Roxy Music-Virginia Plain (1972)

Early Roxy Music (first three albums : Roxy Music, For Your Pleasure, Stranded) managed to create a unique sound that drew on many different influences: 50s rock n' roll, 30s style crooning, modern electronic music, sound manipulation and collage, classical instrumentation, sound effects and Pop Art. The group were styled by the fashion designer Antony Price and lead singer Bryan Ferry. Each piece of work made a definite artistic statement. They were retro and futuristic at the same time. They were of their time and also apart from it, they referenced the past and predicted the future.