FOR YOUR PLEASURE (by Roxy Music)

SUMMARY:                    RUNNING TIME: 39:33 Min.

In 1973, Island Records & Warner Bros. Records (through its Atlantic Records label) released Roxy Music’s second studio album.  This album’s playlist was written by lead vocalist/keyboardist Bryan Ferry.  With Brian Eno on synthesizer, the British band’s eight tracks are the following:

                                                                       Running Time:

SIDE 1

1. “Do The Strand”                                               4:00
2. “Beauty Queen”                                                 4:35
3. “Strictly Confidential”                                         3:42
4. “Editions of You”                                               3:40
5. “In Every Dream Home a Heartache”                  4:25

SIDE 2

1. “The Bogus Man”                                             9:22
2. “Grey Lagoons”                                                4:11
3. “For Your Pleasure”                                           6:58

REVIEW:

To experience quirky 1970’s British pop rock, “For Your Pleasure” doesn’t disappoint.  In addition to Ferry’s intriguing lyrics, the instrumentals sound reminiscent of The Doors. Suffice to say, this album is a rollicking nostalgia treat revisiting Bryan Ferry’s early career.    

PACKAGING:

The tracks and running times are provided, as are the basic credits.

BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING:                     7 Stars