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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community Feb 3, 2009
Pros: Atmoshperes engrossing, great guitar noodles
Cons: Somewhat too depressing, melodies aren't always great
Summary: Disclaimer: Those looking for a brief description of the album will find what their looking for in the "Review Body" section. The section titled "Track Reviews" is meant only for those who want to read detailed descriptions of the songs, and ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 23, 2012
Pros: Hypnotic, Multi-layered, Atmospheric, Heartfelt, Instrumentation, Vocals
Cons: “Shine on You Crazy Diamond” can lose my attention.
Summary: I have a question. Is there a term for giving someone a present that you also get to enjoy? I mean, we have terms like white elephant, re-gifting, secret Santa, dirty Santa. That’s often what happens when I buy classic rock albums ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 18, 2009
Pros: One of Floyd's absolute BEST concept albums produced !
Cons: Unfortunately, Waters created most of the lyrics, still the BEST !
Summary: In 1975 a remarkable approach to digitized sensationalism was brought to the forefront of rock n roll concept album-ology: Pink Floyd’s “Wish You Were Here”. It was released September 15th 1975 but it took more than six months in ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 3, 2005
Pros: Everything
Cons: NOTHING
Summary: In 1975 Pink Floyd were house hold names and enjoying world wide success for their first time in their almost decade long career with their album Darkside Of The Moon that would go on to be one of the best selling albums of all time. ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Dec 1, 2004
Pros: Beautiful music, meaningful lyrics, most other things
Cons: Which part of masterpiece don't you understand?
Summary: This is my second Pink Floyd review, as my loyal fanbase (I wish) will know. My first was of The Wall, Pink Floyd's masterpiece (and before all the Pink Floyd-nuts tear me limb from limb, I do like Dark Side of the Moon as well). Reviewing this track by ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Sep 4, 2004
Pros: Perfectly crisp and clear production, and just Floyd's finest moment.
Cons: Absolutely nothing; the album is flawless.
Summary: Well, after a little bit of thought, I consider this my favourite Floyd album. It is more diverse than the other albums, and none of the five songs is similar to another; with the exception of Shine On You Crazy Diamond Chapters 1 and 2. Anyway; the ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 22, 2004
Pros: Pink Floyd at the height of their game and everything that entails.
Cons: Some weakish moments.
Summary: After the seemingly limitless success of Dark Side of the Moon, the once little known Pink Floyd found themselves very much in the public eye so expectations for a follow up were obviously, to say the least, intimidating. A band that had until ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 20, 2004
Pros: The music seems to carry an actual message - even without the lyrics.
Cons: Confusing Song Titles and Track order and track lengths.
Summary: Mozart was the Pink Floyd of his era - writing soulful melodramatic dalliances, as well as whimsical and fun songs. Regardless of the emotion - the musical talent was unimpeachable. Pink Floyd's 1975 album, "Wish You Were Here" demonstrates a ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 31, 2004
Pros: Do you want to know?
Cons: Be prepared
Summary: Pink Floyd sounds different in every album they have recorded. Prior 1973's Dark Side Of The Moon, they were known as an experimental, kind of a cult group. But somewhere in music history things were about to change. Dark Side Of The Moon was tight, had ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Dec 2, 2003
Pros: An amazing tribute to an ailing comrade
Cons: none come to mind
Summary: One of the seminal groups in rock history would have to be Pink Floyd. This British group has released some of the most amazing albums in rock history. They have always displayed a lyrical intensity and musical ingenuity to surprise and ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 13, 2003
Pros: Insightful lyricism, trans-like melodies, and more great guitar riffs.
Cons: Are you kidding me? This album is as near perfect as I've ever heard.
Summary: The genius of Roger Waters shines through in this amazing album written for a recently passed frie ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 31, 2003
Pros: A masterpiece from rock and roll giants. And the title track.
Cons: A few boring sections.
Summary: Last night, my apartment-mate was blasting country music into the night, a sad example of what can happen when parents never talk to their kids about that kind of thing. In an attempt to preserve as many brain cells as I could, I put Wish You Were Here ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Sep 23, 2002
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Long on moody dreamscapes, first rate musicianship, wonderful lyrics
Cons: Might take a little longer to appreciate as it is short on accessible songs
Summary: I certainly do. I was 12 years old when I first heard this album. It was a school field trip...I can't remember where we went though! Anyhow, the bus driver (in attempt to get us all to shut up) decided to put "some good music" on (his exact words). ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 30, 2002
Pros: Excellent Album that caters to the ears.
Cons: It ends. A couple more songs might have been nice.
Summary: From start to finish, "Wish You Were Here" flows from track-to-track like a slow-moving stream. There are no real pauses, just music. Though it's rarely first mentioned amongst other more mainstream Pink Floyd albums, it still ranks on top. The ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 28, 2002
Pros: Incredible guitar solos - slide and acoustic
Cons: Some songs seem a bit out of place and withdrawn
Summary: Of all of Pink Floyd’s albums, Wish You Were Here, is probably the most under-rated and yet well known album of all. Known for its somber title track and electronic feel, this album served as both a beginning and an end for the band. And yet, somehow, ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 17, 2002
Pros: Close second to "Dark Side of the Moon". Very underrated album.
Cons: Kind of droning at times, doesn't hold the attention of those not into instrumental playing.
Summary: Following up a masterpiece like "Dark Side of the Moon" is no easy task, but Pink Floyd made the most out of the opportunity. This album is highly underrated. It's one of the band's finest efforts of its career. "Have A Cigar" coyly sneers at the ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Nov 5, 2001
Pros: Great Pink Floyd album
Cons: Underrated following up Dark Side of the Moon
Summary: The question on on everyone's mind, following the 1973 release of the wildly successful Dark Side of the Moon, was what will Pink Floyd do next? When their next album was released in 1975, this being of course Wish You Were Here, many people found it to ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Sep 16, 2001
Pros: Definitely David Gilmour's best guitar works. Roger Waters' beautiful lyrics.
Cons: None.
Summary: I don't believe it gets any better than this one. The much anticipated follow up album to The Dark Side Of The Moon, Wish You Were Here is one of Pink Floyd's best works.
Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Parts I, II, and III) is a fabulous composition ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 22, 2001
Pros: David Gilmour's guitar solos and riffs, Richard Wright's keyboard solos, Roger Waters' lyrics/bass lines.....EVERYTHING!!!
Cons: How can there be any?
Summary: Before I begin, I am going to start updating my old Epinions since they were pathetic. So here is the first of my new updated Epinions and I hope you enjoy it.
Wish You Were Here is undoubtedly one of, if not, the best Pink ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 5, 2001
Pros: Beautifully composed, excellent music. Powerful vocals and lyrics.
Cons: None.
Summary: Dedicated to former member Syd Barret, who had left the group long before and now was having bad psychalogical problems, "Wish You Were Here" is known as one of Pink Floyd's most popular albums. This release has both great music, which up to this point ... read more
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