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MANIFESTO

Roxy Music

 

Crossover Prog

2.82 | 154 ratings

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UMUR
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3 stars "Manifesto" is the 6th full-length studio album by UK rock act Roxy Music. The album was released through E.G. Records in the United Kingdom, Polydor Records in Europe and Atco Records in the United States in March 1979. Itīs the first album from Roxy Music since "Siren" from October 1975, although the two studio albums are bridged by the 1976 "Viva!" live album. In the intermediate period various members of the band released solo albums, and worked on other projects.

The material on "Manifesto" is sophisticated pop/rock alternating between darker serious tracks like the opening title track and "Stronger Through the Years", and more lightweight humorous tracks like "Cry, Cry, Cry" and "Dance Away". The album is packed in a powerful, detailed, and well sounding production, which enhances the listening experience. So that part of the album plus the high level musicianship are definitely assets, while the often pale and shallow songwriting arenīt exactly positives. There simply arenīt enough tracks which stand out or are memorable beyond the album playing time. A 3 star (60%) rating is warranted.

UMUR | 3/5 |

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