Roxette
19 records available
Roxette
With “The Look”, they achieved their international breakthrough in the US and European charts in 1989, followed by further hits such as “Listen to Your Heart” and “Joyride”. The Swedish duo became known above all for catchy pop-rock productions, which regularly achieved high chart positions throughout the 1990s. The combination of female and male vocals shaped numerous singles and albums.
Roxette – Style & Genre Classification
Roxette’s style is rooted in pop-rock, with a clear focus on catchy melodies and radio-friendly arrangements, comparable to acts like a-ha or Ace of Base. Characteristic are the alternating vocals of Marie Fredriksson and Per Gessle, as well as production that blends pop elements with rock guitars. In the 1980s and 1990s, they influenced the international mainstream with numerous single successes.
Roxette on vinyl – the key releases
The maxi single Joyride (12'' Vinyl Maxi) is exemplary of the early 1990s sound and is a typical release for collectors of classic pop-rock maxis. With You don't understand me (7'' Vinyl) and The look 2015 Remake (7'' Vinyl), later and reinterpreted versions are also available, documenting different phases of the band.
For listeners seeking an overview of Roxette’s stylistic development on vinyl, these releases offer a focused introduction.
- Genre: Pop-Rock
- Origin: Sweden
- Active: 1986–2019
- Notable: Duo of Marie Fredriksson and Per Gessle, international chart successes since the late 1980s
