Dec 24, 2010 06:55 PM
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Since the early psychedelic days of Pink Floyd their career has progressed smoothly and they still remain one of the most highly respected bands around today. David Gilmours vocals and unique guitar playing style and capability make him a legend amongst guitarists everywhere. The release of The Division Bell back in 1996 brought the best album ever released by the band.
Since Gilmour took over as lead vocalist, the band seem to have moved more away from their heavier rock roots and focused on a very pleasant sounding album, extremely original in style, almost hypnotic to listen to and with lyrics that make you wish you wrote them yourself.
The album starts off with Cluster One, a typical Pink Floyd track which seems to go nowhere and is just basically an introduction to the album before kicking in to What Do You Want From Me, a hard hitting bluesy anthem.
What followed I found rather surprising. Lead guitar riffs and runs that had such an elegant beautiful warm sound, superbly structured and so well performed. Songs that made me close my eyes and drift off to the edge as I was taken further and further into profound relaxation.
Then comes the overwhelmingly original and unique Keep Talking, which focuses on the very original theme of communication and evolution.
Pink Floyd manage to retain a lot of their mystic value in the album and there is plenty of variety and a lot of effects throughout. Personally, I find that this album takes you on a trip, a unique beautiful experience which will make any guitar player jealous of David Gilmours unique and credible abilities.
Marooned cannot be listened to without falling asleep or drifting off into some kind of trance, Coming Back To Life takes you on a rise through a crescendo and Lost For Words somehow makes you feel better about your insecurities.
This album is so dynamic and so unique it is a must for any die hard Pink Floyd fans and guitarists everywhere.
