Bryan Ferry is well known for his attention to sound quality and I believe likes his vinyl too. Certainly all his records still come out on vinyl. Roxy Music records like Avalon and Flesh and Blood sound marvellous and are great to show off your system.
This album, released in 1987 is probably my favourite. Its an album full of athmosphere, tension and claustorphobia and some very moody pictures of Bryan on the cover.
The former English teacher kicks off here with Limbo, a fast paced song which still seems to find him in a worrisome mood. Throughout the record ambient songs seem to come from everywhere, beats, synths and strings, sounding just like Brian Eno is back on board.
The slow song Zamba ends side one and is a typical tale of the mysterious woman who drives him crazy. The right stuff picks up the speed again while female voices spice up the chorus on The name of the game.
Its lush, imaginative and great to listen to.
Oh and its another master by Robert Ludwig.