The K Man Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Is this REALLY Pink Floyd, or the latest cash grab? How can it be a cash grab when bands rarely make money off of releasing studio albums anymore? Touring is where the money is, and Pink Floyd is not gonna be doing that. I think this is a touching tribute to Richard Wright, and it's sad that some are getting so hung up on the "Roger Waters wasn't on it, boo freaking hoo" thing that they can't see it for what it really is. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cygnify Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 The album definitely has some great moments, but most of it isn't that interesting. I'm honestly much more excited for Gilmour's new solo album next year. I would be more excited for David's solo album, except..... On an Island :boo hiss: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Detonator Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 (edited) Listened to it four times so far. It sounds like recycled, excess material from Animals and Wish You Were Here. Not crap but nothing exciting, either. Too many booooooring-fake-artsy moments for my taste. I have the Deluxe Edition. The best tune is "Nervana" (great guitars). Ironically it doesn't sound like Floyd at all. :D "Allons" is another very good tune... that's full of The Wall elements. My rating: **1/2 stars. Edited November 10, 2014 by Detonator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Analog Cub Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 I'm enjoying it for what it is. It's got unmistakable Floyd sound, with lots of Gilmour guitar and Rick's keyboards. It's definitely not something I listen to when I want to listen to an album like Animals, Counterparts, Grace Under Pressure, Houses Of The Holy, etc. but I'm finding that this album is PERFECT for doing homework. As far as the sound goes it's like they took all the best parts of Division Bell (which I like!) and put it together. I'm really enjoying Side 2, especially on Sum/Skins where Nick, possibly one of the most unsung heroes in percussion, is showing his skills. I'm also excited for Gilmour's new solo album. I never listen to the studio album On An Island but I listen to Live in Gdansk a lot, great concert and probably my favorite version of Echoes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Dwarf Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 There have been many,many reviews for the "new" album on various websites today,and its really 50/50 on the positive/negative reviews!For myself it's a beautiful,emotive album,and a fitting tribute to the late Richard Wright.Gilmour,Wright and Mason should be proud of these recordings,and I'm pleased they have made them available.To think they lay in the vaults for 20 yrs is un unthinkable! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Man after one listen I'm about ready to go to bed.It's so boring. David's guitar is brilliant but the musical landscapes are uninspiring. Hoping my mind changes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todem Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 (edited) Nice background music, relaxing head space type stuff. Nothing groundbreaking at all. It's spacey Floyd. Nothing more, nothing less. It's nice to release this 20 years ager the fact as a tribute to Rick. I had no expectations. Edited November 12, 2014 by Todem 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Not Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Their lowest rated album on RateYourMusic by a significant margin. It's shit? Who would have guessed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todem Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Their lowest rated album on RateYourMusic by a significant margin. It's shit? Who would have guessed? It is a very well produced demo. Again...totally a background type of disc. Anyone buying this hoping for Pink Floyd will be really disappointed. Spark up some kind and pop on the 5.1 blue ray mix and relax....it serves that purpose quite well...but that is about it. It is not about song structure or melodys to sing with. It is pure head space suedo new age music. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBob Posted November 13, 2014 Author Share Posted November 13, 2014 Had my first listen to it. I'm kind of agreeing with what people are saying. The guitar work is great! So is the keyboards and drums. Really has that Pink Floyd sound. But, it sounds like its missing something. Vocals? Direction? Structure? Waters? I don't know, but it does sound incomplete. I think it's great music to write code too, but I won't be rocking to this rolling down the highway. Maybe it'll grow on me, but it hasn't blown me away, like most their albums do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 (edited) It's wonderfully produced but nothing more then background ambiance. And Gilmour'a got a new album coming out? he dropped off my radar after On an Ambien.......er.......Island. Mick Edited November 14, 2014 by bluefox4000 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 The endless river-Pink Floyd Eh.....Well Produced easy listening instrumental stuff. Reminds me of music they used to use on these old school VHS tapes i had that demonstrated early CGI. Not much here. Mick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 And i posted that last one in the wrong thread......Slick, lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Had my first listen to it. I'm kind of agreeing with what people are saying. The guitar work is great! So is the keyboards and drums. Really has that Pink Floyd sound. But, it sounds like its missing something. Vocals? Direction? Structure? Waters? I don't know, but it does sound incomplete. I think it's great music to write code too, but I won't be rocking to this rolling down the highway. Maybe it'll grow on me, but it hasn't blown me away, like most their albums do. Yes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 (edited) It made me kinda sad that this is really it for Floyd........and they sort of went out on an instrumental whimper. Now i sorta wish this didn't exist so they still went out on the Division Bell cause that my friends.......was fantastic stuff. Mick Edited November 14, 2014 by bluefox4000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cygnify Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Well, I guess I like it for what it is - background music. I listened on a drive the other day, and it was pleasant enough. However, I also agree with Mike Portnoy, this would have been more fitting as a "bonus disc" with a Division Bell re-issue. I guess the hype that they created by releasing a "new album" made them more money than a re-issue would have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nappy2112 Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 OK you guys have talked me out of this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitboaf Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 (edited) First review:At its best: Marooned. At its worst: the first half of Cluster One Second review:Worse than I'd hoped, better than I'd feared. Edited November 16, 2014 by sitboaf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 I'm listening to it now. I'm only a minute into the first song and I'm not sure what to expect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony R Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Is this REALLY Pink Floyd, or the latest cash grab? How can it be a cash grab when bands rarely make money off of releasing studio albums anymore? Touring is where the money is, and Pink Floyd is not gonna be doing that. I think this is a touching tribute to Richard Wright, and it's sad that some are getting so hung up on the "Roger Waters wasn't on it, boo freaking hoo" thing that they can't see it for what it really is. Yeah, a steaming pile of self-indulgent turdery. If you think Pink Floyd can't make money off the back of album sales then you really need to back away from comment. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 I've had it oh......3 days. it's already packed in my my things to sell box for my next yard sale in May........yea it's crap.......good for nothing. Mick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brucey Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 http://www.thedailymash.co.uk/news/arts-entertainment/make-final-pink-floyd-album-your-final-album-over-50s-urged-2014110792558 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 "The Endless Liver" It's so bad I just cancelled my Japanese pressings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Just a thought, would this album not have been better off as a bonus disc? Just sounds a little...pointless to my ears. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Just a thought, would this album not have been better off as a bonus disc? Just sounds a little...pointless to my ears. You hit the nail on the head. Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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