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THE REVIEW
A Saucerful Of Secrets.
Hidden secrets are revealed to us. The darkness of the chest sparkles with light,
Let There Be More Light, indeed. And what lies within?
Part One
1968. The end of the Beatles is ever closer (thankfully, or what a damn shame?), outside the scene is bursting with burgeoning extreme psychedelia, Frank Zappa is already a myth, your grandma too, Dylan is now a living legend, and the Cuban Revolution has been over for some time (the guerrilla).
»Hasta la victoria siempre«
»Hasta la revolucion«
»We will push forward...«
Yes, until the next bend.
The recordings of the album became complicated due to Syd's mental problems.
Well, damn, it's useless, let's leave him, Waters must have thought.
Hardheaded fool; but we love you anyway.
This psychedelia is extreme even today, oh yes.
Impossible to deem it obsolete. Listen to the title-track.
In religious silence, in the darkness of a small, tender, lovingly seasoned room with all your fears. And your subconscious is willing to bet (or on the Later by Phone's ass) that you will die in ecstasy.
Orgasm of an album. Another glass of gin?
Running, running, stumbling, stumbling, remembering, remembering.
But what the hell...you find yourself holding the reins of the sun.
Set The Controls For The Heart Of The Sun, yes. There it is, that is, yes.
Noises, guitar riffs, cod sperm on a slice of Nutella-flavored jam.
That's what I'd reply to someone who asks me - hey, 'a piece of crap, how does 'this album sound?
Part Two
I really believe the Germans keep this album jealously in their kraut-pants. Amen.
I have always loved you, I have never loved you...
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Pink Floyd's 'A Saucerful of Secrets' is an intense, extreme psychedelic album from 1968, marked by Syd Barrett's mental struggles and creative breakthroughs. The review highlights the album's dark yet luminous qualities and its enduring relevance. It evokes vivid imagery and deep emotional resonance, describing the listening experience as both challenging and rewarding. Emphasis is placed on the album’s place within the cultural and musical upheavals of its time.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd formed in London in 1965 and became a defining force in psychedelic and progressive rock. The classic lineage spans Syd Barrett’s founding vision, Roger Waters’ conceptual leadership, Richard Wright’s harmonic textures, Nick Mason’s pulse, and David Gilmour’s arrival in 1968, shaping their signature sound.237 Reviews
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By Antonino91
It’s difficult to talk about this album, believe me.
I’d like to think of this album as a memory, a memory of Syd Barrett and his anarchic psychedelia.
By rebel1
This is an album to be savored in the dark, as you must not see anything but the imagination that 'A Saucerful Of Secrets' provides you.
If you’re seeking a high, listen to this album, and you’ll enjoy an hour of pure ecstasy!!
By orange77
"Pink Floyd released one of the most beautiful psychedelic albums in rock history."
"Set The Controls stands to Waters as Astronomy Domine stands to Syd."
By VinnySparrow
'A Saucerful Of Secrets' is an immortal piece, one of the highest moments of music written by the band.
Syd flies away from the Floyd, and for the Floyd, Syd becomes a ghost who will never stop 'haunting them.'
By Embal
I placed it back on the (virtual) turntable of my stereo, slowly I savored again its wonder and grandeur.
If someone asked me: 'So do you prefer the first or the second Pink Floyd album?' it would bring back to mind that absurd question they used to ask me as a child: 'Do you love mom or dad more?'
