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THE REVIEW
I must state that I am not a fan of Pink Floyd, I cannot understand their art at all, perhaps because I don't know them well, despite having listened to many of their albums. Probably it’s not the type of music suited for me.
That said, I wanted to say a word in honor of this album, which, despite being one of the group's best, in my opinion, has been very overrated.
I think that many other artists have conducted far more daring experiments than those of the acclaimed Pink Floyd, even in eras preceding the making of the album. I also think of the experiments of the same Pink Floyd in Ummagumma (which I respect, but do not appreciate)… I know a lot of criticism will rain down on me, but that's how I feel. The experiments in Money and the famous Time honestly don't seem like much to me…
However, this album deserves to enter the music hall of fame solely for three amazing inventions, which according to me, don’t strictly have anything to do with music… First and foremost, the great interpretation of Clare Torry in "The great gig in the sky"… epochal! Then the celebrated final phrase under the hammering of the heart: "There is no dark side of the moon really, matter of fact it’s all dark"… unsettling! But above all, according to me, if there hadn’t been the crazy and hallucinated laugh of Syd Barrett, the album wouldn't have been the same! For me, "The dark side of the moon" is only that laugh that opens the album in a crescendo of sounds and bursts like a flash of madness into Gilmour's beautiful guitar piece in Brain Damage…
More than a review, it was meant to be an expression… I don't have the expertise to review Pink Floyd… Now I await the criticisms…
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The reviewer, not a Pink Floyd fan, finds The Dark Side of the Moon overrated despite acknowledging its historical significance. They praise specific elements like Clare Torry's vocal performance and unique audio moments but view the album's experimentation as less daring compared to others. The review serves more as a personal expression than a technical critique.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
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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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