cobl04
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I somewhat certain I've said it before, and I'll say it again, one of my new year's resolutions was to broaden my musical horizons. So after picking up Sgt. Peppers and giving it numerous whirls, I finally went and bought the only other album which recieves about the same amount of critical acclaim as Sgt. Peppers (or as far as I could see anyway): The Dark Side of the Moon.
Dad's had it on record for ages, but I needed it myself before I could really get into it. In my opinion it's album that is quite tough to rate song-by-song, so I'll just throw around my thoughts about it. Again, post as much trivia, ratings, opinions as you want, that's what makes a good thread.
Speak to Me/Breathe came as one song on my CD, and I rather enjoyed Breathe. Good vocals, sounds very lost-hope, desperation. The lyrics throughout the album are terrific.
On the Run I found quite annoying, but for instrumentals it is quite relevant to the title which is a little different.
Time/Breathe (Reprise) I really liked, especially the way in which the second and fourth verses are sung. The intro is slow, but effective. Again the vocals have that very hopeless sound to them.
The Great Gig in the Sky, even without lyrics, is very good, I really like Clare Torry's vocal work on this track, and the wailing suits both the theme and the song. Great instrumental behind her really brings out the song.
Money I suppose was the only song I knew prior, and while I do love that solo, I have never really liked this song much. The vocals throw me off at times, I can't really explain it but something about the song just irritates me. Great guitar throughout.
Us and Them is at this stage my favourite song on the album. Although the longest you never really notice. I mean the album sounds like one track, 42:54 minutes in length, not serregated songs. Despite I suppose the slowness of the verses I really like this song, with the brass work as well. But it is "Forward he cried," "Haven't you heard," and "Out of the way," verses which really stand out. Those verses or lines are the best parts of the album for me.
Any Colour You Like is really quality instrumental. Who knows how many things are used, and I think a very good transition between Us and Them and Brain Damage, really good guitar in the middle section as well.
Brain Damage/Eclipse contains some of the most uplifting and optimistic music that I have ever heard, even if the lyrics might not reflect that. The final three minutes of the album is pure magic. The chorus is outstanding, and the female backing vocal is great in the chorus. Eclipse is quickly becoming my most played song on iTunes/iPod. Terrific vocals, and awesome work all round. The instrumental from about three minutes left is magic. The ending of the vocals, "All that is now, all that is gone, all that's to come, and everything under the sun is in tune, but the sun is eclipsed by the moon." is just magnificent, I bet there would be many a people who could happily pass away having that as the last thing they hear.
Overall, very good album, quite easy to see why it is rated so highly by so many.
Your thoughts.
Dad's had it on record for ages, but I needed it myself before I could really get into it. In my opinion it's album that is quite tough to rate song-by-song, so I'll just throw around my thoughts about it. Again, post as much trivia, ratings, opinions as you want, that's what makes a good thread.
Speak to Me/Breathe came as one song on my CD, and I rather enjoyed Breathe. Good vocals, sounds very lost-hope, desperation. The lyrics throughout the album are terrific.
On the Run I found quite annoying, but for instrumentals it is quite relevant to the title which is a little different.
Time/Breathe (Reprise) I really liked, especially the way in which the second and fourth verses are sung. The intro is slow, but effective. Again the vocals have that very hopeless sound to them.
The Great Gig in the Sky, even without lyrics, is very good, I really like Clare Torry's vocal work on this track, and the wailing suits both the theme and the song. Great instrumental behind her really brings out the song.
Money I suppose was the only song I knew prior, and while I do love that solo, I have never really liked this song much. The vocals throw me off at times, I can't really explain it but something about the song just irritates me. Great guitar throughout.
Us and Them is at this stage my favourite song on the album. Although the longest you never really notice. I mean the album sounds like one track, 42:54 minutes in length, not serregated songs. Despite I suppose the slowness of the verses I really like this song, with the brass work as well. But it is "Forward he cried," "Haven't you heard," and "Out of the way," verses which really stand out. Those verses or lines are the best parts of the album for me.
Any Colour You Like is really quality instrumental. Who knows how many things are used, and I think a very good transition between Us and Them and Brain Damage, really good guitar in the middle section as well.
Brain Damage/Eclipse contains some of the most uplifting and optimistic music that I have ever heard, even if the lyrics might not reflect that. The final three minutes of the album is pure magic. The chorus is outstanding, and the female backing vocal is great in the chorus. Eclipse is quickly becoming my most played song on iTunes/iPod. Terrific vocals, and awesome work all round. The instrumental from about three minutes left is magic. The ending of the vocals, "All that is now, all that is gone, all that's to come, and everything under the sun is in tune, but the sun is eclipsed by the moon." is just magnificent, I bet there would be many a people who could happily pass away having that as the last thing they hear.
Overall, very good album, quite easy to see why it is rated so highly by so many.
Your thoughts.
If you like those, chances are you'll like the rest of the Floyd catalogue.
It'll be the last opportunity you'll EVER have to see Roger Waters on tour, if recent interviews are to be believed... 
Awesome recent video below the tour dates over at AFG: 
Brain Damage / Eclipse music video, one of my favourites: 
