duey Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 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 I agree...the Final Cut is an amazing album. I consider it to be very much underappreciated, likely due its release around the same time the band split up and the fact that it wasn't followed by any real promotion and no tour. Not a lot of people know that Richard Wright quit the band (Roger might say he was sacked) and did not contribute to this album. I find Roger's voice and Dave's guitar work to be at their best on FC. That being said...I'd have to give the light edge to Dark Side. Someone mentioned it being a very balanced album and I agree. Great Gig and Us and Them are two amazing songs. My third choice would be Obscured by Clouds. I was very happy to see Dave play Wot's...Uh the Deal on his last tour (saw him at Radio City). I consider it an honor to have been so fortunate to have seen the late Mr. Wright on keyboards that evening. I saw PF twice at Exhibition Stadium in Toronto on their '86/'87 tour and then again at Giants Stadium in '94. Good shows each. I did also see Roger a few years ago at the Izod Center at the Meadowlands and love...LOVED that show. What an amazing band... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duey Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 And for what it's worth...once Lost is over I'll be changing my avatar to something Floydian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 I used to think I liked Dark Side. Now I'm considering Atom Heart Mother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SageAgainstTheMachine 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 I think Hey You is an excellent song as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Info Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Can't say that I have a fave, one month it's Animals, another Meddle, another Obscured By Clouds... Anything they did together before Waters split is fine with me. Look around out there and you'll find some interesting stuff such as a Video Anthology of Pink Floyd (3 DVDs). My personal fave that took me a long time to get was the surround sound (DVD) of DSoTM (quad instead of 5:1 because that's how it was recorded back then so no center speaker). Though you may have heard it a gazillion times on other media, listening to it in this format was like a new experience. Rumor has it that Parsons was miffed when he was not asked to help with the 30th anniversary re-release so he took his copy and made it available. I have looked everywhere and spoken to Floyd Freaks throughout this world and cannot find a copy of Floyd on The Pat Boone Show. One of Syd's last 'performances' - if you want to call it that. The Live at Pompeii - Director's Cut is another good DVD that I recommend for Floyd fans. FYI - It appears Roger is going to bring the Wall again on tour, starting late this year from what I've seen. Technology has improved so he can afford to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Paulson Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 I have always been a big fan of Animals and Wish You were Here agreed the best 2 albums followed by DSotM and then the early umma gumma etc. stuff-- really dislike the wall- too commercial Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Meddle is the best one. PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JÂy RÛßeÒ Posted March 12, 2010 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... I saw them there in '88 (Momentary Lapse of Reason tour). I voted for Animals, mostly because I'm not tired of every song like I am on WYWH, DSOTM, and The Wall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cugalabanza Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 I know it’s not an album, but the Pink Floyd I find myself listening to the most is Relics. Piper at the Gates of Dawn is good too, but I think the songs on Relics are Syd at his best. I’m a fan of Syd’s solo stuff too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damj Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Though not released as an album, my fav is Live at Pompeii which I ripped from the film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 I don't have a fav either. Love virtually all of them -EXCEPT The Wall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reed83HOF Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 I don't have a fav either. Love virtually all of them -EXCEPT The Wall. I have to agree with this...ABITW II was a god awful song...can't stand it...CN is an all time favortie song though... DSOTM...is an amazing album and one of the best all time...just too overplayed... Animals is a great album...Gilmour's guitar work is amazing on that record...Dogs is a masterpiece IMHO.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frit0 Bandit0 Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 I don't have a favorite anymore ... I even enjoy The Wall so much more now than I did when it came out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLO Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 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... Sheep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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