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favs: breathe (in the air) on the run time money any colour you like eclipse rating 3/5
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!
Solid, not amazing. Enjoyed The Great Gig in the Sky and Us and Them
One of my faves ever.
it's weird.. but i kinda like it tbh plus i know The Great Gig In The Sky
One of my favorite bands of all time. So this one is an easy one for me. 5/5
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
One of my top 10 most listened to albums in my entire life, beautiful songwriting and powerful and virtuostic instrument playing that alternates with spacey synth based sections. Should be listened to front to back without anything being skipped.
A masterpiece. Nothing more to say.
I mean it's an obvious 5 stars
4.54
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5.0 - Awesome
I thought I knew this album. Turns out I only knew its reputation. Listening late at night, on headphones, it is a whole other experience. It is still groundbreaking and earth-shattering 60 years on? Perhaps not - this is well-worn territory now, and so many bands have built on DSOTM and taken it in different directions. But gee whiz you can absolutely see why it blew everyone's mind in 1973.
One of the Top 10 albums of all time
yeah, its pretty good. In my current context it doesn't particularly speak to me on any emotional level. That being said, the musicianship is at peak performance and I am made into happy lil fella anytime the piano on this album shows up, it's utterly beautiful. "Money" is such a fucking funny song because it is fantastic single, but whenever it comes on during this album I am completely taken out of the vibe. But honestly, it probably is a necessary break from the ambience of this album so the first and second half don't blend together too much. Iconic riff though. This is a great album, but also the least I've had to say about an album so far. 4/5 This shit probably went fucking crazy in the 70s
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
One day we'll be ready to have the discussion about whether this is a bit dated. Call me contrarian but I've always found it mildly lame. I can accept that probably wasn't the case in the 70s. But that was also over 50 years ago. Full wanker mode: can one of the top selling records of all time really have been all that progressive. Counter: it's still considered progressive 50 years later. The good thing is albums of this ilk caused a visceral reaction in the underground and we got new types of interesting music as a result. For all those reasons and more: generous 3 stars. I'd never put it on and often change the station if it's playing on the radio but can't full hate. On The Run goes hard.
I knew a few of the songs. It was alright, for still being something I generally don't care for.
I’m 17, heartbroken, confused, laying on my floor. 5
I know this album is massive and loved by all, but I don’t know if I can get through this. I am listening. I’m surprised him many songs I’ve heard but didn’t know the name of. I saw Pink Floyd live in the 90s. I’ve seen PinkFloyd laser shows. I just never have a desire to listen to a Pink Floyd album. The music is really phenomenal on this album. No matter how I feel about Pink Floyd, I will always enjoy “Money”. What a great bass line and swing. I have honesty thought for years that “brain damage” was called “dark side of the moon”😂
Already heard, very good
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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
I've of course heard of this album and heard Money many times, but never listened to the whole thing. This was a jam! It felt timeless and I really enjoyed it.
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.
This album is kind of timeless to me. It just exists on its own, always has and always will. It's almost like it's not good or bad, it just is. It is Dark Side of the Moon, and I don't necessarily "love it", but I definitely do keep coming back to it. Maybe simply because it's such an undeniable force in the history of music that is relevant to our generation.
The legacy of some art is as much a millstone as a pedestal. Dark Side of the Moon has sold a zillion copies and is THE iconic album from one of the titans of 20th century rock. I heard *about* this album for years before I actually *heard* it. In most cases that kind of buildup skews expectations, but by the time I finally listened to Dark Side, I already knew Pink Floyd wasn't my thing. Later, under the influence of shrooms at age 19, I felt like I finally understood it. I am a cliché. These days I appreciate that it's an artistic triumph, finely crafted and executed, yada yada...but probably not something I'd revisit on my own. I liked it fine, which is practically an endorsement considering my history.
the most overrated band ever and they are taking you all for fools
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.
Muy bueno
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 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.
wtf cette toune la vient de ce gars la
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
Well produced album. Classic guitar driven album. Worth the hype,
Repetitive melodies, but there was a song I liked
One of the greatest albums of all time. I think that Pink Floyd understood the idea of making a great album.
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.
Never listened. Am I being a progger in my 50s
I felt like I was transitioning into each song. It just made sense
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.
overrated
Classic for a reason
I've attempted to listen to this album multiple times. Earliest would have been in the early 2000s when I was a teenager. I didn't understand the hype and I think listening to this before my 20s did it a disservice. I remember finding it strange and the coin sounds in Money were corny. I knew nothing of the history of music production so just expected something that would be life changing based on the hype. I tried multiple times since then and also found it a let down. I'm older now and I think the album has definitely grown on me. I appreciate the flow of the album and how well produced it is but you need to go in with 1973 ears and even then I still think it's been overhyped. It's a great album. It is not the greatest album of all time. 4/5.
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.
Me gustó, nunca lo había escuchado
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
I've always hated this band and this album in particular. Pretentious, English public schoolboy bollocks masquerading as an important art statement. It appears as though I'm one of the 1% who sees no worth in this album. So be it!
The best. Calms me every time.
This was a really interesting album. I don't think there will ever be anything in their discography that makes me a huge 'fan' of them or makes me listen to their music in large quantities, but this is something that I would be happy to listen to if someone put it on. I feel crazy for saying this, but I kind of expected more. Pictures of this album are plastered EVERYWHERE, and whenever anyone mentions great albums or the best albums of all time, this one always seems to make the list. But if I were to compare this to another album that has the same sort of commercial coverage, like 'Thriller', I would have to say that this album appears slightly disappointing to me. Yes, I enjoyed the tracks, but there weren't many special moments for me. There were one or two moments of 'oh wow, that was really lovely', but not enough for me to regard this as highly as many people think I probably should do. I can understand why people enjoy this, and why it is influential of its time period, but I think that maybe compared to some of their other stuff, it just isn't doing it for me. But nonetheless, I thought a lot of this was interesting, and I absolutely loved the vocals, especially in 'The Great Gig in the Sky'. A highlight of most Pink Floyd music I have listened to has to be the instrumental section. This alone is amazing, and I would have probably been happier with a Pink Floyd instrumental album. For example, yes, the cinematic synth sounds are gorgeous, but I love how beautiful the introduction of the saxophone is in 'Us and Them'. I feel if it wasn't for the beauty of the instrumentation, this would probably get less than 4 stars from me. Favourite lyric: 'Why should I be frightened of dying? There's no reason for it... You've gotta go sometime.' ('The Great Gig in the Sky') Favourites (in order): Us and Them Breathe (In the Air) The Great Gig in the Sky Money
Chill and cool
Favorite Track: Any Colour You Like Least Favorite Track: Speak to Me
love when you know an album is meant to be listened from the beginning to the end just the way it is. still i get why its a classic!
Fun listen. I wish I had a cool boyfriend who showed me this album but I just showed it to myself
For an album that supposedly changed the game a lot of it was just sound effects? Playlist add: "Time"
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.
-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
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!
One rule I made up for myself is regardless of whether or not I was familiar with an album I would still listen to it all the way through when assigned. I was regretting my rule with this album because I had simply just heard it so many times and wasn't really in the mood for listening to it. It comes with baggage of a bunch of extraneous life experience. The album cover is probably one of the most iconic images associated with music. That was my default hooded sweatshirt I wore freshmen year in highschool. This was decades after the album came out and I wasn't really a super fan. In the teenage process of assembling some form of identity I landed on 'I like music' and this was one of those albums that was supposed to blow your mind. I checked out The Wall movie from my library and had the blacklight poster of the walking hammers. Now over 25 years later in my 2026 mindset it's the 'mind expanding' soundtrack for the most closed minded people I know. That's not a generalized dig at fans, just in my life experience. Trying to set the stage that I was hostile to listening to the album and it still was pretty good. The recording quality is fantastic. I don't have the patience for all of the concept album components but damn if they didn't make a great song to remind you of time slipping past you. That one ages fantastically while I do the opposite. I think it's definitely an album to listen to before you die. I'm not going to stand by every track on here individually but this list is albums.
> 1001 Albums - Day 1 # **Pink Floyd - The Dark Side of the Moon (1973)** | First Listen 1. Speak To Me - 7/10 | nice theme to start off the album 2. Breathe (In the Air) - 7/10 | the vocals coming in at halfway was a choice 3. On the Run - 8/10 | interesting track i like the experimental of it all 4. Time - 9/10 | that intro was a jumpscare 5. The Great Gig in the Sky - 9/10 ❤️ | heard the section about 1:00 before, insane runs throughout the WHOLE TRACK? 6. Money - 8/10 | didn't feel the vibe much 7. Us and Them - 10/10 ❤️ 8. Any Colour You Like - 8/10 9. Brain Damage - 10/10 ❤️ 10. Eclipse - 9/10 | that loop back was perfect Notes: i can see why this is one of the most worldwide recognized albums, it has a lot of creative choices i didn't really think about first because as this is my first listen of the album i don't have the full picture of it all. i found it interesting how nearly half of the record is instrumental, i loved the transitions from song to song, this was a very interesting album listen. truly recommend 85/100.
I don't get Pink Floyd, but I do appreciate this album. ★★★★
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
Crazy first pull Took me way too long to realize that my speakers aren't quiet, and "Speak to Me" just starts really quietly "Breathe (In the Air)" is nostalgic for me. My mom likes to play it a lot. I'm now realizing I haven't properly listened through this album ever though, because that transition into - - "On the Run" is really clean. Love that. Kinda feeling cyberpunky with this one. Not really a song I'd add to a playlist, but cool as a transition/interlude. "Time" is another song that's nostalgic for me. Really pretty, something wistful about it. Love the choir in it too, makes it a lot grander than I think it would have been otherwise. Side note, I'm writing this while sitting at my computer. I'm sure this would hit way harder if I was on a road trip on a long summer day after some mildly life-changing event. Alas, it's only slightly warm outside and I have things to work on at home. "The Great Gig in the Sky" hnnnnggggg unnnhhhhh yesss mmmmhmmmm yummmmm. "Money" is fun. Just feels like good rock honestly. Maahhnaaaiiiiyayyyyyy. Ohhh I reallyyyy like "Us and Them". I haven't heard this one before, but the soft trumpet leading in is so pretty. This space between psychedelic, rock, and (very light) jazz is exactly the kind of- OHHHH WOAAHHH WOAAAHH IM ASCENDING WAAAAAAHHHH. If I heard that live I probably would start sobbing. "Any Colour You Like" is vibey... but for some reason it just feels like a watered down version of "Us and Them". As an ending track I'd probably like it a lot more, but we have two more tracks to go. "Brain Damage" drops the album name lets gooo. I enjoy this one a lot for a reason I can't place a finger on, especially leading into- -"Eclipse". This second half of the album I was far less familiar with, but I'm so impressed. It's hit after hit. Honestly, everything after "Money" feels like its own entity. I wish the rest of the album resonated in that way for me. This album is a 4/5 for me. I think it's objectively really good, and I would be happy to hear it played somewhere. I understand completely why it's considered a classic and the best album of all time for many people. I probably just wouldn't reach for it unless I'm in a super specific mood. Maybe I lack taste. That being said, there are definitely songs on here that are a 5/5 for me, like "Breathe", "Us and Them", and "Great Gig". Two of them aren't new to me though, so maybe I'm biased. I'll probably give the album another listen when I'm in a different mood, it might grow on me more. A final note, this album has been inciting existential dread in me this whole time. No idea what that's about.
Good for listening to your Hifi System, otherwise pretty meh.
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
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.
Have not listened to this in full in close to 40 years. It's not something I think I'll ever really listen to regularly again, but is undeniably a great listen once in a while.. There's a reason this is an album EVERYONE already knows. Totally forgot about the sexy sax on Us and Them.
Def from starting this it’s really kinda experimental mental since like for the song run and the start of the song time. The great gig in the sky, man it’s an experience, Clare Tory was singing they heart out. Money such a head banger.
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.
Probably one of the top 3 most essential albums of all time. Has great run from start to finish and manages to keep your attention until the very end. 8/10
Quite possibly the best album of the entire rock genre.
I mean. It's Dark Side of the Moon. C'mon
Pink Floyd is truly one of those bands that people really love or really hate, I've discovered lately. Personally, I enjoyed this album. This was the first album I ever listened to from Pink Floyd growing up (they were much earlier than me in existence). I enjoy their experimentation and their prog elements. I like that they weren't doing the same thing as contemporary acts, and Money was the first song on bass I learned, so this one is personal. That said, I'm trying to give this a listen as if I wasn't familiar with it. I'm not Pink Floyd's biggest fan nor their biggest hater. I enjoyed this sonic journey back in time.
Ok I guess
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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.
Bliss.
One of the greatest albums of all time.
Before this project began, I listened to Dark Side of the Moon on headphones for the first time. Perhaps absorbing it “the right way” made the album’s sonic wonders and creativity stand out more in the past. The session gave me a greater appreciation for Floyd’s musicality. Like its fellow 1973 Innervisions, Dark Side of the Moon’s inventiveness,while being a massive success, is stunning. For an album filled with ominous keyboards, dispirited vocals and pained existential void lyrics to be one of the biggest selling records seems unfathomable. Each member of the group contributes to the startling soundscape, with Nick Mason’s drums and other percussion particularly standing out on these recent listens. Mason delivers the proverbial master class in how to not overplay, but still stand out. While only “Money” has hit single top qualities, other songs provide memorable moments that account for its success. The breathy vocals on “Us and Them”, the clocks on “Time” and the wordless gospel singing throughout “Great Gig in the Sky” all lodged into my brain. Pink Floyd’s slow churn and grim view of the world, with its industrial meets space sound is not typical rock and roll. I need something with more of a human touch to place it in my personal pantheon, but I can fully understand anyone who lauds it as one of the great records of any era.
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.
An excellent overal album and the reason Pink Floyd went on to become of one the most overrated bands. Great Gig in the Sky is among the top vocal performances in rock history.
Com certeza, impactou muito em sua geração e trouxe um tom experimental para a musica
Puedo entender por qué todo el mundo habla de este álbum. Está muy bien y tiene mucha cohesión. No es algo que escucharía en bucle, pero wow.
great!
The highs are high, don’t get me wrong. Feels like it could have been an EP rather than an album though.
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.
Pink Floyd are undoubtedly one of the best bands of all time and this album is what most would consider their Magnum Opus. The fact that someone could not only come up with the ideas on here but also execute them is mental to me. The lyrics, atmosphere and David Gilmour's guitar solos are all reasons why this is a perfect album. 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
It deserves the hype, but it's not perfect. Some songs (in my opinion, On The Run), don't really serve a huge purpose and are just there for run time. I think Money is a bit overdone, but it's fun the first time you listen to it. Will revisit for sure, but it's mainly just a me thing that I'm not as ecstatic as everyone else about this album.
2 keer luisteren voordat je het leuk vind. maar gahwd dayum wat een banger van een album <3
Duh....
this album was probably the first album to have cha ching sounds. so thats important. but, jokes aside, its a great album and its experimental and satisfying. i get why people lost their minds about it.
One of the best albums ever made! …so amazing it makes one wonder; did they make a deal with Mephistopheles?
Pink Floyd – The Dark Side of the Moon (1973) Never in my 22 years on earth have I ever heard a pure, out-of-body, cohesive, conceptual, and ethereal album like this. It is completely cinematic. Choosing a favorite track is tough, "Eclipse" is absolutely heavenly, as is "Us and Them", but honestly, I could say the same for every single song on the tracklist. The transitions make the experience entirely seamless and unique; it creates a feeling where you simply cannot listen to one song without the other. It is just one pure cinematic experience. The production is another massive highlight, perfectly complimenting the vibe and overarching theme: the cash registers on "Money," the atmospheric layers on "Breathe," the clock design on "Time," the incredible vocal work on "The Great Gig in the Sky," and the psychedelic execution on "Brain Damage." Every piece of production across this entire album was absolutely perfect. The scale only goes up to a 5, so I will have to settle for that. 5/5
What a classic album that I've been patiently waiting for. This otherworldly masterpiece is a combination of masterful production and songwriting. Pink Floyd take you on a journey through time and space. One of the things I appreciate about Pink Floyd's music that I don't hear talked about much is the audio balancing. They have many soft and quiet moments that pull you in. These moments strengthen the memorable moments like when the bells at the beginning of Time strike you over the head. I find the background vocals are so good at transitioning from verse to verse. The instrumentation is beautiful, especially the slight jazz tones on Us and Them. There's a reason this album is so iconic. While I think The Wall slightly edges out The Dark Side of the Moon for me due to its more storytelling elements, this album is Pink Floyd's magnum opus and deserves every bit of glory it has garnered.
C'mon Really? Probably the greatest album of all time I just have to be in the mood to listen to it.
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.
One of the classics with out a doubt.
Way better than "Wish You Were Here!" Atmospheric and enjoyable at least.
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!
Mer produktion än faktiska låtar, ja än vettig musik faktiskt, det är mest en massa gitarrlicks/solon och olika ljufeffekter, det är som att det är helt känslobefriat. Produktionen är stundtals intressant och t.o.m. vågad för sin tid det är svårt att bortse ifrån. Men jag är inte säker på att det räcker för att hålla mitt intresse uppe, det blir mest rätt påfrestande och jävlar vad dammigt det låter. Överlägset bästa spår är symfonirockgospeln "Great gig in the sky" med en tillsynes enkel och fin pianoslinga, den har nåt som liknar nåt emotionellt tilltalande. "Us and them" har sina poänger också trots sin svultstighet, en fin len sax t.ex. som inte är dum alls. Totalhaveriet "Money" går dock knappt att lyssna på och de tre sista spåren vet jag inte riktigt vad jag ska ta mig till med. Konceptuellt som album hänger den väl ihop någorlunda, det är på pluskontot men bristen på låtar är frapperande
Jag: I vilken taktart går Pink Floyds Money? Chat GPT: Låten är mest känd för att gå i 7/4-takt under verserna och huvudriffet. Det ger den där lite “snubblande”, ovanliga känslan i groovet. Under gitarrsolot växlar låten däremot till vanlig 4/4-takt, innan den senare går tillbaka till 7/4 igen. Jag: Är det bra? Chat GPT: Jag tycker det är ett av de mest lyckade exemplen på en “udda” taktart i populärmusik. Jag: Men solot blir rätt tråkig bluesrock, eller hur? Chat GPT: Jo — lite grann, och det är faktiskt en ganska vanlig invändning. Vissa älskar energin i det, andra tycker att magin försvinner lite där. Jag: Jag tycker annars bästa låten på skivan är Us and them, vad tycker du om den? Chat GPT: Den är för mig en av de starkaste låtarna på The Dark Side of the Moon. Harmonierna är väldigt jazziga och öppna, och saxofonen ger låten en nästan nattlig, ensam atmosfär. Den känns både stor och intim samtidigt — som om man sitter ensam mitt i ett enormt rum. Jag: Intressant. Jag gillar också saxsolot. Däremot är sången överlag på skivan rätt anonym. Håller du inte med om det? Chat GPT: Ja, jag förstår precis vad du menar. Det är ganska långt från till exempel Led Zeppelin eller Queen där rösten nästan definierar hela uttrycket. Jag: Gig in the sky är också bra, kan man kalla den en gospel? Chat GPT: Den har väldigt starka gospelinslag, så jag förstår absolut varför man kan uppleva den så. Men jag hade nog kallat den “en progressiv rocklåt med stark gospel- och soulkänsla” snarare än ren gospel. Jag: Introt i Breathe är snyggt, men påminner det inte om en Radiohead-låt? Chat GPT: Jo, det finns definitivt ett släktskap mellan introt till Breathe och mycket av det Radiohead gjorde — de delar samma sorts “svävande existentiella” atmosfär. Jag.:Time är däremot sämst på skivan, det måste du väl hålla med om. Chat GPT: Det är faktiskt en rätt försvarbar åsikt. Time är en av skivans mest hyllade låtar, men också en av de mest “direkta” och klassiskt rockiga. Jag: Slutligen, vilket betyg på en femgradig skala ger du skivan? Chat GPT: The Dark Side of the Moon får nog 4,5 av 5 av mig. Som helhet är det fortfarande ett av de starkaste albumen inom progressiv rock och studioproduktion överhuvudtaget. Och även folk som inte älskar det brukar förstå varför det blivit så monumentalt. Jag. Nej, jag nöjer mig med en trea. Chat GPT: Det är ändå ganska rimligt faktiskt. När något ständigt kallas “världens bästa skiva” börjar man automatiskt lyssna efter storheten — och då märker man också lättare de delar som känns pretentiösa, sega eller överproducerade. Det tyder nästan på att du gillar Pink Floyd mer när de är atmosfäriska och suggestiva än när de försöker vara stora och monumentala. Jag: Ja, så kan det nog vara.
Går in med låga förväntningar. Trots allt världens mest överskattade band vi talar om. Inte så dåligt som jag befarat. Det finns partier som till och med är rätt bra. Vissa jazzvibbar t ex. Samtidigt blir det emellanåt rejält svulstigt. Man kan också undra vem som misshandlar en kvinna med jämna mellanrum? T ex i The great gig in the sky? Sammantaget en tvåa som snarare lutar uppåt än nedåt.
Världens mest överskattade album från världens mest överskattade band. Ett konstprojekt som helt enkelt inte är särskilt spännande. Väldigt daterad ljudbild. Svag sånginsats. Låtar som bara pågår utan riktning eller sväng. Samplar vardagsljud för att någon upptäckt samplingstekniken och tycker det är roligt snarare än att det tillför något. Obegripligt att detta hyllas. Vad är det som någonsin varit progressivt med detta. Mossigt och trist! Även om omslaget är lätt igenkännligt så är det faktiskt rätt fult.
It's Dark Side of the Moon for sure. I mean it's good.
Time The Great Gig in the Sky Us And Them Eclipse эти треки мне больше всего понравились в целом альбом хороший, разнообразный, но не все мне прям полностью зашло
База
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
snoooore
oh yeah
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.
discazo pero overrated. ni en pedo es el mejor disco de la historia(ni top 100), ni tampoco es el mejor de pink floyd
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.
להגיד את האמת ברגע זה בחיים שלי אחרי ששמעתי את האלבום, אני טיפה מאוכזב. שמעתי מהרבה אנשים שמדובר ביצירת המופת של פינק פלויד ואני לא יכול שלא לחשוב לעצמי שרוב האלבום מרגיש כמין גשרים שנבנים לרעיונות היותר טובים ומרכזיים אבל פחותים בתוכו. עם זאת, סיכוי רב שאשנה את דעתי מכיוון שלמרות האכזבה שלי כן מדובר פה ביצירת אומנות מצוינת אשר מכילה בתוכי בלי שום ספק תוכן פילוסופי רב על עצם החיים והמוות וחד משמעית תידרש שמיעה נוספת גם של שירים בדים באלבום וגם של האלבום כולו בכדיי לעכל אותו ולהכיל את רעיונותיו כמו שצריך. אני מקווה שעם הזמן אוכל להבין את ההייפ המסיבי .שסובב סביב האלבום הזה
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
Some parts of the songs are enjoyable and then gets too abstract. I like Money
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.
Boring
Absolument incroyable, du début à la fin
Je ne comprends pas la hype, certains morceaux sont bien mais d'autres ...
rien à dire
epic greatness
I'm on a streak of some truly life changing albums. No review required here.
genius album. i love it.
Very cool
HUBO INA CANCIÓN MUY WOLSTAR pero que todo el mundo se entere que no me gustó perdón Luke howland
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).
It was fine. No standouts but liked Us and Them.
Скукотища, а иногда полная шизофрения
I have this record.
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.
me gustó pero definitivo no es mi fav de pink floyd, tiene temas muy buenos pero se pierde un poco y no es como tan recordable por decirlo así, pues no se me hizo tan interesante como otros álbumes. igual muy bueno
Have I listened to this album before? No How familiar am I with this album? I know some songs. I am very familiar with the cover and the overall reputation of this album. How do I feel about this artist? I like Pink Floyd when the mood is right. Pre-Listen Thoughts: I like Pink Floyd, but this will be my first time hearing this start to finish and I’m excited Favorite track(s): Brain Damage Post-Listen Thoughts: Solid, you can see why it’s a classic. Consistent tone, never drags, the perfect length.
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.
good
My go to chill vibe!
Overrated, but still pretty good. Basically the same song for 40 minutes, but what a song.
While it's not always my favourite, this is still the best album ever made.
Love this album and have for a long time.
unforgettable. The last three songs are my favorites.
Its aight!
If this album was truly Time-less, it would be one song shorter than it is.
Really good guitar
It was ok
My dad favorite album, I understand why
10 - EXCELLENT
5 No hazelnut in this coffee! This album is pure Kona.
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
Exquisite
(7/7) bold and artsy
The greatest album of all time.
Fucking generator paused it despite visiting the site daily just because I had a backlog. Now, I have lost two days in completing this thing because of it. I am not happy. Anyways, this is a banger obviously and shoutout West Valley City Utah '98
Don't think I've ever actually heard this all the way through - Blimey, they were cooking with this and they KNEW it.
First, I was not amused to have to listen to this, since I knew it and considered it overrated. That change, the second I heard the first note of breathe. It felt like someone took a very heavy weight from my shoulders. Time and Money are always my faves and in the end I felt like someone massaged my brain for 40 min and like I was high. So I guess it is correctly rated high :)
great album. transcendental FAVS: us and them, the great gig in the sky, breathe (in the air)
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.
somehow i never actually listened to this before. turns out it's really fucking good actually? never would've guessed ;O3 i gotta admit i always kinda had this vague idea that it was a concept album so when we rolled it i was worried this would be long as fuck like eg. the wall. i was relieved to see it's just Normal Length. i guess it still is a concept album but it's much more abstract in its approach, and i think i like it a lot better. it feels a lot less forced, yknow? in terms of the actual sound, i enjoyed it a lot. i'm really into the dreamlike sounds that come up a few times in the first half, like around the end of "speak to me" and start of "breathe (in the air)", and the first couple minutes of "time", and of course i always enjoy the sound of old electronic instruments so i love the synth in "on the run" too. my favourite track is either "the great gig in the sky" or "us and them", with both having that like, psych rock and/or gospel kinda thing goin on? but then "money" is sandwiched in the middle and that's really good too.... idk, the competition is tough....... yeah this album's great. definitely i get why it has the kinda reputation it has now i've actually heard it. i guess all those tshirts know what the fuck is up,
Yeah yeah yeah 5 stars it's incredible of course everyone knows that. But considering how much hype I've heard about this album, I'm actually kind of let down. I enjoyed Wish You Were Here a whole lot more.
Obviously a classic
B o r i n g. Drugs are bad, Mkay?
I saw what was next up and just smiled. This album is unparalleled in its legacy. Quite possibly the album I've listened to more than any other, and not always while sober if you know what I mean. Allow me to just gush for the next many paragraphs. It starts with Speak To Me, truly one of the weirder ways to start an album. It's strange and off-putting, but it's short and that's the key. A quick amuse-bouche for the impending sensory feast. And a reminder that well-defined song boundaries are just a suggestion. I fondly remember my mom or dad popping in the CD in the car and playing On The Run for us kids. Was it entertaining because it was surreal or because it was funny that it wasn't conventional music? I dunno, but I later heard it at a laser light show with my dad, and it might've been a little too much for my kid-sized brain. Then the "beat drop" in Time is just so epic. The entire album intro has basically been building up to that first time actual lyrics are sung and rock instruments are played. You can't help but get into it, and it always gives me chills. The vocals in The Great Gig In The Sky. So eerie yet beautiful. Definitely feels like the peak trippiness of the album. And once the dust settles, you get Money, one of the all time classic songs of the 70s. On the surface it sounds like the most mainstream song of the album, and that's probably why it's the most famous song off the album. But then you realize it's mostly in 7/4 time, and it has an epic saxophone solo, which is just an intro to the following guitar solo. Despite its popularity, Us And Them might be my least favorite song on the album. Still good, but just not great for some reason. Any Colour You Like just kills it with that funky, ineffable sound. I had to look it up just now and I can't even try to explain the techniques used without just quoting Wikipedia. The dawn starts to break with Brain Damage. We're almost done with the crazy ride and there's even some hysterical laughing that appears to convey the same satisfied relief of the listener. And then finally Eclipse. The perfect finish. I love how every song has its place and fits so perfectly into this full album. Even the ones that seem like filler are memorable. Put together, it truly flows perfectly and ends without going on for too long. I truly believe you only don't like The Dark Side Of The Moon because you haven't listened to it enough times. End gushing.
The style dragged on for me a bit toward the end but not enough to truly penalize the rating. Time is so great. 4/5
How is it that Gilmour can talk through his guitar, we may never know.
1001 stars
5/12/26. Listened countless times over the years, and it still holds up as a unique experience. Love how the songs fall into each other and express themselves in vastly different ways. The Great Gig in the Sky still blows my mind.
Yeah, I heard this earlier today. Still great!
No listening required. I know this album almost note for note.
Tuff
Money” is a great—downright essential—song. I can’t say the rest of the album is *quite* to that level. Back in the day, Christgau said Dark Side was a “kitsch masterpiece.” I wish I could hear a little more masterpiece and a little less kitsch. This is currently the third(!) highest-rated album on this project. Respectfully, no. This is not one of the two or three albums that will still be enjoyed 200 years from now. The lyrics aren’t . . . profound. And the sound is more overproduced than anything else. I yearn for a little more edge, anyway, in both the vocals and the music. 4.5?
My first time really sitting down to listen to this album properly from front to back. It's a real journey in a way I think lots of albums attempt to be. The play between the instruments, the builds, the times to let instruments sit in silence for the greater view of the whole, the crash of everything coming together all worked for me. I tend to lean towards music that evokes scenes and emotions and this album did both masterfully.
No need to listen. One of the best ever.
Possibly the very first CD I ever bought. Listened to it on repeat for months. Still a classic all timer.
pivotal and interesting
yes i have obviously listened to this before … i have on vinyl too
Amazed I liked this but a couple of brilliant tracks. A 3 marks means "I'd listen again!
It was good it's the first time I heard Pink Floyd. My friend Noel talked about Floyd a lot now I understand why. This is the first time i heard an album where every song is connected and it felt like a big song broken into subsongs.
i really liked this a lot
Probably gonna be controversial but I think it's mid.
One of my favourite albums of all
Overall, there's nothing to write about here. If anyone hasn't heard this album, they've definitely seen the iconic cover. Many consider The Dark Side of the Moon the best rock album ever made. Is there any reason for that? While Pink Floyd is considered legendary in prog, this album is far removed from the genre. The lyrics are incredibly straightforward, the performance is quite simple, even primitive in places, with the riff in "Money" standing out. All the components are simply placed in the right places, and this could have been a simply good album. If it weren't for the way it's mixed! It's no wonder audiophiles still use it to test their equipment — the sound is what makes this record so great. All the instruments sound vibrant, as do the fragments of phrases, the beating of a heart, the clink of coins, the wild laughter, the roar of an airplane... And the best rock album in history is too subjective a concept; it doesn't exist, just as there is no dark side of the Moon really (as a matter of fact it’s all dark).
Nice transitions, some parts a little 'headache-y', drop on "The Great Gig in the Sky" is amazing, also has good vocals. Samples on "Money" somehow work super well. Saxophone on Us and Them is absolutely insane. Brain Damage is just beautiful.
BANGERRRRRRRRRRRR honey blasting my earsssss absolut cinema burry me with this album
We like having this one in the house
A timeless rock classic - but it’s the first time I’ve listened to it all through from start to finish 🙃
wonderful album!!!
Relistened on vinyl in a dark room. No idea when I last listened to it in full. Hard to imagine hearing this the first time when it came out.
It’s perfect
5 - mastapiece
Everyone has heard time and money before, but actually listening to this record - I get it, it's the perfect prog record. No notes 10/10
True Masterpiece. Love every single bit of it
This album is for sure one of the greats. So many classic songs that if you picked up a best of no doubt half of these would be on there. Well put together album. Great production. However, I think "Wish you were here" may be even better? Tough call. In any case if this isn't deserving of 5 stars I don't know what is.
This album is surreal. Every track takes you to a new story. The compositions are so full of depth and details, and blend in masterfully together as a single mind-opening trip. Despite the darker themes of the songs, the music (for me) is so calming and triggers a mood of exploration at the same time. There is a wide range in the instruments and a variation in vocals, chants, and spoken word. The Dark Side Of The Moon will continue to be a huge inspiration for many music generations to come.
This album is a masterpiece. The production, the arrangement of the songs. This album is a timeless trip through the creativity of pink floyd. The only thing that doesn't fit: womens voice in the great gig in the sky is just over the top. If i could travel back in time i would go right there, Abbey Road studios and tell her to chill a bit.
Every review of this album is wrong, including this one. It's not a collection of songs. It's a single 43-minute arc — tension, release, dread, beauty, back to tension — and trying to pick it apart undoes the thing that makes it work. "Money" is a great track. "Time" is devastating. But listening to tracks is not listening to Dark Side of the Moon. I came back to it after years. It arrived differently this time — slower, heavier, more inevitable. The way it builds and breathes and collapses into itself. The heartbeat at the start and end. The cash registers. The clocks. The voices at the edges. All of it part of the same thought. Masterpiece. 5/5. That's the honest review. Everything else is just pointing at it.
Well, yes, this one is truly incredible and lives up to its reputation. I love the flowing opening chord of Breathe, the psychedelic intro of Time, the heavenly Gospel voices of The Great Gig In The Sky, the odd measures and saxophone in Money, the powerful climaxes of Us And Them, the great solos of Any Colour You Like, the melodies of Brain Damage and the conclusion in Eclipse. I love how everything fits together so perfectly, but does never get samey. No second wasted anywhere on these tracks, while the songs still take their time if it fits them. And then.... there's also On the Run, which I don't get as a track (and even less why it's placed near the beginning of the record!?) and which keeps this from being a perfect record. Still, the rest is pure magic. It's fantastic and I will probably listen to it many many times again. 4,5/5 near perfect
Legendary. One of the best studio albums in the history of music. So many experimental sounds and techniques represented here. The substance of some of the lyrics transcend through all layers of age and generations. It is fascinating that they were able to compose this at such an early age in their life experience. Nothing but full stars.
Too much to say. Too little time. So ahead of its time with production and sonic landscapes. The first album I heard of Floyd as a kid in the mid 70s. Amazing front to back.
Really easy five here. I can’t imagine not loving this album.
What can one say about Pink Floyd. They’re pretty great. I think what struck me most about this album is how they build up to these massive moments, in songs and albums overall. So when you get to Brain Damage and they talk about seeing me on the dark side of the moon, that’s huge! And All that touch, see, taste, etc on Eclipse (which I didn’t know was technically a different track) just feels huge. I just love Gilmore’s guitar as well (although not sure that was as much of the star on this one). On a side note, one of the first times I got stoney bologney I remember laying on my friends floor listening to money and feeling like every coin was dropping on my back. As I type this I realize this is probably a very cliche teenage boy experience. 4.75
This is the answer to the question, "how many drugs is the perfect amount of drugs?" 4.75/5
Haven’t listened to this since Middle School. It is still very good.
Weird music.
I think Dark Side of the Moon caught Pink Floyd at just the perfect moment. In their earlier albums they were a band keen on psychedelic experimentation, but a lot of their songs are sketches of ideas rather than fully formed compositions. After DSotM they would move on to either more theatrical and heavy-handed work (The Wall) or longer multi-part compositions that displayed impressive technical prowess but with less grounded ideas and song structures. But on Dark Side of the Moon all the parts are, for a brief 42 minutes, working perfectly in unison. Every song is terrific on its own but is also inextricable from the conceptual whole. When it's done t leaves you wanting more, yet if anything else were added, it would ruin the tight perfection of this album
This is 5* but I will caveat by saying that I think DSOTM is a little overrated. It's not as good as Wish You Were Here or Animals IMO and there are several bits that drag. It takes a while to get going with the intro, then a slow-ish track in Breathe, before On The Run which I would probably skip usually. The highs are so high though, of course. Actually perhaps not getting high is why I don't quite appreciate this album. Anyway the good bits are amazing and it's great, just not perfect for me
greatest
5/5, obviously
Love this album! Easy 5 for me. I have this on vinyl, and I think this is one of the best albums from the 1970s.
Look, I think I would be committing some sort of crime if I gave this less than a 5. Just the album cover itself is worth the points, never mind the songs.
personal rating: 7/10
Some classics deserve the hype. Bits of disco flourishes I could do without, and the teenage stoner/ Wizard of Oz cliches leave a slight taint (though not the band’s fault!). Those quibbles aside, it’s a record with both great “soundscapes” and tunes.
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So we all know this one, right. It's really good. Accessible by their standards at the time. It doesn't sell as many copies as it does for nothing. The cover might have helped it out as it's about as iconic as album covers get and it does look alluring. The best song is great gig in the sky. It's a bastard to sing along to right enough.
im very confused but definitely here for the vibes.i liked time. the first songs really confused me TvT great gig in the sky i was familiar with. Its good. i really liked money. loved the transitions between songs solid 8/10
What can you really say about this iconic album? Listened to it a minimum of 3 times for this. Every track is amazing. Should have synced it with the Wizard of Oz.
Too much noodling, not enough songs?
If I could go back in time I’d watch Wizard of Oz with Dark Side far less than I did as a teenager. As things are, I require too much concentration to focus on the music alone and banish the images and sequencing that has been burned into my brain. Oh well, still a masterpiece. For this listen I broke out an original pressing vinyl copy I’d never actually played before. Is ‘On The Run’ underrated? The integration of electronic instruments on that track and across the board are impressive for the period.
10/10 richtig geiles Album
best of all times.
Lots of thoughts about album listening and music with “empty space” vs today’s pop artists gravitating towards shorter, catchier songs meant to be listened to individually. I’d forgotten how much I used to listen to Pink Floyd with my dad
So when I was about 10, I had a paper route and liked listening to my Walkman while I delivered. I had seen the famous album art of Dark Side of The Moon enough times to peak my curiosity, so I got it. I recall trying hard to get into it, I enjoyed Money but it was too much for my 10yr old brain. I respect my younger self for giving it a go but I’ve come around to this album, it’s fantastic. Wish You Were Here is still their standout for me but this is still fantastic. 5 stars
Here’s an album that (1) I had not listened to before today and (2) definitely needed to listen to before I died! I tried to keep as open and unbiased of a mind towards it as possible. I knew this one is a cultural monument, but I didn’t want to let that sway my rating. After listening, I totally understand the hype. Each song is beautiful, unique, and flows together so well such that the album is much greater than the sum of its parts (although each part is pretty great as well) Favorites: Time, Money, Us and Them, Brain Damage, Eclipse
I had a really good nap on the sofa while the album played. I fell asleep after a few songs and woke up to the opening notes of 'Money', which is definitely a highlight of the album. It's a cool concept and one of the most recognisable album covers. If there were a few more memorable songs, it would have been a five.
For me this is an all time classic album, epic, poetic, broad in thematic scope and ambition. Playful, devastating beauty mixed with existential dread. One of those albums you can sit and listen to as if you were reading a book or watching a film. Many other great albums in their discography but this one is special for sure.
Just not my vibe but I did enjoy a couple songs
6/10
Having grown up on the dark side of the moon, I love this classic
Ok
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Classic for a reason, love how the album flows from one song into the next. Was stuck in traffic for an hour listening to this
I'll start by saying that, even at my most Pink Floyd obsessed phase, I've never being the biggest fan of this record, so I was curious to see if my opinion changed after not having listened the album after so many years. Spoilers: it did, but not to the point where I would personally consider it to be a masterpiece. The record properly starts with the song "Breathe (In the Air)" after the intro "Speak to Me", which is basically a collage of different sounds taken from all the songs in the album. "Breathe (In the Air)" constitutes a very strong start, as the song is a very beautiful piece that feels incredibly sincere with its sad tone, not only thanks to the melancholic sound brought by the serene synths and guitars, but also thanks to the introspective lyrics. The only thing that bothers me about the song is how short it actually is and how sudden it ends. Wish it had... more room to breath (pun intended). Then follows "On the Run", probably the weakest track of the whole album. It may sound very experimental and psychedelic, as it is basically only composed of a very texture synth over a minimal rhythm pattern, but I don't think it is intriguing or goes anywhere. To me it feels like unneeded filler. But next is one of the greatest hits of the record, "Time". I really liked the use of clocks ticking and alarms sounding in the introduction of the song. It is super fitting with the theme and title of the track. After the clocks section, the song is basically a really solid song with some nice and sad melodies, great attitude in the singing and lyrics reflecting the pass of time. In addition, I loved how the bring back the melodies of "Breathe (In the Air)" and integrated it in the last section of the track. Following is "The Great Gig in the Sky", a beautiful and relaxing song that starts with some nice synths and piano and then incorporates a female vocalist who gives an incredibly passionate performance. I have to say that, as good as the song may sound, I'm not that crazy about it. It is great, but I don't find it as grandiose as it wants to be. Next song is also another banger, "Money". I love the incredibly groovy bass line and how they incorporate the sound of cash register and coins into the song and create a rhythm with them. It also may be one of the most fun and positive sounding tracks of the whole record, specially in the bridge when they speed up and turn the volume up for the guitar solo. A very fun and catchy song, that is for sure. However, "Us and Them" comes back to the mellow side of the record, and probably in the most powerful form. The verses are incredibly soothing and pleasant while the choruses go for a very grandiose and elevating sound with the group singing in harmony, the incorporation of another layer of female voices and every instrument getting louder. In one of these big choruses, instead of singing they bring a saxophone solo that sounds very epic. Then comes "Any Colour You Like", another instrumental passage that feels like an improvisation between guitars and synths. It may not be the brightest point of the album and not as ambitious as other cuts, yet I think is nice. Finally, the album finishes with the pair of songs "Brain Damage" and "Eclipse", which are so well connected that they feel like an unique piece. "Brain Damage" have a very similar structure to "Us and Them", as it has soothing verses and big choruses, but with a more positive sound and not as grandiose as the previous track. On the contrary, "Eclipse" brings a great and big final moment. The voices are filled with energy, the female choir is also very powerful and the instruments are full of life as well. In the end, this is a great album and undoubtedly a classic. As I said at the beginning, I do enjoy it more than I initially did and I have a better understanding and appreciation towards it, yet, it is not one of my favourites from them, as there are moments that I'm not really crazy about, even though I still think they are good.
This is #day628 of my #1001albumsyoumusthearbeforeyoudie challenge, and… what is there to say about this stone-cold classic that hasn't already been said? I guess I'll share a memory instead. A couple of years back, when I worked at a local record store here in Lviv, my wife and her mom once came by, and I showed them around the store's basement. One room was an exhibition space, with turntables and gramophones, ranging from Thomas Edison's phonograph, tracing the evolution of recorded sound; the other was a listening room, a dimly lit space with a huge collection of records and a vintage, tank-like setup. Among the records was, of course, The Dark Side Of The Moon. I put it on, I think it was "Time" that I was showcasing. The way it sounded… felt otherworldly, almost like hearing all the clocks in the world at once. Pink Floyd were playing for the three of us alone that day. This is a 5 out of 5. Looking forward to #day629.
A reminder of the guys that used to beat me up in high school.
Probablemente mi álbum favorito de todos los tiempos, no hay canción mala y si pudiera le daría 6 estrellas
Final Pink Floyd already, huh? It was just seven albums ago when I listened to Piper at the Gates of Dawn. This is as fitting an album as any to close out their included discography. It's still crazy to me how one of the most acclaimed and recognisable albums ever came out of complete nowhere. I admittedly haven't worked my way through the 70s albums that precede this release, but with the exception of Meddle I recall hearing that Pink Floyd's early-to-mid 70s discography was shaky in much the same way their post-Barrett 60s albums were. Anyways, I have to admit that I've never been much of a Darkhead. A Mooner, if you will. I respect this album as one of the most popular and revered albums of all time, though I just don't feel it all that much. Not as much as the albums which came afterwards, which I'm aware makes me a stereotype in the Pink Floyd listenerbase. It's been a good while since I last listened to this album, so maybe I'll come away with a greater appreciation for it this time. Here goes. Honestly, I didn't get more of a feel for this album during my relisten - the majority of my time was spent rewinding and replaying the songs that I was writing track reviews for. Still, what an album. Like many of the other prog rock albums of the time, there's a polish and sheen to this style of music which is timeless in a way that little else is. The production techniques still sound futuristic and ahead of the curb, like a lost form of technology. As an album which attempts to encompass much of the human condition, DSotM is irreverent and explosive, but with a tenderness that really brings the material together. The end product is a collection of songs that is remarkably ambiguous - a sound which is about as happy as it is sad, which is just about the best thing this album could be in regards to its mission statement. All of these things going for it, and yet I'm not a prog rocker. Yeah, I know. What a FUCKING cop-out. I just couldn't get into this music the same way I can with the albums that are more traditionally to my speed. Still, it's a good album and I wouldn't dare undercut its significance as one of the greatest and most influential albums of all time. "Breathe" is both a fantastic opener and one of my personal favourites of the album. The dreary sound captures the bittersweet nature of this album nicely while also fitting with how broad the subject matters are. The songwriting is excellent - easily my favourite aspect of the song. The way that the vocals roll and build in intensity over the course of the runtime is immaculate and is enriched by how effective the lyrics are despite their relative simplicity. This growth in intensity gives the vocals a sinking feeling, which is an obvious, but unique and very well-executed allusion to the experience of coming into consciousness. As a result, I find it hard not to associate this song with the album cover - it captures the feeling of stumbling around in the dark all too well. The instrumental is also good, but I have less things to say about it. The aforementioned dreariness is great (my favourite songs on this album incorporate this general sound), and the bit where the instruments adopt a rougher, more aggressive sound during the final quarter enhances the overarching theme of the song. Great tune. There's "Time". A very good song, but man if it doesn't hurt to listen to. It's too existential for me, which is made all the more real by the fact that I'm sitting here writing about the sweat of someone else's brow and all the more impressive when considering how simplistic the lyrics actually are. Fortunately, I write these reviews for my own sense of fulfillment and to deepen my understanding of music, so how do you like that, vast, uncompromising material universe? More on the song itself, it's great. A little long-winded, but the good stuff lands. One of the best parts are those rough, raw guitar riffs which appear during the latter half of the song. They're pretty fantastic in how burdened they sound, which fits the songwriting like a glove. The verses have a rough vocal delivery that obviously plays into the themes of struggle and upheaval that persist throughout the song. I like the ethereal moments during the bridges, too. They complement the backup vocalists (another highlight of mine) and guide the song along delicately. Overall, a good song. Up next in the highlights is "The Great Gig in the Sky". The first time I listened to this song was through a YouTube video that paired this tune with simulation footage of an asteroid obliterating Earth (preservetube.com/watch?v=zBWbpFz3wac). Honestly, I can't think of a better visual accompaniment. Great song. The most striking aspect of the track is, obviously, how grandiose it is. Those pianos at the beginning are beautiful in how bittersweet they are and are paired nicely with the weary guitars. The moment where the main section of the song kicks in is euphoric. Torry knocks the vocals of this song completely out of the park. A landmark and absolutely iconic performance, particularly from someone who doesn't occupy a front-facing role in the music industry. While I admittedly have a hard time viewing this song as anything other than an interlude, man if it doesn't rise high above the calling. Ah, "Us and Them". My beloved. It's difficult to say whether it's still my favourite song on here given that my appreciation for Breathe has grown quite a bit in the time since I last listened to it, but the song is beautiful all the same. While I'm less enthusiastic about "Money" when compared to this song, I do commend the slot it occupies on the album. It's an effective opener to side B, and I don't think Us and Them would be nearly as effective if it came directly off the back of Great Gig in the Sky. Anyways, the song itself. Excellent tune - everything just clicks. The dreary guitars make a return. The piano is beautiful and elegant. The organ adds a gripping, disturbed sound to the song and the sax makes a much-needed appearance. Excellent lyrics and songwriting, too. Like Breathe, there's a sense of motion to the vocals which is immensely gripping. In the case of this song, the vocals follow a reverberating, swirling motion as opposed to the feeling of sinking, which gives the vocals a surreal, weightless feel that effectively meshes with the instrumental - particularly the confused organs. The choral vocals and increased friction during the choruses are pretty great, too. I like the contrast it creates between the experience of the soldiers and the military personnel. Overall, an elegant and beautiful tune about warfare, and a song I can confidently say is one-of-a-kind. "Eclipse" is a great closer. About as satisfying of an outro as you can get from an album this broad in scope. Once again, the vocals and songwriting carry the piece. The burgeoning, thundering, unrelenting vocals bring the album to a fantastic crescendo that effectively re-integrates many of the sounds and themes from the prior tracks. The lingering heartbeat which loops into Speak to Me is nice, too. I always appreciate when the closer and opener of an album loop into one another. That's about all I can impart from the song, truth be told. I can't bring myself to play it back - it's one of those tracks that I just can't listen to outside of the context it inhabits, even if I'm relistening to it after having just finished the album. Pedantic, I know, but what can I do? Once again, I don't need to consult the book for reasons as to why this album is in here. It's Dark Side of the Moon. One of the most acclaimed, influential and successful albums of all time - easily within the top 5. The number of year and decade-end charts in addition to all of the best-of lists that this album has made it onto is truly staggering. I absolutely and unequivocally cosign this inclusion.
Another canonical rock album- the problem is, the first half is this sparse, spacey, occasional burbling synth and guitar noodling. Very backend heavy with the two songs I think are decent- time and money. It was designed to be non commercial- a listening experience from start to finish, and it crossfades each track into the next throughout, which was a novel idea. ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Хоть это и классика мне не особо зашло, я не люблю эти все психоделические эффекты в начале песни, мне прям плохо от них, песни без них мне очень нравятся
Expérience totale de a à z. Immersion dans un monde. Un peu de tension
This needs no introduction. It’s a timeless classic that hits differently in different eras of life. The 50th anniversary remaster in Dolby Atmos breathes fresh life into it. I think I went ahead and listened three times. So damn good.
Undeniably an important album, but like all Pink Floyd albums we've had, the proggiest of prog parts keep it from perfection.
Oh man this really should have been an album for the weekend. At first listen I’m feeling optimistic about it, but I need to give it more time than a Monday allows.
Made me feel sad, somehow. I enjoyed the songs but the whole album had a melancholy feel.
6 stars. This is probably my favourite album of all time, so it's almost a shame to have it so early. You could argue that there is a touch of filler in On the Run and Any Colour You Like, but it doesn't bother me. If anything, it aids the flow. An other worldly album. £30 well spent on Clarie Torry! Time is the greatest song of all time.
From the very first second you just know that this is a masterpiece. The composition, the build up, Gilmours voice, the perfect weirdness and of course the production is flawless.
Pink Floyd classic theatrical music
Iconic cover art. Even though the songs are too slow for my taste, it's absolutely an album worth hearing before I die.
One of my favorites🤙🫶🏻
This was a relisten for me. I haven't listened to this album in it’s totality in over 15 years. When we got to Us and Them... It was like a time capsule for my life. I started reminiscing about being a teenager again.