Editions of You

Roxy Music, 1973, from For Your Pleasure. Solo by Phil Manzanera.

Manzanera's jagged solo follows Andy Mackay's sax and Brian Eno's synth, closing a three-way relay of breaks.

Editions of You builds its instrumental break as a relay of solos: Andy Mackay on saxophone, Brian Eno on synth, and finally Phil Manzanera on guitar. Manzanera's break is jagged and angular, full of sudden bends and treated tone, sounding as experimental as Eno's squalls. It fits the song's frantic, art-rock energy, turning the guitar into another texture rather than a conventional lead. The three-way sequence captures Roxy Music's mix of glam flash and avant-garde curiosity. Listen for how Manzanera picks up the energy from the synth and pushes it even further, closing the relay with a burst of jagged noise.

Editions of You by Roxy Music is featured in our Glam (#23) list. The solo is played by Phil Manzanera and the song was released in 1973.

In our lists

• The 25 Greatest Glam Guitar Solos — #23
• The Best Phil Manzanera Guitar Solos — #8
• The Best Roxy Music Guitar Solos — #3

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