Roxy Music (1974) Triptych - LOST 70s GEMS

Full of strutting and preening pop rock, slashing rock n roll married with elegant and artsy gentlemen vocals of Bryan Ferry, Roxy Music were the epitome of the early 70s rock scene in Britain; part prog, part glam, part 50s rock n roll. While I could've chose the wild Rock n Roll Sax number Prairie Rose (which I strongly suggest you look up too), I'll go for the timeless prog track Triptych. A strong Eno influence here, as we start off with a brief clavinet part before and interplay between majestic horn like synths and a circular medieval harpsichord riff.

The chorus is filled with droning modal harmonies fitting in between the intricate harpsichords and clavinets and blaring horns. The ancient instrumental sounds match the lyrics of being sure the sun shall rise again