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Atom Heart Mother

Atom Heart Mother

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I don't care what Roger Waters thinks, this is one good album!

Rating: 5/5

In the words of Roger Waters: "I wouldn't dream of playing anything that embarassed me. If somebody said to me now 'Right, here's a million pounds, go out and play 'Atom Heart Mother'!' I'd say 'You must be %$^&ing joking! I'm not playing that rubbish!' 'Cos then I would really be embarassed."

I, however, don't really think the album is that bad. Not even a little bit! Maybe that's just because I'm weird. It's certainly not my most favorite album (That's a tie between"Meddle" and "The Wall") But, I found it all very intriguing and wonderfully avant-garde. First off, for you people that DO think the album is a load of rubbish, let me just remind you that the Floyd were still a fairly new band at the time, and therefore, still experimenting and trying to find a new, unique sound that suited them. Like I pointed out, this album is not my favorite, but it IS in the top five of my favorite Floyd records.

The album opens with the "Atom Heart Mother Suite." The Floyd's second longest song. And, I think, the first time in rock and roll, apart from the Moody Blues "Days of Future Passed", that orchestra and choir were all combined together. I thought it was a very triumphant track, and EXTREMELY avant-garde. I mean, you haven't heard avant-garde until you've heard this!

Next is Waters' folk ballad, "If." Exploring Waters' more vulnerable side, which we don't see very often. I thought this song was very pretty, and it combined folk music with progressive rock in a way that I hadn't thought possible until now.

Following that is "Summer '68", which is probably my favorite track on the album. Rick Wright sings about his one night stand with a groupie, their second most suggestive song next to "Candy and A Currant Bun". It begins with piano, leading you to think it will be a soft, mellow song. But, the chorus bursts in loudly and unexpectedly. The song carries a certain homemade quality to it which I find very appealing. Great job, Rick!

David's track "Fat Old Sun" comes next. Waters has always complained that Gilmour knows nothing about writing lyrics and that he should go strangle himself. (Okay, well maybe he never said "strangle himself", but most things he did say to Gilmour imply that.) I, however, thought Gilmour's lyrics in this song were great. The song brings vivid images of a lovely summer day in the country. And Gilmour's voice and guitar, as always, are lovely.

And then the album closes with "Alan's Psychedelic Breakfast." An experimental track. I love it! Sound effects of what an English breakfast might sound like, along with some pretty, mellow, homemade music. Rick's piano riff is oddly comforting and inviting. If this track were a person, it would say "Hey! Come on in! Play me! I'm wonderful!"

However, I don't recommend this album for anyone who doesn't enjoy quirky, original and experimental music. If you are one of those people, I suggest you just stick with "Dark Side of The Moon" and their "Greatest Hits" compilations. This album may be a little too much for you too handle.

But, if you, like me, enjoy quirky experimentation in your music, then I highly recommend this album for you! You will not be disappointed!

Typical Floyd.

Rating: 4/5

Good album - not great but if you a a pink fan you should have this one. Let's face it you should have them all.

GREAT SERVICE

Rating: 5/5

Very impressed with the price, the product and the rapidity with which it was received here, in Australia.
I will be buying here again.
John

I Love Cows

Rating: 5/5

There is nothing to say about Pink Floyd. They are simply amazing. This album is one of the best albums of all time. Put on the headphones, go to your own lil world and sit back.Shakespeare Ugly Stick Kit

by far, Floyd's worst album

Rating: 2/5

I'm absolutely amazed that the majority of reviewers here have given this album 5 stars. ANY other Pink Floyd album, sure.. although I personally don't care much for Ummagumma either... but this one? Five stars? Surely you jest!

The most interesting parts of the album, for me, come from the title track. Although it is too long and lacks focus, the Atom Heart Mother suite is passable and it certainly hints at greater things to come from the band. The rest of the album is just absolutely boring. It's plainly obvious to anyone who isn't wearing rose tinted spectacles that the band had come up dry for ideas on this release. "If" is merely okay, but it's really still just a snoozer at heart. "Summer '68" and "Fat Old Sun" are not only boring, but they are obnoxious as well. Those two songs are probably the two worst proper "songs" in the entire Pink Floyd catalog. The final track, Alan's Psychedelic Breakfast is mildly fun for a single listen, but it isn't a song, and I have to question the sanity of someone who would actually enjoy listening to the sounds of a man cooking breakfast over directionless, meandering lounge music more than once.

To put my review in perspective, I am a fan of all kinds of music, and the majority of my collection is filled with off kilter, experimental music. This is coming from someone who actually owns and can enjoy a few Merzbow CDs. It isn't the experimentation that turns me off of Atom Heart Mother. It's the execution and the absolute lack of enthusiasm for the project.

Buy this one only if you want to give it as a gag gift. Otherwise, buy any other Pink Floyd album but this one. Even the band hates this one.