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WISH YOU WERE HEREPink FloydPsychedelic/Space Rock4.64 | 4680 ratings |
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It's almost universally agreed that Pink Floyd's Wish You Were Here is a masterpiece in '70s progressive rock. To
me, this is an album that can go toe-to-toe with The Dark Side of the Moon - which isn't an easy feat. Lyrically, Dark
Side might be arguably better, according to the listener, but the commentary on the music industry and the tribute
to the legendary bandleader who formed Pink Floyd, Syd Barrett, proves that the songwriting here is quite
formidable. To fans of Syd Barrett especially, this album is sure to be an impressive and melancholic listening
experience. WYWH is also among the most 'progressive' albums by Pink Floyd, from a musical standpoint. The only other album that embraces progressive rock better than this is probably 1977's Animals - which is a masterpiece in its own right. The soundscape of WYWH, especially the two longest tracks: parts 1 & 2 of Shine On You Crazy Diamond, is quite psychedelic, like Dark Side was; Pink Floyd was always presented a highly psychedelic take on prog rock. It is also a relatively approachable record that'd be quite accessible for even those who aren't usually fans of the genre.
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