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THE REVIEW
1985, first listen to this album:
<<Oh my God, what a depression, but damn what a sound!>>
Second listen:
<<They sound like outtakes from "The Wall", mhhh.>>
Third listen:
<<It sounds good but Gilmour isn't doing a damn thing!>>
Fourth listen:
<<Oh, it doesn't stick in my head, I have to accept that my favorite band has produced a dud, but it sounds amazing, what a shame.>>
Fifth listen:
<<This piece isn't bad though, if only it weren't all so slow and paranoid.>>
Sixth listen:
<<No come on, in the end, it's listenable altogether.>>
Seventh listen, the first chills come associated with memorizing the pieces:
<<In the end, it's a beautiful album, it's not The Dark Side Of The Moon, it's not The Wall, but it's a good album.>>
Eighth listen, I remember almost all of it by heart:
<<Damn, good thing I kept listening to it, it's amazing.>>
I don't listen to the album for several months. I pick it up on a distracted afternoon. Headphones, armchair, darkness:
<<This is the best album of all time. How could I not notice it immediately? With how many other albums have I made the same mistake?>>
Certain fact: this is the Pink Floyd album universally considered by critics to be their worst work.
Question: but they, do they know it as well as I made an effort to know it?
Conclusion: This is the album that deserves more attention in the history of rock, because the name and brand it bears do not allow it to be underestimated.
Listen until fully assimilated and then, judge.
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Initially dismissed as depressive and underwhelming, Pink Floyd's The Final Cut demands multiple listens to appreciate fully. Despite being labeled their worst album, it slowly reveals its emotional depth and sonic quality. The review encourages patience and revisiting the album for a rewarding experience. Ultimately, it's recognized as a significant but overlooked piece in Pink Floyd's discography deserving more respect.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
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