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duga · 11-17-2014, 01:31 PM

I'm not viewing it as a Pink Floyd album. It's a b-sides collection, essentially. Looking at it like that, I wasn't disappointed or impressed. It was just a curiosity.

I'm also trying to remember that this is a tribute to Richard Wright. It's pretty clear they wanted the keyboards to shine through the entire album, and I think they did that brilliantly. Unfortunately, Richard Wright's keyboards always worked better in the context of the band. That's where his genius was...without him, the Pink Floyd sound would not have existed. It was subtle but essential. Focusing on him, however, yields some pretty boring drivel.

To me, the Division Bell was their final album (and still not really that great). This is just something to check out if you are curious.

11-17-2014, 01:31 PM	#29 (permalink)
duga MB quadrant's JM Vincent Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 3,762	I'm not viewing it as a Pink Floyd album. It's a b-sides collection, essentially. Looking at it like that, I wasn't disappointed or impressed. It was just a curiosity. I'm also trying to remember that this is a tribute to Richard Wright. It's pretty clear they wanted the keyboards to shine through the entire album, and I think they did that brilliantly. Unfortunately, Richard Wright's keyboards always worked better in the context of the band. That's where his genius was...without him, the Pink Floyd sound would not have existed. It was subtle but essential. Focusing on him, however, yields some pretty boring drivel. To me, the Division Bell was their final album (and still not really that great). This is just something to check out if you are curious. __________________ Confusion will be my epitaph...