Pink Floyd - The Endless River

[midnight_rambler]

Hi folks,

The Floyd (really just Gilmour and Mason) have just released their final album a couple of days ago. I was wondering if anyone has given it a listen yet?

For those who haven't, and are interested- most of the tracks are unused pieces from 'the division bell' (1994 I think) and is mainly atmospheric guitar type stuff courtesy of Gilmour. It does feature Wright in a few tracks on the keys.

Ive only really listened to it properly once. In my opinion its a decent finale act, plenty of nice riffs and a few drum parts to remind us that mason is there too. Its 50 odd mins long, but has 18 tracks (plus 3 bonus) so lots of short pieces, rather than conventional songs.

Early highlights for me were Sum, Skins (great drums), Allons-Y 1 and 2, (both of which remind me a little of another brick...) and Louder Than Words- the only track with lyrics. Nervana is a sweet bonus track and It's What We Do has some lovely guitar.

Never a classic, but a pleasant way to finish up I reckon. Interested to hear what you think (if anyone gives a toss!).

7/10

 

[Droogba]

Hi folks,

The Floyd (really just Gilmour and Mason) have just released their final album a couple of days ago. I was wondering if anyone has given it a listen yet?

For those who haven't, and are interested- most of the tracks are unused pieces from 'the division bell' (1994 I think) and is mainly atmospheric guitar type stuff courtesy of Gilmour. It does feature Wright in a few tracks on the keys.

Ive only really listened to it properly once. In my opinion its a decent finale act, plenty of nice riffs and a few drum parts to remind us that mason is there too. Its 50 odd mins long, but has 18 tracks (plus 3 bonus) so lots of short pieces, rather than conventional songs.

Early highlights for me were Sum, Skins (great drums), Allons-Y 1 and 2, (both of which remind me a little of another brick...) and Louder Than Words- the only track with lyrics. Nervana is a sweet bonus track and It's What We Do has some lovely guitar.

Never a classic, but a pleasant way to finish up I reckon. Interested to hear what you think (if anyone gives a toss!).

7/10

I was very much looking forward to this, not disappointed but not fired up. Think you've summed it up.

 

[Eight Times]

Went to get this in HMV today for my dad's Christmas present (I'll download it), I asked the guy if there was a special edition, which apparently there is, that includes a DVD, but they were all out.

Picked up the new U2 album for the old man, I know it's free on I.Tunes, but he likes to own the actual CD, he's not as PC friendly as us lot.

 

[midnight_rambler]

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