regret and as the title indicates, jealousy. Ferry takes a third class song from the vastly overrated John Lennon and makes it his own, with a heartwarming performance. It's as if the song was written for him. Bryan Ferry's solo career seems to be more commercial and therefore more satisfying, in a narrower way. Especially songs like Let's Stick Together and Don't Stop The Dance. But I also think Bryan Ferry works best within the confines of the group, than as a solo artist, and I stress the word artist. This is Slave To Love, a great, great song, a personal favorite.

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