Zee Identity (not the best album of the 70s)

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In 1984 Richard Wright formerly of Pink Floyd collaborated with Fashion's Dave Harris, to create an album called Identity. They called their team "Zee." The album heavily featured the Fairlight synthesizer, giving a cold electronic sound. In some ways it sounds similar to Jethro Tull's contemporary album, Under Wraps, but more sparse. I have a higher opinion of Identity than Under Wraps. Richard Wright does not sing, although Dave Harris has a similar (but not very good) voice. Harris wrote all the lyrics and plays a little guitar here and there as well as additional keyboards. Highlights include "Confusion" and "Cuts Like a Diamond" 

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Edited by RoyFairbank - March 31 2010 at 17:44

Poll Question: What You Think?
Poll Choice	Votes	Poll Statistics
Pink Floyd Fan, Heard It, Didn't Like It	2	[10.53%]
Pink Floyd Fan, Heard It, It's Underrated	1	[5.26%]
Pink Floyd Fan, Heard It, Liked It	2	[10.53%]
Pink Floyd Fan, Haven't Heard It	14	[73.68%]
Not Major Floyd Fan, Heard It, Liked It	0	[0.00%]
Not Major Floyd Fan, Heard It, Didn't Like It	0	[0.00%]
Not Major Floyd Fan, Heard It, It's Underrated	0	[0.00%]
Not a Major Floyd Fan, Haven't Heard It	0	[0.00%]
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RoyFairbank Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: January 07 2008 Location: Somewhere Status: Offline Points: 1072	Topic: Zee Identity (not the best album of the 70s) Posted: March 31 2010 at 16:54
	In 1984 Richard Wright formerly of Pink Floyd collaborated with Fashion's Dave Harris, to create an album called Identity. They called their team "Zee." The album heavily featured the Fairlight synthesizer, giving a cold electronic sound. In some ways it sounds similar to Jethro Tull's contemporary album, Under Wraps, but more sparse. I have a higher opinion of Identity than Under Wraps. Richard Wright does not sing, although Dave Harris has a similar (but not very good) voice. Harris wrote all the lyrics and plays a little guitar here and there as well as additional keyboards. Highlights include "Confusion" and "Cuts Like a Diamond" === Edited by RoyFairbank - March 31 2010 at 17:44

Dellinger Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member VIP Member Joined: June 18 2009 Location: Mexico Status: Offline Points: 12732	Posted: March 31 2010 at 23:11
	I didn't really like this album, and I'm a Floyd fan. I guess this one's too poppy and uninspired. Even though the two songs you mentioned are some of the few I kind of liked. Another song I liked is Voices. However, the other Wright albums, Wet Dream and Broken China, those have some really beautiful moments.

someone_else Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member VIP Member Joined: May 02 2008 Location: Going Bananas Status: Offline Points: 24295	Posted: April 01 2010 at 02:41
	I heard it once, but I didn't really like it; I think it's worth about 2.5 stars. As far as I have heard it, Broken China seems to me the best part of Richard Wright's solo output.


Chris S Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: June 09 2004 Location: Front Range Status: Offline Points: 7028	Posted: April 01 2010 at 02:54
	Loved the album...great 80's sound, Rick Wright sound all over it!!! Good thread.
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