Roxy Music (June 24, 1972) – Melody Maker – Album Review “Roxy: they’ve only just begun”

The June 24, 1972 issue of Melody Maker features a highly positive review of Roxy Music’s debut album, headlined “Roxy: they’ve only just begun”, praising the band’s fresh and extraordinary sound.

Publication: Melody Maker

Date: June 24, 1972

Country: United Kingdom Location: London

Section: Album Reviews (Page 22)

THE STORY

The review describes Roxy Music’s self-titled debut as an extraordinary and original work. It highlights the band’s unique style — blending art rock, glam, and retro influences — with Bryan Ferry’s distinctive vocals, the futuristic yet nostalgic sound, and strong tracks such as “Re-make/Re-model” and “Ladytron”. The writer notes the album’s bold experimentation and predicts a bright future for the group.

CONTEXT AND NOTES 

June 1972 marked the explosive arrival of Roxy Music on the UK music scene. Their self-titled debut album was a critical and commercial breakthrough, helping define the early glam/art rock movement alongside acts like David Bowie. This Melody Maker review captures the excitement surrounding the band’s innovative approach during the early glam era.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS 

Event: In-depth debut album review Era: 1972 (Roxy Music breakthrough) Tone: Enthusiastic, appreciative, forward-looking

Photography: Black & white band photo (featuring Bryan Ferry and band members)

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

• Prominent headline: “Roxy: they’ve only just begun”

• Sub-heading referencing the album “ROXY MUSIC” (Island)

• Large illustrative photo of the band / Bryan Ferry

• Detailed multi-paragraph review text discussing the album’s style, tracks, and influences

• Classic Melody Maker 1970s newsprint layout

RELATED MATERIAL 

This Roxy Music album review appears in the same June 24, 1972 issue of Melody Maker as the ELO/The Move single announcement, Dave Hill “Blind Date”, and the Alice Cooper concert advert.

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