Pink Floyd Question

[bewva]

I still have this in vinyl somewhere. It was worn out in my younger days as it was listened to on a daily basis.

[donkeyoaty]

I know there are a few fans on here and I hope to get some info   

I have Dark Side of the Moon (it's the law I believe) and know quite a few other songs through my dad being a big fan - but I don'[t know what they are or what album they are from. I've been watching quite a lot about the band on BBC4 and my interest is on the up.

So the question is, for someone who only has Dark Side, what album would you recommend he buys next?

Thanks!

Try Meddle and Echoes. See what you think. For me I like their instrumental stuff best. But eveyones different so try before you buy.

[kevin3]

Re the Ummagumma Album, half of it was recorded live at Mothers club in Erdington Birmingham.I was there and the DJ was John Peel who was paid £10 a night.seated by me was Robert Plant in his old RAF great coat.He and Stevie Windwood,John Bonham and Jim Capaldi were there regulary watching other groups and sometimes joining in. One resident group was Black Sabbath. Happy days, (due to the ever present blue haze in the club )

[valleyboy]

Wow !!, sounds great Kevin, what memories to keep !!   

[kevin3]

It was a fantastic club,Joan Baez was a member,Bob Dillon called in,gigs included Muddy Waters,Howlin; Wolf,John Lee Hooker,Joe cocker,The Who,Deep Purple,Procal Harum,T Rex,Elton John,Clapton,John Mayall ect,ect,I had a pint with Gene Vincent.       

[valleyboy]

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/pink-floyd-invite-fans-to-share-dark-side-of-the-moon-memories-20130322

[Scunner]

I agree with most said above, the Syd Barrett days, though creative I do find a bit "psychedelic" (the guy was a creative genius though totally insane !), but, Ummagumma, Atom Heart Mother and Meddle are worth a listen and also an old compilation called Replicas (See Emily Play, Arnold Lane, Bike).

The "classic" Waters/Gilmour years, definitely Wish You were Here (possibly on par with Dark Side of the Moon), The Wall (amazing concept album), Animals (Floyd Marmite !  ), Final Cut (depressing).

The Gilmour years, A Momentary Lapse of Reason (passable), The Division Bell (Excellent).

Also Keith give Roger Waters' solo stuff a listen,(much featuring Eric Clapton), particularly The Pros and Cons of Hitch Hiking, Radio K.A.O.S., and Amused to Death.

I'm following this advice quite faithfully - love Wish You Were Here; The Wall has been worn out - moved onto Animals (not sure), Meddle (like some) and now struggling with The Final Cut. Also bought The Pros and Cons of Hitch hiking on CD for the car (remember CDs!?).

Great advice following my question so thanks again.

[Sokak91]

Classic rock documentary on 'Dark Side Of The Moon' is currently showing on BBC Iplayer, but only available to view/download until 2nd April, so get in quick   

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b0074sf2/Classic_Albums_Series_6_Pink_Floyd_Dark_Side_of_the_Moon/

[valleyboy]

Philosophy, poetry and musical genius !;

Roger Waters acoustic of "Brain Damage" ;


http://youtu.be/_oC5BZdxNr4

[Kevin Sowten]

FABULOUS !!!!!!!!
(although I still think that 'Wish you were here' is a better album)
Maybe I just overplayed DSOTM