Bryan Ferry ‎– Boys And Girls VG+/VG+

Released in 1985, Bryan Ferry’s Boys And Girls marked a turning point in his solo career. It was his first solo album in seven years, and the first since the disbandment of his iconic band Roxy Music. This record established a new, sophisticated sound for Ferry.

The album is a smooth and cohesive listen, with a distinct lack of the raw energy that characterized his earlier work. Ferry himself takes center stage, his voice a smooth and confident guide through a landscape of sophisticated arrangements. Tracks like “Slave to Love,” the album’s biggest hit, exemplify this new direction, blending a samba beat with a steady rock pulse to create a sound that is both catchy and effortlessly cool.

While Boys And Girls lacks the edge of Roxy Music’s work, it compensates with a timeless elegance. Ferry’s collaborators, including Roxy alumni and Chic’s Nile Rodgers, all contribute to a meticulously crafted soundscape. This isn’t an album of extremes; instead, it paints a picture of a suave and melancholic lover, a persona Ferry embodies perfectly. Boys And Girls remains his most commercially successful solo album, a testament to his ability to reinvent himself and create a sound that is both sophisticated and enduring.