Obscured by Pink Floyd
by Mother Nature's Son

Pink Floyd, the band that took the concept of the album as an experience in itself to a new level. With a clear focus on the sound experience, Pink Floyd have arguably had a huge influence on ambient artists or at least inspired regular bands to incorporate a more atmospheric sound to their music. Pink Floyd are my friends whenever I feel there's no meaning with life, it feels like they have undergone the same doubtful thoughts about existence in general. A timeless band that has tried to reach out more than quite possibly any other band!

• Chart updated: 01/09/2015 16:45
• (Created: 11/24/2013 13:21).
• Chart size: 17 albums.

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The Wall 

 Pink Floyd

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Ooh, babe! "The Wall" is such a wall of over-delivery, but without ever coming across as annoying, embarrassing or as an unintended joke. The music changes from fragile to thunderous and back again countless times with a steady build-up during the whole album until the wall is finally torn down by the end. Never before have emotions been expressed so boldly and never before has an album moved me so much, simply an epic concept album that never stops blowing your mind! Add to this some of the strongest nostalgic memories and you have a clear almost #1 favourite of all time.

Favourite tracks: "In the Flesh?", "Mother", "Nobody Home" & "Comfortably Numb" [First added to this chart: 12/27/2013]

Year of Release:

1979

Appears in:

2,251 charts

Rank Score:

24,786

Rank in 1979:

2

Rank in 1970s:

7

Overall Rank:

32

Average Rating:

 87 (3,508 votes)

Comments:

269

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The Dark Side Of The Moon 

 Pink Floyd

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It's all about time these days. Time and existence. Why can't I go back in time? :(

Favourite tracks: "Time" & "Brain Damage" [First added to this chart: 12/27/2013]

Year of Release:

1973

Appears in:

4,140 charts

Rank Score:

59,226

Rank in 1973:

1

Rank in 1970s:

1

Overall Rank:

2

Average Rating:

 92 (5,343 votes)

Comments:

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The Division Bell 

 Pink Floyd

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Pink Floyd recycling the recipe from their classic 70s era once again. As usual, it's larger than life in a beautiful, melancholic way. Among all the great instrumentals of their career, "Marooned" here takes the cake for me. Even those who aren't too excited about the album gotta admit that "High Hopes" was a very proper farewell from one of the most important bands of all time.

Favourite tracks: "Marooned" & "A Great Day for Freedom" [First added to this chart: 12/27/2013]

Year of Release:

1994

Appears in:

491 charts

Rank Score:

2,907

Rank in 1994:

18

Rank in 1990s:

98

Overall Rank:

582

Average Rating:

 74 (1,185 votes)

Comments:

62

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Wish You Were Here 

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I must confess that Pink Floyd's second most highly praised album was a big disappointment for such a long time. To me, it felt like an unsuccesful attempt to match or even surpass "The Dark Side of the Moon". It did neither, but today I understand it's perfection yet another time. I especially love the mystifying atmospheric transitions between the songs. "Shine On You Crazy Diamond" is an impressive piece and an interesting idea to split up the song in two, but I still think the title track is a little overpraised.

Favourite tracks: "Welcome to the Machine" & "Have a Cigar" [First added to this chart: 12/27/2013]

Year of Release:

1975

Appears in:

3,012 charts

Rank Score:

44,141

Rank in 1975:

1

Rank in 1970s:

2

Overall Rank:

5

Average Rating:

 91 (4,069 votes)

Comments:

314

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Animals 

 Pink Floyd

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We're all just animals! There's a really pessimistic, bitter tone to the album, but also loads of instrumental beauty with occasional singing. It can really suck you in and leave you drained for hope. Powerful stuff!

Favourite tracks: "Pigs (Three Different Ones)" & "Sheep" [First added to this chart: 12/27/2013]

Year of Release:

1977

Appears in:

1,764 charts

Rank Score:

22,447

Rank in 1977:

2

Rank in 1970s:

8

Overall Rank:

34

Average Rating:

 88 (2,817 votes)

Comments:

202

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Meddle 

 Pink Floyd

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"Echoes" might be the best song in Pink Floyd's whole career and "Seamus" might be the worst. And they decided to put those two songs right next to each other! Hmm...

To those who say the album's all about "Echoes": "One of These Days" is a great atmospheric instrumental, "A Pillow of Winds" is one of the most soothing folk songs out there, "Fearless" has a great riff and "San Tropez" is a delightfully breezy jazzer.

Favourite tracks: "A Pillow of Winds" & "Echoes" [First added to this chart: 12/27/2013]

Year of Release:

1971

Appears in:

1,124 charts

Rank Score:

8,826

Rank in 1971:

8

Rank in 1970s:

41

Overall Rank:

163

Average Rating:

 84 (1,996 votes)

Comments:

103

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A Momentary Lapse Of Reason 

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Signs of life without Roger Waters. This is Pink Floyd learning to fly all over again with Roger Waters no longer controlling the band. The ambient textures and instrumental journeys are in front once again, all in all a welcome return to the older days of Pink Floyd with especially "The Dark Side of the Moon" coming to mind.

Favourite tracks: "Signs of Life" & "Learning to Fly" [First added to this chart: 12/27/2013]

Year of Release:

1987

Appears in:

290 charts

Rank Score:

1,087

Rank in 1987:

30

Rank in 1980s:

242

Overall Rank:

1,567

Average Rating:

 68 (720 votes)

Comments:

29

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The Final Cut 

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Maybe a little unfortunate to call it "The Final Cut" since it actually sounds like songs from "The Wall" that didn't make the final cut. The biggest difference compared to "The Wall" is the high number of slow ballads and sparser use of David Gilmour's solos. On the other hand, Roger Waters seems to have become even more the focal point of the band. It gets a little too drowsy here and there, but otherwise quality music as you know Pink Floyd (Roger Waters). Thanks for now, Roger!

Favourite tracks: "The Post War Dream", "The Gunner's Dream" & "The Final Cut" [First added to this chart: 12/27/2013]

Year of Release:

1983

Appears in:

404 charts

Rank Score:

2,220

Rank in 1983:

12

Rank in 1980s:

116

Overall Rank:

779

Average Rating:

 71 (1,037 votes)

Comments:

72

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A Saucerful Of Secrets 

 Pink Floyd

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Let there be more light with this saucerful of secrets. The psychedelic visions are still present here on Pink Floyd's second album, but as a result of Syd Barrett's disappearing role as main songwriter and frontman, the songs are much less silly and freaked out, ultimately replaced with a dreamier, darker and more cosmic flow. This is Pink Floyd starting to sound a lot more like... Pink Floyd!

Favourite tracks: "Remember a Day" & "See-Saw" [First added to this chart: 12/27/2013]

Year of Release:

1968

Appears in:

559 charts

Rank Score:

2,780

Rank in 1968:

12

Rank in 1960s:

72

Overall Rank:

607

Average Rating:

 77 (1,131 votes)

Comments:

52

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The Piper At The Gates Of Dawn 

 Pink Floyd

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Childish fairytale-like pop tunes put to crazy psychedelia and earth-shattering freak-outs. Pink Floyd were a band from another dimension even at the very beginning. I don't think the greatest member Pink Floyd ever had was Syd Barrett, but there's no doubt about just how much he was the main source of inspiration for the band, even many years after his disappearance. A fascinating interstellar overdrive of an album!

Favourite tracks: "Flaming" & "Interstellar Overdrive" [First added to this chart: 12/27/2013]

Year of Release:

1967

Appears in:

1,212 charts

Rank Score:

8,907

Rank in 1967:

8

Rank in 1960s:

28

Overall Rank:

161

Average Rating:

 81 (2,014 votes)

Comments:

119

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85/100  !	06/15/2017 11:59	LedZep	1,103	84/100
80/100  !	09/02/2014 16:38	Nickie	489	79/100
75/100  !	08/31/2014 14:57	BlueNote	92	74/100
85/100  !	01/04/2014 21:20	NickVolos	112	92/100

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From LedZep 06/15/2017 12:00 | #192640

Everyone has a different PF list, but I like the descriptions

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From NickVolos 01/04/2014 21:22 | #99828

My order would have been very different but the music still remains the same: beautiful.

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