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    Posted: February 23 2005 at 19:14

I'm sure you all have heard about the floyd book coming out, unless it's already out in the UK or whatever. Anyway, what is everyone's thoughts (ect.) on it? And somebody tell me the name, I know it but it has totally slipped my tonge.

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 23 2005 at 23:16

Its already out and Nick has been making quite a few rounds signing it.  I've seen bits and pieces of it and so far looks pretty spectacular... I've already gotten a few scanned pics from it, but so far this is my favorite...

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 23 2005 at 23:41
It's called Inside Out and it is an excellent 'behind-the-scenes' read. Highly recommended!
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 24 2005 at 05:57

yup i'd go along with that - it follows the format of the Beatles Anthology and similar Stones book to a degree - though it's all from Nick's perspective.

As you'd expect the design is great and the pics lavish and lovely.

If I had one criticism it's that there's not enough detail. The personal recollections and anecdotes are great but I wanted more detail, more pinpoint memories etc. I think Nick also did his usual sterling job of fence-sitting with regard to the David/Roger rifts and the ousting of Rick during the Wall. I think he skirted a lot of issues, though he does constantly remind the reader that Floyd's modus operandi in addressing arguments/bones of contention was to simply pretend they did not exist - such a very 'English' way

You'll zip through it, and Mason has a nice dry, laconic style which makes it a very easy read. Good stuff. But still not the definitive tale of the Floyd. I think a many-interview process by a decent journalist might have dragged out a few more solid opinions and more anecdotes.

Another 300 pages each from Rick, Roger and David would have been welcome!

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 24 2005 at 11:50
The book is beautifully presented and Nick is very up front about it being a personal account of what went on in Pink Floyd. It was interesting to hear his thoughts on Syd being ousted from the band and how typically English middle class it all was.

It was also good to read some more details about the post Waters era Floyd and how the albums were both written and produced.

Mason's dry, sardonic style is very readable and I ploughed through it in less than a week.

A very good bog book for all you boys out there.   
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 24 2005 at 21:50

"I think Nick also did his usual sterling job of fence-sitting with regard to the David/Roger rifts and the ousting of Rick during the Wall.I think he skirted a lot of issues, though he does constantly remind the reader that Floyd's modus operandi in addressing arguments/bones of contention was to simply pretend they did not exist"

I wouldn't be surprised, on the "Live @ Pompeii" interveiws they say almost the same quotes...when the band was at it's prime stage!

Greg

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 25 2005 at 06:41
Just press the 'quote' button on the right hand side of the post. 
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