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 The lyrics are sometimes what they are (Waters is not Gabriel and, for the sake of the fans, Gabriel is not Waters).

 The idea of writing a book of commentary and/or interpretation on PF’s lyrics must also foreground the analysis of the musical content.

This review critically examines Alessandro Besselva Averame's book on Pink Floyd's lyrics, highlighting the challenges of interpreting lyrics heavily dependent on music. The reviewer notes that Pink Floyd's lyrics are secondary to the music's evocative power, contrasting with Genesis's more lyrical approach. The review addresses the superficial treatment of the musical aspect in the book and explores the psychedelic and symbolic themes within Pink Floyd's work. It recommends a deeper integration of musical analysis for serious lyric commentary. Explore this insightful review and deepen your understanding of Pink Floyd's complex lyricism and music fusion.

 The problem isn’t that unreliable info can be found on the internet, but that the author ends up assembling collective or other people’s ideas.

 In essence, it is a surface-level work... it lacks the courage of research.

The review critiques Giovanni De Liso's 'Genesis. Once Upon A Time' for its reliance on internet-sourced opinions and lack of comprehensive translation. While Arcana has a historic reputation, this work fails to provide original ideas or a deep research approach. The book is seen as surface-level and insufficiently authoritative, lacking personal vision and thorough commentary. The reviewer questions the credibility of such works that depend heavily on external sources. Discover a critical perspective on pop music commentary—read the full review and explore deeper insights!