Rating:
Genre:
Rock
Release Date: 06/16/2009
Run Time: 41:42
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.
~Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide
;)
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