
16 March 1979 · 48 YEARS
Manifesto
Roxy Music
Released in 1979, the album captures the band returning from a hiatus with a more commercial aesthetic. It balances electronic textures with the group's signature romantic melancholy, reflecting the changing London music scene.
This release represents a turn toward a more polished, fashionable sound. By trading complexity for infectious rhythms, the band pivoted toward the commercial success that would define their work in the coming years.