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Pink Floyd have enjoyed huge success relative to other early prog artists... perhaps due to their relative accessability. This accessibility allowed me to instantly get hooked on this album. From the incredibly atmospheric and soaring lead guitar sounds to the almost stoner-slow yet innexorable rhythm section. Vocals are top notch and production is way ahead of its time sounding almost fresh today. The choruses are BIG and catchy. Many many reasons that this is a wonderful album.

However, accessibility and instant engoyment for me does not necessarily translate into lasting appeal. In this case i rarely if ever put this album on these days. I have to be in just the right mood, which is rare. Other albums/bands I can listen to anytime no matter what my mood, yet not this one. Perhaps it is its relative slowness and slow-burning nature.

Anyway, I do not doubt this is a prog masterpiece and deserving of its place amongst the greats. But for me, I enjoy it only ever on a 4 star level.

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