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THE REVIEW
August 7, 1967. The first album is released by a band that hasn't made rock history but is THE HISTORY OF ROCK itself!!!
Yes indeed, we're talking about the British Pink Floyd... that's right, from the very first record, you can tell what they would do in the future, which is create a sound all their own (indeed, it takes just a few seconds of listening and you say "that's them!").
As soon as you press play, it starts with "Astronomy Domine", and it's a perfect Pink Floyd song, with that typical psychedelic sound and those at times muffled voices that characterized them for more than twenty years.
"Lucifer Sam" would be perfect for a detective movie, and it's not said that it hasn't been used as a soundtrack for such a film.
With "Matilda Mother" and "Flaming," it feels like listening for a bit to "Sgt. Pepper's..." by the Beatles, both for the sound and the vocal parts, very similar to Lennon & Co.
There's also room for some good instrumental rock with "Pow R. Toc H.", "Take Up Thy Stethoscope And Walk" and "Interstellar Overdrive", all three consecutive.
Listening to the first few seconds of "Scarecrow" feels like being on a holiday in India, but then you're immediately brought back to England with the magical Pink Floyd style that completes a song as short as it is beautiful...
The closure is entrusted to "Bike" and it fully returns to the Beatles' style, who were dominating in those very years. It's indeed useless to hide the influences of the Liverpool quartet in this debut.
Excellent record, which deviates a bit from the typical Pink Floyd sound but is still a colossus in the history of music. Needless to say... a must-have!
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This review praises Pink Floyd's debut album for its distinct psychedelic sound and lasting impact on rock history. It highlights key tracks like 'Astronomy Domine' and 'Lucifer Sam' while noting the Beatles' influence. The album is described as a must-have and a cornerstone in the evolution of rock music.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd are an English rock band formed in Cambridge in 1965, known for pioneering progressive and psychedelic rock and for landmark albums such as The Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here and The Wall.236 Reviews
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