David Gilmour Luck And Strange Album Review

[@Mhantrax]

First of all, thank you for the review. I emjoyed it. For me, this album is top notch! However, a few things are needed to really connect with this album: 1. Headphones. A must to be able to hear the engineering nuances, of which there are many. 2. Lots of time with zero distractions. Play it start to finish. Listen actively, not passively. 3. Knowledge that this is a conceptually crafted album. The songs may not connect as breakless, but they definitely connect. This is developed with a theme that highly connects the entire album. If someone speaks of this song or that song and never talks about the album in its entirety, I have to wonder what they are missing. 4. You must have musical empathy. Some have it. Some don't. This is a highly personal album. A 78 yrar old man is exploring life, death and meaning through lyrics and music. If you dont FEEL that, then there's not much I can do for you. You know musical empathy when you see someone tear up, or become so involved that the world around them disappears. In psychology we call it entering the flow. Historically (evolutionary) I feel it is has been a helpful trait within humans to help them feel connected as a group; think of tribal celebrations with various primal instruments and rhythms. People who celebrate together stay together. 5. An open mind. If you already type casted Gilmour (stealing his right to develop as an artist through exploration and development), then you have already decided. So move on with your life please. Stop trashing this amazing human and musician. You are not worthy.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Wow this is a fantastic response. I haven't heard it thru headphones, but I crank it thru my vintage stereo system with 5 speakers, though I don't have the surround version of the album. I forget that people don't listen to complete albums or are passive. I'm not. I play albums thru and really take them in...and over time. I've heard this album probably close to 8 times in a week. I haven't analyzed the lyrics. I rarely do. I'm more musical, more melodic. I love your "entering the flow". What a great line and I totally relate. My family knows when music really affects me. I call it the Chill Factor. The ultimate is actually crying / tears. and yes it happens on occasion. By the way just heard album came in at #1 in the UK again. Very impressive. Wonderful album. Thanks so much.

[@hastingsbnsfnscalemodeler8594]

Live at Gdańsk is one of the best live albums ever.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

I do love his live albums too.

[@robertbanas4551]

Byłem, widziałem🥰. David to diament. Płyta cudowna. Pozdrawiam z Polski.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@robertbanas4551 He sure is. So cool that you were there. Greetings back to Poland.

[@hawkeye50]

Your review is spot on. It's a strong album. I, too, wanted many of the songs to continue. All the songs are very good. Luck and Strange/Scattered are awesome. Between Two Points is incredible. I am looking forward to Romany's solo album.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@hawkeye50 thanks so much. I’m looking forward to it too

[@shauncronin3961]

Got mine on vinyl

[@shauncronin3961]

Got mine on vinyl

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@shauncronin3961 Is it a double vinyl with the bonus tracks - Yes I Have Ghosts and the 14 minute Barn Jam?

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@shauncronin3961 Is it a double vinyl with the bonus tracks Yes I Have Ghosts and the 14 minute Barn jam?

[@ronalaurence3075]

Great review of a great album! It’s my favorite solo LP by David Gilmour. I’ve listened to it a lot since its release, and “Between Two Points” always haunts me after each listen. I know you’re not much of a lyrics person, but I think you would be short changing yourself if you didn’t give the lyrics on this album the attention they deserve. They really take the music listening experience to the next level - as all really good lyrics do. Few guitarists play solos as tasty as Gilmour. He practically sweeps me off my feet.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Yea - his wife Polly is quite the talent. And contrary to some critics, especially Waters, Polly and David make quite the team. Glad you love the album as well.

[@bkbcpa]

Great review Alan, always liked Gilmour's playing, very tasteful player, never wastes a note.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@bkbcpa thanks. So well said. Doesn’t overplay. Just plays those warm emotional licks when needed.

[@markspooner1224]

I hadn't quite decided whether or not to buy this one but I think your review has pushed me over the edge!

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@markspooner1224 I really do love it Mark. Hope I don’t steer you wrong but I think you will love it if you enjoy Gilmour.

[@markspooner1224]

@@TheAlanRosenbergShow I've now ordered it and I'm sure I'll love it!

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@markspooner1224 let me know what you think of it.

[@steevenfrost]

as an aside; Gilmour mentioned in an interview, that Black Cat is what he calls his Strat.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@steevenfrost oh I didn’t know that. Very cool. Thanks.

[@louissaraiva2296]

Alan nice review of Luck and Strange. Will have to pick it up on CD 💿 I’m looking forward to seeing him at MSG in November 😊

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Lucky you to get tickets - unbelievable how fast sold out. (and how expensive the tickets are). Enjoy.

[@kwinsc9273]

An instant classic. Highly recommend the Atmos Blu-ray.... It's an immersive joy! I also think these are the best Samson lyrics of his solo works. They work very well with these songs. The length of the album is perfect it keeps the attention from becoming to end..

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@kwinsc9273 I completely agree with you. I don’t have the Atmos version. Was very expensive but no doubt it’s amazing. I’ll get it eventually. Thanks

[@kwinsc9273]

Definitely worth it. Enjoy!​@@TheAlanRosenbergShow

[@shaunbyrne9037]

David did a more or less full show shake down in Brighton England last Friday . Clips on KZbin from some of the lucky few to get tickets .

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Watched a couple of clips. From what I saw - sure sounded good. Not surprised though. Watched a previous officially released rehearsal and was fantastic.

[@rcpsammy7186]

I heard it on Spotify and was relieved I saved my money. On the flip side I got the new album by Jon Anderson and the Band Geeks, and it is absolutely remarkable. The album is praised across the board, so I'm not just blowing smoke. This one? I was one and done.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Wow - surprising. I really love it. I have heard fantastic things about the new Jon Anderson album.

[@rcpsammy7186]

​@@TheAlanRosenbergShow I considered going to see the show in NY, til he said he would play less PF and all of this. The crowd won't be too happy, I don't think, if they can't hear those old hits.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@rcpsammy7186 the five nyc shows are pretty much sold out. And the cost was crazy. But we’re like instant sellouts. He’s since announced he will play classic Waters era Floyd on the tour.

[@rcpsammy7186]

​@TheAlanRosenbergShow smart move. I saw the last tour and he had a full arena screaming to stop playing that Rattle That Lock stuff, and when he flipped the switch and play PF, the crowd woke up. I traveled to Toronto for that. Almost went the night after, but stuffs expensive anymore.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@rcpsammy7186 way out of my price league.

[@derhandtrommler]

I think you're right, Alan. I come and go on Gilmour's solo stuff, but this one intrigues me. Not what I expected.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@derhandtrommler it’s also a grower. Loving it more and more as I keep listening

[@martinstarnes2237]

Somewhere in the comments here someone asked if Robert Wyatt played on the album, and I mentioned that I was a bigger Wyatt fan than Gilmour, for my sins. Curiously I have just discovered a Gilmour version of Comfortably Numb on KZbin with Wyatt doing the vocals from circa 2007 that you might consider checking out, and if you are unaware of Wyatt's version of Elvis Costello's Shipbuilding (about the Falklands War) then you are missing out on one of the great anti-war songs of all, IMO. Which I may have mentioned before............

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Thanks Martin - yea Wyatt's version of Shipbuilding is a classic - In fact I guess it's the definitive version of Shipbuilding. I've never heard that version of Comfortably Numb - thats for the referral - awesome.

[@martinstarnes2237]

@@TheAlanRosenbergShow I liked the fact they were clearly enjoying themselves.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@martinstarnes2237 Yes

[@jasonpp1973]

Was out at Target yesterday get a few things I needed and surprisingly found the new DG cd on the racks. Even better I had enough Target Circle bucks to get it free! Gonna give it a spin today!

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Enjoy - surprised they had it. But I guess they know it's gonna be a big seller. Let us know what you think of it.

[@andreakrumpelman8563]

Just got back from my first listen...holy molly. The sound quality is at another level..smooth and sharp. The songs are easily the best since Dark side of the Moon, and Roger Waters solo Amused to Death. The CD is all you need

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Thanks so much. Was debating getting the Blu-Ray with atmos, but glad I just went for the CD. Glad you love it as much as me.

[@giovannicaprini7780]

A perfect review Alan

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Thank you so much - I really appreciate it.

[@martinstarnes2237]

My 'stepson', although I don't suppose he has ever considered himself as such, happens to be a sound engineer, and he also happened to bring me a Luck & Strange tour jacket today. As always, it's not what you know, it's who you know! Lol!

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

wow Martin. thats so awesome. congrats. So true. I don't think I ever knew anybody..lol.

[@stevehord144]

Great review man. Agree with every word. Cheers 🍺

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@stevehord144 thanks so much. Big cheers back.

[@jasonpp1973]

Just spun it, "A" rating and 5 stars from me. Spinning now again! Gilmour's Strat is instantly recognizable, the mark of a stellar artist IMO. Album of the Year, wouldn't it be great if it got Grammy Album if the Year.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

That would be great - more realistic would be best Rock album - probably a shoe in since there's not too many of those anymore.

[@jimdonoghue7808]

David Gilmour has created a very English rural form of Rock and I love it ! 😍 😊🎉

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Yea - me too. I do find this album the most Floyd like of his solo albums.

[@douglasweston126]

Hi Alan - OK, to start with I am a massive Floyd fan, have ALL their stuff and most of David's solo albums. I've streamed this album a couple of times, and am yet to really make my mind up. Don't all these artists say when they release a new album - "Its the best I've ever done" !! lolol. Its certainly got that Gilmour / Floyd guitar all over it that's for sure. BUT - after such a long time since his last album you would think he could have put more than 30+ minutes of new music on an album - right ?? Am not asking for 60 or 70 minutes, but really - two of the tracks, are very short, fair enough - not a problem as such, and the title track is mostly from 2007 !! The bonus track - well the jam's got a nice feel to it, but it really doesnt take off - it just drifts along and could quite easily be a taped loop. SO - there really isnt exactly a lot of NEW music here - I know he likes it a lot, but they all say that. I'll listen to it some more and have a think. "On An Island" my favourite Gilmour solo album. Cya Alan - Doug PS Jon Anderson - streamed his new one a couple of times - again not sure. The lyrics are a bit tweee - but its got YES all over it. At least its got about 60 minutes of NEW music, that's great. Again I'll stream it a few more times. Big YES fan also Lololol Cya

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

The new Gilmour is 61 minutes - take away the 14 minute jam and still have 47 minutes. Yea Yes I Have Ghosts was a previously released single from a few years ago, but wasn't on an album and few had it, so I've no problem with it on the album as a bonus track. The the title track was built from the jam, but is totally different in that its a song. It's actually fascinating to hear both - the song is new, the jam is old but far from the same thing Doug. I'll take the 46 minutes of "new" songs. They're all top quality in my view. And yea, most Floyd like solo album from Gilmour.

[@davidkunzli680]

The electricity is back on after Hurricane Francine. Listened to music on a battery operated portable CD player for the event. Not much of a fan of solo albums by Pink Floyd members. Between cleaning up outside sessions this weekend, I will be listening to the new Faces at the BBC box set. Looking forward to it.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Was thinking about you. I'm so glad you survived. Looked bad on the news. Funny I don't have a big desire to get the Faces BBC box. Let me know how it is. I don't listen to The Faces that much, though of course I have a bunch of their stuff.

[@jasonpp1973]

We're getting hit with 3 to 4 days of precip here on the east coast, stay safe and dry.

[@davidkunzli680]

​@@jasonpp1973Francine is playing havoc all over the country. I hope you don't get any flooding from the rain. I have been seeing all the bad weather the remnants of Francine has been causing all over the country. Hurricane season can't get over soon enough!

[@perrygoddard1520]

Hi Mate. Great review. I'm sold. A quick one for you. I'm tempted to get the "Goats Head Soup" cd super deluxe set. How highly do you rate the live discs? Mick Taylor is still my favourite lead player with them and there is a serious shortage of "official" live Mick Taylor discs. Also the book sounds nice. Thanks Perry

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

I just checked and the super deluxe GHS box is like $80 bucks on Amazon. I think for that price it's worth it. With the Stones, their boxsets, to me, are more sizzle than steak. They look really good but not a lot of great musical stuff compared to other mega boxsets. You get the New Stereo Mix, And the rarities disc. You get a Blu Ray with surround Atmos of GHS and three videos. And you get the live Brussels Affair which is a fantastic amazing Live Stones album. So yea, for the $80 bucks worth it. If you ever get it let me know what you think.

[@perrygoddard1520]

Well pulled the trigger for Goats Head super deluxe. £84 on Amazon here. But on the Stones site £59! Might be worth sharing this? No review until December 25th earliest I'm afraid 😂

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@perrygoddard1520 Looking forward to your review. Wow - cheaper on the Stones site - that's a shocker. I hope you enjoy it.

[@jasonpp1973]

Like all of his prior albums, On an Island is my fave of the lot. Does the new album have Robert Wyatt on cornet this time? I like his solo stuff. Not a fan of Roger Waters weird concept solo stuff, with the exception of Amused to Death. I like what Nick Mason is doing with his Saucerful of Secrets band covering pre Moon PF, I have the cd/dvd set. His solo album from the 80s is pretty cool too. Never heard the solo album by Rick Wright.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

I had two Wright's solo albums - Broken China and Wet Dream - thought they were just ok. No didn't see Robert Wyatt listed anywhere. Thanks.

[@jasonpp1973]

@@TheAlanRosenbergShow Robert Wyatt was a drummer, before he got paralyzed over 50 years ago from a wall through a window. A great drummer at that!

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@jasonpp1973 Yea - was a sad story for sure but released some good solo material afterwards.

[@martinstarnes2237]

@@TheAlanRosenbergShow Much bigger Robert Wyatt fan here than a Gilmour fan, I must say. Wyatt's version of Elvis Costello's Shipbuilding, for example, is quite brilliant. Although I shall be passing by Gilmour's houseboat/studio where this new album was recorded when I visit some friends the day after tomorrow.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@martinstarnes2237 How cool is that - passing by his houseboat studio. by the way Martin - last night I GOT YOUR PACKAGE. This is amazing. I love your letter and your story and the gig list - so right up my alley. And the PINK FLOYD KNEBWORTH Ticket stub. If it's ok with you I would like to show this in my next haul video - this is very special, I'm very excited and THANKS THANKS for your generosity. Really thanks so much.

[@jasonpp1973]

My new DG solo album rating: L&S Island Rattle Face Self titled

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@jasonpp1973 awesome. L&S #1 very cool. No argument from me. I am a fan of About Face though a bit dated. Great songs though.

[@vernonsmith6965]

David Gilmore is still my hero but I have to say it's not because of luck and strange I have to be honest it's because of his pink Floyd years and a couple of his solo album s but to me it's a very good effort taking into consideration his age but not in the league of dark side of the moon

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Thanks - well I don't think its in the league of Dark Side Of The Moon. I really like / in some cases love all his solo albums. I think this may be my favorite of his solo albums - and that's quite an accomplishment.

[@kentishmale1969]

Interesting point that came to me after you mentioned him, is Steve Gadd the greatest American Rock/Pop drummer of them all ?? (Not including the great Jazz or Big Band drummers of the past)

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Greatest is always tough to choose - so many amazing players, but to me can't imagine many better and he was so well respected from everyone. Amazing drummer.

[@jasonpp1973]

Some Gadd tasty licks are on the songs Aja, and 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover (funny because the song only mentions 5 ways).

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@jasonpp1973 Lol - funny never thought of that. Yea Gadd was amazing back then - probably still is. He used to play Late In The Evening with four sticks - two in each hand.

[@jasonpp1973]

@@TheAlanRosenbergShow Bonham did the same, on Four Sticks of course, lol.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@jasonpp1973 yea. That is true.

[@thomaswery3087]

I'm getting mine on Saturday.Looked like you had a smirk on your face and I'm thinking your wife was giving you a hard time Alan lol

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

No not at all - just really tired - long day.

[@thomaswery3087]

@@TheAlanRosenbergShow Another great review Alan looking forward to getting mine

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@thomaswery3087 Thanks - let me know what you think of it.

[@thomaswery3087]

@@TheAlanRosenbergShow will do my friend

[@joejenkins3595]

Not that familiar with Gilmour's solo career. I will give it a listen.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Hope you like it. If you're a Gilmour fan, I think you'll love it.

[@Larrybabbin1957]

Are you going to a Gilmour show?

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Ticket prices way out of my league and sold out so fast. I'm still blown away by the demand of this tour. I mean I know it's David Gilmour but he used to play Radio City and like one night at the Garden. This was astonishing. And at those ticket prices no less. Amazing.

[@Larrybabbin1957]

@@TheAlanRosenbergShow Prices insane and yeah I also can’t believe the demand. However maybe much of the demand was ticket brokers??!! I’ll be curious what third parties drop to night of….

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

@@Larrybabbin1957 yea I'll be looking at it. Definitely for me one of the most shocking in demand ticket sales openers. Maybe because its such a limited tour and people will be travelling to it? I don't know.

[@douglasweston126]

Me again Alan - LOLOL. Just thinking !! Gilmour's got that gorgeous house boat recording studio on the Thames, plus access to any studio in the world. He's got guitars galore and everything else you could possibly want - and he can only put together 30+ minutes of (not even new) music after 9 years ????????????????? Sorry - thats not good enough for someone of his standing in the music business. What does he do with himself? Me thinks he's got lazy - 9 F...IN years for barely 30 minutes of music lolol. I'll always love the guy, but ....Sorry to go on. A but a bit like Neil Young, poor music these days and I dont buy his stuff anymore. Again - love the guy, but .... Cya Doug

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

...Neil Young is the opposite Doug - he releases everything. Virtually impossible to keep up. Seems like every month or so another Neil Young release. And I agree - quality control out the window. I guess Neil feels get it out while I'm alive. I don't think Gilmour actually had plans to release a new album. Just sllllooowwwly over time had some stuff and then he and Polly said we got something here. I actually think it's a tremendous album. Yes it's relatively short - a little over 45 minutes, but I don't mind. For me perfect length of an album (from the vinyl days). Perhaps could've been cheaper because of the length, but yea...I'm loving it. Doug.

[@johnnyringo9759]

I'm not understanding all the great reviews for this album. It's 43 min of elevator music. Boring and nothing special. People overly praise all legacy artists. He could have spent 43 min farting and everyone on the internet would give it five stars!!!

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Wow - gotta say I'm loving it, in fact it's even growing on me more. We all have our own ears and like what we like. Perhaps you don't like David Gilmour singing, signature guitar playing and overall sound? But for someone who likes David Gilmour and later day Floyd like Momentary Lapse Of Reason and The Division Bell, I think this is a fantastic album...lush, melodic, wonderful guitar playing including acoustics and electrics and wonderful dynamics throughout.

[@TheAlanRosenbergShow]

Hi, I answered this in your other comment. Sorry you don't like it. Wondering if you're a fan of David Gilmour or later day Pink Floyd - Momentary Lapse Of Reason and The Division Bell. If so, it's very surprising to me that you don't love this album. I love it and it's actually even getter better the more I hear it.