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| The Best of Roxy Music | ||||
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| Released | 11 June 2001[1] | |||
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| Length | 74:20 | |||
| Label | Virgin | |||
| Producer | Chris Thomas, John Punter, Peter Sinfield, Rhett Davies, Roxy Music | |||
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2001 greatest hits album by Roxy Music
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | [3] |
| Record Collector | [4] |
The Best of Roxy Music is a greatest hits album by English art rock band Roxy Music, released in 2001. The album includes at least one song from all eight of the band`s studio albums and all three of their non-album single A-sides. The songs are arranged in reverse chronological order.
Leer másReview
2001 greatest hits album by Roxy Music
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | [3] |
| Record Collector | [4] |
The Best of Roxy Music is a greatest hits album by English art rock band Roxy Music, released in 2001. The album includes at least one song from all eight of the band`s studio albums and all three of their non-album single A-sides. The songs are arranged in reverse chronological order.
Leer másTrack listing
All tracks are written by Bryan Ferry, except where noted
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Original album | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Avalon" | Avalon, 1982 | 4:16 | |
| 2. | "More Than This" | Avalon | 4:19 | |
| 3. | "Jealous Guy" | John Lennon | non-album single, 1981 | 4:57 |
| 4. | "Over You" | Ferry, Phil Manzanera | Flesh and Blood, 1980 | 3:27 |
| 5. | "Same Old Scene" | Flesh and Blood | 3:59 | |
| 6. | "Oh Yeah" | Flesh and Blood | 4:52 | |
| 7. | "Angel Eyes" | Ferry, Andy Mackay | Manifesto, 1979 | 2:52 |
| 8. | "Dance Away" | Manifesto | 3:47 | |
| 9. | "Both Ends Burning" | Siren, 1975 | 5:15 | |
| 10. | "Love Is the Drug" | Ferry, Mackay | Siren | 4:08 |
| 11. | "Out of the Blue" | Ferry, Manzanera | Country Life, 1974 | 4:45 |
| 12. | "All I Want Is You" | Country Life | 2:54 | |
| 13. | "Mother of Pearl" | Stranded, 1973 | 6:35 | |
| 14. | "Street Life" | Stranded | 3:28 | |
| 15. | "Do the Strand" | For Your Pleasure, 1973 | 4:03 | |
| 16. | "Pyjamarama" | non-album single, 1973 | 2:52 | |
| 17. | "Virginia Plain" | non-album single, later included on re-releases of Roxy Music, 1972 | 2:58 | |
| 18. | "Re-Make/Re-Model" | Roxy Music | 4:53 | |
| Total length: | 1:14:11 | |||
Personnel
- Bryan Ferry – vocals, keyboards (1971–1983)
- Andy Mackay – saxophone, oboe (1971–1983)
- Phil Manzanera – lead guitar (1972–1983)
- Paul Thompson – drums (1971–1980)
- Brian Eno – synthesizer, treatments, backing vocals (1971–1973)
- Graham Simpson – bass (1971–1972)
- John Gustafson – bass (1973–1976)
- Eddie Jobson – keyboards, synthesizers, electric violin (1973–1976)
Production
- Design – Bogdan Zarkowski, Bryan Ferry, Nick De Ville
- Liner notes – Dr.I.D.Smith
- Photography by – Anton Corbijn, Antony Price, Karl Stoecker
- Producer – Chris Thomas, John Punter, Peter Sinfield, Rhett Davies, Roxy Music
Charts
| Chart (2001) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Albums (ARIA)[5] | 84 |
| Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria)[6] | 27 |
| Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[7] | 25 |
| German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[8] | 19 |
| Spanish Albums (PROMUSICAE)[9] | 95 |
| Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[10] | 35 |
| UK Albums (OCC)[11] | 12 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium (BEA)[12] | Gold | 25,000* |
| United Kingdom (BPI)[1] | Platinum | 300,000* |
* Sales figures based on certification alone. | ||
2001 greatest hits album by Roxy Music
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | [3] |
| Record Collector | [4] |
The Best of Roxy Music is a greatest hits album by English art rock band Roxy Music, released in 2001. The album includes at least one song from all eight of the band`s studio albums and all three of their non-album single A-sides. The songs are arranged in reverse chronological order.
Track listing
All tracks are written by Bryan Ferry, except where noted
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Original album | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Avalon" | Avalon, 1982 | 4:16 | |
| 2. | "More Than This" | Avalon | 4:19 | |
| 3. | "Jealous Guy" | John Lennon | non-album single, 1981 | 4:57 |
| 4. | "Over You" | Ferry, Phil Manzanera | Flesh and Blood, 1980 | 3:27 |
| 5. | "Same Old Scene" | Flesh and Blood | 3:59 | |
| 6. | "Oh Yeah" | Flesh and Blood | 4:52 | |
| 7. | "Angel Eyes" | Ferry, Andy Mackay | Manifesto, 1979 | 2:52 |
| 8. | "Dance Away" | Manifesto | 3:47 | |
| 9. | "Both Ends Burning" | Siren, 1975 | 5:15 | |
| 10. | "Love Is the Drug" | Ferry, Mackay | Siren | 4:08 |
| 11. | "Out of the Blue" | Ferry, Manzanera | Country Life, 1974 | 4:45 |
| 12. | "All I Want Is You" | Country Life | 2:54 | |
| 13. | "Mother of Pearl" | Stranded, 1973 | 6:35 | |
| 14. | "Street Life" | Stranded | 3:28 | |
| 15. | "Do the Strand" | For Your Pleasure, 1973 | 4:03 | |
| 16. | "Pyjamarama" | non-album single, 1973 | 2:52 | |
| 17. | "Virginia Plain" | non-album single, later included on re-releases of Roxy Music, 1972 | 2:58 | |
| 18. | "Re-Make/Re-Model" | Roxy Music | 4:53 | |
| Total length: | 1:14:11 | |||
Personnel
- Bryan Ferry – vocals, keyboards (1971–1983)
- Andy Mackay – saxophone, oboe (1971–1983)
- Phil Manzanera – lead guitar (1972–1983)
- Paul Thompson – drums (1971–1980)
- Brian Eno – synthesizer, treatments, backing vocals (1971–1973)
- Graham Simpson – bass (1971–1972)
- John Gustafson – bass (1973–1976)
- Eddie Jobson – keyboards, synthesizers, electric violin (1973–1976)
Production
- Design – Bogdan Zarkowski, Bryan Ferry, Nick De Ville
- Liner notes – Dr.I.D.Smith
- Photography by – Anton Corbijn, Antony Price, Karl Stoecker
- Producer – Chris Thomas, John Punter, Peter Sinfield, Rhett Davies, Roxy Music
Charts
| Chart (2001) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Albums (ARIA)[5] | 84 |
| Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria)[6] | 27 |
| Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[7] | 25 |
| German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[8] | 19 |
| Spanish Albums (PROMUSICAE)[9] | 95 |
| Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[10] | 35 |
| UK Albums (OCC)[11] | 12 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium (BEA)[12] | Gold | 25,000* |
| United Kingdom (BPI)[1] | Platinum | 300,000* |
* Sales figures based on certification alone. | ||
