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THE REVIEW
Pink Floyd has never let us down.
And in fact, they gift us another masterpiece, titled "Wish You Were Here", among the absolute best masterpieces from the Pink.
This album can be considered a concept album, dedicated to Syd Barrett, who came to visit the four during rehearsals. The others did not recognize him, they thought he was a cleaner. When Waters discovered who was really hiding behind that fat, bald man with shaved eyebrows (incidentally, this last detail is picked up in the film "The Wall"), he burst into tears.
The record in question has five songs, including one song split into two parts, namely "Shine On Your Crazy Diamond": one part at the beginning and another at the end.
The other tracks include the majestic "Welcome To The Machine", marked by electronic noises and Gilmour's grand voice.
"Have A Cigar" is the least successful episode of the album, although we are still on a high level.
The penultimate song, "Wish You Were Here", remains among the most moving and famous songs of Pink Floyd, surrounded by a wave of melancholy.
As already mentioned, the record closes with the second part of "Shine On Your Crazy Diamond", which echoes the same theme traced by the first part.
Tell me, isn't this the real music?
P.S.: (If there should be any errors, kindly point them out without insults or complaints. And besides, no one could comment perfectly on this masterpiece)
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Pink Floyd's Wish You Were Here is praised as one of their best concept albums, dedicated to Syd Barrett. Featuring iconic songs like Shine On Your Crazy Diamond and Welcome To The Machine, it showcases the band's emotional and musical brilliance. The review highlights the album's melancholic yet majestic tone, affirming its status as a timeless masterpiece.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
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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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By charles
A few words on the matter are necessary to describe five tracks of rare perfection, of pure psychedelia.
When the stereo starts playing, it becomes clear why this album is a true milestone in the history of rock.
By Big D
Pink Floyd, what are they? They are a ray of sunshine in a messy room.
Only when you hear the four notes of 'Shine On' do you understand... that you have arrived... and have only just begun.
By Em
"Wish You Were Here can be defined as a concept album about absence: of the word, but also of the individual and thought."
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By SydBarrett
It was as if he had never left the group; indeed, he hovered like a ghost, bringing sad memories that then influenced, more or less, the songs and themes of Pink Floyd.
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By Fausto91
The emotions given by Gilmour’s guitar are impressive and indescribable. To be listened to at dawn.
The album concludes with the second part of Shine On You Crazy Diamond, which in my opinion remains the most important reason to purchase this CD.
