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Offline Scunner

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« on: May 27, 2012, 10:49:02 AM »
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!

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« Reply #1 on: May 27, 2012, 11:39:37 AM »
Gus suggests

Animals.

Or Wish you were here

Or Umma Gumma

Out of three probably..... Wish you were here

Have you heard... Easy star all star's... Dub side of the moon
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« Reply #2 on: May 27, 2012, 12:03:57 PM »
Wish you were here definately [^]

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« Reply #3 on: May 27, 2012, 12:39:19 PM »
After consideration that was hubbies answer too.

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« Reply #4 on: May 27, 2012, 12:54:03 PM »
http://rateyourmusic.com/artist/pink_floyd

The above contains rankings etc and reviews from listeners, some reviewers are a bit posey (poseurs) but you do get a sense of what is worth it and what is not. It also helps to identify which phase of the groups career is most appealing to you; See Emily Play is a far cry from Atom Heart Mother.

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« Reply #5 on: May 27, 2012, 16:08:42 PM »
In the Roger Waters era Wish You Were Here and The Wall are a must.

In the post Waters era, Division Bell is also a must.

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« Reply #6 on: May 27, 2012, 16:31:48 PM »
Wish you were here

The Wall

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« Reply #7 on: May 27, 2012, 16:35:51 PM »
Thanks guys - I will go as instructed. Appreciated.

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« Reply #8 on: May 28, 2012, 16:32:42 PM »
Echoes, The Best of.

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« Reply #9 on: May 29, 2012, 08:12:10 AM »
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).

There are also many good compilation albums done over the years, most containing variations of the same tracks !

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.

With regard to every music comment these are purely my individual preferences, but I hope it helps and I hope Dad enjoys exploring the "musical legends" !  :)




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