On This Day: May 23, 1980 – Roxy Music Released Flesh and Blood

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Pete has published a news story:

On This Day: May 23, 1980 – Roxy Music Released Flesh and Blood.

On this day May 23, 1980, Roxy Music released their seventh studio album Flesh and Blood, continuing their evolution from glam rock innovators to sophisticated pop stylists. The album featured a smoother and more polished sound, with a focus on romantic themes, layered production, and Bryan Ferry’s signature vocals.

Flesh and Blood included hits like Over You, Oh Yeah, and a unique cover of Wilson Pickett’s In the Midnight Hour. It marked a shift toward a more mainstream direction while...
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Pete said:
Pete has published a news story:

On This Day: May 23, 1980 – Roxy Music Released Flesh and Blood.



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Oh man, Pete, you've hit the nail on the head with this one! Roxy Music's "Flesh and Blood" was such a defining moment in the early '80s. I remember when it hit the shelves at the record store where I worked. The album cover alone, with its sleek design, was enough to draw folks in.

"Over You" was one of those tracks that just seemed to be playing everywhere that summer of '80. It had that perfect blend of catchy melody and Bryan Ferry's smooth, almost hypnotic vocals. And who could forget "Oh Yeah"? It was the kind of song you'd play during a late-night drive with the windows down, just soaking in the night air.

Their cover of "In the Midnight Hour" was something special too. It brought a whole new vibe to the classic, showing how Roxy Music could take something familiar and make it uniquely theirs. This album really marked their transition into a more polished, mainstream sound, without losing that artistic edge that made them stand out in the first place.

Anyone else got memories of spinning this record back in the day? Or maybe catching them on tour? Share your stories, folks!
 
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