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Dark Side of the Moon, wat een fenomenaal concept album een plaat die in de afgelopen 50 jaar zijn eigen nummers als concept ook is ontgroeid. Het geheel is mooi en brengt je in vervoering, de losse tracks kunnen dat (op een paar na) eigenlijk niet. De sfeer en de overgangen tussen de nummers maken het een unieke en gave plaat. De individuele nummers hoef je niet perse elke dag te horen. Op een paar na. Time is prachtig en het slotstuk Brain Damage / Eclipse is natuurlijk weergaloos. De lunatic-lach, de namedrop van het album, de openbaring in het refrein na het oploopje van het orgel en de Eclipse als sluitstuk. Pink Floyd op haar best! 8/10 Highlights Time Brain Damage / Eclipse
Classic for a good reason, and incredible flow from song to song that captures a vibe no other album can do so easily.
B+ Speak To Me 3 Breathe In The Air 3 On The Run 3 Time 4 The Great Gig In The Sky 5 Money 4 Us And Them 4 Any Colour You Like 4 Brain Damage 4 Eclipse 5 One of the all-time greats. The Great Gig In the Sky and Eclipse are two of the best ever.
Actually thought this was super varied and interesting
Low 4 star, mainly bumped up to that to indicate that I like this better than The Wall. A little more to the point and the songs might be a little better.
This is chill. I think I might like Pink Floyd.
5/1089 - I understand how well this album is constructed and respect that it was state of the art back in the 70s with all the stereo effects/synthesizer manipulation, musique concréte techniques, and dark all-encompassing subject matter with reminders to "Breathe" (hence the return to the 1 to 4 soft-rock vamp throughout the album) but at the same time, I don't "get" the album. For whatever reason it hasn't clicked for me the same way Meddle or Wish You Were Here do. I still think this album is incredibly enjoyable and "Breathe," "Time," "Money," "Us and Them," are all fantastic songs. I'm not convinced by "Eclipse." It sounds like a perfectly logical ending song with the bombastic descending chords, all-encompassing lyrics, and the fade into the heartbeat. Maybe it's the lack of surprise? I'm not sure. For now, I think this is the best 4 star album.
classic. banger. etc.
Such is this record's omniscience that, despite never listening to it front to back before now, I recognised every individual track. As a tribute to technology in music, it stands apart. No surprise that Alan Parsons had a fair hand in the production. As music? Yes. It is atmospheric, spacious and trippy. It all proceeds with the stateliness, pomp and self-importance of a Lord Mayor's promenade, but it's Pink Floyd - warmth isn't on the menu. Kraftwerk sound more human. Still, it's got ballast, and oodles of fat neck pub bores think this is the greatest thing since beef Wellington, so there's that.
It has a slow start, but it picks up towards the end. Really nice album.
Fire.
Live version was better than I expected
Classic. Not much more to say. Classic, classic rock.
Not Floyd’s biggest fan but listening to this album as an adult may have changed my mind.
This was perfect to listen to to drown out the sound of my neighbors taking out his frustrations with a hammer through construction. Better than his new baby I guess? In all seriousness I actually liked this one and would listen again.
Grat album with some amazing tracks on it. Breathe, Time, and Great Gig are all fantastic and "big" music
Fantastic album. Absolutely a classic
Six words: Laser light show, Hayden Planetarium, baked.
Are. You. Kidding. Not my favorite PF album but fully deserving of all the praise it's earned. 5 stars
Loooooooove
First listening to the whole album. Love Time and Money, but as an album I found it more boring than I thought I would.
A classic.
8/10 blah blah blah “greatest album” something something “wizard of oz” something something “who up floyding their pink” blah blah blah ok. You get to a point where you’ve seen this album cover as much as the McDonald’s symbol, and truthfully society is much better off having a piece of art this universal to be permanently etched into the canon of music. I can’t pretend that they aren’t letting their nuts hang on this album, it only makes sense that an album like this would maintain such a big reputation. We can talk about how maybe its acclaim is overblown or that they have better albums, but I ultimately can’t bring it down too much. Go to a Walmart and if you’re not seeing this on some zoomer’s shirt, a boomer’s shirt, a shirt on the clothes aisle, on 5 posters, on a cashier’s water bottle, enough vinyl copies to stack straight to heaven in the electronics aisle, you’re living on another planet, for a 50 year old “overrated” album, pretty impressive. Anyone have weird the urge to watch Paul Blart Mall Cop 2?
Wish you were Wish you were here
I am so sorry ... I know this is one of the most iconic albums of all time and I was really excited to listen to it, honest, and I now I am supposed to excitedly give it 5 stars ... But ... best I can do is a 4
This is the sort of album I wanted to stumble across on this list. I have had about as much exposure to Pink Floyd as I have the actual dark side of the moon. (The actual moon, not my anus- which I've found I can expose myself to plenty with two vanity mirrors and a strong stomach), and so I didn't have any real expectations going into this. I thought the concept was engaging, and the way the album meandered, flowed and jolted through different emotions was alright by me, and very different to what I expected. Again the absence of lyrics allowed for a more introspective listen- which was made all the more fun with the psychedelic and atmospheric tones running through the album. 4 stars, despite not even knowing if I really enjoyed the album, or just found the novelty weirdly captivating. Anyway, enough stalling, I'm off to have another look at my hemorrhoids and think about where exactly my life is going wrong.
8/10
It's Pink Floyd. 👍
Great album with amazing engineering.
I must say, I was a bit of a hater on this one. While I still don’t think it’s as good or as interesting as “The Wall” or “Wish You Were Here”, I forgot how great these songs were and how well the album is sequenced.
This one was new to me - gaping hole in the musical education. Not as drop dead amazing as I thought it was going to be, but pretty good still.
I accidentally listened to the wall because I wanted to watch the movie version to have my first listen. I then listened to this over the wizard of oz, which was fun. I don't entirely get the hype. It's good music. That's for sure. But it's also just a vague anti-government message that can seemingly be applied to any ideology.
Classic
If this had been asked of me 45 years ago an easy 5 stars. 10 years ago a more grudging 5 stars. Today it strikes me as a little slow, a little plodding and maybe a bit pretentious. Favourite song; Eclipse. 4 stars
Uma construção poética maravilhosa como poucos saberiam fazer. Muito bom ver o álbum crescendo conforme vai passando o tempo ouvido.
I like DSOTM to the Mona Lisa hanging in the Louvre. Often held up as the magnum opus of the entire industry. And it's really good for sure, but I think the prestige that is placed on it, and entire wall devoted to it, lights perfectly positioned, the number of people jostling to get the perfect look at it, adds to the value and praise placed on it. When you strip all of that away and look at it in the cold light of day, it for sure diminishes in stature slightly. The good points are it is a really solid album. Some cracking songs. Breathe and Time being too absolute stand outs, and I absolutely love that they ended Time by going to a Breathe reprise. Never heard another artist brave enough to end a banger by stitching another verse from the previous banger into it. And I wouldn't mind keeping it like that. Now, the narrative points. There's not many actual 'real' songs on the album. A fair chunk of it is made up of segways. Not necessarily a bad thing, but it doesn't give the album as much to come back to as other all time classics. The fact the best song, Time, is started by 1 minute of an honestly annoying intro, that makes it impossible to put in to any communal playlists without jarring everyone listening. The fact that some tracks that sound great upon first listen, eg Money and GGITS, do get tired after 50 listens, nevermind the 100s 5* album should be able to last. All in all, very good album, but not an all time great.
Damn good album.
Excellent. I loved how so much of the album flowed from one song to another, wonderful vibes, very atmospheric
Kinda hard to come up with an original thought about this having heard so much about it for so long. Overall, I liked this more than the other Pink Floyd stuff, and would maybe ranking this higher had I jumped on the bandwagon and become very familiar with it.
Piosenki poprzeplatane plumkaniem i płynącą wodą. Tym nie niej ciekjawe przezycie. 4/5
nostalgin var sjuk, har nt lyssnat på väldigt länge
If it’s nice play it twice. Have never listened end to end, I think that is the best way to enjoy it.
Classic. I know this album deserves 5 stars, but I always forget about the few weird tracks that are just sound effects. I was also stone sober when I listened to it. So, 4.
Well, the album cover is one of the most iconic covers there is. Almost everyone knows it. That said, the songs are nice to hear, but nothing that really stood out.
Weirdly enough I think it's cool but I don't really like that many songs on here. The ones I do like are admittedly a little boring. 'Breathe' is a vibe but it's not that moving of a song. 'Time' has great lyrics but outside of that, it's not my cup of tea. 'Great Gig in the Sky' is not at all a great song on its own, and it kind of ruins the flow. 'Brain Damage' was weirdly relatable, which I find to be both funny and concerning. The transitions from one song to another were fantastic, and I feel that is what makes this album truly a must-hear.
I do find this preferable to Wish You Were Here which I found... middling. Breathe is beautiful, and once the saxophone hit on Us and Them I knew it would be my favorite of the bunch. Some songs lose me though, Money especially. I'm sure there was novelty in the sampling of a cash register at the time, but it's lost on me and frankly it felt out of place. There is a wonderful review on RYM from a user who experienced this album for the first time while deployed in Vietnam. Imagining that setting gave me a much deeper appreciation. I read much about co-founder syd barrett and it lead me to their earlier discography, which feels more raw and truthfully more interesting. 3.5/5
Great album
Classic album. Really no notes.
Good music
Ah, the classic Pink Floyd album. Classic cover. Classic prog rock. Two classic singles: "Money" and "Us and Them". It’s as good as I remember as a kid and I’m not even a Pink Floyd fan.
I prefer "Wish You Were Here," but I decided not to go against almost 16000 people on the site. It's indeed great, just not the best.
4.25
I don't get the wow feeling but there is certainly a lot to enjoy on this album.
A classic that has not fully listened through. I'm guessing would be better stones, or at least not listening to first thing in the morning.
bardzo dobry album, nietypowy, lecz wciagajacy. przejscia pomiedzy poszczegolnymi piosenkami zrobily na mnie duze wrazenie.
B side is flawless. Smoke a J for track one, settle in and enjoy the ride.
Better then i remembered. I'd still need to be in the right mood to put it on.
I gasped when I saw this - this is exactly the kind of unquestionably classic album I wanted to listen to from this list. I really liked the first Pink Floyd album I got on this list - The Wall - which I gave a 4, but this was better. This was only my first listen, however, and it didn't connect with me as much as other new-to-me albums have (which admittedly have mainly been jazz, soul, and funk), so I don't feel comfortable giving it a 5. But it's a truly stellar album and I will definitely be listening to this again.
Wouldn't be particularly close to the top of my list, but is good
It's immediately evident that Pink Floyd are brilliant at soundscape building, however the first three songs on the track make me feel as though I've fallen asleep on the toilet, only to be suddenly awoken by the rude ringing of alarm bells. Post-awakening I am carried onwards and upwards by a wave of amazing guitar and vocals, hitting the aural thermals that elevate this album into five star territory. By Money, you remember why 67 year old men stretch this iconic album cover over their pot bellies, and why alternative 15 year olds still buy the t-shirts from HMV for that faux-vintage feel. Sadly the album lost me towards the end, dipping back down to earth and back down to 4 stars.
Not my favourite Pink Floyd
in my early years as a music listener, the beatles set my appreciation for conceptualizing albums that are eclectic and "messy", and pink floyd set my appreciation for conceptualizing albums that are clearly unified wholes. the LP format in general as itself a Method Of Expression is probably floyd's most consistent strength in their peak period and certainly one of the central ways in which they built their Legend...the music is un-flashy and un-show-offy esp compared to the genre prog rock landscape, so a lot of what Blows Peoples Minds really is the Structure, which is something to think about and is also p personally vindicating lol. i tbh dont have a lot to say ab this...it was nice to revisit! and nice to make a little more peace with my past self. but atm this is pretty in the realm of Pure Functionality for me...i deeply admire the flow and the sonic palate but where Wish You Were Here was still surprisingly stirring, this washed over me in an enjoyable but slightly cold way. could be at least in part a function of mood ill admit, and it is hard to not feel Something at "you missed the starting gun" and the cathartic bursts of volume in great gig/us and them/brain damage. i tbh wonder if the wall will be a bit more exciting to me whenever i get to it...some theatrics and melodrama might bridge the gap a lil more for me
Only missing 5 stars because The Wall is slightly better, but this is still one of the greatest albums ever
not as prolific as I remember
Jag ser varför folk älskar det här albumet, men jag tycker det är lite överhypat
This album is something everyone should experience. The lyrics are perfect and relevant even after 50 years, futuristic sound and transition between every song are amazing. One bad thing for me are the filler songs where there is just music like there may be some deep Message behind it but im simple human and even the sounds are amazing i dont enjoy it as much as when they sing. Overall 7.5/10
Obviously a bonafide classic. I think it perfectly balances accessibility with the space rock and prog rock tropes. Truly epic at points and truly catchy throughout. 8/10
Wasn't expecting to enjoy this as much as I did!!!
an unparalleled musical experience. truly one of the most important albums ever recorded. i don't think id seek out listening to it regularly. very nearly 5 stars
going into this project, i was not a big fan of pink floyd, but i had never really gotten the chance. early on on this journey, i was given 'wish you were here' and was a little bit blown away. this album, however, is one that i was already a little familiar with - and how could you not be? it's one of the most famous albums of all time. but because of its notoriety, i had written it off and was always annoyed by the songs from it as they came up on the radio. well, what did i think about it this go-around? i liked it. i don't know that i think it is as good as it's always made out to be, but it's good. it gets a little proggy (like, Yes proggy) at points, but is a pretty fun, straightforward album. hands down my favorite moment of the album is the closing combo of 'brain damage' into 'eclipse' but there's nothing truly bad here either. one thing i will say is that i'm not entirely fond of roger waters' melody style and that's true here too. a lot of times his melodies are sort of sing-songy in a way that i find a little incessant. but yeah, good, solid album.
Pretty great. I've never been in love with them though.
03/10/24 For a classic album, it didn't hit me like I thought it would.
Heartbeats, literal epic soundscapes, and choral accompaniments I now cannot detach from the Dune 2 trailer.
Love the punk synth vibe
Liked this quite a bit more than I thought I would! Really cohesive and modern! But guys.. I was watching Oz the Great and Powerful when I put this album on…. And I couldn’t hear the damn movie! 🤦♂️
Never really enjoyed this on previous listens but this time it really hit! This project is forcing me to reevaluate my grumpiness!
I liked it better than i thought i would! like the ambient-y chill vibes that we fall into sometimes
Very smooth and psychedelic. Awesome album. Notable tracks: Breathe, Us and Them, Money
Solid prog-rock album, 4/5. Time and Us and Them were my favourite tracks. I will now be writing about Dire Straits. I think Brothers in Arms is the album on the list that I regret the most undermarking. It is excellent. So Far Away sets the tone for the rest of the album, lovely vocals and instrumentation. Money for Nothing is great - jazzy, and builds to crescendos. Walk of Life is pretty good, of course, and I Love Your Latest Trick, definitely my favourite song on the album. Unlike many other albums, I don't think the quality fades - and my hatred for long songs dissipates with Brothers in Arms. What an incredible record.
Solid album. Very theatrical.
Terrific album and soundscape. Not too much singing but poignant
This was really good - finally I’ve listened to Pink Floyd! Time is 5/5
brother... speak to me- i believe this heart beat also plays at the end of this album? so its cyclical. 6 breathe in the air- I FORGOT THE INTRO SOUNDS LIKE SPONGEBOB SCREAMING. 7. im not stoned enough to listen to this album. on the run- 5 time- 6 or 7. no one told you when to run, you missed the starting gun. the great gig in the sky- 7. this song reminds me of tiktok slide shows. money- 4 or 5 us and them- 4 or 5 any color you like- 5 brain damage- 7 or 8 eclipse- 9 unfortunately, the album is good. does it deserve the hype? i dont know but i do know that the meat riding is crazy
Never had listened to this album in order, from top to bottom, although I had listened to many of the songs individually a thousand times. Tells an interesting story, and is very descriptive when consumed in order.
I’ve gone back and forth on this album for years. It’s good, but sometimes feels a little slow for me. 3.5/5 Might listen again
Grand classic.
Great vibes and good classics
already listened to it, my favourite of theirs
I find the first half famous without being all that good, then the second half of the album just whips all the way throughout. Us and Them, Brain Damage, Eclipse. C'mon, man. Incredible. I wish the first half didn't verge on annoying.
p302. 1973. 4 stars. The only hippies you can trust. Does meander a bit though.
I don't know if I believe everything everyone says about this album but it's definitely very good. Probably just about breaks into the 4s.
Great album to chill and listen to, bit slow but flows perfectly
Pretty cool that half the time this album just goes beep boop beep boop wuh wuh wuh wuh wuh and humans were like this will be the album we all own
Speak to Me 4 Breathe (In the Air) 4.2 On the Run 4 Time 4.5 The Great Gig in the Sky 4.6 Money 4.4 Us and Them 4.5 Any Colour You Like 4.3 Brain Damage 4.4 Eclipse 4.4 Score: 4.33
Хороший альбом который мне чуть-чуть надоел, но я не думаю что это переоцененная пластинка просто хороший альбом
Ah yes, the first album so many teenagers listened to while high. Or listened to it when it was synced up The Wizard of Oz...while high. Not as mind blowing now as I thought it was when I was a kid, compared to newer psych rock I've heard in the last 10 years. But I appreciate the great sound engineering done for the album, where you can hear each distinct instrument on their own and hear how they all combine so well in every track.
While I did not have the chance to listen to this album under the influence, this album is stacked. The whole thing flows together so well and really does take you on a journey. This was my first time actually sitting down and listening to it all in one go and it was well worth it.
The biggest album on the list so far! Iconic. From the cover of the album to the last song. We should definitely listen to this one through again together at a party or something again.
This is the first album we’ve had where I need to be wearing noise-cancelling headphones and just disassociate for 45 minutes. I wasn’t in the right environment for this one, so maybe I’d rank it higher than a four but it’s a solid four.
It's honestly nuts that the 1-minute intro to this album, consisting primarily of cash register noises, a droning generator, and a heart-beat/kick-drum metronome has over one hundred million streams on Spotify. It proves how holistic and iconic this album is, separate from its specific songs. 'The Dark Side of the Moon' is about the album experience, which makes sense, Pink Floyd has always had a knack for conceptually driven albums. It's to the point where it feels like every song before 'Time' is an interlude. It's the main reason why I'm more partial toward a 'Wish You Were Here' or 'Animals', where each song is so defined and secluded. From my taking also, I feel like this album's concept is far looser, and simultaneously not too eagerly indulged in. While the interlude and gimmicky moments might've been impressive and unique at the time, they only ended up bogging the album down for me. The "full" songs here though, holy, they're as good as Pink Floyd songs get. The three-piece 'Time', 'Great Gig in the Sky', and 'Money' are bluesier and more soulful than what I'd typically associate the band with. The former's existential leanings and mid-way explosive guitar barrage never fail to bring me unmatched joy. The 'Money' bassline, no matter how many times I've heard it, still fucks. 'Us and Them' is such a powerful song that keeps giving with these meaty, luscious harmonies sprouting throughout the song. It's a tear-jerker with a message tackling the unwavering nationalism and close-mindedness of global conflict opinion. Following it is 'Any Colour You Like', which is probably my favorite 'interlude' moment here - especially the messy, yet flourishing synth melodies that kick the track off. Going back to the idea of "song streams", has there ever been another band or musician in history who built an identity out of making "longer than usual" songs, yet still managed to achieve this unmatched level of popularity? It speaks to their quality. Everyone can love Pink Floyd, like everyone, there's not a single soul who can listen to this music and not like it to some degree - it's, historically, a popular music constant.
A classic. Second best Pink Floyd album. Many good songs.
Really good, not exception and perhaps the hype was too much. But really good. Would have been groundbreaking at its time.
Un real clásico del rock psicodélico, con canciones sumamente legendarias y un "passing" digno de cualquier top 20 de álbumes del imaginario de cualquier crítico musical. Los tracks que más destacan son "Money" y "Time", siendo las dos composiciones que se sienten como las piedras angulares bajo las que se mueve el resto del EP. Recomendable, pero ciertamente, no indispensable.
did not expect to like it as much as i did seeing as this was the first time i listened to anything pink floyd!!
That was nice. I wish I had been there for the cultural phenomenon as I don't get all the hype, but it was still a good listen.
A Classic.
My second Pink Floyd this week! I actually ended up listening to both this and "The Wall" back to back because I hadn't gotten to "The Wall" yet from earlier this week and had already been planning on knocking that one out today. This is the better of the two albums. Much shorter, tighter, and more intentional. I like the prog rock elements a lot. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Pink Floyd is legend. The second album in my 1001 journey was Pink Floyd, and here we are again as I near 100. This is an iconic album with iconic songs. I enjoyed the album overall and will be coming back for more.
Rating: 8.5/10 Great album overall. The production and performances from all of the members is amazing, the atmosphere and sound on this album is truly unique. The standout songs are incredible and iconic like Time, Money, and Us and Them. My issue with this album is some of the other songs: On the Run should not be 4 minutes long, Any Colour You Like is forgettable compared to everything else, and Eclipse feels like an underwhelming closer. Although great, this album falls short to the band's best work (Wish You Were Here and Animals) which I think are more ambitious and interesting than this. Favorite songs: Breathe (In the Air), Time, The Great Gig in the Sky, Us and Them. Worst song: On the Run.
Not my favorite PF album, but definitely a classic.
89/100
Great album front to back. Such interesting recording. Can definitely hear the influence on Radiohead - love the atmospheric stuff pulsed by more straight rock songs like time and money. Can see myself listening to this again sometime, but less relisten value only because I would need to pay more attention than just listen passively.
Have to be in the mood for this one but it is hard not to acknowledge its greatness. 5 stars if I was on the psychedelics.
They have 3 other albums better than this, yet this is the one people praise to the moon and back, pun somewhat intended. Still a great album, I love every song except Money. That one's obviously here to have a radio single, and it ruins the flow of the album. The conundrum, though, is the fact that the concept of the album demands a song about money. So I guess it can keep its lame boomer radio rock track, as long as I get to keep Us and Them.
It turns out sometimes, when everyone says something is great, they're actually right
It's a great album, of course it is, but I don't listen to it any more. Or any Pink Floyd TBH. I don't feel they've aged as well as some of their contemporaries.
Alltaf rugluð
Believe it or not it’s good
I know I'm supposed to think this is the greatest thing ever, but I just don't. It's good though. 4/5
If you’ve never watched the version of Wizard of Oz that is synced to this album, go do it.
Overall really good but the sounds at the start would get boring with multiple listens
had some great songs but was just weird at times
obviously a pretty great album. not as good as animals or wish you were here imo but its pretty easy to see why its considered one of the best. strong 8/10
Great listen while stuck in Boston traffic! Seemed liked they never took a breather in the live portion of the album- impressive.
Classic
What a great album for letting the mind slip away from whatever earthly nonsense is in one's head. I saw PF live once, and that was enough. This is not the driving rhythm that I like for live music. It is music for headphones. I use Floyd to set a tone or mood. Maybe 3 or four times a year.
i have a long history with this one already
Art, but not for every day
Classic. Mind stretching. One of the all time greats that my dad had in his collection. A worthy listen.
Come on.. it’s Dark Side of the Moon. No review needed, but I do hope Animals is on this list
I mean how can you not have a special place in your heart for this album. Sixth grade me syncing this up to The Wizard of Oz before I had even smoked pot…wow. Memories. Pink Floyd definitely has a reputation, but I mean come on. It’s good rock and roll. And any band that writes a song in 5/4 gets immediate points in my book. Sorry not sorry. I like this album.
Solid album. Favourites- breathe, money, time,
Nothing is more of a classic album.
There's a lot of weird on the album that makes it a hard listen sometimes, but clearly a classic.
Classic Pink Floyd. I didn't listen to this one until the mid nineties. It holds a special place in the annals of music history, and I appreciate its influence. I have to be in a mood to vibe the whole album start to finish. My favorite is US and Them.
It's a classic for a reason.
It's crazy that saying this album is anything but perfect is controversial, but if anything I think it speaks to the overall quality of Pink Floyd's music. This is absolutely worth listening to all the way through. Sometimes albums feel like random compilations of songs, and this is the complete opposite. Every track flows into the next, there's a good balance of ordinary and out-there music, and the production is second to none. All that said, there's personally not enough to satiate me here; the album seems to end before its ideas have fully concluded. Maybe that's an artistic decision, but if it wasn't intended, there's something missing. Again, I'd listen over and over, but for me this album could be improved, it's just hard to articulate how.
I've listened to this a hundred times, I'm a Floyd fan, seen them a few times. "There is no dark side of the moon really...." 4*
I almost feel a little bad that I am giving this album a 4. I can see on paper why it should be a 5 and totally understand why it is for so many. However I decided I would only be giving 5's to albums that really resonated with me and has no (or minimal) skips. Dark Side of the Moon is unquestionably good, but either because of where I am currently in life or just my taste I had trouble really connecting with most of it. It's one I would definitely consider revisiting though. A few songs definitely stood out to me (Money, Any Color You Like, Brain Damage, Eclipse). The others, while I acknowledge as interesting or good, just didn't make me feel much other than a detached interest that appreciated the construction of the music. I will also say the duo of Brain Damage and Eclipse as a finisher is very powerful and so perfect it almost made me up it to a 5.
One of the greatest bands out of the 70’s, 80’s. One of their best albums. Every song is good. Rarity for a album of any kind
Like some of the songs (Breathe, etc). Would like to give it another go before adding songs to my playlist. Overall, not bad, but not up my alley.
An interesting listen and I can see why it was groundbreaking.
Atmospheric sounds with great solos from Gilmour. Great Gig in the sky is amazing and there are a few other classics. Flows very well overall.
Well, Its my second Pink Floyd album after The Wall and that album is The Dark Side Of The Moon. And i will definitely say, This album is quite a bit better than The Wall. Everything about this album feels more progressive and unique than The Wall was. I'm not saying that The Wall didn't have its progressive and unique moments because it did, I just feel this album has more of them. I also found the songs here to be quite a bit more memorable here (especially when you consider that there is less of them). It is not perfect, some of the song transitions could have been better, but beyond that, This album really is a great album and is currently my favorite Pink Floyd album. Best Song: Any Colour You Like Worst Song: Speak To Me
When I was younger I woud've rated it higher, but luckily I'm not that depressed anymore.
fucking amazing
Best Song: The Great Gig in the Sky. I have always loved the emotion of this track. It feels like a vocal Maggot Brain. I only wish that it was bookended by tracks that were more complimentary. Worst Song: Any Colour You Like. It's just the most uninteresting on the album, dominated by a guitar solo that's just okay. Overall: Expansive and creative. I wish that it were a touch more cohesive as a singular concept, and that they dove more into experimental tracks like The Great Gig in the Sky, but it remains a fun and interesting album nonetheless.
Often regarded as the greatest album experience of all time. Whilst I don’t think it’s the best ever, let alone the best by Pink Floyd, I do think it is absolutely sublime. Some may say that songs like On The Run are filler, and indeed they blend with the rest of the soundscape. But this is not at all a negative, as the aforementioned soundscape is utterly transfixing. Truly phenomenal.
Really not a Pink Floyd fan but I'll say that The Dark Side Of The Moon is the best piece of work of theirs I've heard. It has a really interesting sound throughout, has creativity in abundance, creates a remarkably atmospheric experience, and doesn't actually go on too long at all which is incredible for Pink Floyd. Didn't think much of the first four tracks but it then gets going with The Great Gig In The Sky, Money and Us And Them, which are all really good but the third of those is brilliant tbf. Stuff that has too many sci-fi influenced sounds like Any Colour You Like really don't do it for me though, just a stylistic choice I hate and also I don't think works so well even in the context of this album. I think it gets a 4, which I didn't think I'd be saying coming into this.
The second Pink Floyd album and the second one I've enjoyed. Probably liked it slightly less than Wish You Were Here, but the highs (Time and Great Gig In The Sky) were very high.
Pretty definitively no-skips. Little replayability imo - the tracks are better within the context of the whole project
Yeh good album, some weird bits in there but it works 8/10
This is definitely an album. I never really gave this the time of day because it was labelled as prog rock, which made me think of Jeremy Clarkson type characters with beer guts hanging over Ill-fitting stonewashed denim, tucked in shirts and leather waistcoats. I liked the Asian Dub Foundation version, and I felt that gave me a sense of what the album was all about, while still being cool. Having listened to it in full (twice now), I totally get why this is on so many lists of definitive albums. It’s very complete, conceptual and probably quite groundbreaking for its time, in terms of the production.
It's pretty damn good, but not even pink Floyd can live up to the hype this album holds in its 'legendary' status. I wish someone had told me it influenced cowboy beebops soundtrack alot, I might have listened sooner. Favorite track was the great gig in the sky
Jaja aber nicht mein lieblings
Definitely a solid "album" in the sense that all the songs flow together extremely well. The album is just a bit too slow for my tastes.
This album still resonates today. I cannot believe I listened when I was in highs school and when I taught high school. Teachers, leave those kids alone! Ironically, I listened as the world waits for the solar eclipse.
Love the songs but too much random stuff in between, on the run freaks me out lol, breathe in the air fav track, tho time and mone, also bang, so does the great gig om the sky, us and them
Is it true about Dark Side and The Wizard of Oz? If so, was it on purpose? So freakin’ cool. These guys are amazingly talented, but I find their music so sad. Money is a complete banger, but the rest of the songs are depressing. I have to be missing something. I’m sure someone will fill me in at some point… Low 4
Have I heard this album before? Yes Highlights: Breathe, Time, The Great Gig in the Sky, Money, Us and Them, Any Colour You Like, Brain Damage, Eclipse Rating: 9.5/10 I’m a big Pink Floyd fan and I own this one on vinyl, always love a chance to spin it. Some of the moments on this album really send a shiver down my spine; the solos on ‘Time’ and ‘Money’, the vocals on ‘The Great Gig in the Sky’ and the climax of ‘Eclipse’.
i get why they all say that about this album! it is quite good!
Classic but I just don’t care
me ha encantado. tal vez los boomers tengan razón en algunas cosas
A lockdown favourite of mine. I aspire to be as cool as the bassline on Money. 4/5. And that's unheard of.
Less profound than when I was 16! Probably my 3rd favourite Pink Floyd album. It's masterful, but falls flat in places. Time starts with clocks. Money with cash registers. Ugh.
Pretty good. It's apparent how influential the album has been over the years
Pretty dope! More psych leaning than I remember. Money was probably my fav song.
Hot take. This album would be perfect without Time and Money.
Had never listened to this although I knew it was a classic. Some really good stuff. Where are the lasers, though?
Have tried several times over the years to get into this and never succeeded, this was definitely the most productive listen though - still can't see the best album ever claims but starting to understand the appeal
2024-03-13...
Another 4.5 one. It lives up to the hype with hitters and album tracks
awesome
4.5. Obviously some of the songs are legendary, but there is also too much filler to get a 5.
Really like Money and Us and Them... some songs go on too long. Brain Damage is great song, reminds me of The Beatles.
Not a huge fan of Pink Floyd or concept albums, but I can see how this one is held in such high regard. As an album, it is masterfully crafted and each song is well thought out to flow seamlessly from one to the next.
i already like pink floyd
Undeniably a great Album, but it doesn't elicit a particularly strong emotional response or a desire to listen again, so I can't give it a 5.
What a trip. Genius album, especially for the time.
A deep, meaningful, beautiful album. I only think it suffers from being so familiar that it doesn't give the same mystery and wonder it once did.
A great album but I’m sure I will still attract the ire of others when I say that perhaps it is a touch overrated by some. Not an all time favourite of mine but still a must listen. While this album definitely belongs on any list like this - I’m blind to the full 1001 and after the ones I’ve had come up I do wonder if the period from 1965-75 is over-represented?
Totally get the hype for this album and Pink Floyd as a whole. My favorite was “Breathe”
As atmospherically beautiful as it is iconic. doesn’t mean it it’s one of the best albums of all time. It is great, but most certainly not their best
nice stuff but i don't like floyds
Not the best Floyd album
I wonder when and why I listened to DSotM for the first time. My guess is that it was the late 90s, and my curiosity had been piqued by the Wizard of Oz urban myth. (It's very difficult to proof-of-concept this whilst stoned. This should have been a clue.) Because my parents didn't listen to music (Jim Reeves aside) I never had a cultural inheritance to build my taste around. That said, my seventeen year ol evinces approximately zero interest in my cultural lynchpins, other than for curiosity value. Of course, in 199 whatever the gatekeeper consensus was far more dominant. But, to be fair, whilst it was limiting and did sift out a lot of stuff that ought to have had a seat at the (a) table, more often than not what did get in got in on the merits of the case. It's funny that this and, say, Marc Nolan (whom, I should say, I like) co-existed in the same general cultural space. Although one can draw a direct line linking Bowie and PF, and Bowie and MB. Bowie explains a lot of things, doesn't he? The Great Gig in the Sky still sends shivers up and down my spine. ...
4,4
Very good, will listen again. Score might change. 8/10
of course its a classic!
Solid cohesive album, a bit anxiety inducing at the start. Overall definitely a classic
Any time someone listens to this album on shuffle, Syd Barrett turns over in his grave
First listened to this album at a friend's house in 85. He put a set of headphones over my ears and played Any Colour you like. Been a fan ever since.
4.25
Great album, enjoyed the listennig. Heard it 3 times
A real good one, very familiar to me. Can’t remember if mom or dad listened to it more, but we definitely had it on often. No skips
I like it. I'm a little soured on it because of how hyped up it gets, it is a good album though. Will I listen to again: 60%
a good one
Have listened to this one many times. I think Meddle is better. I had the cd version of this album from Amoeba records.
One of the more difficult tasks with listening to highly influential music, especially something you missed, is that the tropes and concepts you are already well played out ideas and not as innovative as presented on an album. That being said, obviously this is a fully succinct work and there’s a reason it’s so beloved, emulated and frankly just well known. I was surprised how many of these songs I was familiar with despite never seeking out this album, or really much of Floyd.
If nothing else, this album is sound engineering at its best. Shorter than I remember, though. Another one that is hard against
Väldigt bra rent musikaliskt, väldigt sammanhängande. Kan bli lite väl mycket med alla ljud och grejer bitvis. Man borde lyssna på vinyl tror jag. Blir en kort paus mellan låtarna på Spotify verkar det som
This is unrecognizable one of the great albums of music history. I can give dozens of reasons why this is amazing, from songwriting, production, lyrics, clever buildup of songs, use of 7/4 time signature in Money changing to a 4/4, the centralising of themes. And more. And still. This album has never grabbed me as much as Wish You Were Here or Animals did. And for years I've tried to figure that out. Objectively amazing, personally not one of my favourites.
Influential but funky sounding for casual listening. Demands listeners attention.
Listened to this at a listening party at midway sf with Tomas. Realized many of these songs have one chord progression throughout and that money is a 12 bar blues. Really nice listening experience
I don't really get the appeal of it. It's a good Prog Rock/Psych Rock album, but I can't in confidence say that it's one of the greatest albums of all time. I may need to listen to it a few times more. 4/5. Favorite Track: Money
I liked all the crazy sounds.
All time classic.
Vad man väntade sig
Money is a great track. I really like the bluesy jam stuff on here but the random sound collage/clock stuff is not really very compelling
Nice
I like Pink Floyd. Always nice to hear it come on the radio. Not music in my collection find it kind of depressing.
понадобилось несколько раз, чтобы расслушать это прямо очень хорошо и приятно, тоже чувствуется многослойность и монументальность очень вдумчивая музыка
Enjoyed the album. Felt a bit meandering at times, but also enthralling. I’ll be returning to it to keep diving deeper. It seems like an album that takes several listens to get the full experience.
Good Understand the Hype would listen again
One of the all time classics. Listening to it again after many years gave me a different perspective on it. I think it is much more engaging if the listener is stoned.
Wasn't a big fan in those days and now I wonder why. Really enjoyed it.
Very mellow with some interesting changes
Have listen before. Very good, nostalgic
Solid. I like "The Wall" better, but still very much a classic album.
First time ever listening to this. It’s decent, money is the best song by far for me.
It starts out so strong but slightly falls away in the last 1/4 for me still a mad album.
I guess I have to like it?
A mid to low 4. Great songs when they eventually get around to them, but just too much nonsense in between. I suppose that’s art. Iconic album with iconic artwork, but too much nonsense I skip and not enough non-nonsense to enjoy. Best track ‘Us and Them’ - pure class
Klart som fan att det är bra men jag tycker The Wall är bättre En stark 4 dock.
This is a really interesting album. It's obviously one of the most popular, iconic, best selling of all time. I listen to it and it's obviously a good album, but I just can't quite connect to it. That's not to say I don't like it, I do! but without half stars, is it a 3 or a 4? Going through the track listing, I think the instrumental On The Run is a throwaway, and the shrieking in The Great Gig In The Sky was off-putting in an otherwise very good song. Other than that, the other songs are all hits. How can I *not* give it a 4?
Probably one of the most inventive albums of all time.
Excellent album
First time I listened to this properly on good headphones and no distractions. Very good record. Solid from start toy finish.
By the end, I felt like I was descending into a bad dream. Not sure if that’s a good or a bad thing, which is concerning.
9/10
Classic
'm having fun - this is definitely sickkkk to listen to while super high and vibing out lol All the songs that are actually songs are really cool I like the psychedelic stuff normally so its up my alley also roger waters is sick and only a cool dude could make a cool album like this
8/10 Highlights: Time
This will be interesting as I'm going into this having only heard a couple songs from this album. That means I will be a real unbiased opinion from a millennial that has never given this album a fair shake, but have heard how it's one of the best albums of all time. Speak to Me: Instrumental. Heart beat sound is an interesting part. Breathe: Nice song. I can hear a mix of genres which is a nice touch. Not many lyrics which lets the music, well, breathe. Not sure if that was the intention but it fits really well with the song. This is not the extended version so it has a sort of abrupt ending. On the Run: Huge shift from the last song. Instrumental and very upbeat. This must be what was used in the Chicago Bulls entrance themes in the 90s because that was my immediate recognition. Not a bad instrumental but it changes the flow of the album. Time: Long instrumental buildup over the first two minutes is very good. Especially considering the time it was recorded. Overall this is a fantastic song great musically, instrumentally, and the lyrics go along great with the song. I was concerned when I saw a 7 minute song, but it cruises along with the right changes at just the right time so nothing over stays its welcome and you don't realize you just listened to a 7 minute song by the time it ends. The Great Gig in the Sky: Another song with no lyrics but it's still very good. I read about this previously unfortunately so I kind of knew what to expect from the infamous song where the singer was paid 30 pounds. I could hear the emotion she was told to put into the song. Money: The first song that I have already heard prior to this full album listen. There really isn't much I can say about this song. It's a classic that many people have heard due to it being used in many places. Us and Them: Nearly 8 minutes of a dream like song. I enjoyed the big chorus part around 2:50. Other than that this song was a lower point on the album for me personally. I think that's because the song kind of dragged on after 5 minutes and just turned into good background music. Any Colour You Like: Very good instrumental. Nice use of effects and varying instruments on this song. Some times you don't need lyrics. Brain Damage: The most lyrically heavy song on the album (also has the albums name in the lyrics). Still very good and like the previous song is one of my favorites on the album. A great track for the penultimate of the album. Eclipse: Short song and sort of an interesting way to end the album. I must say that I wouldn't call this one of the greatest albums of all time. Maybe the hype sort of killed that for me? It is very good, don't get me wrong, but I've heard 5 albums previously during my 24 days on 1001 Albums Generator that I would consider better than this album. 4 out of 5.
Would listen again
I knew this album was pretty widely praised but hadn't ever actually listened to it before. I enjoyed it. I would listen again
Good
After some poor albums, this album was a nice release. It was lovely to hear actual well composed, good music. I know sometimes pink floyd is seen as good because they've made a name for themselves but there's a reason why they're so popular. Between the amazing guitar rifts and the smooth vocals this album is such a beautiful listen. The only reason this isn't a five star album is because it didn't quite give me that escapism like certain music does.
Tämä tuo aina lapsuuden mieleen.
ich fands schon in ordnung, pink floyd ist ne band von der ich vorher nur durch hörensagen gehört habe, und ich habe einige songs davon geherzt
beautiful
Didn't know how big of pompous jerks the Pink Floyd really were, but really glad Clare Torry finally got paid for her vocals in 2005. "Great Gig in the Sky" still impresses me.
Great album sans Money. Terrible track
Classic. Incredible. 50 years and still hitting all the right shots. Subjectively I enjoy ‘wish you were here’ and ‘the wall’ more, but talk about the definition of what good, groundbreaking music is. I feel fortunate that I heard this album for the first time while also having one of my first exposures to marijuana. No longer a fan of weed, but feel like that was a signature pairing for 15 year old me.
A beautiful record but I don’t love it as much as I would want to
didn't like the beginning but got pretty good very fast afterwards
Lots of tracks with sound effects, but the actual songs are catchy. Some really good vocals and neat sound effects. Like a little journey.
It is a great album and and of course it is iconic, and feels like an experience when listening to it in full. But in terms of replayability, this isn't an album I would revisit regularly, or on any given day. So for me, while it is a great album for a listen through, it isn't something I would regularly come back to, unless I was in need of some kind of existential mind bending relaxation.
It was just a lot of cool sounds And I love the Imagine Dragons
obviously near masterpiece no debating but doesn't do as much for me as 5s I've given . Us vs them is crazy tho
"The Dark Side of the Moon" by Pink Floyd is a monumental masterpiece that stands as one of the most iconic albums in the history of music. Released in 1973, it's a concept album that delves into themes of life, death, and the human condition. Tracks like "Money" and "Time" are synonymous with progressive rock and are known for their intricate musical arrangements and thought-provoking lyrics. The album's production is a testament to Pink Floyd's pioneering use of sound effects and studio technology.
Brani Preferiti: - "Time" - "The Great Gig in the Sky" - "Money" Note: Mai stato un fan dei Pink Floyd. Il disco ha un titolo iconico e la copertina più identificabile mai creata, entrambe entrate nella cultura popolare si adattano perfettamente all'atmosfera spaziale e misteriosa della band. Quindi sì, tralasciando i gusti personali è innegabile l'impatto storico di questo album.
Fav: Us and Them LF: Money It's a classic sure, idk. 8
Really enjoyed the flow and transitions
Classic. Love the way it flows the whole way through, always a good time listening to this album
I mean, It's Dark Side of the Moon. It's a classic. Still think I prefer The Wall though. If you play it at the same time as Paul Blart Mall Cop 2 you will have a religious experience. Liked Songs - Time, Great Gig in the Sky, Money, Us and Them, And Colour you Like, Brain Damage, Eclipse
Enjoyed it more than I remembered from my last listen.
I’m totally wizard of oz-pilled now
I loved the album my least favorite song was on the run but my favorite was money! Overall, I really enjoyed the album and Pink Floyd’s music!
Liked this. Don’t think I have previously listened to the full album.
Time is still a really strong track. Overall more up my alley but not my favorite ever
Wow I haven’t listened to this one in a minute. Pink Floyd’s proggy elements have always been tempered by a solid sense of popular songcraft and this is the pinnacle of that. Sure, it’s druggy and a little pretentious but not so much that you can’t enjoy the songs outside of the context of the entire album. Time for example is just a good song, period. That being said, I forgot about all the synth washes. And saxophones. Anyways, whatever, happy to revisit this one, which is more than I can say about the bulk of the boomer bullshit on this list.
Classic, and perfect for a Friday.
Pretty cool. Found the actual songs a bit less interesting than the rest
7.5
Woah whats the new album! Never heard this before! Wow! So cool & new! ! !!
Pretty good background music dragged a bit at the beginning. Might need a relisten
It is obvious that this album has influenced modern music as well know it. Just based on this it deserves a 5 however since this album has influenced so much music after it it caused for my personal experience to be watered down. Because of this personally I will rate 4 stars.
I've always really enjoyed this album. However, being a big Pink Floyd fan, I don't think this is their best works. Best production, maybe, but not the best songs. Still an amazing listen everytime! 4.5/5
Nice!
Some overly long intros, outros, and interludes, but the actually meat of the songs is incredible. Definitely an experience to listen to.
Really enjoyed this, been anticipating the listen for quite a while. Unlike quite a lot of things I’ve heard (honestly). “Us and them” would have to be one of my favourites, as well as “Breathe”. Although, I enjoyed all of them. I really liked the meaning behind a lot of the songs, as well as the feel you get from them. For example, the song “On the Run” sounds and feels like you are running fast or being chased by something. Sort of sounds like the music you get when fighting the final boss in a video game. I thought the cash register sound effects at the start of “Money” were very fitting. I really like the chill vibe you get from “Breathe”. I think it’s placed very well being the 2nd song in. It’s a bit unusual to get into at first with the opening track making you question whether the track is playing, as it is very quiet. I definitely gathered that it’s a much better listen with headphones. Overall I really enjoyed the album, I think it’s one that will become better over a few more listens. At this stage I have it at a 4. It’s just way too good to be any lower🔥
Amazing listen. The true definition of an album experience. I don’t understand how this album was made 50 years ago, the production is perfect.
I can't imagine what it was like to have this drop in 1973. For me when i first heard it I thought it was over-hyped and boring aside from Money. Now that I'm no longer a 14 year old skate punk I can appreciate it for its merits even if I still find The Great Gig In The Sky to be a bit silly. It's not my favorite Pink Floyd but it's better than I used to give it credit for.
classico
It’s hilarious how much higher this album is rated than any other one I’ve gotten so far. Who ever would have guessed.
I will be honest going into this album I had very mixed feelings because for one this is one of the most iconic albums of all time so I didn't want to dislike it and be that guy but on the other hand I was really not a fan of their first album which I had listened to. That being said this album lived up to its hype for the most part. I was a little worried because the first few songs on this album were good but not game breaking except for "Breathe". Then we get "Time" which is the start of the really good shit. Personally I could have gone without the ear piercing clock noises as I was listening to this full volume with headphones while cooking my dinner but after that the song is incredible. Beyond that the album is immaculate. My favorite song is probably "Us and Them" but really from "Money" to "Eclipse" you can't really go wrong. The thing that stands out on this album before everything else to me is the guitar work throughout. I don't know I have listened to an album that had such consistently great guitarwork. That being said I think this album really is held back from being a 10/10 by "On the Run". It was genuinely grating to hear and that coupled with the start of time was the worst 3-4 minutes I have heard on any album that is this highly regarded besides "Love To You" on Revolver. That being said I still really enjoy this album and think that for the most part it deserves all the credit it gets. 9.5/10
A masterpiece. Fantastic commentary on growing old and society.
Zit iedereen op de hype train? Want dit is toch wel het meest bekende muzieksnobby album aller tijden. Ik ben benieuwd, denk niet dat ik het ooit hebt geluisterd. Speak to me is een beetje aan de stille kant. On the run is echt een ongelooflijke trip, een soort koortsdroom van een nummer. Doet in elk geval wel echt zn naam eer aan, ik word hier een beetje zenuwachtig van. Vind de instrumentale stukken heel nice, vooral omdat als er dan vocals komen(zoals bij time) dit opeens een stuk intenser voelt? Het album loopt heel erg fijn in elkaar over, waardoor je niet echt een idee hebt dat je naar een specifiek nummer zit te luisteren. Ik kan me goed voorstellen dat dit ook zo'n album is waar je eigenlijk altijd het album aanzet ipv 1 nummer ofzo. Vind het daarom ook lastig om een nummer er uit te pikken omdat alles zo erg in elkaar overloopt en bij elkaar hoort. Dit is een album waar ik zeker vaker naar ga luisteren, maar niet snel effe een nummer van aan ga zetten. FAVO: Time, Money, Us and Them
Pink Floyd. Een groep die ik haatte puur uit principe (bedankt top 2000). Hoewel ik zeker in ben voor iets psychedelisch, moet dit wel bijzonder goed zijn om me te overtuigen. Gelukkig lukt ze dat best aardig! Vind de elektronische en jazz invloeden heel vet. Ik vind het ook prettiger dat de nummers naadloos op elkaar aansluiten, dat maakt het een mooi geheel Het hysterische gekrijs mag van mij wel iets minder. Favorieten: On The Run, Us And Them, Any Colour You Like
Day 1 of 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die: The Dark Side of the Moon - Pink Floyd I'm embarrassed to say I've never heard this album before. But this is exactly why I'm doing this, to find classic and incredible albums that have somehow passed me by. The fact each track bleeds and continues into the next is so satisfying to the ear. To be honest, some of it is a bit too psychedelic for me. However, it isn't boring that's for sure. Favourite Songs - Breathe, Money, Us And Them.
good enough
An absolute classic. I don't know how many times I've listened to this album. Best tracks: Breathe, Us and Them, Any Colour You Like
Great album!
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I can't believe in my 29 years of existence this is my first time listening to this album. It is nothing like I expected, but everything I thought it would be.
Cool album, heard it before and always enjoyed it, some amazing songs in there but don’t love the interludes and IMO there’s a few filler songs.
Can’t go wrong with Pink Floyd
I can tell it's good, but I didn't enjoy it as much as I hoped I would. It's a 4 because it's a classic but it's somewhere between a 3 and a 4 for me.
Good classic album
I know this is supposed to be one of the best rock albums, but Pink Floyd just never really did it for me. There's good elements to it, but I'm just not a big fan. 3.5/5
Excellent if pretentious stuff
Lastig om hier een cijfer op te plakken. Uiteindelijk ga ik voor 4 sterren omdat ik 'The Wall' indrukwekkender vond.
Has to be overrated because its regard is so inflated. For historical reasons as much as anything. I found many of the same things in it to like that others always find, but I found other parts overlong, or not particularly interesting. Still, it’s an undeniable mood of an album. Feels like cinema. There’s nothing quite like this album, even if its ideas feel a little protean. 4/5
Outstanding production, great playing and a great listen. Just lacks an out and out 5 star song to get top marks
I understand why people like it, but it's too depressing for me.
Okay... I've let this one sink in and listened to it over and over again and I really like how the songs kinda blend into each other, but on the whole I don't get what all the fuss is about. I really liked and could identify with the lyrics of Time and this album is much more trippy than I expected. Maybe because drugs are for lowlifes (thank you, no. I'm straight) I'll never fully comprehend what this album really is. I guess that's something I'm going to have to come to terms with and endure the hatred and ridicule for people f'ing up this perfect five. Sorry peeps...
I literally wore this record out. Money might be my fav Pink Floyd song but I think Wish You Were Here might be the better whole album. Pretty close though...
50 years on and this still is pretty impressive and unique - word!
unpopular opinion: not their best