| Pink Floyd followed the commercial breakthrough of Dark Side of the Moon with Wish You Were Here, a loose concept album about and dedicated to their founding member Syd Barrett. The record unfolds gradually, as the jazzy textures of "Shine On You Crazy Diamond" reveal its melodic motif, and in its leisurely pace, the album shows itself to be a warmer record than its predecessor. Musically, it's arguably even more impressive, showcasing the group's interplay and David Gilmour's solos in particular. And while it's short on actual songs, the long, winding soundscapes are constantly enthralling.
Columbia, 1975
Produced by: Pink Floyd
Members: Roger Waters, David Gilmour, Nick Mason, Rick Wright
Recorded at Abbey Road
Engineered by Brian Humphries
Assisted by Peter James
Thanks to Bernie Caulder & Phil Taylor
Sleeve Design & Photography by Hipgnosis, assisted by Peter Christopherson, Jeff Smith, Howard Bartrop, and Richard Manning
Dye transfers by Combined Graphics and Simon Bell
Graphics by George Hardie, NTA
Roy Harper: lead vocals on "Have A Cigar"
Dick Parry: saxophone on "Shine On You Crazy Diamond" |