Was I really the only person the that gave this review a thumbs down? This review was a political statement than it was an actual review of the album. I give you credit for analyzing the lyrics well but that is all this review is, an analysis of the lyrics. Floyd albums have always been about flow and atmosphere along with their lyrics that are generally left open for some interpretation. The lyrics are just one part and reviewing the album based almost solely on the lyrics would lead on to believe that the greatness of this album is based on who wins the political debate, not the fact that Floyd has released some great music that can you can appreciate even if you don't like the message. We can see with bands like Rage Against the Machine that politically charged lyrics are only one part of the equation. Capturing the mood whether you agree with the lyrics or not, that is represented by quality song writing is the other.
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I don't usually read the reviews here but yeah he doesn't really discuss the music at all
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Album Rating: 4.5
little late to the party considering this review was posted in 2008
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That isn't particularly long ago, and it makes no difference anyway
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Album Rating: 4.5
I'm just saying most people don't really pay attention to criticism on their reviews from two years prior.
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Was I really the only person the that gave this review a thumbs down? This review was a political statement than it was an actual review of the album. I give you credit for analyzing the lyrics well but that is all this review is, an analysis of the lyrics. Floyd albums have always been about flow and atmosphere along with their lyrics that are generally left open for some interpretation. The lyrics are just one part and reviewing the album based almost solely on the lyrics would lead on to believe that the greatness of this album is based on who wins the political debate, not the fact that Floyd has released some great music that can you can appreciate even if you don't like the message. We can see with bands like Rage Against the Machine that politically charged lyrics are only one part of the equation. Capturing the mood whether you agree with the lyrics or not, that is represented by quality song writing is the other.
I do mention musical aspects of the album a number times in the review. Also there are several other reviews which give more than enough description of what it sounds like - the whole point of this was to shed light on its context and background, which in my opinion is far more significant than the simple composition of the album. Musically this is great, but it's not amazing - the concept of the record is what makes it a classic.
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k this is the best Floyd
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Album Rating: 4.5
nah
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Album Rating: 2.0
almost but not quite
Dogs is so fucking good though
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yeah Dogs is my favourite Floyd song
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Album Rating: 4.5
Pigs!
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Album Rating: 4.5
AND WHEN YOU LOSE CONTROL
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Album Rating: 4.5
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Album Rating: 5.0
This is too good to give a 4.5
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Album Rating: 4.5
PF's most solid album, but Wish you were here is still their best. :D
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Album Rating: 4.5
Can we just pick one PF thread?
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Album Rating: 5.0
classic
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Album Rating: 4.5
and why have I not rated this?
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Album Rating: 2.0
DOGS
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Album Rating: 4.5
I never liked this as much as their other big three albums.
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