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Three Sides of Pink Floyd: Animals, Wet Dream and Mihalis

October 4, 2022

After Roger Waters took over Pink Floyd with Animals (1977), David Gilmour release his first solo album, appropriately named, David Gilmour (1978), and Richard Wright followed with Wet Dream, also in 1978. All three are incredible musical works of art. Meanwhile, Nick Mason was off racing cars. Animals, the last prog-sounding work from Pink Floyd, … More Three Sides of Pink Floyd: Animals, Wet Dream and Mihalis

More Than Roger Waters

November 10, 2021

I got into this spirited back and forth with a guy about Roger Waters and Pink Floyd. The debate was whether most of Pink Floyd’s songwriting credit belongs to Waters. I said no. Certainly, Waters wrote some key songs for the group, but his impact is overrated in my opinion. He wasn’t Pink Floyd. Is … More More Than Roger Waters

Innovative Guitarists

October 2, 2021

Let’s assume Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Eddie Van Halen, Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck and Duane Allman are in the discussion for best guitarists, however you would rank them. Let’s look at some other innovative and versatile guitarists. These players are responsible for defining the sound of their bands, or their own trademark … More Innovative Guitarists

David Gilmour: On An Island (2006)

May 21, 2020

On An Island, the best solo album of any Pink Floyd member. It is quite extraordinary, and rivals anything Pink Floyd did with the exception of Dark Side of the Moon. A bold statement for sure, but this is a masterful album of songwriting, arrangements and of course, the guitar. The Wall and Wish You … More David Gilmour: On An Island (2006)

Number 800 and Richard Wright

May 8, 2020

Not only is this blog number 800, but I have purchased a domain name and upgraded to a better plan on the hosting site. I wanted to make sure this writing thing was going to last before making a commitment. After 799, I figured it was safe to make the investment. The topic for 800 … More Number 800 and Richard Wright

David Gilmour (1978)

January 17, 2020

The first solo release from David Gilmour of Pink Floyd. Released in 1978, it came after Animals and before The Wall. Gilmour didn’t have many writing credits on those albums, as Roger Waters dominated the songwriting. David Gilmour was a release of sorts for David Gilmour. It had an uncomplicated sound and was dominated by … More David Gilmour (1978)

Pink Floyd: The Later Years (sampler)

December 12, 2019

The folks tending the Pink Floyd vault have provided fans a huge Christmas present, a 16 disc (5 x CDs, 6 x Blu-Rays, 5 x DVDs, 2 x 7″ plus exclusive photo book and memorabilia) collection of remixes, unreleased studio versions and live tracks, and several filmed concerts, in 5.1 sound. For $341.33, it can … More Pink Floyd: The Later Years (sampler)

The Division Bell (1994): Pink Floyd

October 11, 2019

It’s fun to look back at an album and discuss where it lands in the group’s musical legacy. For this, the group is Pink Floy and the album is The Division Bell. Of course, we need to give it some context. I’m all about context, and the Pink Floyd story reads like a grocery store … More The Division Bell (1994): Pink Floyd

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