Roxy Music

Stranded

First released1973

Stranded, Roxy Music's third studio album, was recorded at Island Studios in London during 1973 under the production of Chris Thomas, who brought a more refined and polished approach compared to the band's previous work. The album marked a significant shift toward more accessible pop and rock sensibilities while maintaining the band's art rock sophistication, featuring lush orchestral arrangements and synthesizer work by Brian Eno alongside guitar contributions from Phil Manzanera. Recording took place during a period when the band was consolidating their commercial success following For Your Pleasure, with enhanced studio resources allowing for more elaborate instrumental layering and studio experimentation. The production quality and sonic clarity of Stranded represented a notable advancement in the band's technical capabilities, contributing to its status as one of their most commercially successful and critically acclaimed releases.