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The Thrill of It All

Certain Songs #2121: Roxy Music – “The Thrill of It All”

June 6, 2021 by Jim Connelly

Album: Country Life
Year: 1974

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So while “Editions of You” is always going to be my favorite Roxy Music song, there is absolutely no doubt in my mind that “The Thrill of It All” is the greatest Roxy Music song, and I’m not sure it’s even particularly close. If ever a song lived up to its name, it’s this one.

After putting out three albums in about 18 months, Roxy Music took their time with the fourth, the band line-up having solidified with Eddie Jobson on synths and electric violin and John Gustafon on bass, Country Life was incredibly focused, and the ensemble playing was out of this world.

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Filed Under: Certain Songs Tagged With: Country Life, Roxy Music, The Thrill of It All

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