What can be said that hasn't already been said about one of the most successful rock albums of all time? This haunting masterpiece is one of Pink Floyd's finest albums, and my third favorite, after Animals and Wish You Were Here. It contains some of the best works by all of the members. Let's do a track-by-track review. Speak to Me is an introduction to the album, featuring some moments from the forthcoming tracks. This one alone is nothing special, but it somehow fits well together with the next one.
Breathe is the first "real" song on the album, revealing Gilmour's haunting vocals and Roger's excellent lyrics.
On the Run is electronic-like instrumental which is, in my opinion, the worst track on the album, but is by no means a bad track. Its electronic feel slowly leads us to the best track on the album.
Time, as I said, is the best track on the album. The beautiful synth intro with Mason's drumming that I particularly like introduces the song, transiting into vocal performances by David and Richard, which really fit the atmosphere. Roger's best lyrics on the album, in my opinion. After two verses, Gilmour finally shows how he can play solos. And he really does that; in fact, Time's solo may be one of my favorite solos of all time, and I know I'm not the only one with that opinion.
Next goes The Great Gig in the Sky, with astounding performance by Wright on piano, and also with heavenly voice of Clare Torry.
Money, perhaps the most famous song on the album for non-prog-rock fans (or non- rock fans in general) has an excellent 7/4 bass intro which leads us into Roger's madness once more, this time showcasing all the greed caused by money. It also has godly saxophone and guitar solos.
With Money being more of an upbeat track, the band decided to give us a rest for a bit and give us the most mellow track on the album. Beautiful piano and saxophone give this song somewhat melancholic feeling (the whole album is kind of melancholic, but this song captures that feeling the best way), while mellow and a little more aggressive vocal interchange.
Any Colour You Like is a short instrumental considerably better than the other one (which is On the Run). There is little to be said about it, a short but interesting track.
Brain Damage/Eclipse. Although these two songs are considered to be separate, one is not the same without the other. A beautiful, somewhat epic closure to the album, providing some of the best Roger's lyrics here (especially Eclipse).
Really, if you haven't listened to this album yet (which I think it's near to impossible for a progressive rock fan), you should really listen to it. In the end: What can be said that hasn't already been said about one of the most successful rock albums of all time?
mister nobody | 5/5 |
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