taterhill Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 I have always been a big fan of Animals and Wish You were Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truth on hold Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Dark Side ... just the most balanced one of them. Wish You Were was a good bluesy album, but it has some low points. Gilmour's best solo was on "Comfortably Numb" from The Wall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike In Illinois Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Gilmour's best solo was on "Comfortably Numb" from The Wall ^This^ I voted 'The Wall' if only for "Comfortably Numb" and the fact that a friend of mine loved Floyd and loved the movie (he was not high, either). I haven't listened to many of their albums (Wish You Were Here, Dark Side of course) but I do like "Pigs (Three Different Ones)" and "On the Turning Away" off some of the albums. Would really like to see them get together and tour even though Richard Wright (and Syd) has passed away. I got a kick out of their Live 8 reunion performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 I have always been a big fan of Animals and Wish You were Here Me too, but Dark Side of the Moon is the best overall, IMO. I really don't like The Wall much at all, although Comfortably Numb is terrific, and there are a few decent songs. Another Brick in the Wall is horrendous enough to disqualify that as the best album, though. Maybe if they had gassed the kids before recording it wouldn't grate on me so much. BTW, kudos to the big Pink for winning their lawsuit against EMI: http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/c...?nclick_check=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taterhill Posted March 12, 2010 Author Share Posted March 12, 2010 I saw Pink Floyd at Exhibition Stadium in Toronto in 1994.....while it was late in their run, it was still a great show... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steely Dan Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Dark Side ... just the most balanced one of them. Wish You Were was a good bluesy album, but it has some low points. Gilmour's best solo was on "Comfortably Numb" from The Wall I'd go Final Cut but Dark Side is a very, very close second. The first 3/4 of FC is awesome. I can do without "Not now John" and "Two suns in the sunset" though. For me the best Gilmour guitar solo is on the "Final Cut" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPFjvQaj4mk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truth on hold Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Me too, but Dark Side of the Moon is the best overall, IMO. I really don't like The Wall much at all, although Comfortably Numb is terrific, and there are a few decent songs. Another Brick in the Wall is horrendous enough to disqualify that as the best album, though. Maybe if they had gassed the kids before recording it wouldn't grate on me so much. BTW, kudos to the big Pink for winning their lawsuit against EMI: http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/c...?nclick_check=1 whew, good thing i downloaded Numb from itunes a few days ago ... snuck it in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steely Dan Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 whew, good thing i downloaded Numb from itunes a few days ago ... snuck it in! The article said that for now you can do both, so get moving on any other singles you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omar Little Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Funny that I log on here and see this thread, as I happen to be listening to "One of These Days" right now. Anyway, DSOTM, Wish You Were Here, Animals and The Division Bell are my top four. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astrojanitor Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Piper. Piper has Syd and Syd is all that matters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steely Dan Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Piper. Piper has Syd and Syd is all that matters. I disagree, to me Roger and Gilmour are Pink Floyd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 I disagree, to me Roger and Gilmour are Pink Floyd. You probably think Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks are Fleetwood Mac, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLZFAN4LIFE Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Wish You Were Here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLZFAN4LIFE Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Or as Buffett would say, the weather is here, wish you were beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steely Dan Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 You probably think Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks are Fleetwood Mac, too. IMO, the most indispensable member, after Peter Green, is Christine McVie. She is the most consistent song writer over all the years since Green left. The albums she's not on are really wanting. Second would be Fleetwood. JMO What Pink Floyd album without Waters is any good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astrojanitor Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 I disagree, to me Roger and Gilmour are Pink Floyd. I have to say I find all the post-Syd albums to be boring, overblown and pretentious Syd solo is even more amazing--Madcap Laughs? Forget about it. Amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMadCap Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 I figured Dark Side would get the most play, but in my mind, Animals is the ultimate Pink Floyd album. It just isn't even close. The best guitar work EVER by David Gilmour and the most inspired lyrics of any Floyd song on "Dogs". Just a fantastic album start to finish. The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want He makes me down to lie Through pastures green he leadeth me the silent waters by With bright knives he releaseth my soul He maketh me to hang on hooks in high places He converteth me to lamb cutlets For lo, he hath great power and great hunger When cometh the day we lowly ones Through quiet reflection and great dedication Master the art of karate Lo, we shall rise up And then we'll make the bugger's eyes water... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMadCap Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Piper. Piper has Syd and Syd is all that matters. well, yeah, DUH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Live&DieBillsFootball Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 I have all of their albums on my pc. What I like best is "Delicate Sound of Thunder". A live album that gives you the best of everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truth on hold Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 I have to say I find all the post-Syd albums to be boring, overblown and pretentious Syd solo is even more amazing--Madcap Laughs? Forget about it. Amazing. PF rockumentarty was outstanding. I remember the part where Waters talked about Syd teaching him how to compose. That the parts he thought were silly, actually made the song. And of course the time after Syd had left the band, where he showed up at a PF recording session with his head completed shaved -- eye brows and everything -- and didn't say anything. LOL Anyway, I think the reality is the later Floyd was better, but w/o Syd teaching Waters how to compose there'd never been a later Floyd. But I know you're a Echo and the Bunnymen fan ... so Im not surprised you like Syd-era better. Who's to say who's right or wrong? All subjective at end of day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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