![]() Pink Floyd is one of a handful of bands whose importance, at least in sales and popularity, cannot be overstated. Unlike the other two, though, the lineup was very stable, though Rick Wright and Syd Barrett were sacked, and Roger stormed out to the courts. Like Fleetwood Mac or the Yardbirds, Floyd went through several distinct phases in which the band could almost be considered separate entities. David Gilmour’s musicality and more journeyman lyrics possibly reflected the growing maturity of the audience. Roger Waters introduced lyrics that read like snippets of conversation mixed with the heavy use of metaphor. ![]() Syd Barrett introduced a lyrical style that suggested a lineage that can be traced through Lewis Carroll, Kenneth Grahame, Edward Lear and others. Floyd has survived the loss of two songwriters and rivalries that make the Smiths’ famous feud seem like a brief family spat. Songs that connect in real and vital ways. They are considered by some to be the cause of punk rock which its founders saw as a return to what rock and roll should be.įor others, though, Pink Floyd is a life-changing experience. Mega-Albums with long songs, bleating about the hassles of living life as a rock star. Contributors: David Lewis & Merric Davidsonįor some people, Pink Floyd represent the worst of self-indulgent, middle class, spoiled brat bloat-rock.
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