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One of the best albums of the 70's, still an amazing listen in every decade since. Possibly one of the best rock albums ever made. It still brings wonder every time I listen to it, brings fresh nuance every time I buy a new set of headphones.
With how popular and iconic this album is I cannot belive i had never listened to it. Now I can say that i get why ir is so hyped.
Sublime!
idc
Perfect songwriting and audio-perfection - definitely one of the greatest albums! Even though not my most beloved Pink Floyd album
Favorite track(s): what is there to say (besides that this isn't even their best album)? Heard before Previous rating: 9/10
Magisterial
This album makes me want to be a better person. I don't think I've ever listened to this sober. Unskippable. Goated. Breeeeeaaathe, Breathe in the aiiiiiiir.
It's a classic. Amazingly creative, themes we can all relate to. Faultess
So good
Great album, that everyone needs to listen to atleast once. Everytime I listen I notice something else.
David Gilmore has never played a bad lick.
Gema
If my justification for giving an album 5 stars is no skips, this is a 5 star album. It feels wrong skipping any of these tracks, it flows so perfectly from the front to the back of the album. I've never been a huge Pink Floyd fan, and I haven't listened to this nearly as much as a lot of other classics, but it's a damn good album. The first time I listened to it was after eating mushrooms, watching Wizard of Oz - and honestly, the visuals of that experience have stuck with me since, and it serves as a pretty perfect music video with these songs. Plus, one of the best album covers of all time.
"And then some day you find, 10 years have got behind you. No one told you where to run. You missed the starting gun."
Amazing album.
El top 1 de momento
🎶🌑😎💖
a brilliant album and a masterclass in musicianship. best listened to with headphones in order to get the full experience. highlights: “time” “money” “us and them” “brain damage”
# 1: Speak to me # 2: Breathe (In the Air) # 3: On the run # 4: Time Written like a old mans tale that doubles as a warning for wasting your most precious resource, time. # 5: The Great Gig in the Sky Woah woah woah yeah indeed. Coming off the backend of **Time**, it is very on point to include *"And I am not frightened of dying. Any time will do, I don't mind. Why should I be frightened of dying? There's no reason for it – you've got to go sometime." — Gerry O'Driscoll, Abbey Road Studios doorman* # 6: Money Yet if there is one more thing as guaranteed as death, it surely is taxes. Money is well a song about money, one for all of the "maybe the curtains was blue because the author liked blue" crowd. As on the nose as it gets. Yet it also doesn't take complexity, obfuscation and countless metaphors to create something of grand artistic value. Heh value. *"Share it fairly, but don't take a slice of my pie"* # 7: Us and them My opinion vs the strawman i made up # 8: Any colour you like skobeloff # 9: Brain Damage Very everybody's crazy except me League teammates
Peak..
This is like being recommended the back of my hand lmao Obviously one of the greatest musical achievements of all time and still holds up wonderfully today. If you haven't heard this yet I really have no idea what you're doing lol
Dark side brings me the light
One of my favorite albums ever
Epic album. I think most people who have ever heard this album can tell you exactly where they were and what they were doing when they heard it. For me, it was visiting a friend's house in junior high and he had this album on. I had him play it three times over, I loved it so much. 5/5 (not sure how you'd justify going lower than this rating).
This album will never get old
The Dark Side of the Moon is not merely an album, it is an experience, a meticulously constructed journey through the anxieties, contradictions, and quiet terrors of the human condition. This is not the first time I listen to it, and that fact only reinforces its greatness. Even after multiple listens, it refuses to fade into familiarity. Instead, it deepens. Every return reveals new emotional textures, subtle details, and lyrical resonances that feel as relevant today as they did in 1973. What makes this album extraordinary is its cohesion. The lyrics explore time, mortality, greed, madness, and alienation with a clarity that is both intimate and universal. Musically, it is flawless in its restraint: nothing is excessive, nothing is accidental. The production is pristine, yet never cold. Synths breathe, guitars ache, and the rhythm section moves with a hypnotic patience that pulls the listener forward whether they intend to follow or not. Even the simplest interludes, heartbeat pulses, cash registers, snippets of human speech, carry weight. They are not filler; they are connective tissue. These moments give the album its cinematic flow and emotional continuity, proving that depth does not require complexity, only intention. Few albums can make silence, space, and repetition feel this profound. At times, the music doesn’t just sound good, it sends chills down your spine. Criticism of The Dark Side of the Moon often says more about the listener than the record. Those who dismiss it as boring or overrated usually approach it with the attention span of a goldfish scrolling TikTok at 2x speed. This is not an album designed for passive consumption or shuffled playlists. It demands focus. It asks to be heard from beginning to end, as a complete conceptual work. Judging The Dark Side of the Moon as a loose collection of individual songs misses the point entirely. If taken apart and evaluated track by track, it might lose some of its magic, but that’s like judging a film by watching random scenes out of order. Its true power lies in its continuity, in how each piece feeds into the next. As a unified whole, it is greater than the sum of its parts. In the landscape of modern music history, The Dark Side of the Moon stands as one of the finest albums ever created. Not because it tries to impress, but because it understands exactly what it wants to say, and says it with haunting precision. I listened to the "MFQR 1-017" Ultra High Quality Record pressing release by MFSL, and in my opinion it is a marvel, quite possibly the best master and pressing of this album. 9.5/10
An iconic album. It still sounds incredible to me 52 years after its release.
This one is an easy one to review as 5 stars. However, could have done without the live versions - recorded original version is all we need!
Undoubtedly, Pink Floyd's best work post-Syd Barrett. An album that begs to be listened to in its entirety.
Not quite as good as Wish You Were Here but still very good
A perfect album. Iconic album art. Amazing music from start to finish.
Just a classic
Classic!! Songs like Breathe and The Great Gig In The Sky always gave me the feeling of floating in space. Still a great listen. A true Masterpiece!!
10/10 NO NEED TO SAY
Blart Side of the Mall truuuuue
I have heard this album many times before and it was nice to listen to it again. In my opinion this album is a masterpiece, I love every part and song. I love how all the songs blend and bleed together. The vocals and arrangement. It has obvious classics like Money and Time but Us and Them is one of my favorite songs ever. It’s absolutely beautiful and I’ll always enjoy this album!
Floyd at their very best - great gig in the sky still gives me goosebumps.
Revolutionary for its time. A must listen album and inspiring.
Classic. Can never go wrong with this one
Why should I be frightened of dying? There's no reason for it, you've gotta go sometime.
literalmente el santo grial.
i love love love this album. i think it's just such a classic and so well done. time is so good and definitely my favorite along with breathe - 9/10
Experimental, I like. Very ahead of it's time.
Asombroso. Ud and the mi fav por siempre
Already listened to this album, and of course it is 10/10
Severely good- sending me into a spiral
I'm starting to realize that the reason this album syncs up with every movie is because it's one of the most defined narrative and cinematic albums ever
Epic, stirring, uplifting.
Another work of art beyond "just" an album. One of my all time favourites.
A five star album I never need to hear again.
100% Love this album and this band
Probably the greatest Prog rock album ever. Always a great listen.
us and them made them 5 stars for me
kannte ich schon, liebe das album
One of all time greatest albums! 😍 With an absolute highlight with Time, Great Gig and Money
I’ve loved this album for the longest time, I feel like I’d appreciate it more after a few gummies though
Not much to say. Legendary, ahead of its time. Some insane standalone hits while also having a great vibe when listening to the whole album. Love the use of electronics and more ambient sounds.
already listened to it. i liked the songs money, time and i dont remember which other one, solid 8/10
what a journey.
Dark Side is an epic classic from the cover art to the final thump of the fading heart beat. The album holds up incredibly well 50+ years after its release and was an intriguing listen, lots going on. Musically adept, liked how they tied related sound effects for each song. L = (3.4*s) Great album instrumentally. It’s moody, kinda like a rock opera. J = (4.7*s) Forgot how much I enjoyed this album. And it’s albums like this one that get forgotten (lost?) with non-physical music formats and shorter attention spans.
Dark Side of the Moon is one of the greatest albums ever made and certainly a must listen before you die. Pink Floyd cranked out a bunch of epics and although some may argue The Wall is their masterpiece, I think this record is more approachable. Their is a life force behind it and the end/finish with the heartbeat is so good. "On the Run" has been a favorite of mine but the whole thing is awesome and the flow is perfect. Dark Side has been so influential and recognizable from the cover to the songs. Everything that went into it was beyond creative, right down to the title. There is even some lore that there may have been some wizardry in the creation. It's thought provoking and deep but also fun. Albums like this one truly set the classic rock era as the greatest time for music. This one ranks up there with Sgt. Pepper for its all around impact on the world...4.6 stars.
Have been looking forward to this album as it has been one of my favorites for so so long. I already knew nearly every single note and lyric of this album from front to back and yet I was still surprised how great it is as I gave it this re-listen. This album is tied to so many memories throughout my life and I can remember so many "firsts" that I've associated with Dark Side Of The Moon. I've loved it since childhood and have realized how much I appreciate it as I grow through each new step of my life. What else is there to say about DSOTM? It 100% belongs in the pantheon of great albums and would be a worth entry for anyone arguing it as the greatest album of all time. Everything about the album works from front to back. It's about as close as you can come to a perfect album from all aspects of execution. There is so much represents its well-deserved long-legacy from the music, themes, pop culture connections (Oz?) and whatnot but for my money it also features the most iconic album cover of all time. It belongs on everybody's shelf from both a musical and cultural standpoint. I could talk about this album forever, and would be happy to do so, but it would be far too long to post in a review. Unbelievable album. 4.75 stars
W album even if you listen other genres, definitely top tier.
I thought this would be a slog for some reason, but I was very wrong! I got real real high and laid down with headphones on, gave it the ol' college try, and I was rewarded with an incredible experience! It took me places!
One of my favorite albums of all time
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One of the most influential records ever. Consistently good across each song.
Listened on vinyl. A timeless classic about the complexities and madness of human life (greed, mortality, insanity, etc.) Awesome.
Hard to believe I was in my 40s before I first heard the entire album. It continues to grow on me with repeated listening.
Probably the best album of all time. Between themes, music, talent, and history, it is one of my favorites.
It’s the dark side of the moon… cmon
When to listen: For the hippie trippy ~experience~ A true no skip album that reminds me of high school, and the great Strong Songs ep breaking down the album
This could very well be the best rock album of all time. I listen to it front to back about once a year and I am blown away by it every single time. It's chilling how good it is.
Perfection.
GOAT Great gig Us and them
Passei o dia ouvindo. Me lembra muito minha irmã. Amo Brain Damage.
I'm not a "Pink Floyd Fan" but this is definitely worthy of all the praise. There is no argument. If you are here giving an album like this a 1 then you, sir, are simply wrong. Just a phenomenal music experience ~∆~
good
First listened. Fucking immense fading between songs. 10/10 I think
Love the euphoric electrical sounds
This was a religious experience and I hate using that phrase because I can’t stand religion, but that’s the only way I can describe it. I’m down on my knees weeping because I’ll never be able to experience this album for the first time ever again…
One of my favorite albums of all. One song leading into the next weaving a narrative that will up end expectations to those new to Pink Floyd. It also creates a self awareness check that helps you appreciate your own life in a new light. Highly recommend.
some of the most iconic, catchy, and accessible psychedelic songs ever. I'm more of a fan of The Wall, but there's no experience like listening to some of these songs for the first time. Money, Great Gig in the Sky, Time, any color you like, ... and more. instant 5/5 when i saw this come up.
What could I say that hasn't already been said a million times.
Simply sensational. Cliches are a cliche for a reason and Dark Side is worthy of all the accolades. Whereas chump ass busters like G. Newman and C. Kopech may think that "Money" doesn't belong--and perhaps they're right--I still like the song. As I've listened to this album for decades now, my favorite tracks change. But listening to Dark Side always is a great way to "tick away the moments" of any day.
now we fucking go. A classic from start to finish. Beam it into space so that the aliens know we're cooking with gas down here.
Perfect album. Great songs and performances. Themes of fear and existential dread. Timeless.
I liked the part when Pink Floyd went to the moon and said, "wow this really is the dark side of the moon."
No introduction needed! Homosexual tetrahedron knows no limits 🌈But all jokes aside, Brain Damage into Eclipse is magical
I almost always choose Animals or Meddle over this when I want Floyd on the hi-fi. Or sometimes it's Wish You Were Here, or a smattering of tracks off The Wall. But, I put this on occasionally. For me, this is like a 4.5. Undeniably an all-timer.
One of the finest albums ever made, one of my prized possessions, the wall is better though fight me on it
If there was a list of albums I wish I could hear again for the first time, this would be at the top. Floyd is one of my favorite bands and this album is a masterpiece. Easy 5 stars for an all time classic
Didn’t even need to listen
What is there to say about this album? Everything about it has already been said before, it's ascended above pop culture and has become this thing that's always been there. Everyone likes it and it gets its flowers on pretty much any platform, including here.
I can tell why this is so eternal. What a great mix of atmospheric trip-space and 70’s classic rock- prog elements. Themes are transcendent.
Absolute classic. Easy 5/5. Nothing more to say than that, really.
Reviewing this seems redundant, so some ramblings: - Alan Parson's contributions are stellar, aptly described as "right on" - I've always hated the clunky and oafish "Money"; fortunately it is redeemed immediately by the exceptional "Us And Them" - "Brain Damage/Eclipse" is as perfect an album closer as I can think of. The prog Abbey Road medley - I felt reckless, so listened to the recent Roger Waters re-do. I do not recommend trying this at home; it's pretty bizarre, featuring doomy mildy-incoherent spoken-word interludes where the instrumental parts used to be, and sombre narrations in place of the songs. If his aim was to claim all the credit for himself it fails spectacularly, serving to highlight the high degree to which Gilmour and Wright were essential to this album (Mason has always been a lazy git) - I went too far and checked out The Flaming Lips/Henry Rollins version. Total waste of time. At least the Easy Stars All-Stars dub interpretation is fun. - I have never seen "The Wizard Of Oz" and have no wish to start now - Prisms don't work like that
Deep into a house party at uni a friend led a group of us into his room, got out his Dark Side of the Moon vinyl and we all sat in the dark listening. It wasn't 1973 (or even the 20th century) and no drugs other than alcohol were involved, but it felt like both those things could've easily been different. It was quite a trip (especially when The Great Gig in The Sky kicked in) and made me appreciate how it must've blown people away when it was released. When I later listened to it in the comfort of my own home, what struck me most about the album wasn't the musicianship, the ticky-tocky experiments or even the strong musical and thematic links between tracks; it was the empathetic way it treats mental health and the human condition in general. The uncomfortably relatable Time followed by the warm hug of the Breathe reprise feels like the listener isn't being chastised, but consoled. I guess I like my classic albums to do a little consoling?
yeah. 5 stars. duh
Nothing I could really say about this album that hasn't been said before, but I'll try and record my basic thoughts. As an intro to prog rock, this is up there. Got me into it from an early age. Just an incredible album. Maybe one of the best ever recorded.
Classic. Would have been a 4 and a bit before the 50th anniversary last year. After repeated relistening's and reading around the making it stepped it up to a full 5. If in doubt, I just have to remind myself of the 7/4 time bassline of Money.
What can I say? Easy top 3 album for me. Each song on their own are spectacular, but has a whole, Dark Side of the Moon is magical. The very definition of a masterpiece and one of the only pure 5 out of 5s I’m likely to hear.
Wait, which one is Pink?
Who knew that a male brit group could evoke so much emotion. even the album artwork suggests that something as monolithic and common as a boy band from england and turn it into something incredible. my only confusion is why DSotM is regarded more highly than Wish You Were Here which is undeniably better
lol Never heard this one, are these guys big? God it's so good every time, such a perfect album.
This is by no means gods gift to music in the way some people who wear a dark side of the moon t shirt think it is, but I must admit: Sometimes there is a reason the classics are the classics. The album is bold, almost brooding, and even feels a little avant garde after all of these years. Of course, Pink Floyd’s style of psychedelic rock has stood the test of time, and these tracks rock while also being layered, ethereal and introspective. Essentially the best of both worlds.
Fucking sick
A great album. This is one of my favorite Pink Floyd albums. It's right up there with Meddle, Whish You Were Here and Animals. I think the band's other albums are great too - I'm a Pink Floyd fan - but these 4 are the landmarks. That's why I didn't have to listen to the album. But this gave me the opportunity to do it again. I also took another look at the story of Clare Torry, the singer of The Great Gig in The Sky. Always interesting, too. 5/5
The lush tapestry this album weaves immerses me in an audio landscape from which I never want to emerge. Musical geniuses.
If I'm being honest I was dreading this album. I thought it would be like hanging out with my dad when he was in a bad mood, but it's like hanging out with my dad and he's in a good mood.
One of the few albums I loved as a kid that I still can listen and actually love. It's really good. I get that they sold out and it's a dorm room poster band but to deny that it's anything short of perfect is absurd. Sure Animals and Wish You Were Here are maybe more ambitious but only because they set their own stage with this. People also sleep on Meddle.
1001 Albums Day 5 The first entry that I've listened to before. As with many of us on here, Pink Floyd was the band that got me into critical listening in my teens, so it's safe to say I've listened this album to death. A thing I find with music you love and have listened to too much is that you stop being able to be objective and find it difficult to quantify. It has hardened in your mind into an entity, instead of a collection of sounds done well, or less so, but I'll still try to come up with some observations about the album. It's been a little while since I gave this album a proper listen and a thing that struck me is that this is almost an electronic rock record, with heavy usage of synths, arpeggios, electronic drums and sampling. Now, Pink Floyd have never been that far from electronic music. I find that their sound was created by the three pillars of Waters's lyrics, Gilmour's guitarwork and Wright's electronic soundscapes, which is why Pink Floyd was so much lesser when one of those went away. Nowadays, me pointing out the usage of electronics on a rock record may seem a bit weird, but I can imagine, at the time that hearing a song like On the Run on a rock record might have been a bit of a shock. I have always loved the midnight sound of this record, feeling black and blue like a moody jazz club painting, spiraling somewhere between rock and funk and 70s pop. Though it seems an ocean away, in terms of development and maturity, it is quite obvious that Meddle was only 2 years old at the time. Currently, the thing you might know Dark Side for is people saying it's nowhere near Pink Floyd's best despite being their most popular album. And while I do get that sentiment, and actually agree with it - I've always been a The Wall and Wish You Were Here kinda gal - I still think the reaction is overblown. Listen, people, we're comparing 9's to 10's, let's not pretend that anything from Meddle to The Wall is anything less that great. Or that anything from Dark Side to The Wall is anything less than one of the best albums ever made. We're literally comparing apples to slightly different apples here. All in all, The Dark Side of The Moon is a perfectly amazing Progressive Piano Rock album with electronic experimentations and one of the greatest and most high-fidelity mixes ever produced at the time. It isn't the deepest, most complex or most difficult Floyd album, and whereas future releases would focus their efforts on exploring a central idea, this album is more sort of idle musings on life, and in that respect, it is perhaps closer to Saucerful of Secrets than The Wall. However, all of that being said it is still one of the best listening experiences in rock history, and when people's biggest criticism of an album is that you did better later on, you know you've done pretty well for yourself. 9/10
What am I supposed to say about one of the most lauded albums of all time?
I love this masterpiece! One of the best albums forever, IMHO. Pink Floyd is one of my favorite groups. Album is perfect. I am very pleased to listen it today again.
I have heard a lot music in my life, in a lot of situations, but somehow Pink Floyd has always taken the cake in creating memorable moments. Or happened to play in those, I dunno. Case in point: when we took the last corner through the forest and before us lay the wide beach of Saint-Michel-en-Grève, low tide, the sun had just begun to warm the air and slowly clear the fog, no soul in sight. Breathe (In The Air) was playing. Was magical.
This album, man.
A pretty much perfect album, as far as I'm concerned. Pink Floyd builds and releases like no other. One of the top albums of all time, and if you think otherwise, you're wrong.
When I heard this the first time some years ago I didn't exactly understand the hype. It took some time to appreciate it, and now I do. I wonder if I would regard it as highly if I didn't know it was one of the best selling records ever? Regardless, I think this is an album that is perfectly suited for listening all the way through in one sitting. Some tracks feels like segways between other tracks ('On The Run', 'The Great Gig In The Sky', 'Any Colour You Like') and perhaps doesn't stand as firmly on their own, but work very well in the context of the album. This is also an album where the artist definitely experiments and pushes boundaires (as with the clocks in 'Time', and the whole 'On The Run' track) and where it actually works very well. When I think of the greatest record ever made, this definitely springs to mind as a candidate, but I am not sure if it is because I really think that it is that good, or if it is because I know it's valued as one of the best records ever. Probably the latter. But even if it's not the best album ever for me, I still think it deserves a 5 star.
Not the Pink Floyd album I have listened to most in my life (Wish you were here or The Wall), but probably the album of theirs that I like most now. This record sounds really great; it is warm and organic and approachable, even with the fairly experimental bits on it (the loops, the speech snippets, the synths) It's like a blanket. I stuggle sometime with =knowing whether songs are really great or just really familiar; these songs are really familiar AND really great. The lyrics aren't quite as deep as Roger Waters might think they are, but they aren't embarrassing or dumb. The more direct approach makes the emotionality easier to comprehend and relate to. In many ways, this is Floyd's most human record, and the tunes match that humanity. Money, Time, Us and Them, and the Great Gig are all cracking tunes. Each song is pretty distinct, but unified by the warm tone and moderate tempo. (Nick Mason attributes the pacing to his then additional to prescription sedatives -- this was as fast as he could play at the time). I find this a _really_ comfortable, familiar listen, like wrapping yourself in a blanket. It sounds of its time without sounding bad or irrelevant. It's not an embarrassing relic of its time. An absolute classic in my book. Five stars.
This also syncs well with many key episodes of your favorite prestige era television dramas, including but not limited to: Mad Men: Far Away Places Breaking Bad: Mandala The Sopranos: Calling All Cars and/or Join The Club Severance: Defiant Jazz The Leftovers: It's a Matt, Matt, Matt, Matt World Deadwood: The Catbird Seat Better Call Saul: Marco Succession: Too Much Birthday Twin Peaks, Season 3 (Choose Your Own Adventure) That's a small sample size, but the length of most of these episodes is almost similar to that of the full album.
The one album from this list that I can talk about with my friends. It's just about perfect in every way. Accessible to all audiences, highly innovative, tons of diversity, introspective lyrics, smooth vocals that aren't afraid to shout or whisper... Concept of life ties the tracks together and gives greater significance and attention. Tracks seamlessly flow from one to the next so well that it's frustrating you can't glue tracks together in Spotify playlists like what radios do. I like how there's a good mix of instrumental tracks and those with lyrics. It gives you space to process what's happening. Nothing repetitive, each track is constantly evolving, allowing the audience to enjoy every minute of the album. There's much to be said about every song, but "Time" and "Money" are two of my favorite songs of the decade. Love everything from the story to solos to vocals. "Money" in particular is one of the 'richest' and most impressive songs I've ever heard. It shocks me how anyone could come up with something as amazing and beautifully complex as this, especially without modern software.
Where on Earth (Moon?) do I start with this record. Listening to it with a more (or less?) conscious mind makes the pure unadulterated musical genius way more apparent. The beautiful sax lines layered throughout, the spoken word, the soulful/choral backing vocals, the ability to start a track deep in the psychedelic underworld and bring it out bursting forth into the clear light of a mid June afternoon in the middle of a botanical garden. Hair stands on end and my heart rate noticeably increases at the thought. Beautiful and intensely layered arrangements that never suffocate, always give you space to explore. A perfect soundtrack to the immense theatrics that only a cloudscape against a crisp winter sky can provide (The Great Gig In the Sky?). Enough allusions to experiences on the astral plain thinly veiled as questionable poetry, what a fkn incredible album.
"The record was conceived as an album that focused on the pressures faced by the band during their arduous lifestyle, and dealing with the apparent mental health problems suffered by former band member Syd Barrett, who departed the group in 1968." "Breathe" is a really great song. "On the run" is freaking weird. I would be so scared if I listened to this song high. "Time" is also strange for the first 2:30, but in the best way. Then it turns into a mostly normal Pink Floyd song. Really cool. "Money" is great. "The Great Gig in the Sky" is very cool, I like the vocals throughout. Brain Damage and Eclipse are a great finish. Very little I didn't like in this album. Crazy, spacy production.
This deserves more than 5 stars tbh
A progressive rock classic. Certainly belongs on this list as it helped define how a concept rock album could and should tell a story by using structural elements in the song arrangements and album arrangements that came from the program music of the Romantic Music Age, which was all about marrying music to story. Having said all that, I do not love the album and rarely if ever feel the desire to listen to it, nor is it my favorite Pink Floyd album. That would be THE WALL. To me it gets a 4 because of cultural relevance, but really feels like a 3.75 to me. I celebrate that they did not dwell on extended instrumental solos that often plagued their earlier albums, but TDSOTM songs while keeping the story motifs intact, don't vary enough stylistically from one another in the way that, in my opinion, other concept albums by artists like David Bowie, Rush, and Nine Inch Nails, even ANTICHRIST SUPERSTAR by Marilyn Manson do, in order to really experience the entire scope of the emotional range which is clearly the album's ambition. I applaud that Pink Floyd kept the album from being a double album, but perhaps this is one of the those rare times when it could have benefited from being a double album. Being a double album is what allowed THE WALL to cover far more narrative and emotional ground. I would have liked to see them keep the songs tight, but push even further out of their boundaries.
From Time to Us and Them, it's perhaps the greatest 4 song run on any album ever. The rest of the album I've always been pretty indifferent to. But those 4 songs, wow. The Guitar solo on Time is a strong contender for the GOAT. I'm giving this a 4.
A beautifully haunting classic from one of the most influential band ever…. but personally, I lean more toward Wish You Were Here.
The LP - the object itself - is very familiar to me from childhood, but I don’t think I ever heard the entire thing, maybe just track one from the second side and then either I wandered off or the record swapped after the money shot. There are fewer songs than I expected - no criticism. The “you’ve got to hear it as a suite” crowd have a point: it’s a luxurious, pillowy, lie-down and drift-in listen, rich with minute baroque flourishes. Everything sounds clear and gorgeous. The lyrics match Waters’ reputation for pretension, but are tolerable: the big themes are rubbed, but there’s enough concrete detail, slang and chewy narrative voice - samples thrown in, but mixed loud enough to matter - that it’s a hang-out with a group of overgrown students. Waters’ mournful stoner voice doesn’t quite overstay its welcome. Makes me wonder what would’ve been had Can with unlimited time at Abbey Road and Alan Parsons.
Good classic album
This album was very nice to listen to. A lot of interesting sounds and a lot of creativity throughout. My only issue is that there isn’t enough singing. I really like things that I can sing along to, and nothing here gave me that feeling. I do wish I had smoked up before. But it was still very enjoyable.
Eerily beautiful album. There is no doubt Dark Side is one of the all time best albums, even the artwork is iconic. It’s like listening to a descent into the madness of a tortured soul.
I know this is a reverend album and I like most of the songs on their own but listening to the long rock melodies in this way just honestly kind of bored me.
Repetitive melodies, but there was a song I liked
I know this album is supposed to be really amazing, but at first listen it didn't exactly stand out to me, there were interesting textures and nice vocals for the most part so I can't call it bad.
For an album that supposedly changed the game a lot of it was just sound effects?
-technically very good -still just not my thing-- doesn't get me excited -Money is forever a banger though -Backing vocals are sooo good, most enjoyable part honestly -History of album def makes more interesting-- but if only listening is just not for me
It turns out that I don't hate Pink Floyd like I thought I did. This is not something I would go out of my way to listen to, but if someone had it on, I wouldn't be squirming.
I didn’t realize how much instrumental was in this album. I had never listened to it in its entirety. I enjoyed the instrumentation but 7 minute long instrumentals can take a toll when you want lyrics.
Some parts of the songs are enjoyable and then gets too abstract. I like Money
OK. So… I get that this is a beloved album and all that, and supposedly one of the best albums you can listen to. I listened to it start to finish because of that, in one sitting. HOWEVER… I don't really understand the obsession with it. Like yeah, it is mastered well and the story is neat, but it's kinda unmemorable? Other than Time and the popular opening melody in Brain Damage, I didn't latch onto anything specific here like I did in Wish You Were here. Overall, I can only give it a 3.5/5, it's not bad but I expected way more from the album everyone seems to love.
Probably gonna be controversial but I think it's mid.
Just not my vibe but I did enjoy a couple songs
They really Mars Volta-ed this one.
I wish I could like it. I've tried but this doesn't speak to me. Did like a couple songs... But just seems dated.
I have a weird relationship with this album. When I was growing up in the 90s and getting into music, this was one of those untouchable classics that represented some of the Best Music Ever™ according to adults. But when I listened to it as a teenager, I didn't enjoy it: it was boring, self-indulgent, and not very memorable. Quintessential boomer music that was praised because it always had been. So with that in mind, we'll see how I feel as a more developed music listener... UPDATE: Wow, these dudes really put clock and cash register noises in some songs, called them "Time" and "Money" respectively, and white people were like "OMG GREATEST ALBUM OF ALL TIME." Not saying this was a bad album, I definitely understand how big a record like this must have been at the time. But I feel like we've gotten much better records from PF and other bands since. So while a good album, I'm feeling it's a bit overrated. Guess if you weren't there in 1973 then you missed out on good music.
Not as long and drawn out as I feared it would be. Would be a four but I really hate the laughter they inserted into Brain Damage, which would’ve been the best song on here. Money is a silly song.
This was alright, but I guess the hype had me expecting something mindblowing. I'd probably prefer another Pink Floyd album.
Pink Floyd has always been more or less elevator-music for me. I have to give it three stars only just because of the hits "Money" and "Brain Damage" and the iconic cover-artwork.
It was ok
not my style but i can see why people like pink floyd
A Classic, But Not Without Its Lulls There's no denying The Dark Side of the Moon is a landmark album. Its influence on popular music is undeniable. The album's concept of exploring the human psyche through themes of time, money, and sanity is ambitious and, at times, effective. Tracks like "Us and Them" and "Money" are undeniably catchy and have aged remarkably well. However, while the album boasts some iconic moments, it also suffers from pacing issues. The overall tone can be rather monotonous, and some tracks feel stretched out. The experimental soundscapes, while innovative for their time, can occasionally come across as indulgent. Ultimately, while The Dark Side of the Moon is a significant piece of music history, it's an album that rewards patience and repeated listens.
Overrated
This record is a bore. There’s nothing here that I find very interesting. I feel like Pink Floyd is one of those bands that if you find them at the right time you love - for me, I never got the appeal.
It's probably as good as people think it is. Just for me, it's kinda slow and ploddy. Maybe I just don't really like Pink Floyd ...
Nope
дерьмо даже соушать не буду мне не понравилочт тот и єто
Would be zero if it could be, most overrated album of all time
Dog sh1t
i love the transitions, the ups and downs of the ablum it feels like one continous song speeding up and slowing down the final song is beautiful i love the feeling of the first song
-oh my god it is finally time. what a fantastic album. completely deserving of every ounce of praise it gets. such incredible atmosphere, instrumentation and vocals, every song is good and the instrumentals carry just as much weight as the “main songs” -i will be listening to this continuously until i get to know every song really well. yeah did i mention this album is good -Favorites: Breathe (In the Air), Time, The Great Gig In The Sky, Money, Us and Them
i love this. ive listened to it. i fucking love this. so much its amazing
One of the best albums of all time, if not the best. Everyone should listen to this before they die.
Heard it a few times but this time it clicked more than before
yeah
Super Dope
Me: "I am going to listen critically and not giving its 5 stars for granted" Me 2 milliseconds into the album: "Nah, nevermind, it's five starts already"
This is a great album in many ways, but that doesn’t necessarily make it a favorite album. It isn’t my favorite Floyd album, but it is a masterpiece. I also love that the album was engineered by Alan Parsons because it most definitely is a technical masterpiece.
I hold these two opinions at the same time: 1. The Dark Side of the Moon is overrated. 2. The Dark Side of the Moon is a 5/5. It's an amazing album, but I do not understand why people rate it above The Wall, which I consider to be the great Floyd album. I'd possibly even consider Wish You Were Here to be on par with The Dark Side of the Moon.
GOATest album of all time. This is my 967th listen and I still enjoy it as much as the first listen. Every single track is a banger and it’s seamless start finish.
Actually one of the greatest albums ever recorded. People will be listening to this in 300 years
nao ha oq dizer apenas sentir
Best: Time; Money; Breathe; Us and Them; Brain Damage; Eclipse; Any Color You Like; The Great Gig In The Sky
I mean
I like a lot
Another masterpiece that I can listen to time and time again
Their second-best album.
i still vividly remember the first time i listened to this album, years ago.
Le moment où le concept "d'album de musique" a atteint son plein potentiel.
An experience. A masterpiece
I’m a simple man. I see dark side of the moon… I give 5*
What more can be said about this album that hasn't already been said? Probably nothing. It has sold 50 million copies, been reissued countless times and remastered and re-released multiple times. The artwork is one of the most iconic of all time. The music is known to virtually everyone. This album marked the start of the British band’s most successful period. In terms of production, it was a quantum leap for the band. By the time this album was released, they were global stars. Admittedly, it's slightly overrated and not even the band's best album (not even their second best), yet "The Dark Side of the Moon" remains a constant companion in my musical life and a milestone in rock music.
Contender for the GOAT title. Flawless, timeless masterpiece.
where palatable bluesy prog(?) rock peaks in my mind I'm so used to this album that I'd easily rate it a 4/5 if asked, but listening to it loud enough I realise that isn't right
Chef's kiss. 5/5
Every time I listen to Dark Side I decide, again, that it is NOT overrated and is one of the most beautifully human pieces of art I know. Us and Them is the standout. Just a gorgeous, immaculately written/performed/recorded/engineered reflection of the human experience.
I really enjoyed this album from start to finish. Very peaceful.
I tried listening to this while watching "Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo", but it didn't line up at all. 5 stars.
Pink Floyd isn't really my jam, but it's a pretty epic album.
One of the albumiest albums of all time. Builds such a lush, complete (other)world in so little time. Untouchable!
One of my faves ever.
When I started seriously record collecting this was the first record I spent real money on, and began my collection of first-pressings. That's to say, I have heard this album many, many times lol. I did take this chance to pull out the vinyl and listen to it properly, and god it just sounds so good on the original vinyl. I don't listen to Pink Floyd often, in fact I'm pretty sure the last time I listened to this album all the way through was in 2024 when the total solar eclipse was visible in Detroit. I was working downtown at the time and I ended up leaving my building (against my manager's wishes lol) and watching the eclipse in its totality from the sidewalk with a bunch of strangers. I had been listening to this album leading up to that moment, and let Eclipse play out loud while I passed my eclipse glasses around to all the people passing by who didn't have them. The city was silent for a moment when the temperature dropped and it got dark enough for the streetlights to turn on. This re-listen definitely brought me back to that moment. The other thing I must mention of course, is Great Gig in the Sky. The song that made me want to be a vocalist, and pushed me towards the style of music I ended up being trained in. Everyone who knows this album should know Clare Torry's name. She was only 25 when she was paid 30£ to sing about death without using words, and she never really got the recognition for how iconic those vocals became.
Undeniable masterpiece. The Floyd's first major concept album explores the various stages of life, from birth to living to death and back to birth again, creating this neverending cycle which allows the album to be listened to again and again. Everything is just so on-point, filled with gorgeous production and heartfelt composition, and I shall never tire of the opportunity to revisit this iconic piece of music. Forever a 5 star classic. Favourite track: Us and Them Least favourite track: N/A
A masterpiece. Nothing more to say.
I mean it's an obvious 5 stars
4.54
One of the Top 10 albums of all time
AMZIIIINGGG album, listener before
"There is no dark side of the moon - matter of fact, it's all dark" And here is what was once my favorite album in all the world, at least until they released "Wish You Were Here." I listened to it twice today, for the first time at all in quite a while, and had a great time with it. I tend to think of DSOTM as something I've heard SO many times and therefore am no longer really interested in anymore, but there is so much interesting stuff on here. The combination of the simple piano and the great vocals on "Great Gig in the Sky”; the cacophony of clocks at the beginning of "Time”; the synthy stuff on "Any Colour You Like”; the lyrics of (and singing along with) "Brain Damage.” Even "Money," which I figure everyone at some point has got sick of, has good stuff in it. Though I’m still more interested in “Wish You Were Here" and "Animals," I found this to all be good. I just need to take a break from it every couple of years in order to remember how to appreciate it again.
Evergreen 🤩
Más que un álbum, es un viaje introspectivo y una experiencia sonora obligatoria. Un disco perfecto de principio a fin
Timeless classic, a brilliant album with a very intense sound.
Top favourite albums ever!
I was considering giving this 4* but I can't bring myself to do it. It's such a fantastic album, I felt completely immersed. Hard to pick favourites because it all just runs so smoothly as a complete album. I think it would be hard to listen to the tracks individually.
Uno dei miei album preferiti
I’m 17, heartbroken, confused, laying on my floor. 5
Verzwllt e story und übergäng sind wieder fascht unnoticeable Checke aber d story nöd Hett nöd viel lieder wo ich separat lose wür, eher als ganzes guet
Monster album that I listen to a couple times a year into eternity. Time is among the greatest of all rock tracks. Big fan of Us and Them too but the whole package is where its at. An album as good as it has been popular.
Eh, if I don't feel this is a 5 star album, then what would be for me? It's a classic for a reason. Tight concept album with great productive and really interesting tracks. Probably a bit overhyped and marginally overrated, but still a 5 for me.
Amazing album, 10/10. Musical composition that covers psychological state of the individual in the post-industrial world.
ik hou van de instrumentale vibe en de boodschap was eentje die ik op dit moment echt nodig had - namelijk het leven heeft geen eindstation en zowel negatieve momenten als positieve momenten zijn het leven dus er is geen hemel of mooiere plek die je kan bereiken in je leven alles is hier, maar dit betekent juist ook dat je deze gevoelens moet opzoeken en jezelf ook moet uitdagen om de volle vruchten van het leven te proeven
I don't think anyone can genuinely listen to this completely, and claim it isn't an influential and unique album. Easy five stars!
another relisten. what is there to say that hasnt already been said? this album is iconic. i love the art, i love the sound, i especially love the vocals, extra love to the choir and guest vocalist Clare Torry on The Great Gig in the Sky. ive been listening to this album since i was very young, probably around 5 or 6. itll always have a special place in my heart. favorite tracks: Breathe, Time, The Great Gig in the Sky, Money, Us and Them, Any Colour You Like, Brain Damage, Eclipse
5
One of the greatest albums of all time. I think that Pink Floyd understood the idea of making a great album.
Never listened. Am I being a progger in my 50s
One of the greatest album ever. Just Money spoiled the flow of the album. It should be exorcised from the list.
surprised by how much I liked this album. spacey vibes
Masterpiece.
Pink Floyd!
6/5
The album you've heard so much that you might be tempted to rate it below other Pink Floyd albums just to be difficult ("Wish You Were Here" is a strong contender for best Pink Floyd album). But this album has held up over the years because every song is so well placed. "Time" is my favorite song on the album and one of my favorite Pink Floyd songs.
Some parts are definitely overwrought and sound clunky now, so maybe it’s 4/5, but I’m feeling generous.
I don't think I can review this album like I've been reviewing the others, it does have some good standalone songs, but the strong point of it to me is the journey it takes you through all together, it's a musical masterpiece and one of my favourites of all time!
It's Dark Side of the Moon! Perfect album, no notes.
Classic for a reason
Favourite Songs: Time Money Any Colour You Like
I wasn’t sure if this would stand up to my memory of it, but it totally does. Absolutely brilliant.
I feel lame rating this 5 stars, cause everybody does. But after listening to it start to finish in one sitting for the first time, I see why everybody rates this 5 stars....
alto album me gusto
The best. Calms me every time.
Favorite Track: Any Colour You Like Least Favorite Track: Speak to Me
Fun listen. I wish I had a cool boyfriend who showed me this album but I just showed it to myself
This album spent a massive 741 consecutive weeks on the Billboard 200 from its debut on March 17, 1973, through October 8, 1988. This is the longest unbroken run in chart history. Pretty remarkable for a reason. Classic.
The transitions between the songs are flawless, while the lyrics address various pressing social issues. It kinda makes me feel that irony and sacarsm are precisely what help us survive in this society. My fav tracks are Us and Them and Brain Damage, particularly the way they juxtaposes the lunatic and the ordinary people, a truly absurd contrast. Ofc there's more than that, but let yourself find out.
I lowkey forgot how much of an actual cinematic journey this album is. I liked it way better than I remember. There's a reason this one is canonical.
Unlike anything I’ve heard. Flowed really well, really cool instrumentation. Understand why it’s so highly rated- lived up to the hype!
What sticks in my mind most about this Lp is how atmospheric it is and how the first track sucks you in while the last spits you back out. It’s honestly so great and each re listen I find new things to gush over. I completely understand why this is one of the best albums ever made. Fav tracks: all of them
Definitive Pink Floyd/70s experimental rock
One of my favorite albums and artists of all time. Damn near perfect. ❤️
Easy one.
one of those perfect albums
No notes - insane, progressive, beautiful
I have many albums that I would say are 9.99/10 - absolutely amazing, love them from start to finish, but not QUITE perfect. This album gets a perfect 10. In my eyes, it is the greatest record of all time. The seamless transitions between songs make the entire record feel whole and part of one story. The lyrics are beautiful and thought-provoking. The instrumentals are mesmerising. The vocals are the perfect fit for a record like this. I am not surprised in the slightest that this is one of the best selling records in history.
Etwas peinlich dass ich das davor noch nie gehört hatte
Pink Floyd does an amazing job with atmosphere. It literally feels like floating through space listening to this album. On the run is awesome and feels like I’m running through a spaceship it’s insane. Besides that, the songs are just really really good. The synth is amazing, so is the guitar, etc. there’s 100% a reason this is often thought of as one of the best albums in history. Fav songs: breath (in the air), time, the great gig in the sky, us and them, brain damage
Obviously such an insanely good album, but I think it does a couple of things that keep it feeling interesting over 50 years later. First, the use of loops and samples is really innovative, particularly on On The Run. The Dark Side of the Moon feels like it put musique concrète into popular music in a really accessible way and created a sound that is still being worked through now, especially with digital sampling. Second, Pink Floyd is super good at creating atmosphere. The slide guitars and bright bell/chime countermelodies just contribute so much sonic texture throughout the album. The Dark Side of the Moon feels very 70s but also connects to modern music sensibilities in a way that their contemporaries like The Who just don’t. And the lyrics are super good, obviously. Favorite Songs: On the Run, Time, Us and Them
This album is... Well, it's the Dark Side of the Moon. Simply one of the greatest albums ever made. And, yes, I love it just as much as anybody else. There is no denying classic Pink Floyd's ability to build an atmosphere, write scathing critiques of modern society with unparalleled swagger, and to provoke even a modern teenage listener such as me into thought. They write haunting songs with beautifully evocative lyrics set to backing music sounding like nobody else ever. To deny this album is to deny the greatness of classic rock, and possibly music, itself. This is the pinnacle, the apex, the peak of Pink Floyd. So, yeah, it's an all-timer if there ever was one. This is the top ranked album of 1973 globally. Other 1973 albums also rated by me: Goodbye Yellow Brick Road(2/30)-4 Let's Get It On(4/30)-5 Catch a Fire(7/30)-4 Head Hunters(10/30)-4 Tres Hombres(11/30)-4 Raw Power(12/30)-4 Countdown to Ecstasy(13/30)-3 Selling England by the Pound(15/30)-4 Paris 1919(25/30)-3
Definitely one you need both earbuds in to fully enjoy! Still need to try the “sync with Wizard of Oz” thing.
An album that’s greater than the sum of its parts. They really groove on this one.
Quite possibly the best album of the entire rock genre.
I mean. It's Dark Side of the Moon. C'mon
Bijzonder
Monumental classic rock album that still holds up in every way. Pink Floyd's 1973-80 output is hard to surpass by any band. Money - with its seamless transition from 7/4 to 4/4 and back, three solo sections, and infectious bass line - might be my favorite thing the band has ever done. I know that's such a cop out answer but it's true. Tracks like Any Colour and On the Run show the heights of their experimentation. Time builds into such a good groove. On Great Gig, Clare Torry's vocals soar and I'm glad she finally got the credit she deserves for them. Dick Parry has two legendary sax solos on two songs. And Eclipse is one of the most stunning codas to any rock album. Phenomenal stuff from start to end. Also I know the band denies it but this album totally syncs up with Wizard of Oz, give it a try some day it's uncanny. Great Gig in the Sky literally happens during the tornado! The munchkins jump in rhythm to Money! Come on just admit it guys! Best tracks: Time, The Great Gig in the Sky, Money, Us and Them
a perfect album. already knew it though.
Uh huh! Time travel music.
Love this album, very sentimental for me.
One of the greatest albums of all time.
Anything less than a 5 is blasphemy.
This album is such an album. It really has to be listened to as an album. It's an album. And this is 1001 Albums. 1000 more to go.
great!
I dug this album out of my parents vinyl collection as a teenager and never looked back. I had heard Money before on the radio, but the rest was all new and blew me away. I love the beautiful and haunting vocals on Great Gig in the Sky. The driving bass line of Money was one of the first I learned when I picked up a bass guitar. The buildup to the conclusion of Eclipse gives me chills every time. It’s not only a 5 but still to date one my favorites of all time. Put on a good set of headphones and enjoy the stereo bliss.
10/10
Timeless masterpiece
Is this an album you should listen to at least once before you die? Yes and you should listen to in order like you just opened the record and put it on your turn table for the first time. Groundbreaking for the time and highly influential. I may have individual taste issues with some of the songs, that does not take from the fact this deserves to be here and is an easy 5
2 keer luisteren voordat je het leuk vind. maar gahwd dayum wat een banger van een album <3
Duh....
Very interesting album
Loved it, can see why my dad is obsessed with it. So far I im obsessed with Brain Damage and Eclipse. Also love Great Gig in the Sky.
What is there even left to say about this album? It’s one of the greatest albums ever recorded, an absolute masterpiece. I’ve been listening to it since probably 5th or 6th grade, and it still feels perfect from start to finish. “Time” may be one of my favorite songs of all time. What makes this album so special is that it manages to do two things at once that very few albums can: it rocks while also being genuinely beautiful.
Um álbum totalmente incrível! Um dos melhores de todos os tempos!
Not a lot to say about this album that hasn’t already been said. I prefer wish you were here, but this is still an easy 5. BTW, I don’t believe in that Wizard of Oz crap either.
It’s just so good! This album has been a favourite of mine since I was a kid. I could listen to it over and over. Each song stands by itself, separate from the rest while the album still feels like a whole. A masterpiece.
As soon as I saw the iconic cover I knew I was in for a treat
oh yeah
Album 301 and already 3/4 of the way done with Pink Floyd. I almost wish these 3 albums were spread out more, so I could enjoy them at more convenient intervals to savor them just a bit longer, but I guess this is just what RNG determined I'd listen to today, and I'm not complaining about it. Anyway, this is album 3/4, following Wish You Were Here and The Wall. A lot of people worship this album religiously. You see the album art on posters, shirts and other places to this day, for good reason at that. It's reached the same status as Nirvana, where some people might just like the design and don't even know what it is. In other words, it's a timeless classic. It's by far the easiest Pink Floyd album to digest, in my opinion. Surface level and new fans can enjoy it without peeling anything back to find deeper meaning, but longtime fans can still recognize and acknowledge how great it is, even if it is still probably like, my 5th favorite Pink Floyd album. Still a 5 with almost no faults though. Maybe just an itty bitty bit of fluff here and there, but like I said, almost no faults. It has a cult like following for a reason. It's so good, and it has what may be the greatest improvised vocal performance in history in "The Great Gig in the Sky". In fact, that little 3 song stretch of "Time", "The Great Gig in the Sky", and "Money" may also be the most legendary trio in music history. All 3 of those songs are phenomenal in their own individual ways, and are for sure my favorite 3 songs on the album. "Time" is a peaceful little melody... for about 3 and a half minutes, then it turns into an acid trippy, incredible solo, ending with an incredible amount of energy by both Gilmour and Waters. The best single moment of this album though has to go to Clare Torry, which is why my number 1 pick for favorite song is "The Great Gig in the Sky". She was paid pretty much nothing for recording it, which is an interesting story in and of itself. The little minute long intro is a good way to inch up closer to the aforementioned improv by Clare. God damn is it good. And then, right after that, you get freaking MONEY!! "Money" needs no explanation. Love it or hate it, it's catchy as heck. The bass, guitar, vocals, music video, background elements, and everything else about it are just so immensely full of energy that putting it as my favorite song almost felt like it would have been cheating, and I almost did it anyway. I haven't even mentioned the greatness of some of the other songs like "Breathe (In the Air)", and I'm not sure I even need to. You get the point. While I'm upset that Animals, Meddle, and Atom Heart Mother didn't make the final cut for the book, it's a literal no brainer to include the other 3 albums I've heard so far. I'd have been just as upset, if not even more so if they didn't get included. The only other album I have yet to listen to for this project is their debut, The Piper at the Gates of Dawn, and while I disagree with it's inclusion wholeheartedly, I get that it was likely included to hear Pink Floyd at their most "pure". The author of the book just loves doing stuff like that, and it's usually pretty annoying. Roger Waters may be a loser twat who should stop saying things out loud in public spaces, but I can not deny that his work with Pink Floyd was outstanding. Even if it does make me a bit upset listening to it after the fact, I always find myself coming back to it anyway, usually for months at a time.
DSotM was the first record to teach me the complexities of album sequencing. First off, album art is such an integral part of the experience, and one that people often downplay. But well-matched art can become the "environment" by which you perceive the songs in - a starting point as you build a mental image of the tracks enclosed. Speak to Me/Breathe quietly, then abruptly, erupts from this darkness. A simple ray of contorting light in the infinite expanse. On the Run continues this trajectory with a progressing beat that makes you feel as though you're going through life, experiencing moments of flittering memories that present as contextless vocal snippets. Time doubles down, exploring mortality, and conceding that even though you may run ultimately little is in your control in the grand scheme of things. The Great Gig in the Sky seems to be a direct call to what the end result might be, some type of beautiful otherworldly musical climax. Money is the foil to GGinS, talking about the perceived importance of the physical. Us and Them and Any Colour You Like act as moments of reflection with sweet saxophones and blaring organs, and ultimately synthesizers comparing very organic human vs. inhuman sounds. Then finally Brain Damage prepares us to let go, so that we might reflect on all of the experiences from the past 42 mins and imagine ourselves bursting into cacophonous rainbow euphoria on Eclipse. Only to return to black again and start all over. Not an overrated album. One that deserves its flowers and continues to stand the test of time. 5/5
5/5
Not just 5/5, 100/100.
It's DSotM, it's a 5. I'm not going to put my own preferences in front of this album (Animals and WYWH are both better.) People like to underrate On the Run since it's kind of a weird trance interlude between two heavy hitters, but I really like what the band does in it. Time's alarm clock jumpscare always gets a kick out of me whenever it plays publicly too. :) Fantastic album.
Absolument incroyable, du début à la fin
epic greatness
I'm on a streak of some truly life changing albums. No review required here.
genius album. i love it.
Felt as though it was designed to be listened to as a complete album, as opposed to individual tracks. There's so much detail to take in with the mix so a high-quality set of headphones is essential to an immersive listening experience. Felt cinematic, with the inclusion of sound effects, transitions, spoken segments, vocals, layering of instrumentation, stereo panning. Outside of my usual listening, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. I appreciated the creative and clever production and how well put together it is.
O Primeiro álbum do mundo, não tem como... É a primeira vez que eu tô ouvindo ele inteiro, sem pular nenhuma faixa e tá sendo uma grande experiência. (ouvi no dia 18 de maio de 2026).
5/5. Though I’m more of an “Animals” and “Wish You Were Here” kinda guy when it comes to Pink Floyd, Dark Side of the Moon is still pretty much a perfect album. If you don’t actively ascend when “The Great Gig in the Sky” fully kicks in then we probably won’t see eye to eye. My favorite on the album is probably “money” though, that bass groove in 7/4 is just undeniable and I love the jam that the song breaks out into about halfway in.
Easy. One of the pillars of my life.
10/10
I hesitated to go for 5 stars because I thought I might seem basic but folks you can't argue with this one!
One of my favorite albums of all time
Whatever I have to say, it's already been said. It couldn't be anything other than 5 stars.
My go to chill vibe!
While it's not always my favourite, this is still the best album ever made.
Love this album and have for a long time.
Really good guitar
My dad favorite album, I understand why
10 - EXCELLENT
I mean what can be said about this amazing record that hasn't already? Pure headphone album that must be listened to from start to finish, not as singles. Damn near perfect record.
Pretty good stuff