The poised, confident Stranded remains the favorite for many fans of the band's earlier works and it's not difficult to see why. From the hurtling urban alienation of album opener "Street Life" to the soulful, contemplative closer "Sunset," it's a perfect example of Roxy Music's expert balance between style and substance.
To all intents and purposes, it's probably the most Roxy Music of the band's peerless catalog.
