Pink Floyd - The Endless River (2 LP, 2014)
- LP
- 2 piece(s)
- 2014
- 21 tracks
- 1 uur, 5 min
- progressive rock
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This box set includes a CD, a DVD, a book, and three postcards. Ultimately, the music is what counts. If you're hoping for something fresh, groundbreaking, or unique in this collection, you might be let down. While it was a collaborative creative effort, each track feels like a Pink Floyd song you've heard before. You'll catch hints of "Wish You Were Here," "The Wall," "Dark Side Of The Moon," and even, unexpectedly, "A Saucer Full Of Secrets." Although this collection is essentially a rehash of their post-Syd Barrett work, it's not an unpleasant listen. The tracks feel more like jams than polished songs, and some parts seem weak because of that, but overall, I enjoyed this set more than Pink Floyd's post-Roger Waters studio albums. They gave Richard Wright more creative control, and you can really hear his influence. Wright was a major part of Pink Floyd's sound, and this collection proves it. If you're a fan of Pink Floyd's older music, you should find a cheap CD copy and enjoy it. As mentioned earlier, this box set comes with a DVD, some postcards, and a photo book. One of the postcards is a cool hologram, but the other two are boring, and the book is just photos of the three remaining band members. In the end, it's the music that matters, and even though it's unoriginal, it sounds more like Pink Floyd than anything they've released since the mid-1970s.
I'm still puzzled as to why they chose to put out these tracks as a standalone album; honestly, they'd have been better off including them in the 2014 re-release of "The Division Bell." That would've made more sense and maybe given them the attention they deserve. As it stands, this collection feels like a bunch of leftovers, random bits, and second-rate attempts to recreate that classic Pink Floyd vibe. It's not terrible (it could've been a lot worse), but don't go in with high hopes. If you keep your expectations in check, you'll find some decent moments in songs like "It's What We Do", "Skins", "Unsung", "Eyes To Pearls" and ---- "Sum" ----> my favorite track in this bunch.
Well, after what felt like an eternity, my double deluxe vinyl and the standard CD finally showed up. I haven't opened the vinyl yet and reckon I'll keep it sealed since the CD sounds absolutely fantastic. I'm a vinyl guy at heart, but I'm not a big fan of double albums with all that side-flipping business. The music is immersive, filling the room with layers of sound. It's exactly what I hoped it would be. The tunes are quite enjoyable. As for the lyrics, Samson's contribution is painfully dull, but luckily, it's only one track, and it's the last one at that, so it's easy to skip. This album seems perfect for blasting while doing chores or working on a song. The CD's sound quality is top-notch, some of the best I've heard. It's kinda neat having a sealed vinyl copy. I'm curious about the inner sleeve, but I might just check it out on someone else's copy someday.
This European version (I've got Variant 1) is remarkably quiet, not a single crackle across all four sides. It's easily one of the best-sounding records in my collection. I'm really fond of the matte gatefold cover and the booklet, the music is gentle, refined and full of emotion. A fantastic release.
After giving this album a spin, I've gotta say it's precisely what you'd anticipate from a bunch of Pink Floyd's ambient instrumental leftovers. If you're anything like me, that's a good thing. There's some bits that really rock, other parts that meander a bit, and one track featuring old man Gilmour's distinctive crooning. But overall, it's a Pink Floyd album packed with fresh material, masterfully produced, and that's what makes it stand out.
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