Piper at the Gates of Dawn - Pink Floyd Album Reviews

[@teddyfurstman1997]

Both Sgt. Pepper and Piper still hold up as best Sixties Psychedelic albums. Both The Beatles and Pink Floyd are my idols.

[@frommetoyou1981]

Mine too. 1. The Beatles 2. Pink Floyd.

[@julesotis13]

I would make a case for the Stones her majesties being a pretty terrific pyschadelic album and unfairly maligned...just tossing that in the ring lol..I know that's a minority opinion but I'm used to that

[@descendingforth]

@@julesotis13 I completely agree. I feel like that record often gets overshadowed by the other great records of the psychedelic era such as the aforementioned Sgt Pepper's, Pet Sounds and Piper. I think the Stones played as much of an important role on that sound as The Beatles, Pink Floyd, The Beach Boys.

[@julesotis13]

I just tsle it as the haters are missing out on a gem. Some of the lyrics are amazing and the wall of sound with the steady stones joie de vivre makes it stand out in many ways from other trippy albums...

[@godetonter4764]

The Seeds - Future was also good, if you can get past Sky Saxon's nasal Vocals

[@descendingforth]

It may not be the best Floyd record but it sure is a psychedelic rock masterpiece.

[@zzebowa]

It is the best, by some margin. If it wasnt for this album, Pink Floyd wouldnt exist.

[@descendingforth]

@@zzebowa It sure is their most important record but definitely not their best. It created their unique sound that without, they wouldn't of been able to create Meddle, Dark Side Of The Moon, Wish You Were Here, Animals and The Wall. So a very important record but not their best or most acclaimed.

[@descendingforth]

@@zzebowa Just because it's you're favourite Floyd record doesn't mean it's considered "their best".

[@zzebowa]

@@descendingforth Who the hell said my opinion is a democracy? It is their best album, that is my opinion. I dont care what others think.

[@wr7662]

I hate it. Call the cops.

[@johnspokus]

For me..........this is one of the greatest, most groundbreaking albums of all time. Nothing else quite sounds like it..........5/5.

[@mcadminbro2139]

Honestly listen to flaming over and over again and the album will make sense at some point. The whimsicality mixed with how gorgeous the instrumentation is really sells this album for me. Flaming is the perfect song.

[@hatujemeletsplayeryheskyce6460]

The noise at the end of bike represents the room of musical tunes.

[@SKYSAW59]

Not quite.. ''Most of them are Clockwork''

[@archiet2205]

One of my favourite records of all time and my favourite floyd record. I’ve heard syd Barrets stuff get quite a bit of slate by some people, often Americans who say they don’t like it or it’s messy or whatever. Ultimately I think it’s fair enough, mainly because I wouldn’t expect them to understand most of barrets catalogue. As someone that is from the uk, I find barrets stuff relatable in a strange way. The whimsical and psychedelic nature of his lyrics that are written in a very English style and feel are idyllic and I’d struggle to see how Americans in particular could relate. Barret wrote what was important to him and people often forget that. I’m not slating Americans here at all and I understand that many love his work but I think his work immediately becomes more personal and relatable when you’ve grown up with many of the material he writes about. Shine on you crazy diamond

[@alexvernon7456]

I totally agree, I’m from the uk too. Scarecrow literally takes me back to my childhood, having long walks in rural england. Later Floyd is so easily relatable (money, time, etc), that’s partially why it’s so universally accessible, whereas Syds Floyd isn’t like that

[@archiet2205]

@@alexvernon7456 ye exactly. Barret always managed to encapsulate the whimsy and magic of childhood in such a clever way. Many songs like ‘scarecrow’ as u mentioned and ‘apples and oranges’ were influenced by his childhood spent in the sunny Fens of Cambridgeshire and it makes for an uncanny, English and childlike experience

[@buecar]

Opposite for me as an American, one of the reasons they are my #1 band. There are songs for all emotions across their whole catalogue, I feel if I had to pick 1 band to listen to for the rest of my life and nothing else, its them. The studio vibes and live vibes too, so many levels! Stay safe over there Archie!

[@stephendavis5530]

@@alexvernon7456 I love The Scarecrow. By the way, does anyone know what that weird instrument is that loops with the fingerpicking guitar and the acoustic guitar outro? It has a real weird vibe! 🤔

[@rasj1020]

piper is a masterpiece/the greatest pf lp to this day. piper/sgt. pepper and are you experienced the 3 greatest psychedelic rock lp's of '67 and still untouched by anyone in 2022.

[@rasj1020]

@Christoffer Sjöheim yea good choice mmt

[@francohuaro5331]

@Christoffer Sjöheim W

[@carl_anderson9315]

Yeeeesss!!!! I remember discussing the other day about the best 60s bands. We were talking about The Beatles, Mamas & Papas, The Doors, Hendrix Experience, Kinks, etc. When I mentioned Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin they jumped and said “those are 70s bands!”. Excuse me? Piper At The Gates of Dawn (1967), More and Ummagumma (1969), Led Zeppelin I and II (both 1969). Hello?

[@Appelman_1]

Don't forget Floyds best album, a saucerful of secrets 1968

[@KittyToothSalad]

Not everything on Piper works by conventional or modern standards, but it still holds up due to it's sheer inventiveness and uniqueness. It doesn't sound like any other album in existence. And, love Syd Barrett or hate him, there would have never been a Pink Floyd without him, and the world of experimental and psychedelic music would have had a long way to go without his contribution. So for that he deserves our gratitude.

[@ChromeDestiny]

I recommend the mono mix of this album, I always liked it fine anyway but I started liking it far more once I heard the mono mix.

[@chuckdeiss8792]

This might be my favorite Pink Floyd album. Astronomy Domine - a classic! Lucifer Sam - I love the groove of it so much! Matilda Mother - starts like a fairy tale but gets deeper. Flaming - No fair, you can't hear me. Almost a nursery rhyme. Pow R. Toc H. - another great groove. Take up Thy Stethoscope and Walk - Okay, this one I could skip. Interstellar Overdrive - Another all time classic, love it, so funky. The Gnome - another fairytale. Chapter 24 - I love the tones on this one. The Scarecrow - Another song invoking a nursery rhyme. Bike!!! - Probably my favorite Pink Floyd song, I just love it!! I know a mouse and he hasn't got a house.

[@theselector4733]

And his name is Gerald 😆. GENIUS!!!!!

[@longtallshorty5791]

@@theselector4733, how is that genius? In ANY way whatsoever? Syd Barrett was an absolute joke.

[@rhwinner]

If Piper had been recorded with modern production and sound, there would be no question as to it's greatness. As it is, it has the best lyrics of any Floyd album, and the journey it takes the listener on, from the opening space rock jam to a roomful of clanging clocks, is still a helluva trip.

[@Dhips.]

They really were ahead of there time, limited by technology. It's interesting they never used more synths in the 80s when that hot more popular.

[@Biscuit553598]

I don’t care what anyone says Pipers In a FANTASTIC album. It’s one of my favorite Floyd albums.

[@porkchopen]

I think Piper at the Gates of Dawn is a very good album and is Pink Floyd's best album up until Atom Heart Mother or Meddle

[@reidye]

Definitely agree. Saucer is okay but the rest are skipable. Except the Live side of UmmaGumma

[@godetonter4764]

Saucerful of Secrets is darker, and just plain werder . 1 of the strangest albums ever recorded. I try to get into Piper At the Gates of Dawn , but every time I put it on people ask me which Beatles album I am listening to

[@hatujemeletsplayeryheskyce6460]

I like saurceful of secrets more

[@porkchopen]

@@reidye yeah Ummagumma’s live album is very good especially Careful With That Axe, Eugene

[@supermariofan772003]

@@reidye I'd say both More and Ummagumma have their highlights. Live disc aside, I love Davil Gilmour's song The Narrow Way. And Grantchester Meadows is a nice peaceful song to chill out to. On the More album, there's arguably Pink Floyd's most heavy metal sounding tune, The Nile Song. An incredibly in your face rocker that I absolutely love. There's the beautifully written Green is the Colour. And Cymbaline is a fantastic dream-like song with some of Floyd's first jabs at the music industry. Not perfect albums, but they definitely have some classics.

[@louisskulnik7390]

You might not be the biggest Syd fan, but he truly got a LOT of artists started in their sounds.

[@Tom-bs3zh]

This is my favorite Pink Floyd album outside of Darkside. Syd's style of playing is very unconventional, which is actually what I enjoy about him. Kind of like if you mix Peter Gabriel's whimsical persona with Neil Young's choppy, chaotic guitar style.

[@JTCurtisMusic]

Tom! I haven't seen you since the MySpace days!

[@JimmyKnight-m4g]

Man I've seen this picture before ,I can't remember where, but the minute I saw it, my memory started to jog to figure out if I've spoke to you in past. Perhaps you could clear it up, maybe?

[@eric_stewart]

@@JimmyKnight-m4g It's a picture of Tom from MySpace lol

[@Chico50445]

I actually like Take Up Thy Stethoscope a lot, Rick especially kills it on the organ on that song. In fact I think that captures the live improvisational sound of Syd's era Pink Floyd.

[@aaroncrawford3556]

Me too it’s actually one of my favorite songs from the album along with Astronomy Domine, Interstellar Divine, and Matilda Mother

[@Ballardian]

The thing that strikes me about this album is how fun it is to listen to. Imaginative, playful, experimental and accessible and enjoyable all at the same time. I woul put it in the top 5 best Floyd album.

[@joshgofton]

I was given a bunch of records by my neighbors and this was one of them blew me away, I'm one of the select few who loves early Floyd

[@zzebowa]

You were very lucky to be given a Piper album, they are rare and not cheap.

[@MrAurelius77]

The singles with Syd Barrett are so good too.

[@alebor73]

It's the only truly Pink Floyd's album, man!

[@yinyangedits5846]

it makes me happy that Sgt. Pepper's and Piper at the Gates of Dawn had a bit to do with each other, like the lense for the cover and the two bands visiting each other in the studio :) idk it's just sweet

[@schuszter4280]

I’d give it a goldfish rating Standout tracks: Astronomy Domine, Lucifer Sam, Matilda Mother, Interstellar Overdrive, Scarecrow, Bike

[@zzebowa]

They are all brilliant.

[@maddoxandhisband9146]

flaming and pow r toc h are great

[@ThatIsDopeBro]

@@maddoxandhisband9146 I fucking love flaming

[@reidye]

Well worth the eager wait!

[@redpig6878]

I pretty much 100% know you will not agree with me, but Take Up Thy Stethoscope and Walk is my favorite song on this album! Idk what it is about this song but I’ve always loved it, it has such cool keyboard tones and textures and amazing drumming and I just love the soloing on that song

[@husq48]

Things did not get worse with Saucer, great album!

[@MinorCirrus]

You mention the stereo mix early in the review so I wonder, did you only listen to that mix? The Mono mix is leagues above the stereo one.

[@timothywhittles2829]

For me this album is just like a concept album like a nostalgia from childhood. Astronomy Domine is the grown up and the rest of the album is thinking back to when you were younger.

[@snarfusmaximus]

That brief snippet of you playing guitar reinforced my need to get a Telecaster.

[@chesterparish3794]

personally, this is my 4th favorite Pink Floyd album. I love the weirdness and chaos of Barrett and I personally really like Bike a lot.

[@kevingrems]

I'm going back through the discography for a second listen. Definitely appreciate this one more the second time through. Side A is great!

[@EHoser1]

I and my friends were blown away by Piper when it came out in 1967, and that was the crappy US release. Then we discovered the British one with Astronomy Dominé and Bike. Nothing else like it at the time. You can't really compare it with anything that came later, by PF or anyone else.

[@acsoccerlunch]

Can’t wait for the saucerful of secrets review!

[@lamecasuelas2]

For me this is the best Debut album or all time

[@SKYSAW59]

Its not.. But it could be second! The absolutely staggering ''Roxy Music'' takes the biscuit!.. In fact, the 2 albums share some artistic similarities, as Eno was a great admirer of our Syd!

[@lamecasuelas2]

@@SKYSAW59 amazing album!

[@advancecharmander]

There is a 40th anniversary set with some extra tracks, the main ones of interest are an alternate vocal take of Matilda Mother and take 6 of Interstellar Overdrive, only running half the length of the album version, and (IMO) a bit more engaging than the original. There's not a lot of extras for this album outside of the singles so having the two alternate takes is really neat

[@bronte3663]

Thanks for that, you made it all so interesting.

[@RogerKnight-o7c]

I love all Floyd eras, but the early stuff (Arnold Layne, up thru Meddle) just slays me. So much searching, experimenting, finding what worked what didn’t musically. It made for such exciting creative music.

[@danielfantin3118]

omg omg omg i want this i need this thanks JT.

[@SalAvenueNJ]

I'm a Syd Barrett fan, his songs have the eeriness to them. As if in the background you can hear the healthy part of Syd's brain screaming for help.

[@JPproductions303]

Damn 3 videos in one week Jt really stepped it up this week

[@brucestratford5838]

I love Syd Barrett 💗

[@seanmortimer5569]

Surely the inspiration for hundreds of Krautrock bands like Can.

[@JTCurtisMusic]

Indeed inspirational... and don't call me Shirley!

[@chrissutton2586]

Shout out to the shirt. Great analysis too btw bro

[@flaviopitanga65]

It took me forever to really enjoy this album.

[@theselector4733]

Their BEST ALBUM by far!!!!!

[@ChrisSmith-xh9wb]

Maybe its just down to personal taste, but I disagree with yu0r dismissal of "Scarecrow and "Bike", which are my two favourite tracks from the album.. "Scarecrow" like "Grantrchester Meadows" from Ummagumma, is an underrated gem. Both songs are evocative of rural England in a way that perhaps you need to be English to appreciate. "Bike", as well as giving us a glimpse into Syd's childlike mind through a psychedelic lens, anticipates in its final section a direction that would be further developed on "Dark side of the Moon".

[@nigelbagguley7606]

Thanks for the sound out for Norman Smith one of the sixties greatest underappreciated treasures.

[@kidcharlemagne3044]

“Unfortunately, things are gonna get worse before they get better” Oh dear God they most certainly are…

[@Noah-dq9bd]

2:35 what song is that from?

[@JTCurtisMusic]

Astronomy Domine

[@Noah-dq9bd]

@@JTCurtisMusic thanks man! gonna try and learn that now

[@colinpumpernickel2605]

This was their first album. It's of its time but still wonderfully inventive and quirky. Just fantastic.

[@classicalbum]

What a great review

[@michaelmohrle1773]

Where did you get the shirt ? cool

[@babylemonade2868]

I’ve just started watching some of reviews and I didn’t know you play guitar as well. Cool channel and the best version of interstellar overdrive is the piper version. I.know every blip and noise on it. I love side 2

[@leejohnson3209]

It could have only been released in 67. 66 was too soon, 68 was too late. It has some really high points, Astronomy Dominie, Interstellar Overdrive. I think the songs derived from their live set at the time worked. The pop singles don't really hit the mark with a few exceptions. It gets a 7/10 for me.

[@JimmyKnight-m4g]

Wow , I love this album! Its different , of course, from the rest , I cant help but be intrigued by the whimsical Alice In Wonderland like lyrics!

[@kingofthesnakes2396]

Piper is a very english album. A lot of the short pop (if you can call them that) songs are relatable to people who've lived in england for a long time but they don't really translate well to other countries. Thats maybe why you struggle with it. When i was younger i didnt like this album but revisiting it many years later if found it to be one i keep replaying

[@JTCurtisMusic]

The Beatles had many short pop songs that translated quite well to other countries, as did The Rolling Stones, The Kinks, even some of The Who's early work are short pop songs. In fact throughout most of the early 60s, America's charts were dominated by short pop songs from American artists as well (The Four Seasons, The Byrds, etc.) Also "Interstellar Overdrive" is nearly 10 minutes long. I'd hardly call that a short pop song, nor "Astronomy Domine" or "Pow R. Toc H." Of course if you dig the album, nothing wrong with that.

[@theselector4733]

@@JTCurtisMusic He's talking about the fact you didn't like Side B - where most of the short whimsical tracks are found. PATGOD is a very "English" album, many of it's references and ideas are taken from english literature. Someone once said if you read JR Tolkien, Alice in Wonderland and Wind in the Willows, you'll understand Piper. As a matter of fact the title of the album was taken from a chapter in Wind in the Willows. Also, Syd sang in an english accent, very english. Not many of the other bands you mentioned did that consistently. I've noticed over the years that bands that do this, although very successful in The UK, usually have little to no comparable success in America eg: The Jam, Madness, The Smiths, Oasis, The Specials, Sex Pistols etc.....

[@DerekDerekDerekDerekDerekDerek]

​@@JTCurtisMusicthe kinks translated well in 1964 but village green in 68 flopped in the usa.

[@arshiahomayoonmehr2420]

Ah The Syd Barrett Era with The Piper At The Gates Of Dawn a very short era but Unique and Great Era. I gotta say this may not be the best Pink Floyd Album period but it is Certainly one of the best floyd albums and its a Very Unique Album. Not a Concept Album but I cant help I listen to Piper All the way in my car and I enjoy every second of it. For me The Essential Track is of course "Astronomy Domine" But theres a lot of standouts I would say you gotta Listen to "Lucifer Sam" and "Matilda Mother" , "Flaming" , "Take Up Thy Stethoscope and Walk"(Jamming is top notch) ,"Interestellar Overdrive" , "Chapter 24" and also "Bike" and This may be Just me but those three short tunes you said (The Gnome and Chapter 24 and Scarecrow) are at the very Least Interesting and chapter 24 is a great song I even Like "Pow R Toc H" that screaming and even that Great piano Rick is Playing. For me Its a "GoldFish" Album You Gotta Have it On Vinyl but then again Its your Review so you know Cheers 🍻🍾

[@GarrettWilliamsBRAINDEATH]

I agree on the spotted fish because to me in many ways it is a weird album but again it was back in 67 when they recorded the album and that’s when Syd’s breakdown happened and David Gilmour ended up replacing him at that time! I think their is about 5 good songs on there but tho I prefer the first 2 singles they put out before Piper. My Essential Track to me is either BIKE or Flaming

[@johncollier9280]

My introduction to Pink Floyd was A Saucerful O' Secrets which totally blew my mind! I then backtracked to Piper. Both I consider mandatory listenin'. Sorry you didn't get it...

[@abbalite]

Great video but… (torch in hand)… I don’t think you “get” Syd. Looking forward to more!

[@JTCurtisMusic]

LOL thank you. I feel like I have been able to find more appreciation in his style from making this series, but it's still not something I'd go out of my way to put on.

[@frankfrank7921]

Great album! This is the only Pink Floyd I listen to. Don't care for the rest of their output. For those offended by this, you really shouldn't be. My opinion does not prevent you from enjoying your Floyd collection.

[@Sandwich13455]

I , for one, appreciate your frankness!

[@jjackomin]

Oh, that was supposed to be funny. Keep your day job.

[@frankfrank7921]

@@jjackomin No, it wasn't intended to be funny. Simply intended to stave off Floyd fanboys who can't accept someone not liking most of their output.. Obviously your day job does not involve reading comprehension.

[@benmeltzer]

IMO the album would have turned out better had Joe Boyd produced it. Also Syd's first solo album (and especially his Radio One sessions album) are outstanding,

[@thebrownmountainlights7718]

Hey man my two man band is called Dead Radio and the album is called Stuck in the grey. It's on Apple iTunes and spotify. I'm not asking for a video of you talking about it. Although that would be ridiculously cool but maybe just a review from you to me! Either way. Again, thanks for your channel because your take on music is great. keep up the fantastic work!

[@Z_E_B_O]

I can only recommend getting the Mono version on vinyl, after listening to it at a friend, it's even better than the CD-Mono version. I can recommend the 1997 repress, which uses the Mono version and is just awesome to listen to. It's a shame they made the organ unlistenable on the stereo version.

[@atlasking6110]

Everybody knocks "Stethoscope" but if you listen to just the MUSIC it's an awesome slice of psyche-garage-rock.

[@mcadminbro2139]

Only song written by roger on the album. Sounds different from the rest cause it’s not written by the same person

[@willstarbailey]

Music seems to help th paiinnn

[@petermccormack3786]

The variety of styles and influences emerging in pop music by '67 varied in terms of impact and quality. 1967 would seem to be the uncontrolled intersection that set off a 20th century pop culture collision. To compare the pink floyd of this time to a beatles, or cream etc. is a matter of', apples and oranges, (a non lp Floyd single from '67, a real gem )

[@williamlangan5902]

I like The Gnome. Chapter 24 is just there. Scarecrow is barely there. Take Up Thy Stethoscope sounds like a soundtrack song from a 1950's B movie. Too bad as one commentator once said "Syd became a liability within himself and they canned him!" My father heard that and asked me "Son, do you want to grow up and become a liability within yourself?" Of course, I didn't. RIP, Syd.

[@williamlangan5902]

Actually, my Dad didn't really give me the "You wanna become like Syd?" bit. But he did hear about his downfall, though he had no idea who Syd Barrett was!

[@michaelmohrle1773]

The CD sure sounds good.

[@Cliffissokdude]

It's kinda funny, I was planning listen to Pink Floyd whole album But I ending up listening to syd's albums XD I really likes his music and pink floyd too

[@colinpumpernickel2605]

How can you not like Take up Thy Stethoscope and Walk?

[@amtlpaul]

Barrett was very influenced by Bo Diddley and Duane Eddy- he put a psychedelic twist on it.

[@whitleybayman123]

saw both of those legends live here in the UK

[@DerekDerekDerekDerekDerekDerek]

He didn't just put a psychedelic twist on bo diddley😂 there is tons of baroque, folk and english music hall music on this album, avant garde concrete, a bit of jazz and of course all bis lyricsl influences

[@Mattsashl09]

What about See Emily play?

[@JTCurtisMusic]

Not on this album See the last video "Early History"

[@Mattsashl09]

@@JTCurtisMusic Oh right that was on the American version of the album...

[@JTCurtisMusic]

@@Mattsashl09 the US version is vastly inferior to me simply because Astronomy Domine wasn’t included. Although if Emily had been on the original UK release, it might have secured that goldfish from me.

[@johnschuler4816]

I'm not sure what the current state of drug laws is where you live, but I highly recommend (no pun intended) having another pass at it in an altered state with headphones on. THIS is, I believe, the intended way to listen to it. As you said at the end, though, the Floyd would go through a rough period after Syd's departure, and while there are a few gems in the rough in the next few albums, you do have to wade through a lot of questionable noodling to find them.

[@moralesjose2809]

... this little wannabe floyd-tuber don't know how. He needs to try again...

[@johnschuler4816]

@@moralesjose2809 Nah, man, he's no poser. He's got a band that covers Floyd, which is not easy. But as I said he did not experience it as it was meant to be listened to, and doing so will open his mind and his ears to it in a way they haven't been yet.

[@kevinbossick8374]

I agree. This album is for tripping.

[@garhartt]

Tbh Piper has always been my favorite floyd album

[@babylemonade2868]

I remember reading an article where McCartney said the technology to record the bass properly wasn’t there for Sgt Pepper. Ironically piper sounds 10 times better with Norman Smith who ironically was a former Beatles recording engineer. Love Sgt Pepper but piper is way better

[@sandymandy8599]

Syd was a genius

[@robertsteinberger5667]

It would have been a better album with arnold layne and see emily play. I like their second album more.

[@JTCurtisMusic]

Definitely agree with you there.

[@daemonspudguy]

The original American version of Piper as released by Capitol Records had See Emily Play instead of Astronomy Domine.

[@mcadminbro2139]

How did you possibly like saucerful more? Great album, but the highlight on that album is either set the control or jug band blues. Piper hits you with plenty of classic tunes, saucerful loses the whimsicality

[@TuckerPiper]

I am iffy about Pink Floyd as a whole

[@pinko2553]

The best album ever.....

[@miccarbo7911]

I like every song on the album, but I have to be in the proper mood to listen to 'Interstellar overdrive'.

[@opinion3742]

Over the years I have found myself listening to Piper far more often than St. Pepper's.

[@thetruthfornow6045]

Arnold Layne and See Emily Play still hold up well. Adding both songs and pulling off two turkeys would have made the album.better.

[@nicecutie]

did you ever meet syd barrett?

[@s7evens4]

Nice!

[@gordonclarkson2672]

Thought-provoking review, even though I didn't agree with all of it. The heavy, lengthy musical explorations were the aspect of one side of the psychedelic phenomena that particularly appealed to American listeners.. However, on the other side of the coin, the whimsical lyrics inspired by writers like Lewis Carrol, Tolkien, etc., were more of a British thing and were a significant feature of f psychedelia on this side of the Pond.

[@amtlpaul]

Piper is one of my favorite Floyd albums, albiet for different reasons than, say, Dark Side of the Moon. Although they both have Rick Wright in common... They both have Nick Mason and Roger Waters as well but, aside from his bass playing, Roger's particular talents aren't much in evidence in here. Take Up Thy Stethoscope is actually a great band performance but Roger's lyric writing skills had a way to go...

[@joshuakimmich5294]

Finally 😍

[@dillberrystew6205]

fun fact the image at 3:55 is not even Syd it’s photoshop!

[@husq48]

Certainly blows away Umaguma and Atom Heart Mother!

[@SKYSAW59]

If you could replace Overdrive, Pow R Toc and Stethoscope... with Vegetable Man, Arnold Layne, See Emily Play, and Scream Thy Last Scream.. You would have THE greatest LP ever recorded!

[@tylerhackner9731]

Great album

[@nigelbagguley7606]

Even though Norm Smith wasn't primarily known as a psychedelic engineer/producer probably only the collaboration between Paul Rothschild and Bruce Botnick captured more of that unique music swirling through late sixties San Francisco and London.

[@thebrownmountainlights7718]

Badass take man. I love that I found your page. Dude I have an album out and i would love for you to let me know what you think. Obviously not on a video even though that would be amazing but I would just like to hear your take. I tend to agree with you on almost everything. And I love your music on spotify. You are definitely a dude I could get along with lol if you're interested in hearing the record I'll send you the Info

[@Protostarofficial]

Change my mind: Piper at the gates of dawn is the best floyd album

[@rjlchristie]

(Facepalm). I wouldn't write off Chapter 24 as a whimsical ditty. And Bike's unique structure along with its deliberate affront to phrasing expectations is what makes it intrinsically powerful from a purely musical standpoint.

[@ottocastillo8891]

This is a minimalist album, and heavely of the time. Not my favorite Floyd album but it beats anything they put out before atom heart mother.

[@rikriley5992]

Chapter 24 was a really good track....

[@tankman5]

I always wondered if Syd had not gotten mentally ill, just what he could have added to the dsotm album, just the thought of what he could have added to the lyrics while trading guitar solos with the great David Gilmour.....it would have been spectacular for sure, as Syd would have surely matured as a musician by 1972 and 73......just curious.

[@JTCurtisMusic]

Dark Side wouldn't exist had Syd continued on, nor would David had joined the band (he was asked to essentially stand in for Syd more or less).

[@tankman5]

@@JTCurtisMusic of course I know all that, I was speaking in terms of a perfect magical world.....peace.

[@soaruk3697]

The first record I ever bought and Floyds best...............

[@chrismorgan7494]

Love your butterscotch blonde Tele.