“If Olympus is the meeting place of the gods, Bryan Ferry’s Olympia is its musical equivalent.”
Hemispheres
“Love is still the drug for Ferry, whose every hushed word sounds like a whispered come-on.”
Marie Claire
“resonates with both exhilaration and a rich melancholy.”
Harpers Bazaar
“A slyly seductive album.”
Shortlist
“Ferry sounds cool as ever… He finds soul beneath a surface of glamour that is pure pop… It’s luxurious as all get-out… it’s absolutely undeniable.”
Chicago Tribune
‘Ferry’s suave, effortless delivery triumphs…’
USA Today
‘”OLYMPIA is a sublime ambitious return.”
The Sun
“A lavish collection of lush tunes”
Mail On Sunday
“lush, polished, and graceful”
Scene
“…a fine record… remarkably confident, smooth, sophisticated.”
Chicago Sun-Times
“A sensuous concoction … that has the luxurious timelessness of classic Ferry.”
The Daily Telegraph
“his most experimental deliriously Roxy-ish recordings in decades.”
FILTER
“…the layered guitars and Ferry’s suave croon make for an elegant celebration of sexual tension.”
Rolling Stones
“…shimmering, jewel-encrusted pop so rich it flirts with decadence. Just try to resist as Ferry murmurs sweet nothings in your ear.”
San Antonio Express-News
“As the final shimmering shards of Olympia evaporate, it’s more than clear: Ferry’s singular vision has a lot of life left yet.”
Consequence of Sound
“Not only is it a Bryan Ferry album, it’s also clearly a very good [one].”
The Word
“All those supernatural Ferry ‘pop boxes’ are effortlessly ticked.”
GQ
“OLYMPIA is the essence of Ferry”
Sunday Times Magazine
“It’s … vintage Ferry”
The Washington Post
“[Bryan] has clearly formed and stuck to his own aesthetic throughout the album and staying true to that style is where the true success of this album lies.” Zink Magazine
“Bryan Ferry virtually invented the solo album, and he’s still at it.”
Artrocker
“…the mature Ferry continues to smoulder.”
Mojo
“Olympia … is unruffled and casually elegant, its pleasing familiarity reflecting the persistence of an old master honing his craft.”
Allmusic.com
“A new solo record that proves him to be as vital as ever.” Fantastic Man
THEQUIETUS.COM
“my God, James Brown is supporting me? This is absurd!”
NOWNESS
Nowness have dedicated a day to Bryan Ferry in their “In The Studio With Bryan Ferry” piece – with an exclusive behind the scenes video from this ‘Song To The Siren’.
Radio 5 Live
Bryan Ferry in discussion with Richard Bacon on BBC 5 Live exploring Olympia, his artistic process and which football team he supports.
TELEGRAPH
“If I want to hear something new, I’ll probably listen to Radio 3, something classical.”
LA TIMES MAGAZINE
‘Every guy who graduates from art school would love to end up as Bryan Ferry.’
PITCHFORK
“… underneath all of that word play and cleverness, you’ll still find these emotional statements.”
Strictly Come Dancing
Bryan Ferry performed “You Can Dance” on Strictly Come Dancing on the 8th of November before a live studio audience.
Q Awards 2010
Bryan Ferry was named the ‘Q icon’ at the Q Awards 2010. The award was presented by Noel Fielding of The Mighty Boosh who said he was a “A true icon in every sense of the word.” Ferry accepted the award admitting there were too many people to thank after such a long and prolific career.
IN THE PRESS
A selection of QUOTES, REVIEWS, INTERVIEWS & FEATURES regarding BRYAN FERRY and the album, OLYMPIA.
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QUOTES
“The coolest man in pop”
Sunday Times Culture
“Bryan Ferry … seems to coast from era to era on a current of cool”
Paper
“Ferry remains a cult artist”
NPR
“If Olympus is the meeting place of the gods, Bryan Ferry’s Olympia is its musical equivalent.”
Hemispheres
“Love is still the drug for Ferry, whose every hushed word sounds like a whispered come-on.”
Marie Claire
“resonates with both exhilaration and a rich melancholy.”
Harpers Bazaar
“A slyly seductive album.”
Shortlist
“Ferry sounds cool as ever… He finds soul beneath a surface of glamour that is pure pop… It’s luxurious as all get-out… it’s absolutely undeniable.”
Chicago Tribune
‘Ferry’s suave, effortless delivery triumphs…’
USA Today
‘”OLYMPIA is a sublime ambitious return.”
The Sun
“A lavish collection of lush tunes”
Mail On Sunday
“lush, polished, and graceful”
Scene
“…a fine record… remarkably confident, smooth, sophisticated.”
Chicago Sun-Times
“A sensuous concoction … that has the luxurious timelessness of classic Ferry.”
The Daily Telegraph
“his most experimental deliriously Roxy-ish recordings in decades.”
FILTER
“…the layered guitars and Ferry’s suave croon make for an elegant celebration of sexual tension.”
Rolling Stones
“…shimmering, jewel-encrusted pop so rich it flirts with decadence. Just try to resist as Ferry murmurs sweet nothings in your ear.”
San Antonio Express-News
“As the final shimmering shards of Olympia evaporate, it’s more than clear: Ferry’s singular vision has a lot of life left yet.”
Consequence of Sound
“Not only is it a Bryan Ferry album, it’s also clearly a very good [one].”
The Word
“All those supernatural Ferry ‘pop boxes’ are effortlessly ticked.”
GQ
“OLYMPIA is the essence of Ferry”
Sunday Times Magazine
“It’s … vintage Ferry”
The Washington Post
“[Bryan] has clearly formed and stuck to his own aesthetic throughout the album and staying true to that style is where the true success of this album lies.”
Zink Magazine
“Bryan Ferry virtually invented the solo album, and he’s still at it.”
Artrocker
“…the mature Ferry continues to smoulder.”
Mojo
“Olympia … is unruffled and casually elegant, its pleasing familiarity reflecting the persistence of an old master honing his craft.”
Allmusic.com
“A new solo record that proves him to be as vital as ever.”
Fantastic Man
“It’s classic Ferry.”
Buffalo News
“A slyly seductive album.”
Shortlist
“His best in over 20 years.”
Grazia
“It’s an awesome production.”
Uncut
“Utterly of-the-moment.”
Under The Radar
“Ferry … continues to ensnare with the old élan.”
The Sunday Times
“As a solo effort it’s one of Ferry’s best.”
Q
“a triumphant return to the dancefloor”
London Evening Standard
“the Roxy legend comes good with a set of impeccably style gems … in a manner worthy of his status.”
Daily Mirror
OLYMPIA REVIEWS
Q 4*
“It seems that Ferry’s singular blend of elegance and dissolution still hasn’t gone out of style.”
NY DAILY NEWS 4*
“How wonderful that his latest vain reach for it has the kind of verve we haven’t heard from him in years.”
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THE MAIL ON SUNDAY 4*
“This is a true Ferry solo album.”
BBC MUSIC
“Ferry’s finest in 30 years”
POPMATTERS 8*
“… an album teeming with class.”
VIRGIN.COM 8*
“Olympia showcases a return to form for the King of Suave-rock.”
PEOPLE 3* (out of 4)
“Ferry remains a sophisto-pop god, a master of the moody grove”
MUSICOMH 4*
“…this is a proper Bryan Ferry work, and undoubtedly one of his best.”
DAILY MIRROR 4*
“The Roxy legend comes good with a set of impeccable styled gems.”
HERALD.IE 4*
“Well worth the wait.”
PITCHFORK 7.5*
“a confident and remarkably fresh-sounding record”
BOSTON HERALD A-
“Ferry’s cool croon has seldom sounded better”
ROLLING STONE 3.5*
“…the smoothest artrocker ever”
UNDER THE RADAR 7*
“utterly-of-the-moment”
FILTER 82%
“the sultriest of crooners and the most compelling of lyricists”
PHILLY.COM
‘…nervily alive’
RECORD COLLECTOR 3*
‘Ferry … is on amazingly good form’
NME 6*
SLANT MAGAZINE 3*
‘…a lush, at times dazzling album’
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY B+
‘… his famed warble still revels in elusive, discofied romance.’
PHOENIX 3*
“Ferry is as cool and debonair as ever’
NEWARK STAR-LEDGER 3*
“a vintage Ferry soundscape”
SUNDAY EXPRESS 3*
‘Ferry exudes his trademark languor.”
CHICAGO TRIBUNE 3* (out of 4)
“sounds cool as ever”
SPIN 7*
‘Lusciously arranged lounge-funk workouts … shimmer with the assurance of age.’
CLASH 7*
‘The Godfather of cool retains his title!’
CONSEQUENCE OF SOUND 3.5*
“OLYMPIA is one of the year’s best headphone albums.”
CAUGHT IN THE CAROUSEL
‘…as fresh and relevant as ever.’
OLOGY.COM
“… a well-written, solid release from one of rock’s last great front men”
BUFFALONEWS.COM 3.5*
“It’s classic Ferry”
FINANCIAL TIMES 3*
“aura of decadence”
THE INDEPENDENT 3*
“Pop’s pre-eminent lounge lizard returns”
THE GUARDIAN 3*
“sophisticated, subtle disco grooves”
FRONTIERS
“Let’s get this out of the way – Bryan Ferry is the most suave rock star on the planet.”
EXPRESSEN 4*
“Ferry’s best in years…” (Swedish)
LEMONDE
“Ferry’s 13th solo album is his best…” (French)
Oslopuls 4* (out of 6)
‘lingering and seductive’ (Norwegian)
NRK LYDVERKET 5* (out of 6)
‘wins big…’ (Norwegian)
DAGBLADET 5* (out of 6)
“Here you can dance, dream and relax [...] with Ferry in silhouette against the spotlights of the past” (Norwegian)
B.T. 4* (out of 6)
“Ferry delivers….” (Danish)
GAFFA.DK 4* (out of 6)
“Superior sound” (Danish)
INTERVIEWS
THEQUIETUS.COM
“my God, James Brown is supporting me? This is absurd!”
NOWNESS
Nowness have dedicated a day to Bryan Ferry in their “In The Studio With Bryan Ferry” piece – with an exclusive behind the scenes video from this ‘Song To The Siren’.
Radio 5 Live
Bryan Ferry in discussion with Richard Bacon on BBC 5 Live exploring Olympia, his artistic process and which football team he supports.
TELEGRAPH
“If I want to hear something new, I’ll probably listen to Radio 3, something classical.”
LA TIMES MAGAZINE
‘Every guy who graduates from art school would love to end up as Bryan Ferry.’
PITCHFORK
“… underneath all of that word play and cleverness, you’ll still find these emotional statements.”
MSN MUSIC
“Bryan Ferry: Scaling ‘Olympia’”
GUARDIAN Q&A
“When were you happiest? Probably now.”
NME
Interview with Noel Fielding in 3 parts. Video (06:12).
A CURRENT AFFAIR
Australian Video Interview from Bestival. Video (03:59).
BBC NEWS
Bryan Ferry picks album ‘ultimate covergirl’ Kate Moss. Video (01:56).
BBC BREAKFAST
Who influenced Bryan Ferry’s music? Video (00:57).
BBC 6 MUSIC
Short Radio Interview. Audio (02:58).
CLASSIC 21
Radio Interview from Belgian Radio. Audio in French & English (19:45).
FEATURES
NPR music review on how Bryan Ferry’s ‘Olympia’.
The former Roxy Music singer’s new album is romantic and wry, yet vulnerable to the passage of time.
You Can Dance on …Later with Jools Holland
Bryan Ferry appeared on …Later with Jools Holland on the 9th of November to perform You Can Dance from his new album Olympia
Q MAGAZINE
Track of the Day Q Icon – Bryan Ferry – HEARTACHE BY NUMBERS
Bryan Ferry appears on Chiamretti Night in Italy.
Daily Mail
Love is the drug for Bryan Ferry as he struggles to tear his eyes away from raunchy dancers on Italian TV show.
Q
The 50 Essential Tracks To Download This Month
Strictly Come Dancing
Bryan Ferry performed “You Can Dance” on Strictly Come Dancing on the 8th of November before a live studio audience.
Q Awards 2010
Bryan Ferry was named the ‘Q icon’ at the Q Awards 2010. The award was presented by Noel Fielding of The Mighty Boosh who said he was a “A true icon in every sense of the word.” Ferry accepted the award admitting there were too many people to thank after such a long and prolific career.
STEREOGUM
Stereogum Premiere – SONG TO THE SIREN
NPR
First Listen: Bryan Ferry, OLYMPIA
DAILYMAIL
‘Yes I have a young girlfriend. It seems perfectly natural to me’
BRITISH AIRWAYS HIGHLIFE
Notes from a traveller
Also see more on the OLYMPIA album.